4CHM122: Basic Chemistry
1. 4CHM122
2. Week 5-Inorganic Chemistry 12August -18 August
3. Tes1 Inorganic Chemistry
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The correct order of the decreasing ionic radii among the following isoelectronic species is:
a.
Ca2+ > K+ > S2- > Cl-
b.
Cl- > S2- > Ca2+ > K+
c.
S2- > Cl- > K+ > Ca2+
d.
K+ > Ca2+ > Cl- > S2-
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S2- > Cl- > K+ > Ca2+
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Which species is the least basic?
a.
Al2O3
b.
CaO
c.
MgO
d.
Na2O
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Al2O3
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Which of the following statements is true about the elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table?
a.
Hydration energy increases as atomic radius increases
b.
Their melting points increase as atomic size increases
c.
Atomic radius decreases down the group
d.
Their electronegativity decreases down the group
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Their electronegativity decreases down the group
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Atoms of elements in the same group of the Periodic Table have similar chemical properties because of
their
a.
number of principal energy levels
b.
atomic masses
c.
number of valence electrons
d.
mass numbers
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number of valence electrons
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Calcium carbonate is used in some antacid preparations to neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in the
stomach. Which equation best describes the neutralization reaction that takes place?
a.
CaCO3(s) + HCl2(aq) -->CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
b.
CaCO3(s) + HCl(aq) -->CaO(s) + CaCl2(aq) + H2CO3(aq)
c.
CaCO3(s) + HCl(aq) --> CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
d.
CaCO2(s) + HCl(aq) --> CaCl(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
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CaCO3(s) + HCl(aq) --> CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
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Which ion liberates the most hydration energy?
a.
Na+
b.
Li+
c.
Mg2+
d.
Be2+
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Be2+
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An alkali metal reacts with oxygen to form a solid white substance. When this substance is dissolved in
water, the solution gives a positive test for hydrogen peroxide, H2O2. When the solution is tested in a
burner flame, a lilac flame is produced. What is the likely identity of the alkali metal?
a.
K
b.
Cs
c.
Li
d.
Na
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K
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Elements in the same period of the Periodic Table generally show
a.
decreasing electronegativity with increasing atomic number
b.
increasing size with increasing atomic number
c.
decreasing size with increasing atomic number
d.
increasing metallic character with increasing atomic number
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decreasing size with increasing atomic number
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Which one of the following is the weakest base?
a.
NaOH
b.
LiOH
c.
KOH
d.
CsOH
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LiOH
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The common name of CaSO4.2H2O is
a.
Limewater
b.
Plaster of Parys
c.
Gypsum
d.
Baking soda
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Gypsum
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The alkali metals can react with oxygen to form peroxides except for
a.
Li
b.
K
c.
Na
d.
Rb
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Li
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Which of the following oxides will react with both acids and bases?
a.
Aluminium oxide
b.
Calcium oxide
c.
Sulphur trioxide
d.
Sodium oxide
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Aluminium oxide
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Which Period 2 element has the highest electron affinity?
a.
Fluorine
b.
Beryllium
c.
Oxygen
d.
Lithium
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Fluorine
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The incorrect statement about ionization energy is:
a.
Ionization energy increases as atomic size increases
b.
A big jump in ionization energy indicates a stable configuration
c.
Ionization energy increases for each successive electron
d.
Halogens have the highest ionization energies in each period
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Ionization energy increases as atomic size increases
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For alkaline earth metals, which of the following will increase from Be to Ba?
(i) Atomic radius
(ii) Ionisation energy
(iii) melting point
(iv) Density
a.
(i), (iii) and (iv)
b.
(ii) and (iii)
c.
(i), (ii) and (iv)
d.
(i) and (iii)
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(i), (iii) and (iv)
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Which hydride of a period 2 element exhibits hydrogen bonding as the primary intermolecular force?
a.
Methane (CH₄)
b.
Boron hydride (BH₃)
c.
Lithium hydride (LiH)
d.
Water (H₂O)
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Water (H₂O)
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In which compound does hydrogen carry a negative charge?
a.
H2O
b.
NaH
c.
HF
d.
CH4
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NaH
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Which of the following compounds is more soluble in water?
a.
CsOH
b.
LiOH
c.
NaOH
d.
KOH
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CsOH
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Which of the following processes requires the greatest amount of energy?
a.
Mg+(g)--> M2+(g) + e-
b.
Al(g) --> Al+(g) + e-
c.
K(g) --> K+(g) + e-
d.
Na+(g) --> Na2+(g) + e-
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Na+(g) --> Na2+(g) + e-
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which electron configuration represents an atom with the largest atomic radius?
a.
1s22s22p4
b.
1s22s1
c.
1s22s22p5
d.
1s22s22p1
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1s22s1
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Which hydroxide will not be decomposed by heat?
a.
LiOH
b.
Mg(OH)2
c.
NaOH
d.
Be(OH)2
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NaOH
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Na2O reacts with water to give:
a.
NaOH and O2
b.
NaOH only
c.
NaOH and H2O2
d.
NaOH and H2
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NaOH only
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Which of the following terms accurately describe the energy associated with the process: F(g) + e - --> F-
(g
a.
electron affinity
b.
ionization energy
c.
neutralization
d.
electronegativity
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electron affinity
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the Alkaline Earth metals as you descend the group?
a.
the reactivity of the metal decreases
b.
the solubility of the carbonate increases
c.
the solubility of the hydroxide decreases
d.
the thermal stability of the carbonate increases
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the thermal stability of the carbonate increases
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Which ending is correct?
a.
The first ionization energy of K is greater than that of Na
b.
The first ionization energy of Be is higher than that of B
c.
The second ionization energy of Be is greater than that of B.
d.
The first ionization energy of Si is greater than that of C
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The first ionization energy of Be is higher than that of B
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Metal carbonates of group 2 decompose on heating to give metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Which of
the metal carbonates is most stable thermally?
a.
MgCO3
b.
SrCO3
c.
CaCO3
d.
BaCO3
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BaCO3
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Which period 2 element has the highest melting point?
a.
Li
b.
C
c.
Be
d.
N
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C
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When the four elements A, B, C and D are arranged in order of increasing first ionization energy, the
correct order is (A =1s22s22p63p1, B =1s22s22p63s23p3, C =1s22s22p63s1, D =1s22s22p63s2)
a.
C < A < D< B
b.
A<B<C<D
c.
B<A<C<D
d.
C<D<A<B
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C<D<A<B
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The first ionisation energies of some of the elements in Period 3 are shown below. Using the diagram,
what are the possible values for Na, P and S?
a.
Na = 400, P = 1000, S = 900
b.
Na = 600, P = 800, S = 1200
c.
Na = 400, P = 600, S = 800
d.
Na = 800, P =1000, S = 1400
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Na = 400, P = 1000, S = 900
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What are the products formed when CaCO3 undergoes decomposition?
a.
CaO2 and CO
b.
CaO and CO2
c.
Ca and CO2
d.
CaO and CO
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CaO and CO2
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Which of the following correctly lists the species in order of increasing radius from smallest to largest?
a.
Ar, Na, Na+
b.
Na, Cl-, Cl
c.
Al, Mg, Na
d.
Na, Mg, Al
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Al, Mg, Na
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Which species is expected to have the highest 2nd ionisation energy?
a.
1s2 2s2 2p6
b.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
c.
1s2 2s2 2p4
d.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
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Calcium reacts with oxygen in air to produce a white ash (X). When X is dissolved in water, it produces
solution (Y) of pH12. When CO2 gas is bubbled into solution Y, a white milky precipitate (Z) is formed.
What is the identity of Z?
a.
Ca(OH)2
b.
CaO
c.
CaCO3
d.
H2CO3
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CaCO3
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Fireworks (iziqhumane) are widely used across the country in new year celebrations. Which colour will
most likely be seen if sodium nitrate is added to the fireworks mixture?
a.
Blue
b.
Lilac
c.
Yellow
d.
Crimson
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Yellow
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Sodium and potassium have similar chemical and physical properties. This is best explained by the fact
that both elements
a.
have the same outer electronic configuration
b.
have low relative atomic masses
c.
are active metals.
d.
have relatively low first ionization energies
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have the same outer electronic configuration
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Considering Groups 1 and 2 elements, which property is larger for group 1 than for group 2?
a.
Electronegativity
b.
Density
c.
Atomic radius
d.
Ionization energy
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Atomic radius
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Acidic soil decreases the solubility of minerals and affects the availability of minerals to crops. Which
compound can farmers use to lower the acidity of the soil?
a.
Phosphorus oxide
b.
Carbon dioxide
c.
Calcium oxide
d.
Sulphur trioxide
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Calcium oxide
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Considering element N and its ions (N, N+, N– ), which order correctly lists the species in order of
increasing size?
a.
N – < N < N+
b.
N < N+ < N–
c.
N + < N < N–
d.
N+ < N – < N
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N + < N < N–
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Element X is found in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. It was found to have the ionization energies below.
What is the likely identity of element X?
Ionization energy First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
kJmol-1 1090 2350 4610 6220 37 800 47 000
a.
Si
b.
S
c.
Al
d.
Mg
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Si
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Compared to the atomic radius of a lithium atom, the atomic radius of beryllium atom is smaller. The
smaller radius is primarily a result of beryllium atom having
a.
a larger nuclear charge
b.
a smaller nuclear charge
c.
fewer principal energy levels
d.
more principal energy levels
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a larger nuclear charge
