A.

Different principal quantum numbers (n)

B. Different orbital shapes (l)
C. Different spin quantum numbers (ms)
D. Different charge shielding from core electrons

6. Imagine you can manipulate the angular momentum quantum number

(l) of an electron without changing its energy. If you increase l for an
electron in a 2p orbital, what would happen to:

A. Its distance from the nucleus

B. Its energy level
C. Its shape
D. All of the above

7. Two elements, X and Y, have the same atomic number but different
mass numbers. Compared to Y, element X would MOST likely have:

A. Fewer occupied sublevels

B. Smaller average distance of electrons from the nucleus
C. More electrons with spin up
D. Higher ionization energy for its valence electron

8. Why are the 3d and 4p orbitals of an atom allowed to exist, while the 2d
and 3f orbitals are not?

A. Restrictions on the magnetic quantum number (ml)

B. Pauli exclusion principle limitations
C. Relationship between n and l values
D. Specific energy limitations within the atom

9. If an electron in an atom absorbs a photon and jumps to a higher

energy level, which of the following statements is ALWAYS true about
the new state compared to the previous one?

A. Higher principal quantum number (n)

B. Larger angular momentum quantum number (l)
C. Increased number of occupied orbitals
D. Greater electron-nucleus attraction

10. In the context of quantum mechanics, which statement BEST

describes the difference between two electrons with the same set of
four quantum numbers?

A. They occupy the same orbital simultaneously.

B. They cannot exist in the same atom.
C. They have identical physical properties and behaviors.
D. They differ only in their spin states

11. Which property is MOST likely observed in a compound formed by

ionic bonding between a metal and a nonmetal?

A. High electrical conductivity in the solid state

B. Low melting and boiling point
C. Brittleness and lack of malleability
D. All of the above
12. Two elements, X and Y, exhibit completely different physical
properties but form a covalent molecule. Compared to element X,
element Y could be:

A. Significantly larger in size

B. Much less electronegative
C. Much higher in the periodic table
D. Any of the above

13. In a metallic bond, the "delocalized sea of electrons" concept implies:

A. Electrons are completely free to move throughout the metal.

B. Electrons are evenly distributed across the metal lattice.
C. Electrons contribute to the bonding but experience some
restriction.
D. Metals behave as insulators due to electron mobility.

14. Compare the electrical conductivity of diamond (covalent solid) and

sodium chloride (ionic solid). Which statement is MOST accurate?

A. Both conduct electricity equally well in the solid state.

B. Diamond conducts electricity better due to its strong bonds.
C. Sodium chloride conducts electricity better due to mobile ions.
D. Both are insulators in the solid state.

15. Explain why two nonmetals with very similar electronegativities are
more likely to form a polar covalent bond compared to ionic bonding.

A. They lack sufficient difference in electron attraction to transfer

electrons completely.
B. Their valence electrons are equally shared but still experience
slight pulls.
C. Both elements prefer sharing electrons to achieve a stable noble
gas configuration.
D. Any of the above

16. Consider the elements magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S). Which
compound is MOST likely to be formed between them?

A. MgS - ionic, due to large electronegativity difference

B. Mg2S - ionic, due to Mg losing two electrons
C. MgS2 - ionic, due to S gaining two electrons
D. Mg2S3 - covalent, due to sharing of multiple electron pairs

17. Why do metallic bonds typically result in high melting and boiling
points?

A. Strong delocalized electron attraction requires significant energy to

overcome.
B. Metals have many closely packed layers of atoms, increasing
interatomic forces.
C. Metallic bonds are directional, like covalent bonds, leading to high
stability.
D. Metals often have high atomic masses, resulting in higher inherent
thermal energy.
18. Imagine a hypothetical element, Z, with properties similar to both
metals and nonmetals. How might its bonding behavior differ from the
three main categories?

A. It might form purely ionic bonds with all elements due to its unique
electron configuration.
B. It might exhibit a spectrum of bonding types depending on the
interacting element.
C. It might display metallic bonding internally but form covalent or
ionic bonds externally.
D. Its bonding behavior would completely defy existing scientific
models and classifications.

19. An unknown compound exhibits high electrical conductivity in the

molten state but not in the solid state. Can it be classified as any of the
following?

A. Ionic solid
B. Covalent solid
C. Metallic solid
D. None of the above

20. Discuss the limitations of using electronegativity difference as the

sole criterion for distinguishing between ionic and covalent bonding.
A. It neglects the importance of orbital overlap and sharing in covalent
bonds.
B. It doesn't consider the role of metallic bond properties, like
malleability and conductivity.
C. It assumes a sharp cutoff point for electronegativity difference,
while reality is more nuanced.
D. All of the above

21. Element M (Group 17) forms a binary compound with element N

(Group 14). Considering their positions in the periodic table, the
correct name for the compound is:

A. MN
B. M-N
C. M2N
D. MN2

22. A compound contains the polyatomic ion PO 4-3. When combined with
the cation Fe3+ , what is the formula and name of the resulting
compound?

A. Fe(PO4)3, iron(III) phosphate

B. Fe2PO4, diiron phosphate
C. FePO4, iron(II) phosphate
D. Fe3(PO4)2, triiron diphosphate

23. An unknown oxide compound contains a metal cation with a +2 charge

and an oxygen anion. Which of the following could NOT be the name
of the compound, considering IUPAC rules?

A. Calcium oxide
B. Barium peroxide
C. Lead(II) oxide
 D. Manganese sesquioxide

24. Which of the following molecules has a central atom that violates the
octet rule (needs eight valence electrons around it)?

A. NH3
B. BF3
C. CH4
D. PCl5

25. Identify the binary compound whose name INCORRECTLY follows

IUPAC rules:

A. Carbon tetrafluoride
B. Dinitrogen pentoxide
C. Silicon(IV) chloride
D. Potassium sulfide

26. A molecule contains two non-identical central atoms (X and Y), each
bonding to two chlorine atoms. Both X and Y belong to Group 15
(pnictogens). The MOST likely name for the molecule is:

A. Dichloroxydiphosphine
B. Chloromethylaminochlorophosphine
C. Trichlorophosphorus oxide
D. XYCx2

27. Consider the following compounds:

I: CaCl2
II: SO3
III: NH4Br

Which statements about their ionic/covalent nature are TRUE?

A. All are ionic compounds.

B. Only I and III are ionic, II is covalent.
C. Only II is ionic, I and III are covalent.
D. None are ionic, all are covalent.

28. An element forms a covalent hydride with the formula XH 3. When its
oxide compound is formed, it adopts the formula X 2O5. Which metal
cation could NOT be a suitable replacement for X in both compounds?

A. Li+
B. B+
C. N+
D. P+

29. Predict the MOST likely formula for the compound formed between a
Group 2 metal cation M2+ and a polyatomic anion with the formula NO2-:

A. MNO2
B. M2NO2
C. M(NO2)2
D. M2(NO2)3
30. Which of the following molecules has only single bonds between its
carbon atoms?

A. Ethane (C2H6)
B. Propene (C3H6)
C. Ethyne (C2H2)
D. Methane (CH4)

31. What is the most common functional group found in alkenes?

A. Hydroxyl group (-OH)

B. Amino group (-NH2)
C. Double bond (C=C)
D. Carboxyl group (-COOH)

32. Which molecule contains a triple bond between carbon atoms?

A. Propane (C3H8)
B. Butane (C4H10)
C. Pentene (C5H10)
D. Ethyne (C2H2)

33. How many hydrogen atoms are bonded to the main carbon chain in
an alkyne molecule with 6 carbon atoms?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

34. The IUPAC name for CH3CH2CH2CH3 is:

A. butane
B. propane
C. ethane
D. methane

35. Identify the alkene with the formula CH3CH=CH2:

A. propene
B. ethene
C. butane
D. propane

36. What is the suffix used for naming alkynes?

A. -ane
B. -ene
C. -yne
D. -ol

37. Which compound has the highest number of carbon atoms?

A. 2-pentene
B. 3-methylbutane
C. 1-hexanol
D. propyne
38. Choose the CORRECT IUPAC name for a 20-carbon alkane chain with an
ethyl group attached at carbon 7:

A. 7-ethyl, eicosane
B. 20-ethyl, decane
C. 7-ethyl, pentadecane
D. 5-ethyl, heptane

39. Identify the appropriate name for a 15-carbon that on the 6 th carbon
occurs the alkene with a methyl group on the fourth carbon and a
butyl group on the ninth carbon:

A. 9-butyl-4-methyl,6- pentadecene
B. 4-methyl-9-butyl,6- octene
C. 4-methylidene-9-butyl,6- octene
D. 4-but-9-yltridecene

40. Determine the correct name for a 5-carbon alkyne with two methyl
groups on the terminal carbon and a propyl group on the second
carbon:

A. 3-propyl-1,1-dimethyl-1-pentyne
B. 2-propylpent-1,3-diyne
C. 5-methyl-1-propylhept-3-yne
D. 1,1 dimethyl, 2-butyl, 5-pentyne