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Study Bank (Final Exam 2009-10)


True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
Air is an element.
 

 2. 
All metals are solid at room temperature.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 
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The graph shown above is typical of a
a.
boiling graph
b.
melting graph
c.
boiling or melting graph
d.
freeziing or melting graph
e.
condenstaion graph
 

 4. 
In which state of matter are molecules moving the slowest?
a.
Solid
b.
Liquid
c.
Gas
d.
Plasma
 

 5. 
To change a substance from a solid state to a liquid state you
a.
remove heat
b.
add heat
c.
add cold
 

 6. 
Water changes from a liquid to a gas when it
a.
melts
b.
loses heat
c.
condenses
d.
sublimes
e.
evaporates
 

 7. 
The process by whch a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas is
a.
evaporation
b.
sublimation
c.
condenstaion
d.
freezing
e.
melting
 

 8. 
Moisture that collects on a bathroom mirror during a shower is the result of what physical process?
a.
evaporation
b.
sublimation
c.
condenstaion
d.
freezing
e.
melting
 

 9. 
What process takes place when substance changes from the gaseous state to a liquid state?
a.
evaporation
b.
sublimation
c.
condenstaion
d.
freezing
e.
melting
 

 10. 
When heat is removed from a liquid its temperature goes
a.
up
b.
down
c.
remains constant
 

 11. 
At room temperature air is usually a
a.
liquid
b.
solid
c.
gas
 

 12. 
An atom of sulfur has 6 electrons in its outer shell.  It can fill its outer shell by
a.
borrowing 2 electrons
b.
borrowing 6 electrons
c.
lending2 electrons
 

 13. 
Sulfur forms
a.
positive ions
b.
no ions
c.
negative ions
 

 14. 
An atom with 2 electrons in its outer shell has a valence of
a.
-2
b.
-6
c.
+2
 

 15. 
Metals usually form
a.
positive ions
b.
no ions
c.
negative ions
 

 16. 
In sodium chloride, which atom completes its outer shell by borrowing an electron?
a.
sodium
b.
chlorine
 

 17. 
Atoms that lend electrons have a positive valence.  Atoms that borrow electrons have a negative valence.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 18. 
Negative ions are usually found to the right of the periodic table’s staircase.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 19. 
The number of electrons that an atom can lend or borrow is called its:
a.
state
b.
period
c.
phase
d.
valence
 

 20. 
Which of the following elements both have a valence of +1?
a.
Calcium and Magnesium
b.
Oxygen and Sulfur
c.
Potassium and Sodium
d.
Helium and Argon
e.
Fluorine and Chlorine
 

 21. 
Atoms can have their outer shells filled by gaining or losing electrons.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 22. 
The formula for water is H2O.  A molecule of water has
a.
1 atom of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen
b.
1 atom of hydrogen and 2 atoms of oxygen
c.
2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen
 

 23. 
A molecule of calcium chloride has
a.
1 atom of calcium and 1 atom of chlorine
b.
1 atom of calcium and 2 atoms of chlorine
c.
2 atoms of calcium and 1 atom of chlorine
 

 24. 
A polyatomic ion is an electrically charged group of
a.
atoms
b.
molecules
c.
electrons
 

 25. 
An ion that is positive is
a.
sulfate
b.
ammonium
c.
nitrate
 

 26. 
How many elements are in the following compound:  (NH4)3PO4
a.
20
b.
2
c.
4
 

 27. 
What is the valence of carbon?
a.
+4
b.
+/-4
c.
-4
 

 28. 
Molecules are composed of atoms.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 29. 
What is the name of this compound?  KClO3
a.
phosphorous chloride
b.
phosphorous chlorate
c.
potassium chloride
d.
potassium chlorate
e.
potassium bicaarbonate
 

 30. 
Water is
a.
an element
b.
a compound
c.
a mixture
 

 31. 
A gas that burns when a burning splint is held near it is
a.
oxygen
b.
nitrogen
c.
hydrogen
 

 32. 
A gas that makes a glowing splint burst into flame is
a.
oxygen
b.
nitriogen
c.
hydrogen
 

 33. 
A compound is a combination of elements.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 34. 
A compound is
a.
a combination of elements that cannot be easily separated
b.
a combination of elements that can be easily separated
c.
any mixture of elements that is not attracted by a magnet
 

 35. 
A compound has different properties from the elements that make it up.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 36. 
What is the correct formula for this compound?
Calcium+2 Hydroxide-1
a.
CaH
b.
CaOH
c.
Ca(OH)
d.
Ca2OH
e.
Ca(OH)2
 

 37. 
What is the correct formula for this compound?
Aluminum+3 Sulfate-2
a.
(NH4)2S
b.
(NH4)2S3
c.
Al3S2
d.
Al2(SO4)3
e.
Al2SO4
 

 38. 
What is the correct name for this compound?
K3PO4
a.
Calcium Phosphide
b.
Potassium Phosphide
c.
Calciium Phosphate
d.
Potassium Phosphate
e.
Potassium Phosphorus Oxide
 

 39. 
When writing chemcical formulas for binary compounds, the electron donor is always written:
a.
first
b.
second
c.
last
d.
doesn’t matter
 

 40. 
What is the correct formula for this compound?
Lead Carbonate
a.
(Pb)(CO)3
b.
(Pb)2(CO3)4
c.
Pb(CO3)2
d.
Ld(CO3)2
e.
Pb(HCO3)2
 

 41. 
What is the correct formula for this compound?
Ammonium Bicarbonate
a.
(NH)4(HCO3)
b.
NH4(HCO3)1
c.
NH4HCO3
d.
(NH4)1(HCO3)1
e.
AlHCO3
 

 42. 
A polyatomic ion is an electrically charged group of:
a.
atoms
b.
molecules
c.
electrons
 

 43. 
The formula of the hydroxide ion is
a.
OH-
b.
OH+
c.
HO+
 

 44. 
An ion that is a positive ion is
a.
sulfate
b.
ammonium
c.
nitrate
 

 45. 
What is the maximum number electrons that can be held in the outer orbit of any atom?
a.
2
b.
8
c.
18
d.
32
e.
103
 

 46. 
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The atom diagrammed above is a __?__.
a.
solid
b.
liquid
c.
gas
 

 47. 
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The atomic weight of the element diagrammed above is:
a.
2
b.
5
c.
7
d.
14
 

 48. 
In neutral atoms the number of the following particles will always be equal.
a.
protons and neutrons
b.
neutrons and electrons
c.
protons and electrons
 

 49. 
The inner most orbit of any atom will never have more than __?__ electrons.
a.
2
b.
8
c.
18
d.
32
 

 50. 
The state at which an element exists at room temperature may be determined by
a.
guessing
b.
the atomic number
c.
the number of protons
d.
looking at the staircase
e.
color code
 

 51. 
Blue symbols on the periodic table of elements represent:                                              
a.
metals
b.
solids
c.
liquids
d.
gases
 

 52. 
A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined:                                         
a.
mixture
b.
solution
c.
precipitate
d.
compound
 

 53. 
3.  Which of the following represent the weight of a proton?
a.
almost nothing
b.
1836 X e
c.
1837 X e
 

 54. 
The nucleus of an atom contains:
a.
n & e
b.
n only
c.
p & e
d.
p & n
 

 55. 
.  There is a TOTAL of how many states of matter?
a.
4
b.
3
c.
2
d.
1
 

 56. 
The nucleus of an atom has the following charge:
a.
positive
b.
negative
c.
no charge
 

 57. 
Atoms of different elements unite in chemical reactions.
a.
true
b.
false
c.
never
 

 58. 
Elements which are totally inactive are said to be:
a.
relaxed
b.
dead
c.
inert
 

 59. 
Sugar, water, and salt are all examples of:
a.
elements
b.
compounds
c.
mixtures
 

 60. 
The maximum number of electrons found in the outer orbit of an atom:
a.
2
b.
8
c.
18
d.
32
 

 61. 
The atomic number of an element refers to the number of:
a.
electrons
b.
protons
c.
neutrons
d.
protrons and electrons
 

 62. 
All atoms are normally neutral.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 63. 
What is the maximum number of electrons the 'M' orbit can hold?
a.
32
b.
18
c.
8
d.
2
 

 64. 
The electron dot formula shows the location of all electrons in an atom.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 65. 
In chemical reactions metals tend to:
a.
lose electrons
b.
share electrons
c.
gain electrons
d.
remain inactive
 

 66. 
When writing a chemical formula the metal is always written:
a.
first
b.
second
c.
last
d.
inside the parenthesis
 

 67. 
Atoms having eight electrons in their outer orbit are:
a.
positive
b.
negative
c.
inert
 

 68. 
An element having a TOTAL of 8 electrons will:
a.
gain electrons
b.
lose electrons
c.
share electrons
d.
do nothing     
 

 69. 
Which of the following are inert:
a.
He
b.
Ar
c.
Kr
d.
all three
 

 70. 
H2O is the formula for one__?__of water.
a.
atom
b.
molecule
 

 71. 
Anything that has weight and takes up space is called:
a.
chubby
b.
mass
c.
volume
d.
matter
 

 72. 
Flame tests are used to identify the presence of certain:
a.
metals
b.
nonmetals
c.
compounds
 

 73. 
EVERY element we studied on the periodic table is made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 74. 
When the 'N' orbit is the outer orbit, it is capable of holding how many electrons?
a.
2
b.
8
c.
18
d.
32
 

 75. 
The following element has how many neutrons?   35Cl17
a.
17
b.
18
c.
35
d.
52
 

 76. 
The following element has how many electrons?  57La139
a.
57
b.
139
c.
82
d.
196
 

 77. 
What is the outer orbit for this element? 16S32
a.
K
b.
L
c.
M
d.
N
 

 78. 
The chemical symbol for sodium is:
a.
So
b.
SO
c.
Na
d.
na
 

 79. 
The branch of chemistry dealing with the study of carbon compounds is:
a.
biochemistry
b.
organic
c.
inorganic
d.
physics
 

 80. 
A branch of chemistry concerned with finding out how much of a particular substance is present is:
a.
quantitative
b.
qualitative
c.
physical
d.
organic
 

 81. 
The gravitational attraction on the mass of an object is:
a.
matter
b.
volume
c.
density
d.
weight
e.
mass
 

 82. 
Which of the follwing compounds is inorganic?                                        
a.
C12H22O11
b.
H2CO3
c.
C10H15Cl
d.
Ca(BrO3)2
 

 83. 
The number of orbits an atom of an element has may be determined by its:
a.
group number
b.
period number
c.
dot formul
d.
atomic weight
 

 84. 
The terminals of a battery are marked + and -.  The - terminal is the:
a.
anode
b.
cathode
c.
electrode
 

 85. 
A burning splint is used to test for the presence of:
a.
oxide
b.
oxygen
c.
hydroxide
d.
hydrogen
 

 86. 
-------> in chemistry means:
  
a.
yields
b.
Indians!
c.
right turn only
d.
equals
 

 87. 
For each and every proton there is one neutron.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 88. 
Matter may be classified into:
a.
elements
b.
compounds
c.
mixtures
d.
all three
 

 89. 
Molecules are very close together in:
a.
solids
b.
liquids
c.
gases
d.
plasmas
 

 90. 
There are how many molecules shown in the formula?  6C12H22O11
a.
3
b.
6
c.
45
d.
270
 

 91. 
There how many atoms in the formula?  2H2SO4
a.
2
b.
7
c.
5
d.
14
 

 92. 
How many atoms of hydrogen are shown in the formula?  NH4HCO3
a.
1
b.
2
c.
4
d.
5
 

 93. 
How many different elements are in the following compound?  HC2H3O2
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

 94. 
Name the following radical:  HCO3
a.
hydroxide
b.
carbonate
c.
nitrate
d.
bicarbonate
 

 95. 
Which of the following radicals has a valence of plus one?
NH4       NO3        HCO3        ClO3
a.
chlorate
b.
ammonium
c.
nitrate
d.
bicarbonate
 

 96. 
What type of reaction is this?
Mg + 2HCl ------> H2 + MgCl2
a.
decomposition
b.
single replacement
c.
direct combination
 

 97. 
Is this equation balanced properly?
2NaOH + K2SO4 ------> Na2SO2 + KOH
a.
yes
b.
no
 

 98. 
Determine whether this atom will have a valence that is + or -.
Ag 2-8-18-18-1
a.
+
b.
-
 

 99. 
Determine whether this atom will have a valence that is positive or negative.  
Br 2-8-18-7
a.
+
b.
-
 

 100. 
Which of the following represents the mass of an electron?
a.
almost nothing
b.
1837 X e
c.
1836 X e
d.
none of these
 

 101. 

Equals the number of protons plus neutrons  
a.
nucleus
b.
period
c.
atomic number
d.
atomic weight
 

 102. 
If an element has three electrons in its outer orbit it is a nonmetal.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 103. 
Atoms are normally electrically neutral.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 104. 
Neutrons are found both within the nucleus and outside of it.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 105. 
Which element has the lease atomic weight?
a.
H2
b.
He
c.
Li
d.
Be
 

 106. 
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT FORMULA FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND:  Sodium+1Chloride-1
a.
NaCl2
b.
NaClO3
c.
NH4Cl
d.
NaCl
 

 107. 
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT FORMULA FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND    
Ammonium+1Bicarbonate-1
a.
NH4CO3
b.
NH4(HCO3)2
c.
NH4HCO3
d.
NH4CO32
 

 108. 
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT FORMULA FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND  Aluminum+3Oxide+2
a.
AlO
b.
AlO2
c.
Al2O3
d.
AlO3
 

 109. 
*** IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND ***
NaOH
a.
Ammonium Hydroxide
b.
Sodium Hydride
c.
Sodium Hydroxide
 

 110. 
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT FORMULA FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND  Sodium+1Chlorate-1
a.
NaCl
b.
NaClO3
c.
Na2ClO3
d.
Na2Cl2
 

 111. 
*** IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND ***
PbO2
a.
Mercury Oxide
b.
Lead  Oxide
c.
Silver Dioxide
d.
Gold Oxide
 

 112. 
*** IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING COMPOUND ***
CaCO3
a.
Calcium Chlorate
b.
Calcium Carbonate
c.
Calcium Bicarbonate
 

 113. 
Which compound was added to water to aid the flow of electric currect?
a.
NaOH
b.
NaHCO3
c.
H2O
d.
C12H22O11
 

 114. 
The composition of a molecule of a substance is represented by a chemical
a.
symbol
b.
equation
c.
radical
d.
formula
 

 115. 
Which of the following is diatomic?
a.
Helium
b.
Hydrogen
c.
Sodium
d.
Phosphorus
 

 116. 
A safe gas for inflating balloons
a.
Oxygen
b.
Hydrogen
c.
Helium
d.
Chlorine
 

 117. 
Protons, electrons, and neutrons have their charges arranged as follows:
a.
(-,0,+)
b.
(+,0,-)
c.
(0,+,-)
d.
(+,-,0)
 

 118. 
A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined:
a.
element
b.
compound
c.
mixture
 

 119. 
MIXING both hydrogen and oxygen in one test tube will produce
a.
nothing
b.
water
c.
a loud pop
d.
steam
 

 120. 
In which period does the element potassium belong?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

 121. 
A battery is marked with a plus (+) and a (-). The + is the:
a.
anode
b.
cathode
c.
commode
d.
mother lode
 

 122. 
H2O is the formula for one atom of water.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 123. 
Which state of matter has a definite volume and no definite shape?
a.
solid
b.
liquid
c.
gas
d.
plasma
 

 124. 
The number of electrons in the outer orbit is represented by:
a.
group number
b.
period number
 

 125. 
The are how many periods on the Periodic Table of the Elements?
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
 

 126. 
Mercury is a liquid at room temperature. Its Central Scientific color code is:
a.
black
b.
blue
c.
red
 

 127. 
The heaviest of the subatomic particles is the
a.
electron
b.
protron
c.
neutron
d.
nucleus
 

 128. 
Mass and weight are the same thing.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 129. 
Which state of matter exists at the highest temperatures
a.
solid
b.
liquid
c.
gas
d.
plasma
 

 130. 
All periodic tables have the same color code.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 131. 

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
a.
solid
b.
liquid
c.
gas
 

 132. 
What is the Central Sceintific Periodoc Table’s color code for a substance having no definite shape and no definite volume?
a.
black
b.
blue
c.
red
 

 133. 
The last natural element is:
a.
man-made
b.
transuranium
c.
lawrencium
d.
uranium
 

 134. 
All elements gain or lose electrons and react chemically.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 135. 
Horizontal rows on the Perioidic Table of elements are:
a.
periods
b.
groups
c.
inert
d.
synthetic
 

 136. 
The separation of a compound into its component parts by using an electric
current is:  
a.
electrolyte
b.
anode/cathode
c.
electrolysis
d.
impossible
 

 137. 
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
a.
weight
b.
volume
c.
matter
d.
organic
e.
chemistry
 

 138. 
The measure of the gravitational attraction on the mass of an object.
a.
weight
b.
volume
c.
matter
d.
organic
e.
mass
 

 139. 
The amount of space taken up by an object.
a.
weight
b.
mass
c.
matter
d.
volume
 

 140. 
The study of chemical processes of living organisms
a.
Organic Chemistry
b.
Quantitative Chemistry
c.
Biology
d.
Physcial Chemistry
e.
Biochemisrty
 

 141. 
The study of carbon compuunds.
a.
Chemistry
b.
Inorganic Chemistry
c.
Physical Chemistry
d.
Organic Chemistry
e.
Qualitative Chemistry
 

 142. 
A yellow burner flame on an improperly adjusted Bunsen burner would indicate that the burner fuel contains what element?
a.
H
b.
Li
c.
Be
d.
C
e.
Au
 

 143. 
The study of atomic structure
a.
Chemistry
b.
Inorganic Chemistry
c.
Physical Chemistry
d.
Organic Chemistry
e.
Qualitative Chemistry
 

 144. 
The study of substances to determine what they contain.
a.
Quantitative Chemistry
b.
Inorganic Chemistry
c.
Physical Chemistry
d.
Organic Chemistry
e.
Qualitative Chemistry
 

 145. 
The study of noncarbon compounds.
a.
Chemistry
b.
Inorganic Chemistry
c.
Physical Chemistry
d.
Organic Chemistry
e.
Qualitative Chemistry
 

 146. 
The study of substances to determine how much of a particular material is present.
a.
Quantitative Chemistry
b.
Inorganic Chemistry
c.
Physical Chemistry
d.
Organic Chemistry
e.
Qualitative Chemistry
 

 147. 
All of the following compounds contain carbon..
NaHCO3        HCl       CO2         C12H22O11          
a.
True
b.
False
 

 148. 
There are how many known states of matter?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
e.
5
 

 149. 
Which of the following are considered to be pure substances?
a.
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
b.
Compounds and Mixtures
c.
Mixtures and Elements
d.
Mixtures
e.
Elements and Compounds
 

 150. 
The smallest part of an element that is still the element.
a.
proton
b.
neutron
c.
electron
d.
atom
e.
compound
 

 151. 
Which of the following represents a compound?
a.
Salt and Pepper
b.
H2O
c.
Na
 

 152. 
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To which period does this element belong?
a.
1
b.
II
c.
2
d.
7
e.
5
 

 153. 
Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called?
a.
periods
b.
groups
c.
solids
 

 154. 
Vertical columns on the periodic table are called?
a.
periods
b.
groups
c.
metals
 

 155. 
All of the following refer to which subatomic particle?
move   weigh almost nothing   found in orbit   determine group numbers 
do not have a positive charge  
a.
protons
b.
neutrons
c.
electrons
 

 156. 
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The arrow indicates which of the following on the Periodic Table?
a.
a period
b.
a group
 

 157. 
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The arrow indicates which of the following on the periodic table?
a.
a period
b.
a group
 

Numeric Response
 

 158. 
Select the link above to answer the following question.

An atom of Argon contains how many neutrons?

 

 159. 
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What is the atomic number for this element?

 

 160. 
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This element would have how many neutrons?

 

 161. 
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What is the maximum number of electrons an atom with only two shells may have?

 

 162. 
Select the link above to answer the following question.

The element silver is found in which period?

 

Matching
 
 
Identify the following polyatomic ions.
a.
CO3
e.
NH4
b.
ClO3
f.
NO3
c.
OH
g.
HCO3
d.
PO4
h.
SO4
 

 163. 
sulfate
 

 164. 
carbonate
 

 165. 
nitrate
 

 166. 
chlorate
 

 167. 
hydroxide
 

 168. 
bicarbonate
 

 169. 
phosphate
 

 170. 
ammonium
 
 
Identify the correct symbol for each of the following elements
a.
H
k.
K
b.
Li
l.
Ca
c.
He
m.
Mg
d.
Be
n.
N
e.
C
o.
Na
f.
B
p.
Al
g.
Ne
q.
Si
h.
O
r.
Ar
i.
F
s.
P
j.
S
t.
Cl
 

 171. 
neon
 

 172. 
potassium
 

 173. 
argon
 

 174. 
nitrogen
 

 175. 
aluminum
 

 176. 
boron
 

 177. 
lithium
 

 178. 
fluorine
 

 179. 
beryllium
 

 180. 
sulfur
 

 181. 
oxygen
 

 182. 
calcium
 

 183. 
carbon
 

 184. 
phosphorus
 

 185. 
hydrogen           
 

 186. 
magnesium
 

 187. 
chlorine
 

 188. 
helium
 

 189. 
sodium     
 

 190. 
silicon
 



 
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