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Chemistry 112 Midterm - Formative Test



Matching (Value 22)
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
electronegativity
f.
periodic law
b.
ionization energy
g.
cation
c.
atomic radius
h.
period
d.
metal
i.
group
e.
transition metal
j.
electrons
 

 1. 

type of element that is a good conductor of heat and electric current
 

 2. 

horizontal row in the periodic table
 

 3. 

type of ion formed by Group 2A elements
 

 4. 

ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound
 

 5. 

vertical column in the periodic table
 

 6. 

energy required to remove an electron from an atom
 

 7. 

type of element characterized by the presence of electrons in the d orbital
 

 8. 

A repetition of properties occurs when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
monatomic ion
f.
cation
b.
acid
g.
binary compound
c.
base
h.
anion
d.
law of definite proportions
i.
polyatomic ion
e.
law of multiple proportions
 

 9. 

compound composed of two different elements
 

 10. 

consists of a single atom with a positive or negative charge
 

 11. 

tightly-bound group of atoms that behaves as a unit and carries a net charge
 

 12. 

produces a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water
 

 13. 

atom or group of atoms having a positive charge
 

 14. 

atom or group of atoms having a negative charge
 

 15. 

produces a hydroxide ion when dissolved in water
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
halide ion
e.
valence electron
b.
octet rule
f.
coordination number
c.
ionic bond
g.
metallic bond
d.
electron dot structure
 

 16. 

a depiction of valence electrons around the symbol of an element
 

 17. 

an electron in the highest occupied energy level of an atom
 

 18. 

the number of ions of opposite charge surrounding each ion in a crystal
 

 19. 

the force of attraction binding oppositely charged ions together
 

 20. 

Atoms react so as to acquire the stable electron structure of a noble gas.
 

 21. 

an anion of chlorine or other halogen
 

 22. 

the attraction of valence electrons for metal ions
 

Multiple Choice (Value 55)
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 23. 

What element in the second period has the largest atomic radius?
a.
potassium
c.
carbon
b.
lithium
d.
neon
 

 24. 

How many energy sublevels are in the second principal energy level?
a.
2
c.
1
b.
4
d.
3
 

 25. 

The atomic number of an element is the total number of which particles in the nucleus?
a.
electrons
c.
protons
b.
protons and electrons
d.
neutrons
 

 26. 

What distinguishes a substance from a mixture?
a.
Mixtures can be separated physically, while compounds cannot.
b.
Mixtures are groupings of elements, and compounds are not.
c.
Substances are compounds, and mixtures are not.
d.
Samples of the same substance can have different intensive properties.
 

 27. 

Which of the following elements is in the same period as phosphorus?
a.
nitrogen
c.
oxygen
b.
carbon
d.
magnesium
 

 28. 

Which step in the scientific method requires you to use your senses to obtain information?
a.
designing an experiment
c.
stating a theory
b.
making an observation
d.
revising a hypothesis
 

 29. 

What is the formula of the ion formed when phosphorus achieves a noble-gas electron configuration?
a.
Pmc029-1.jpg
c.
Pmc029-3.jpg
b.
Pmc029-2.jpg
d.
Pmc029-4.jpg
 

 30. 

What is the formula for hydrosulfuric acid?
a.
HSOmc030-1.jpg
c.
Hmc030-4.jpgS
b.
Hmc030-2.jpgSmc030-3.jpg
d.
Hmc030-5.jpgSOmc030-6.jpg
 

 31. 

Which of the following electron configurations gives the correct arrangement of the four valence electrons of the carbon atom in the molecule methane (CHmc031-1.jpg)?
a.
2smc031-2.jpg2pmc031-3.jpg3smc031-4.jpg
c.
2smc031-7.jpg2pmc031-8.jpg
b.
2smc031-5.jpg2pmc031-6.jpg
d.
2smc031-9.jpg2pmc031-10.jpg3smc031-11.jpg
 

 32. 

Which electron configuration of the 4f energy sublevel is the most stable?
a.
4fmc032-1.jpg
c.
4fmc032-2.jpg
b.
4f
d.
4fmc032-3.jpg
 

 33. 

What do chemical symbols and formulas represent, respectively?
a.
elements and ions
b.
atoms and mixtures
c.
compounds and mixtures
d.
elements and compounds
 

 34. 

What is the relative mass of an electron?
a.
1/1840 the mass of an alpha particle
c.
1/1840 the mass of a neutron + proton
b.
1/1840 the mass of a hydrogen atom
d.
1/1840 the mass of a C-12 atom
 

 35. 

Which of the forces of molecular attraction is the weakest?
a.
hydrogen bond
c.
single covalent bond
b.
dipole interaction
d.
dispersion
 

 36. 

What are the weakest attractions between molecules?
a.
hydrogen forces
c.
Van der Waals forces
b.
covalent forces
d.
ionic forces
 

 37. 

Which of the following covalent bonds is the most polar?
a.
H—C
c.
H—H
b.
H—N
d.
H—F
 

 38. 

Which of the following statements is NOT true about ions?
a.
Charges for ions are written as numbers followed by a plus or minus sign.
b.
When a cation forms, more electrons are transferred to it.
c.
Cations are positively charged ions.
d.
Anions are common among nonmetals.
 

 39. 

Which of the following is a chemical property?
a.
hardness
c.
color
b.
freezing point
d.
ability to react with oxygen
 

 40. 

What must be done to be certain that a chemical change has taken place?
a.
Check for the production of bubbles before and after the change.
b.
Check the composition of the sample before and after the change.
c.
Demonstrate that a release of energy occurred after the change.
d.
Demonstrate that energy was absorbed by the reactants after the change.
 

 41. 

How many valence electrons are transferred from the calcium atom to iodine in the formation of the compound calcium iodide?
a.
1
c.
2
b.
0
d.
3
 

 42. 

What is the shape of a molecule with a triple bond?
a.
tetrahedral
c.
pyramidal
b.
linear
d.
bent
 

 43. 

Atomic size generally ____.
a.
increases as you move from left to right across a period
b.
remains constant within a period
c.
decreases as you move from left to right across a period
d.
decreases as you move from top to bottom within a group
 

 44. 

When naming a transition metal ion that can have more than one common ionic charge, the numerical value of the charge is indicated by a ____.
a.
Roman numeral following the name
c.
suffix
b.
prefix
d.
superscript after the name
 

 45. 

A substance that forms a vapor is generally in what physical state at room temperature?
a.
gas
c.
liquid
b.
solid
d.
liquid or solid
 

 46. 

Which subatomic particle plays the greatest part in determining the properties of an element?
a.
proton
c.
neutron
b.
electron
d.
none of the above
 

 47. 

Of the elements Fe, Hg, U, and Te, which is a representative element?
a.
U
c.
Fe
b.
Hg
d.
Te
 

 48. 

Of the following elements, which one has the smallest first ionization energy?
a.
aluminum
c.
carbon
b.
silicon
d.
boron
 

 49. 

Which of the following does NOT involve a physical change?
a.
decomposing
c.
mixing
b.
melting
d.
grinding
 

 50. 

Which of the following elements has the smallest first ionization energy?
a.
calcium
c.
magnesium
b.
potassium
d.
sodium
 

 51. 

Why is hydrogen bonding only possible with hydrogen?
a.
Hydrogen’s nucleus is electron deficient when it bonds with an electronegative atom.
b.
Hydrogen is the only atom that is the same size as an oxygen atom.
c.
Hydrogen is the most electronegative element.
d.
Hydrogen tends to form covalent bonds.
 

 52. 

What type of compound is CuSOmc052-1.jpg?
a.
polyatomic covalent
c.
polyatomic ionic
b.
monotomic ionic
d.
binary molecular
 

 53. 

What is the formula unit of sodium nitride?
a.
Namc053-1.jpgN
c.
Namc053-3.jpgN
b.
NaNmc053-2.jpg
d.
NaN
 

 54. 

Select the correct symbol for an atom of tritium.
a.
mc054-1.jpgn
c.
mc054-3.jpgH
b.
mc054-2.jpgH
d.
mc054-4.jpgH
 

 55. 

Which element, when combined with fluorine, would most likely form an ionic compound?
a.
lithium
c.
chlorine
b.
carbon
d.
phosphorus
 

 56. 

The side-by-side overlap of p orbitals produces what kind of bond?
a.
beta bond
c.
sigma bond
b.
alpha bond
d.
pi bond
 

 57. 

When paper turns yellow-brown upon exposure to sunlight, what type of change is likely taking place?
a.
a physical change
b.
a chemical change
c.
neither a physical change nor a chemical change
d.
both a physical change and a chemical change
 

 58. 

What causes the shielding effect to remain constant across a period?
a.
Electrons are added to different principal energy levels.
b.
The charge on the nucleus is constant.
c.
The atomic radius increases.
d.
Electrons are added to the same principal energy level.
 

 59. 

In which of the following sets is the symbol of the element, the number of protons, and the number of electrons given correctly?
a.
Zn, 30 protons, 60 electrons
c.
In, 49 protons, 49 electrons
b.
F, 19 protons, 19 electrons
d.
Cs, 55 protons, 132.9 electrons
 

 60. 

Which of the following is NOT an example of chemistry research in the main area of energy?
a.
determining the usefulness of oil from soybean plants
b.
studying the effects of insulation
c.
developing rechargeable batteries
d.
producing hook-and-loop tape
 

 61. 

The atomic number of an element is the total number of which particles in the nucleus?
a.
protons and electrons
c.
protons
b.
electrons
d.
neutrons
 

 62. 

An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains ____.
a.
fewer electrons than protons
c.
a polyatomic anion
b.
only two elements
d.
neutral molecules
 

 63. 

Which of the following can be observed only in a microscopic view?
a.
shape of a soybean plant
c.
X-ray of a knee joint
b.
structure of a muscle cell
d.
foam insulation
 

 64. 

A molecule with a single covalent bond is ____.
a.
Nmc064-1.jpg
c.
COmc064-2.jpg
b.
CO
d.
Clmc064-3.jpg
 

 65. 

Which of the following does NOT indicate that a chemical change may have taken place?
a.
precipitate formation
c.
energy transfer
b.
gas production
d.
fracture formation
 

 66. 

How are chemical formulas of binary ionic compounds generally written?
a.
cation on left, anion on right
b.
anion on left, cation on right
c.
subscripts first, then ions
d.
Roman numeral first, then anion, then cation
 

 67. 

In the chemical reaction in which sucrose is heated and decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water, which of the following is a reactant?
a.
sucrose
c.
carbon dioxide
b.
heat
d.
water
 

 68. 

Which of the following is true about the composition of ionic compounds?
a.
They are composed of cations only.
b.
They are formed from two or more nonmetallic elements.
c.
They are composed of anions only.
d.
They are composed of anions and cations.
 

 69. 

Which of the following materials is a substance?
a.
gasoline
c.
stainless steel
b.
air
d.
silver
 

 70. 

Which of the following best describes an example of pure chemistry?
a.
studying chemicals containing carbon
b.
finding an antidote for a new strain of virus
c.
developing a cure for osteoporosis
d.
testing the effects of lower concentrations of a drug on humans
 

 71. 

What type of ions have names ending in -ide?
a.
only metal ions
c.
only anions
b.
only gaseous ions
d.
only cations
 

 72. 

Which of the following is used for chemical symbols today?
a.
icons
c.
letters
b.
numbers
d.
drawings
 

 73. 

In an s orbital, the probability of finding an electron a particular distance from the nucleus does NOT depend on ____.
a.
direction with respect to the nucleus
c.
the Schrodinger equation
b.
the electron energy sublevel
d.
a quantum mechanical model
 

 74. 

Which of the following groupings contains only representative elements?
a.
Cu, Co, Cd
c.
Al, Mg, Li
b.
Ni, Fe, Zn
d.
Hg, Cr, Ag
 

 75. 

If E is the symbol for an element, which two of the following symbols represent isotopes of the same element?
1. mc075-1.jpgE2. mc075-2.jpgE3. mc075-3.jpgE4. mc075-4.jpgE
a.
3 and 4
c.
1 and 4
b.
2 and 3
d.
1 and 2
 

 76. 

In which of the following are the symbol and name for the ion given correctly?
a.
POmc076-1.jpgmc076-2.jpg: phosphate; POmc076-3.jpgmc076-4.jpg: phosphite
c.
OHmc076-12.jpg: hydroxide; Omc076-13.jpg: oxide
b.
Cmc076-5.jpgHmc076-6.jpgOmc076-7.jpgmc076-8.jpg: acetate; Cmc076-9.jpgOmc076-10.jpgmc076-11.jpg : oxalite
d.
NHmc076-14.jpgmc076-15.jpg: ammonia; Hmc076-16.jpg: hydride
 

 77. 

What is the electron configuration of the oxide ion (Omc077-1.jpg)?
a.
1smc077-2.jpg2smc077-3.jpg2pmc077-4.jpg
c.
1smc077-8.jpg2smc077-9.jpg
b.
1smc077-5.jpg2smc077-6.jpg2pmc077-7.jpg
d.
1smc077-10.jpg2smc077-11.jpg2pmc077-12.jpg
 

Short Answer (Value 7)
 

 78. 

List the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in sa078-1.jpgC.
 

 79. 

From which orbital in a lithium atom is an electron transferred to form Lisa079-1.jpg?
 

 80. 

Write the formula for the compound barium oxide.
 

 81. 

What is the electron configuration of oxygen?
 

 82. 

Give the electron configuration for calcium the ion.
 

 83. 

What orbital is filled when iodine gains an electron to become a negative ion?
 

 84. 

Chlorine has two naturally occurring isotopes, Cl-35 and Cl-37. The atomic mass of chlorine is 35.45. Which of these two isotopes of chlorine is more abundant?
 

Numeric Response (Value 10)
 

 85. 

What is the usual charge on an ion from Group 7A?

 

 86. 

How many traditional areas of study can chemistry be divided into?

 

 87. 

How many electrons are present in the d sublevel of a neutral atom of nickel?

 

 88. 

How many electrons are in the highest occupied energy level of copper?

 

 89. 

How many valence electrons are in bromine?

 

 90. 

Use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons in a neutral atom of lithium.

 

 91. 

In how many physical states does water commonly exist?

 

 92. 

How many unshared pairs of electrons does the nitrogen atom in ammonia possess?

 

 93. 

How many electrons are in an atom of gold?

 

 94. 

How many electrons are in the highest occupied energy level of a neutral strontium atom?

 

Completion (Value10)
Complete each statement.
 

 95. 

1.      Write IUPAC names for formulas and formulas for IUPAC names.
a) VBr5                             
b) cobalt(III)nitrate                               
c) Ni(OH)3                             
d) bismuth(III)silicate                              
e) FeO                                              
f) europium(II)tripolyphospate                        
g) Fe(C17H35COO)2                       
h) tin(II)dichromate                                   
i) Mn3P4                             
j) uranium(VI)oxide                        
 

 



 
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