Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of academic accommodation at Carleton University?

Accepted Answer

To enable students to perform the essential requirements of their academic programs without undermining or compromising learning objectives.

Question 2

A student in CHEM 1101 misses a lab due to illness. According to the course outline, what is the correct procedure for the student to follow?

Accepted Answer

Submit a doctor's note to the department administrator and arrange a make-up lab.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the final exam in CHEM 1101 is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

You must obtain a mark of at least 40% on the final exam to pass the course.

Question 4

A student calculates the molar mass of NaCl as $$56 \ g/mol. $$What is the correct molar mass, and what common error might the student have made?

Accepted Answer

The correct molar mass is $$58.44 \ g/mol$$; the student likely used the wrong atomic masses.

Question 5

If you are required to submit a copy of your handwritten work for a topic assignment, what is the main reason for this requirement?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence of your own calculations and prevent plagiarism.

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct application of the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

Question 7

A student is preparing for the midterm and wants to know what type of questions to expect. According to the course outline, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Midterms will include a mix of calculation, short answer, and application questions.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the marking policy for assignments and quizzes in CHEM 1101?

Accepted Answer

You can request a review of your mark if you believe there is an error, but you must provide a copy of your work.

Question 9

A student is calculating the number of moles in $$10 \ g of $$water ($$H_2O). $$What is the correct calculation?

Accepted Answer

$$n = \frac{10}{18.02} = 0.555 \ mol$$

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to pass CHEM 1101?

Accepted Answer

Submitting all bonus assignments.

Question 11

A student is unsure about a calculation on a topic quiz. According to the course outline, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Submit a copy of their handwritten work to receive credit for the calculation.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the format of the final exam in CHEM 1101?

Accepted Answer

It is cumulative and covers the entire term.

Question 13

A student wants to calculate the percent composition of carbon in $$CO_2. $$What is the correct calculation?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{12.01}{44.01} 	imes 100 = 27.3\%$$

Question 14

If a student receives a mark they believe is incorrect on a quiz, what is the first step they should take according to the course outline?

Accepted Answer

Contact the instructor by email and provide a copy of their work.

Question 15

Which of the following is a correct statement about the CHEM 1101 lab requirement?

Accepted Answer

You must complete the lab to pass the course, regardless of your lecture grade.

Question 16

A student is preparing a solution by dissolving $$5 \ g of $$NaCl in $$100 \ mL of $$water. What is the concentration of NaCl in $$g/L$$?

Accepted Answer

$$50 \ g/L$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world application of stoichiometry?

Accepted Answer

Calculating the amount of reactants needed to produce a specific amount of product in a pharmaceutical reaction.

Question 18

A student is asked to balance the following equation: $$C_2H_6 + O_2$ \rightarrow CO_2$ + H_2O. $$What is the correct balanced equation?

Accepted Answer

$$2C_2H_6 + 7O_2 \rightarrow 4CO_2 + 6H_2O$$

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating percent yield in a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{	ext{actual yield}}{	ext{theoretical yield}} 	imes 100$$

CHEM 1101 A & B Course Outline – Fall 2023: Structure, Assessment, and Policies

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