Chem 101 - General Chemistry I » Spring 2021 » Chapter 2 Homework Quiz

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Question #1
J.J. Thompson discovered
A.   the electron
B.   the proton
C.   neutons
Question #2
The nucleus of an atom usually contains ___.
A.   protons
B.   neutrons
C.   neither protons nor neutrons
D.   protons and neutrons
Question #3
The element with atomic number 53 always contains
A.   53 protons
B.   26 protons and 27 neutrons
C.   53 neutrons
D.   26 neutrons and 27 protons
Question #4
The atomic number of an atom is equal to its number of protons.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
The element with atomic number 53 is ___.
A.   iridium
B.   iodine
C.   iron
D.   indium
Question #6
The number of protons in an atom is known as its ___.
A.   atomic mass
B.   mass number
C.   molecular mass
D.   atomic number
Question #7
Naturally occurring neon exists as three isotopes. 90.51% is Ne-20 with a mass of 19.99 amu, 0.27% is Ne-21 with a mass of 20.99 amu, and 9.22% is Ne-22 with a mass of 21.99 amu. What is the atomic mass of neon?
A.   20.99 amu
B.   20.18 amu
C.   10.00 amu
D.   62.97 amu
Question #8
CO is made up of ___________ (# of C) which is ________ (element name) and _______ (# of O) which is ______________ (element name)
A.   one, Carbon, one, oxygen
B.   one, Cadmium, one, oxygen
C.   one, Cadmium, one, osmium
D.   one, Cobalt, none, oxygen
Question #9
The formula of a compound that expresses the smallest whole-number ratio of the atoms present is called the empirical formula.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
Stereo (or spatial isomers) are considered molecules with ___________
A.   number of electrons and protons but a different number of neutrons
B.   kinds and number of atoms but a different arrangement of these atoms
C.   kinds and number of atoms, with the same connections but a different 3 dimensional arrangement
D.   molecular formula but with a different overall charge
Question #11
Which of the following is a metalloid?
A.   tellurium
B.   iodine
C.   tin
D.   bromine
E.   aluminum
Question #12
The symbol Fe stands for the element
A.   iron
B.   francium
C.   tin
D.   fluorine
E.   fermium
Question #13
The symbol for the element copper is
A.   C
B.   Cu
C.   Cl
D.   Ce
E.   Cm
Question #14
Write the symbol for lead. ______________
A.   Le
B.   Ld
C.   Pb
Question #15
Would K2O be classified as ionic or covalent?
A.   covalent
B.   ionic
Question #16
Ions can be formed from atoms by losing or gaining electrons. Select the alternative that states the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in 3517Cl−1735Cl− .
A.   17 protons, 36 neutrons, 17 electrons
B.   18 protons, 17 neutrons, 19 electrons
C.   17 protons, 18 neutrons, 16 electrons
D.   17 protons, 18 neutrons, 18 electrons
Question #17
The carbonate ion has the formula CO32–. Which of the following is the correct formula for sodium carbonate?
A.   NaCO3
B.   Na3(CO)2
C.   Na2CO3
D.   Na2(CO3)2
Question #18
The total number of ions present in iron(II) carbonate is
A.   1
B.   2
C.   4
D.   3
Question #19
Which of the following formulas is incorrect?
A.   MgS
B.   CaNO3
C.   AlBr3
D.   Li2O
Question #20
A potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom
A.   gains one electron
B.   loses one electron
C.   gains two electrons
D.   loses two electrons
Question #21
The substance ClO3– is best described as
A.   a mixture
B.   a polyatomic ion
C.   a molecule
D.   a polyatomic molecule
Question #22
The correct formula for ammonium dichromate is
A.   (NH4)2Cr2O7
B.   NH4(CrO4)2
C.   NH4(Cr2O7)2
D.   NH4CrO4
Question #23
Which of the following is the correct formula for diphosphorus hexachloride?
A.   P2Cl6
B.   P2Cl7
C.   P3Cl6
D.   P4Cl6
Question #24
What would the prefix be for the P in the PCl4?
A.   mono
B.   tetra
C.   di
D.   tri
Question #25
The binary compound PCl3 is called _____.
A.   phosphorus chloride
B.   triphosphorus chloride
C.   phosphorus trichloride
D.   monophosphorus trichloride
Question #26
Which compound’s name ends in -ate?
A.   KClO
B.   KClO3
C.   KClO2
D.   KCl
Question #27
The correct formula for hypochlorous acid is _____.
A.   HClO5
B.   HClO
C.   HClO3
D.   HCl
Question #28
HNO3(aq) is named
A.   hydronitrous acid
B.   hydronitric acid
C.   nitric acid
D.   nitrous acid

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