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Naturally occurring copper exists in two isotopic forms: 63Cu and 65Cu. The atomic mass of
copper is 63.55 amu. What is the approximate natural abundance of 63Cu?
  a. 63%
  b. 90%
  c. 70%
  d. 50%
  e. 30%
ANSWER:    c
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Moderate
REFERENCES:   3.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   atomic theory of matter | atomic weight | Chemistry | early atomic theory |
general chemistry | mass spectroscopy
OTHER:    Quantitative
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:33 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:33 PM

2. Naturally occurring element X exists in three isotopic forms: X-28 (27.977 amu, 92.23%
abundance), X-29 (28.976 amu, 4.67% abundance), and X-30 (29.974 amu, 3.10% abundance).
What is the identity of element X?
  a. Cu
  b. Al
  c. Ni
  d. Si
  e. Sr
ANSWER:    d
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Moderate
REFERENCES:   3.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   atomic theory of matter | atomic weight | Chemistry | early atomic theory |
general chemistry | mass spectroscopy
OTHER:    Quantitative
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:33 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:33 PM
3． How many moles of hydrogen sulfide are contained in a 44.4-g sample of this gas?
  a. 0.768 mol
  b. 1.30 mol
  c. 78.5 mol
  d. 22.0 mol
  e. 2.61 mol
ANSWER:    b
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   3.4
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   True
KEYWORDS:   Chemistry | general chemistry | mass and moles of substance | mole |
stoichiometry
OTHER:    Quantitative
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:33 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:33 PM

4 Vitamin C contains the elements C, H, and O. It is known to contain 40.9% C and 4.58% H by
mass. The molar mass of vitamin C has been found to be about 180 g/mol. The molecular
formula for vitamin C is:
  a.  C2H3O2
  b. C3H4O3
  c.  C4H6O4
  d. C6H8O6
  e.  C14H18
ANSWER:    d
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Moderate
REFERENCES:   3.7
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   Chemistry | determining chemical formulas | general chemistry | molecular
formula | stoichiometry
OTHER:    Quantitative
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:33 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:33 PM
5. The following two reactions are important in the blast furnace production of iron metal from
iron ore (Fe2O3):

          
Using these balanced reactions, how many moles of O2 are required for the production of 3.36 kg
of Fe?
  a. 45.1 moles
  b. 20.1 moles
  c. 180 moles
  d. 60.2 moles
  e. 2.52 moles

6. The characteristic odor of pineapple is due to ethyl butanoate, a compound containing carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen. Combustion of 2.78 g of ethyl butanoate leads to formation of 6.32 g of
CO2 and 2.58 g of H2O. The properties of the compound suggest that the molar mass should be
between 100 and 150 g/mol. What is the molecular formula?
ANSWER:    C6H12O2

See Sec. 3.7 of Zumdahl, Chemistry.

6.32 g CO2 * (12.01 g C/44.01 g CO2) = 1.72 g C
2.58 g H2O * (2.016 g H/18.02 g H2O) = 0.289 g H
2.78 g ethyl butanoate - 1.72 g C - 0.289 g H = 0.77 g O
1.72 g C * (1 mol C/12.01 g) = 0.143 mol C         (÷ 0.048) = 3 mol C
0.289 g H * (1 mol H/1.008 g H) = 0.287 mol H   (÷ 0.048) = 6 mol H
0.77 g O * (1 mol O/16.00 g) = 0.048 mol O        (÷ 0.048) = 1 mol O
empirical formula = C3H6O
empirical formula mass = 58.08 g/mol
58.08 * 2 = 116 g/mol which is between 100 and 150 ( 58.08 * 3 = 174.2,
too much)
therefore, molecular formula = 2(C3H6O) = C6H12O2
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficult
REFERENCES:   3.7
QUESTION  TYPE:  Subjective Short Answer
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   Chemistry | determining chemical formulas | general chemistry | molecular
formula | stoichiometry
OTHER:    Quantitative
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM
7. An unknown substance dissolves readily in water but not in benzene (a nonpolar solvent).
Molecules of what type are present in the substance?
  a. neither polar nor nonpolar
  b. polar
  c. either polar or nonpolar
  d. nonpolar
  e. none of these
ANSWER:    b
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.1
QUESTION  TYPE:   Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   Chemistry | general chemistry | solution formation | solutions
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM

8. Which of the following is a strong acid?

  a. HF
  b. KOH
  c.  HClO4
  d. HClO
  e. HBrO
ANSWER:    c
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   chemical reactions | Chemistry | electrolyte | general chemistry | ions in
aqueous solution | strong electrolyte
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM

9. All of the following are weak acids except

  a. HCNO
  b. HBr
  c. HF
  d. HNO2
  e. HCN
ANSWER:    b
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   chemical reactions | Chemistry | electrolyte | general chemistry | ions in
aqueous solution | strong electrolyte
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM

10. Which of the following is not a strong base?

  a.  Ca(OH)2
  b. KOH
  c.  NH3
  d. LiOH
  e.  Sr(OH)2
ANSWER:    c
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   chemical reactions | Chemistry | electrolyte | general chemistry | ions in
aqueous solution
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM

11. Which of the following is paired incorrectly?

  a.  H2SO4 – strong acid
  b. HNO3 – weak acid
  c.  Ba(OH)2 – strong base
  d. HCl – strong acid
  e.  NH3 – weak base
ANSWER:    b
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.2
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   chemical reactions | Chemistry | electrolyte | general chemistry | ions in
aqueous solution
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM

12. In the reaction 2Cs(s) + Cl2(g) → 2CsCl(s), Cl2 is

  a. the reducing agent
  b. the oxidizing agent
  c. oxidized
  d. the electron donor
  e. two of these
ANSWER:    b
POINTS:    1
DIFFICULTY:   Easy
REFERENCES:   4.9
QUESTION  TYPE:  Multi-Mode (Multiple choice)
HAS  VARIABLES:   False
KEYWORDS:   chemical reactions | Chemistry | general chemistry | oxidation-reduction
reaction | types of chemical reactions
OTHER:    Conceptual
DATE  CREATED:   3/4/2016 4:34 PM
DATE  MODIFIED:  3/4/2016 4:34 PM