QUIZ

Question 1
A certain substance C can be decomposed into the elements A and B. Consider the following mass composition data:

Mass of substance C 10.0g 20.0g 30.0g

Mass of A in sample 3.5g 7.5g 14.0g

Mass of B in sample 6.5g 12.5g 16.0g

Based on these data, what can be concluded?

Your Answer

Sco

Substance C may be a compound but more data is required

Substance C is a mixture

1.0

Element B is more massive than element A

Substance C is a compound

Total

1.0

Question 2

Two compounds, Q and P, consist only of elements X and Y. Consider the following four experiments on the composition of compounds Q and P: Sample Mass of X in sample 4.0g 8.0g 4.0g 8.0g Mass of Y in sample 6.0g 12.0g 12.0g 24.0g

Experiment 1
2 3 4

10.0g Q 20.0g Q 16.0g P 32.0g P

Which of these experiments demonstrate the Law of Multiple Proportions?

Your Answer

Score

1, 2, 3, and 4 area all required.

1 and 2 in combination, or 3 and 4 in combination

1 and 3 in combination, or 2 and 4 in combination

1.00

Each of the experiments separately is sufficient.

Total

1.00 / 1

Question 3
Given the data above, what are the possible molecular formulae for compounds Q and P?

Your Answer

Score

Q is X4Y and P is X2Y2

Each of the combinations above is possible.

Q is XY and P is XY4

Q is X2Y and P is XY

Q is XY2 and P is X2Y4

0.00

Total

0.00 / 1.00

Question 4
What are the relative atomic masses of the elements X and Y?

Your Answer

Score

X:Y ratio is 1:2

It is not possible to determine.

1.00

X:Y ratio is 4:6

X:Y ratio is 1:3

X:Y ratio is 2:3

Total

1.00 / 1.00

Question 1
A certain substance C can be decomposed into the elements A and B. Consider the following mass composition data:

Mass of substance C 10.0g 20.0g 30.0g

Mass of A in sample 3.5g 7.5g 14.0g

Mass of B in sample 6.5g 12.5g 16.0g

Based on these data, what can be concluded?

Your Answer

Sc

Substance C is a mixture

1.

Substance C may be a compound but more data is required

Substance C is a compound

Element B is more massive than element A

Total

1.

Question 2
Two compounds, Q and P, consist only of elements X and Y. Consider the following four experiments on the composition of compounds Q and P: Sample
Experiment

Mass of X in sample

Mass of Y in sample

1 2 3 4

10.0g Q 20.0g Q 16.0g P 32.0g P

4.0g 8.0g 4.0g 8.0g

6.0g 12.0g 12.0g 24.0g

Which of these experiments demonstrate the Law of Multiple Proportions?

Your Answer Score

1 and 2 in combination, or 3 and 4 in combination

1, 2, 3, and 4 area all required.

Each of the experiments separately is sufficient.

1 and 3 in combination, or 2 and 4 in combination

1.00

Total

1.00 / 1

Question 3
Given the data above, what are the possible molecular formulae for compounds Q and P?

Your Answer

Score

Q is X4Y and P is X2Y2

Q is X2Y and P is XY

1.00

Each of the combinations above is possible.

Q is XY2 and P is X2Y4

Q is XY and P is XY4

Total

1.00 / 1.00

Question 4
What are the relative atomic masses of the elements X and Y?

Your Answer

Score

X:Y ratio is 1:2

X:Y ratio is 1:3

It is not possible to determine.

1.00

X:Y ratio is 2:3

X:Y ratio is 4:6

Total

1.00 / 1.00