Question 1 gen chem prelim (96.

67)
If 2 moles of AB were made to react with 2 moles of C , 1 moles of AC  will be produced.
4 2 2

True
False

Question 2
Which of the following is the correct formula of sulfurous acid?

a. HS
b. H S2

c. HSO 3

d. H SO
2 3

Question 3
Which of the following statement is correct?

a. Molecular formula shows only the relative ratio of each of each atom in a molecule
b. Empirical formula shows the actual number of atoms in a molecule.
c. No correct answer
d. Both of the given choices are correct

Question 4
Kinetic energy is expressed as:

a. 
b. 

c. 

Question 5
Using the periodic table, which element is in Group 4A period 6?

a. Sn
b. Pb
c. Ti
d. V

Question 6
The percent composition by mass of ferrous sulfide, FeS, is 50% Fe and 50% S.

True
False
Question 7
In a balanced chemical equation, the number of atoms of an element on the left side is always
equal to the number of atoms on the right side.

True
False

Question 8
Dalton's law of partial pressure states that constant _____________ and volume, the total
pressure of a gas is directly proportional to the number of moles of gas present.

a. pressure
b. any of the given choices is correct
c. distance
d. temperature

Question 9
Which gas law states that at a constant temperature, the volume of a fixed amount of gas is
inversely proportional to its pressure?

a. Avogadro's Law
b. Boyle's Law
c. Charle's Law

Question 10
Iron, Fe, has an atomic mass of 55.85 amu therefore, the molar mass of Fe is 55.85 g/mol.

True
False

Question 11
Given the percent composition by mass of all the elements in an unknown compound, we can
always determine its molecular formula.

True
False

Question 12
Which gas law states that at constant pressure, the volume of a fixed amount of gas is directly
proportional to its absolute temperature?

a. Boyle's Law
b. Charle's Law
c. Avogadro's Law
Question 13
Gases take up volume and shape of its container, are considered the least compressible state of
matter and have the lowest density compared to solids and liquids.

True
False

Question 14
Which of the following increases as work increases?

a. Force
b. No correct answer
c. Both force and distance
d. Distance

Question 15
Using the periodic table, which element is in Group 2A period 5?

a. Ba
b. Sr
c. Ra
d. N

Question 16
What is an example of endothermic process?

a. Ice melting
b. Ice melting and evaporating water
c. Evaporating water
d. Combustion of gasoline and burning sugar
e. Burning sugar
f. Combustion of gasoline

Question 17
Suppose 20.50 g of Al reacts with excess O , how many grams of Al O  is produced? (Molar
2 2 3

Mass of Al O  is 101.96 g/mol)

2 3

a. 38.74 grams
b. 77.47 grams
c. 10.85 grams
d. 154.94 grams
Question 18
Which gas law states that at at constant temperature and pressure, volume of gas is directly
proportional to the number of moles of gas present.

a. Ideal Gas Law

b. Avogadro's Law
c. Boyle's Law
d. Charle's Law

Question 19
Pressure is defined as the effect of a force applied to a surface and can be measured by means of
a barometer or manometer.

True
False

Question 20
According to the kinetic molecular theory, average kinetic energy of gas molecules is
proportional to absolute temperature. At any given temperature, gas molecules have exactly
similar average kinetic energy.
Select one:
True
False

Question 21
Which of the following statement is true regarding Dalton's atomic theory?

a. Compounds are made up of a combination of atoms of more than one element

b. All of the choices
c. Atoms are can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
d. Elements are made up of extremely tiny particles called atoms.
e. All atoms of a given element are the same, but atoms of one element are different from the
atoms of all other elements.

Question 22
Positive ΔH means that heat is lost from the system into its surroundings, while negative
enthalpy ΔH means that heat is absorbed by the system from its surroundings

True
False
Question 23
What is the name of the compound that has 2 nitrogen and 4 oxygen?

a. nitrogen (II) oxide

b. nitrogen tetroxide
c. binitrogen tetroxide
d. dinitrogen tetroxide

Question 24
AB +2C ->AC +2B C. If 100 grams of AB  reacts with excess of C , it will produce 100 grams of
4 2 2 2 4 2

AC .2

True
False

Question 25
How many moles of Al is needed to produce 4 moles of Al O 2 3

a. 8 moles
b. 4 moles
c. 2 moles
d. 1 mole

Question 26
Which of the following statement is not true according to Dalton's atomic theory ?

a. Elements are made up of extremely tiny particles called atoms.

b. Atoms are can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.
c. Compounds are made up of a combination of atoms of more than one element
d. All atoms of a given element are the same, but atoms of one element are different from the
atoms of all other elements.
e. None of the choices

Question 27
Compute the area given the following measurements: 2.0546 cm and 4.3 cm. Express the answer
in significant figures.

a. 8.83 cm 2

b. 8.8 cm 2

c. 8.9 cm2

d. 8.8348 cm 2
Question 28
Partial pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted by each component gas in a mixture,
which is independent of the pressure exerted by the other gases.

True
False

Question 29
Which of the following statement is true regarding the periodic table?

a. No correct answer
b. Non-metals can be found on the upper right side of the periodic table
c. Metalloids are elements that possess both metallic and non-metallic properties
d. Both of the given statements are correct

Question 30
Which ion is not correctly named?

a. O , peroxide ion
2
2-

b. Cr , chromium (III) ion

3+

c. Ca , calcium (II) ion

2+

d. None of these

Question 1
Resveratrol, C14H12O3 is a compound usually found in grapes and some berries. The molar mass of
this compound is 228.26 g/mol. How many moles of resveratrol are in 600 grams of sample? 

a. 0.38 moles
b. 2.63 moles
c. 5.26 moles
d. 0.76 moles

Question 2
Which of the following statement is not true regarding kinetic molecular theory?

a. Energy can be transferred when molecules collide with one another. However, at constant
temperature, the average kinetic energy remains unchanged.
b. Gases are composed of large numbers of molecules that are in constant, random motion.
c. Total volume of all the gas molecules is negligible in relation to the total volume where the gas is
contained.
d. None of the choices
e. Average kinetic energy of gas molecules is proportionate to absolute temperature. At any given
temperature, gas molecules have exactly similar average kinetic energy.
f. Forces between gas molecules, whether attractive or repulsive, are negligible.

Question 3
How many significant figures are in 4.0300 x 103 g?

a. 4
b. 5
c. 2
d. 3

Question 4
The -ium ending on the name of hydronium indicates that it is a cation from metal atoms.

Select one:
True
False

Question 5
Using the periodic table, which element is in Group 2A period 5?

a. Ba
b. Sr
c. Ra
d. N

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Question 7
Charle's Law states that at a constant pressure, the volume of a fixed amount of gas is inversely
proportional to its absolute temperature

Select one:
True
False

Question 8
___________________ is a combination of Boyle's, Charle's and Avogadro's laws.

a. Ideal Gas Law

b. Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
c. Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
d. No correct answer

Question 9
Elements can be decomposed into smaller substances.
 True
False

Question 10
What is defined as the described as the sum of the internal energy and product of pressure and
volume in a system?

a. Heat capacity
b. Kinetic energy
c. Specific heat
d. Enthalpy

Question 11
Accuracy is a measure of how closely individual measurements are to the actual or true value, while
precision refers as to how closely individual measurements are to one another.

True
False

Question 12
How many significant figures are in 0.0054

a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5

Question 13
The difference between the mass number and the atomic number equals the number of
________________ in an atom.

a. Neutrons
b. Electrons
c. Protons

Question 14
______________ are elements located in rows, while ________ are elements located in columns

a. gases; period
b. period; group
c. no correct answer
d. group; period

Question 15
Which of the following is true regarding specific heat?
a. Defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of the substance by 1K
or 1°C
b. Defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 mole of a substance by 1K or
1°C.
c. No correct answer
d. Both of the statements are true

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Question 17
The number of electrons and protons are equal in number.

True
False

Question 18
How many significant figures are in 0.000187?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. 5

Question 19
Which of the following statement is true regarding Gas Laws?

Select one:
a. Avogadro's law states that at constant pressure, the volume of a fixed amount of gas is directly
proportional to its absolute temperature
b. Boyle's Law states that at a constant temperature, the volume of a fixed amount of gas is inversely
proportional to its pressure
c. Charle's Law states that at constant temperature and pressure, volume of gas is directly
proportional to the number of moles of gas present
d. All of the choices

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Question 21
In reference to item 13, suppose synthesis of Al2O3 is done in the lab using 20.50 g of Al and excess
of O2. Upon purification, 30.33 grams of Al2O3 is produced. What is the percent yield of Al2O3?

Select one:
a. 67.58%
b. 78.29%
c. 39.15%
d. 147.95%

Question 22
Which of the following can increase the pressure of a gas?
a. Lower velocity
b. Smaller number of molecules
c. Smaller container
d. Bigger container

Question 23
Molar heat capacity is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 mole of a substance
by 1K or one degree celsius.

True
False

Question 24
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of increasing atomic number.

True
False

Question 25
One mole of Phosphorus, with atomic mass of 30.97 amu, has greater number of atoms than one
mole of Boron, with atomic mass of 10.81 amu.

True
False

Question 26
How many significant figures are in 0.00002?

Select one:
a. 3
b. 1
c. 5
d. 6

Question 27
As the mass or speed increases, kinetic energy decreases.

True
False

Question 28
Compute the area given the following measurements: 3.7552 cm and 1.7 cm.
Express the answer in significant figures.

Select one:
a. 6.42 cm2
b. 6 cm2
c. 6.4178 cm2
d. 6.4 cm2

Question 29
Ideal Gas Law is expressed as PV=nRT.

True
False

Question 30
The internal energy of a system increases when heat is applied of work is done into it.

True
False