Chemistry 161

Exam I

October 1, 2014

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1

A laser pulse has an energy of 4.13 mJ. If each photon in the pulse has a wavelength of 595 nm,
how many photons are in the pulse?
A. 1.24 1019
B. 1.05 1028
C. 1.05 1031
D. 1.24 1028
E. 1.24 1016

The Millikan oil drop experiment determines the charge of each oil drop. Here is data on four
different drops, where charge is measured in esu (electrostatic units). Each drop is negatively
charged with one or more excess electrons on it.
Drop 1
Drop 2
Drop 3
Drop 4

9.6 10-10
1.92 10-9
1.44 10-9
2.88 10-9

esu
esu
esu
esu

Based on this data, what is the most likely charge of one electron?
A. 4.8 10-10 esu
B. 1.44 10-9 esu
C. 7.2 10-9 esu
D. 9.6 10-10 esu
E. 3.6 10-10 esu
3

Which species is correctly shown in its ground state?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Cu [Ar] 3d104s2
V2+ [Ar] 3d3
Fe2+ [Ar] 4s23d4
Cl- [Ne] 3s2 3p5 4s1
Pb [Xe] 4f14 5d106s2 6p4

What is the answer to the following problem, reported to the correct number of significant figures?

(9.072 8.7497)
(21.75)(0.09764)
A. 0.15
B. 0.152
C. 0.1518
D. 0.15183
E. 0.151835
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For a given electron in an atom, if n = 4 and m = 2, what are the allowable values for the quantum
number ?
A. 2, 3
B. 0,1,2,3
C. 2 only
D. 0,1,2
E. 1,2,3

What was discovered in the experiment using the apparatus pictured above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

the charge of the electron

the mass of the electron
the existence of isotopes
the charge to mass ratio of the electron
the existence of the nucleus

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The binding energy (threshold energy) for a mole of electrons in a certain metal is 243 kJ/mol.
What is the threshold frequency for this metal?
A. 1.25 1015 s-1
B. 6.09 1014 s-1
C. 3.98 1014 s-1
D. 8.30 1013 s-1
E. 2.75 1015 s-1

A surface of a metal is bombarded with a light of wavelength 472 nm and an electron is ejected
from the surface of this metal with kinetic energy of 1.54 x 10-19 J. What is the threshold frequency
of this metal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

3.17 1014 s-1

5.75 1014 s-1
6.35 1014 s-1
2.32 1014 s-1
4.03 1014 s-1
How many phosphorus atoms are contained in 158 kg of phosphorus?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10

3.07 1027
2.35 1027
3.25 1028
1.18 1024
8.47 1024

Element X, in the second row of the periodic table, has the following data for successive
ionization energies:
I1 = 800 kJ/mol I2 = 2427 kJ/mol I3 = 3660 kJ/mol I4 = 25000 kJ/mol I5 = 32800 kJ/mol
Based on this data, element X is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Li
Be
B
C
N

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In a mythical universe, the rules for quantum numbers are the same except that ms can have
values of -, 0, +, instead of -, + in our regular universe.
In this mythical universe, what is the atomic number of the element which has a single 4s
valence electron in its ground state configuration?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12

28
34
17
22
31

Which reaction below represents the second electron affinity of sulfur?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

13

S(g) + e- S-(g)
S-(g) + e- S2-(g)
S(g) S+(g) + eS(g) + 2e-(g) S2-(g)
S+(g) S2+(g) + e-

In a test of the Law of Multiple Proportions, two different compounds composed of elements X
and Y are analyzed, giving the following data:
Compound A
Compound B

Mass X
1.00 g
1.00 g

Mass Y
1.84 g
3.06 g

Two possible formulas for compounds A and B respectively, could be:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

XY, XY2
XY2, XY3
XY2, XY
XY3, XY2
XY3, XY5

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14 Hypothetical element Q consists of two stable isotopes:

isotope A
isotope B

mass: 160.99 amu

mass: 162.38 amu

The average atomic mass of element Q is 161.73 amu

What mass of isotope B is contained in a 54.76 gram sample of Q?
A. 34 g
B. 29 g
C. 36 g
D. 25 g
E. 32 g
15 A 25.0 mg sample of an element contains 2.369 x 1020 atoms. This element is:
A. Na
B. Sr
C. Fe
D. Cu
E. Ba
16

What is the mass, in kg, of a solid titanium sphere with a radius of 6.13 inches?
Density of titanium = 4.51 g/cm3
2.54 cm = 1 inch (exact conversion)
Volume of a sphere = 4/3r3
A. 28.1 kg
B. 11.1 kg
C. 71.3 kg
D. 39.2 kg
E. 89.5 kg

17

Which one of the following compounds is incorrectly named?

A. Na2SO3 sodium sulfate
B. Fe2S3 iron (III) sulfide
C. N2O5 dinitrogen pentoxide
D. (NH4)2CO3 ammonium carbonate
E. Mg(NO3)2 magnesium nitrate

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This diagram, taken from the textbook, can be used to explain which of the following?
X. An electron in a 3s orbital has a higher effective nuclear charge than an electron in a
3p or 3d orbital.
Y. An electron in a 3d orbital is shielded from the nuclear charge more than an electron in
either the 3s or 3p orbital.
Z. A 3s orbital has one orientation; a 3p orbital has 3 orientations; a 3d orbital has 5
orientations.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

X only
Y only
Z only
X and Y only
X, Y, and Z

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What is the maximum number of f orbitals that are possible in a given shell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

20

1
3
5
7
9

Which of the following has 35 protons, 45 neutrons, and 36 electrons?

A. 80Hg
B. 103Rh
C. 80Br
D. 71Kr
E. 81Br

21 In the photoelectric effect experiment, suppose we shine light of a certain frequency on a metal
surface and no electrons are ejected. Which of the following changes might result in electrons
ejected from the metal surface?
X. Use light of the same frequency but with higher intensity (brightness).
Y. Use light of a higher frequency.
Z. Use a different metal surface with a metal having a lower binding energy (threshold energy).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

X only
Y only
Y and Z only
X and Y only
X, Y, and Z

22 Rank the following atoms in order of increasing first ionization energies.

(lowest ionization energy first, highest ionization energy last).
Al
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Mg

Si

K < Si < Al < S < Mg

Mg < K < S < Si < Al
K < Mg < Al < S < Si
K < Al < Mg < Si < S
Al < Si < Mg < K < S

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A hydrogen atom electron in an excited state with n = 6 drops to a lower energy state of n = 3.
What wavelength of light is emitted in this transition?
A. 1094 nm
B. 335 nm
C. 479 nm
D. 1515 nm
E. 756 nm

24

If the walls of a room have an area of 955 square feet, and 1.00 gallon of paint covers 15
square yards, how many gallons of paint are needed to paint the room? 1 yard = 3 feet
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25

47 gallons
21 gallons
7.1 gallons
24 gallons
2.3 gallons

An 8.63 g sample of a compound of platinum and chlorine is analyzed as containing 5.00 g of

platinum and 3.63 g of chlorine. What mass of platinum would be in a 12.00 g sample of the same
compound?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8.37 g
9.52 g
7.15 g
6.95 g
6.01 g

26 What is the color of your exam?

A.
B.
C.
D.

White
Blue
Yellow
Pink

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Constants and Formulae

NA = 6.0221023 mol-1
q = msT = CT

% yield =
qp = -nH

Actual yield
100% 1 J = 1 kg m2/s2
Theoretical yield

qv = -nU

U = q + w

w = -PV

1L-atm = 101.3 J

H BE(broken) - BE(formed) H = nP H f ( Products) nR H f ( Reactants)

Q1Q2
d2

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d

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