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Item #1.

Express 6235.77 in correct scientific notation.

A. 6.23577 x 103
B. 6.23577 x 10-3
C. 6.236 x 104
D. 6.236 x 10-4
E. 6.23 x 10-4

Answer: A. 6.23577 x 103

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Item #2.

A liquid nitrogen sample has a temperature of 78oC, what is the equivalent of

this temperature in Fahrenheit?
A. 75.33oF
B. 110.0oF
C. 140.4oF
D. 172.4oF
E. 351.2oF

T (oF) = (9/5)oC +32

T(oF) = (9/5)(78oC) + 32 = 172.4oF Answer: D. 172.4oF

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Item #3.
The Bose- Enstein phase of matter occurs closest to what temperature?
A.Boiling point of water
B.Freezing temperature of water
C.Absolute zero
D.Standard temperature
E.10,000oF

Plasma is a type of ionized gas which gained

enough energy to allow separation of electrons
from atoms or molecules. Plasma comprises
99% of the material found in the universe. The
Bose-Einstein condensate, described as the
opposite of plasma, occurs at ultra-low
temperature, close to the point that the atoms
are not moving at all.
Answer: C. Absolute zero

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Item #4.

Which of the following statements is TRUE given (A) H2O (B) O2 (C) H?
A.Both A and B are compounds
B.Only C is an element.
C.Only B is an element.
D.Both A and B are compounds
E.Both A and B exist as molecules.

Elements are defined as pure substances which

are made up of only one type of atom. By virtue
of this definition, O2 and H (including many other
substances such as F2, S8 and O3) are both
classified as elements. However, because O2 is
diatomic, its structure is composed of molecules
just like that of H2O.
Answer: E. Both A and B exist as molecules.

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Item #5.

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

A.neutralization of stomach acid with an antacid
B.rancidity of milk
C.lead becomes a liquid when heated to 601C
D.naphthalene sublimes
E.combustibility of gasoline

Properties of substances may be classified as

chemical or physical. Chemical properties are
identified and established when substances
undergo chemical reactions while physical
properties can be determined without altering
the substances’ structure. Among the choices,
only the sublimation of naphthalene results from
a physical change.
Answer: D. naphthalene sublimes

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Item #5.

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Item #6.

The correct name for Cu(NO3)2 is _________.

A. Cupric nitrate
B. Cuprous nitrate
C. Copper (II) nitride
D. Copper (VI) nitrite
E. Copper (I) nitrate

Copper can exist as Cu2+ (cupric or copper II)

and Cu+ (cuprous or Cu I). It is one of many
transition metals with multiple valences. For
Cu(NO3)2, two chemical names apply, cupric
nitrate (old system) or copper (II) nitrate (stock
system).

Answer: A. Cupric nitrate

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Item #7.
What type of reaction is seen below?
PCl3 (l) + Cl2 (g) + P4O10 (s) → POCl3 (l)
A.Combination
B.Decomposition
C.Single displacement
D.Double displacement
E.Combustion

There are five basic types of chemical reactions.

Reaction Description
Combination or synthesis two or more elements or compounds may combine to form a more complex
compound
Decomposition a single compound breaks down into its component parts or simpler
compounds
Replacement a more active element takes the place of another element in a compound and
sets the less active one free.
Ionic occur between ions in aqueous solution
Combustion results from burning in the presence of O2, products of a complete combustion
reaction include H2O and CO2.

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Item #7.
PCl3 (l) + Cl2 (g) + P4O10 (s) → POCl3 (l)
Answer: A. Combination

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Item #8.

The bone is largely made up of calcium apatite, Ca5(PO4)3OH. What is

the molar mass of calcium apatite?
A.22 g/mol
B.312 g/mol
C.374 g/mol
D.502 g/mol
E.611 g/mol
Calculating the molar mass of calcium
apatite:
Ca =5 x 40.08
P = 3 x 30.97
O = 3 x 16.00
H = 1 x 1.01
MM = 502.32 g/mol

Answer: D. 502 g/mol

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Item #9.

A compound is composed of 92.3 % X and 7.7 % Y. If the atomic

masses of X and Y are 12 and 1 amu, respectively, what is the
empirical formula of the compound?
A. XY
B. X2Y
C. XY2
D. X3Y
E. XY3
Step 1. Get the number of moles of each atom assuming 100 g of the compound.

mol X = ( mol Y = ( 7.7 mol

Step 2. Divide the values obtained by the smaller number to get

whole number equivalents of the number of moles of each element

X Y or XY Answer: A. XY

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Item #10.

In the reaction below, mixing 0.60 mol of O 2 and 0.40 mol of CH3OH
resulted in the production of 0.35 mol of the product CO 2. What is the
% yield of the reaction?
3O2(g) + 2CH3OH(g)  2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
A. 99 %
B. 88 %
C. 65 %
D. 50 %
E. 44 %
Most reactions do not go to completion due to certain side reactions or inappropriate reaction
conditions. In the reaction above, stoichiometric amounts (no excess of any reactant) of the
reactant are mixed together. Based on the given data 0.40 mol of CO2 should be produced if both
reactants are used up. Since only 0.35 mol CO2 is produced,

% yield = (
Answer: B. 88%

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Item #11.

In the ground state electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p5 3s2, which rule is
violated?
A.Pauli exclusion principle
B.Hund’s Rule
C.Aufbau principle
D.Heisenberg’s principle
E.(n+l) rule

The Aufbau principle describes that as the number of

electrons increase, it should occupy orbitals of increasing
energy. The energy of the orbitals can be obtained by
getting the sum of its (n+l) quantum numbers. For the
tenth electron in the given electronic configuration, it
should occupy 2p first before occupying 3s.

Answer: C. Aufbau principle

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Item #12.

How many orbitals are present in the third (n=3) principal energy
level? .
A.2
B.4
C.5
D.9
E.18
For n=3, the total number of orbitals is given by
the expression

while the number of electrons is given by the

expression

Answer: D. 9

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 Item #13.

According to the
International Union of Pure
and Applied Chemistry
(IUPAC), what will be the
name of the newest element
discovered (atomic no. 112)?
A.Ghandium
B.Copernicium
C.Francisium
D.Bunsenium
E.Gesellium

The IUPAC has approved the name

Copernicium for the element discovered by
the team led by Sigurd Hofmann from the
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 Item #14.

The elements in Group 6A are known by what name?

A.Chalcogens
B.Transition elements
C.Halogens
D.Alkaline earth metals
E.Noble gases

Grp I Alkali metals

Grp II Alkaline earth metals
Grp III Boron group
Grp IV Carbon group
Grp V Nitrogen group
Grp VI Chalcogens
Grp VII Halogens
Grp VIII Noble gases

Answer: A. Chalcogens

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Item #15.

Atomic size increases from top to bottom of the periodic table

primarily because
A.the effective nuclear charge increases.
B.the principal quantum number increases.
C.the number of protons increases.
D. the electrons are more excited.
E.the number of electrons increase.

From top to bottom, n increases, size increases.

Answer: B. the principal quantum number increases

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Item #16.

Which of the following diatomic molecules have the smallest distance

between their atoms?
A.N2
B.O2
C.Br2
D.I2
E.H2
Nitrogen possesses 5 valence electrons and
requires three more in order to attain a stable
configuration. One N atom shares 3 electrons
with the other forming three covalent bonds with
bond order of three. The higher bond order
results in shorter bond length which in turn
decreases the distance between atoms.

Answer: A. N2

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Item #17.

In the Lewis structure of PO43-, what is the formal charge on the P

atom?
A. 1
B. -1
C. 2
D. -2
E. 5
Formal charge is an accounting procedure. It allows
chemists to determine the location of charge in a
molecule as well as compare how good a Lewis structure
might be. The formula for calculating formal charge is
shown below:

For P : FC = 5-(0 + 4) = 1

Answer: A. 1

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Item #18.

Water, H2O, boils at 100°C. Ethanol, C2H6O boils at 78°C. Ammonia,

NH3, boils at -33°C. Which one of the following ranks the
intermolecular forces in these liquids from the strongest to the
weakest?
A.Water > Ethanol > Ammonia
B.Ammonia > Ethanol > Water
C.Ethanol > Water > Ammonia
D.Water > Ammonia > Ethanol
E.Ammonia > water > Ethanol
Boiling point is a measure of the strength of
IMFA of molecules. All three samples exhibit H-
bonding, however, a boiling point of 100oC
indicate that strong intermolecular forces govern
that of water.

Answer: A. Water > Ethanol > Ammonia

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Item #19.

Which of the following is a covalent network solid?

A.ice
B.diamond
C.sodium chloride
D.aluminum metal
E.sodium

Covalent network substances

Examples include boron, carbon (diamond and graphite), silicon,

silicon dioxide (SiO2) and silicon carbide (SiC). These substances are
made up of covalently bonded atoms in a three dimensional network
or array. They are non conductors, very hard and brittle and are
characterized by high melting or boiling points.

Answer: B. diamond

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Item #20.

In the cooling curve, the temperature at the region labeled as B is the

A.Freezing point
B.Melting point
C.Boiling point
D.Triple point
E.Flash point

In a typical cooling curve, the substance at portion A is

a gas, at portion B the temperature remains constant
since the gaseous molecules undergo a phase change
to the liquid phase. This region of constant temperature
corresponds to the boiling point. At C, the substance is
a liquid, while at D, the region of constant temperature,
the sample coexists as a liquid and solid. The
temperature at this portion correspond to the freezing
or melting point. While at E, the sample remains a
solid.
Answer: C. Boiling point

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Item #21.

Which of the following will increase the solubility of a gaseous solute

in a liquid solvent?
A.increase in pressure
B.vigorous stirring
C.heating
D.increase in amount of water
E.increase in temperature

For gaseous solutes,

increasing the temperature
and decreasing the
pressure would result in
lower solubility.

Answer: A. increase in pressure

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Item #22.

How much NaOH (MM=40 g/mol) is required to prepare a 0.1M solution

with a volume of 100 mL?
A.0.1 g
B.0.4 g
C.1.0 g
D.4.0 g
E.40.0 g
Answer: B. 0.4 g

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Item #23.

Assume that you have a sample of a gas. You know the volume, the
temperature and the number of moles of the sample. Which of the
following laws would you use if you wanted to calculate the pressure
of the gas?
A. Law of Combining Volumes
B. Boyle’s Law
C. Charles’ Law
D. Ideal Gas Law
E. Avogadro’s Law

Ideal gas equation, PV = nRT. Boyle’s, Charles’

and Avogradro’s Law are all derived from the
ideal gas law and takes into account the
changes that happen to one variable after
varying another (assuming that the rest of the
variables are kept constant).
Answer: D. Ideal Gas Law

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Item #24.

Consider a gas with density of 2.70 g/L at a pressure of 1.50 atm and
temperature of 25 °C. What is the molar mass of the gas?
A.0.2 g/mol
B.17 g/mol
C.44 g/mol
D.58 g/mol
E.92 g/mol
From the ideal gas equation, the following equation for molar
mass can be derived:

Answer: C. 44 g/mol

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Item #25.

A sample of helium gas occupies a volume of 38 L at 780 torr and

250C. What volume would the gas occupy at standard temperature and
pressure?
A.40 L
B.38 L
C.36 L
D.34 L
E.42 L
Using the combined gas equation,

Answer: C. 36 L

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