Prelim Exam

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I. Multiple Choice: The following questions contain only one (1)

correct answer. Choose the letter of your choice and write it before
each item.

1. The central part of an atom is called the

A. nucleus B. hub C. heart D. nucleons

2. The earth’s crust consists of ___ % oxygen.

A. 20.8 B. 49.2 C. 47.5 D. 78.2

3. A negative ion is called

A. anode B. cation C. electron D. anion

4. Atoms with the same number of protons but different number of

neutrons are called
A. isobars B. isotopes C. isotones D. mass number

5. The mass of alpha particle is how many times more than that of
the electron?
A. 1847 B. 1837 C. 1857 D. 1827

6. The measure of the resistance of an object to a changed in its

state of motion is called
A. momentum B. mass C. inertia C. velocity

7. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called?

A. atomic number C. atomic weight
B. percent abundance D. oxidation number

8. Which group in the periodic table is known as alkali metals?

A. Group I B. Group II C. Group III D. Group IV

9. The horizontal arrangement of arrangement of elements of

increasing atomic number in a periodic table is called
A. period B. group C. family D. row

10. The word “atom” comes from the Greek word “atomos” which means
A. superparticle C. extremely small particle
B. invisible D. indivisible
11. It is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler
substances by ordinary means.
A. compound B. element C. mixture D. solution

12. Anything that has mass and occupies space.

A. matter B. energy C. work D. momentum

13. Amount of matter present in an object

A. mass B. weight C. energy D. work

14. What is the most abundant element in the human body?

A. carbon B. nitrogen C. hydrogen D. oxygen

15. Mass can be neither created nor destroyed.

A. Law of conservation of momentum
B. Law of conservation of mass
C. Law of conservation of energy
D. law of multiple proportion

16. Proton and neutron is collectively known as

A. positrons B. electrodes C. nucleons D. isotopes

17. The word electron comes from the Greek word “electron” which
means
A. cannot be cut B. amber C. unique D. negative

18. Under normal state, an atom is said to be

A. Positively charged C. electrically neutral
B. Negatively charged D. none of these

19. Which of the following falls under fluids?

A. Solid B. Gas C. Liquid D. Both liquid and gas

20. The subatomic particle with a negative charge.

A. Proton B. Neutron C. Electron D. Positron

21. A positively-charged electron is known as

A. Proton B. Neutron C. Electron D. Positron

22. A positively-charged particle.

A. Proton B. Neutron C. Electron D. Positron

23. Who discovered electron?

A. James Chadwick C. Klay Thompson
 B. JJ Thomson D. Rutherford

24. Who discovered proton?

A. James Chadwick C. Mendeleev
B. Rutherford D. JJ Thomson

25. Who discovered neutron?

A. James Chadwick C. JJ Thomson
B. John Wick D. Ernest Rutherford

26. Which of the following is the most common state of matter in the
universe?
A. Gas B. Plasma C. Solid D. Liquid

27. Particles are packed tightly.

A. solid B. liquid C. gas D. plasma

28. It is the process of changing from solid to liquid

A. melting B. freezing C. sublimation D. deposition

29. It is the process of changing from gas to liquid.

A. condensation B. evaporation C. regelation D. sublimation

30. It is the process of changing from solid to gas.

A. evaporation B. sublimation C. condensation D. freezing

31. A property of matter that is independent of the mass.

A. intensity B. extensive C. intensive D. physical

32. A property of substance that is dependent on the amount of matter

A. intensive B. extensive C. chemical D. physical

33. All of the following are intensive properties except:

A. density B. taste C. volume D. luster

34. Which of the following is an extensive property of matter?

A. heat B. temperature C. density D. melting point

35. Who is the father of modern chemistry?

A. Dalton B. Mendeleev C. Lavoisier D. Curie
II. Problem Solving: Solved what is asked in the problem. Show the
complete solution and box your final answer. Answers without solution
and unboxed will not be given full credit.

________ 1. Determine the number of molecules in 40 g of C9H8O4.

________ 2. What is the percentage mass of iron in Fe2O3?
________ 3. What is the mass in grams in 0.9 mol of C2H6O2?
________ 4. Determine the molarity of 4.6 L of a 3M solution after
it has been diluted to 7.9 L.
________ 5. Calculate the volume of NH3 solution which has 0.24 M,
containing 15 g of NH3.
________ 6. Determine the concentration in molarity of a 820-mL
solution
which contains 3.5 moles of solute.
________ 7. What is the volume occupied by 0.352 mol of nitrogen gas
at 200 degrees Celsius and 55.6 kPa?
________ 8. Calculate the mass in kg of a carbon atom.
________ 9. Calculate the volume in liter occupied by 0.92 mol of H2
at STP.
________ 10. What is the percentage mass of hydrogen in water?

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