Q: A sample contains $$2.0$$ moles of carbon atoms. How many atoms are present in the sample? (Avogadro's number $$= 6.022 \times 10$$^{23}$$ atoms/mol)

$$1.20 \times 10$$^{24}$$ atoms

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a chemical change, as opposed to a physical change, using a real-world example?

Accepted Answer

A piece of iron rusting when left outside.

Question 2

A student measures the mass of a sample as $$4.50 g$$, $$4.48 g$$, and $$4.51 g in $$three trials. The true mass is $$4.00 g. $$Which statement best describes the accuracy and precision of these measurements?

Accepted Answer

The measurements are precise but not accurate.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct scientific notation for the number $$0.000345$$?

Accepted Answer

$$3.45 	imes 10$$^{-4}$$

Question 4

A sample of water is heated from $$25.0\ ^\circ\mathrm{C} to$$ $$75.0\ ^\circ\mathrm{C}. If $$the mass of the water is $$100.0 g $$and the specific heat capacity is $$4.18\ \mathrm{J}/\mathrm{g}\cdot\mathrm{C}$$, how much energy is absorbed?

Accepted Answer

$$20,900\ \mathrm{J}$$

Question 5

Which of the following statements about isotopes is correct?

Accepted Answer

Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for a neutral atom of sodium ($$Z=11$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$1s^2$$\ $$2s^2$$\ $$2p^6$$\ $$3s^1$$

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why metals tend to have high electrical conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Metals have delocalized electrons that can move freely throughout the structure.

Question 8

A chemist needs to convert $$5.00$$ kilometers to centimeters. Which of the following is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

$$5.00 	imes 10^5$ cm

Question 9

Which of the following elements has the highest first ionization energy?

Accepted Answer

Neon ($$\mathrm{Ne})$$

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the law of conservation of mass?

Accepted Answer

The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products in a chemical reaction.

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct statement about the periodic trend in atomic size?

Accepted Answer

Atomic size increases down a group and decreases across a period from left to right.

Question 12

A sample contains $$2.0$$ moles of carbon atoms. How many atoms are present in the sample? (Avogadro's number $$= 6.022 	imes 10$$^{23}$$ atoms/mol)

Accepted Answer

$$1.20 	imes 10$$^{24}$$ atoms

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a heterogeneous mixture?

Accepted Answer

A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout.

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct symbol for an ion with 17 protons and 18 electrons?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{Cl}^-$$

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why noble gases are generally unreactive?

Accepted Answer

They have completely filled valence electron shells.

Question 16

A student is asked to round the number $$0.0045678 to $$three significant figures. What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

$$0.00457$$

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the quantum mechanical model of the atom?

Accepted Answer

Electrons occupy orbitals, which are regions of space where there is a high probability of finding an electron.

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing metallic character among the elements: $$\mathrm{Na}$$, $$\mathrm{Mg}$$, $$\mathrm{Al}$$, $$\mathrm{Si}$$?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{Si} \u003c \mathrm{Al} \u003c \mathrm{Mg} \u003c \mathrm{Na}$$

Question 19

A hospital uses a solution containing $$0.9\%$$ NaCl by mass. If a nurse needs to prepare $$500 g of $$this solution, how many grams of NaCl are required?

Accepted Answer

$$4.5 g$$

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between energy, frequency, and wavelength for electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

Energy increases as frequency increases and wavelength decreases.

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