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Course Title: Hein 14e

Chapter Number: 3

Question type: Multiple Choice

1) All matter is composed of elements. Approximately how many elements are there?

a) 4

b) 10

c) 68

d) 100

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

2) The smallest particle of an element that can exist is called a(n) ___.

a) atom

b) ferrule

c) neutron

d) electron

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

3) The smallest particle of an element that can enter into a chemical reaction is a(n) ___.

a) atom

b) neutron

c) ferrule

d) electron

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

4) Most elements are rare. How many elements make up approximately 99% of the mass of the earth’s crust, oceans, and atmosphere?

a) 2

b) 4

c) 7

d) 10

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

5) The most abundant element in the earth’s crust, oceans, and atmosphere is ___.

a) water

b) hydrogen

c) iron

d) oxygen

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

6) Which element is a liquid at room temperature?

a) fluorine

b) chlorine

c) bromine

d) iodine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

7) Which element is a liquid at room temperature?

a) water

b) mercury

c) nickel

d) iodine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

8) The majority of the elements are ___.

a) metals

b) gases

c) nonmetals

d) metalloids

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

9) At room temperature the majority of metals exist as ___.

a) vapors

b) solids

c) gases

d) liquids

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

10) Which type of element has the following general properties: solid at room temperature, high luster, good conductor of heat and electricity, malleable and ductile?

a) metalloid

b) noble gas

c) nonmetal

d) metal

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

11) Which element is solid at room temperature and a good conductor of heat and electricity?

a) Sodium

b) Boron

c) Hydrogen

d) Phosphorus

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

12) Which element has the following general properties: solid at room temperature, high luster, malleable and ductile?

a) Bromine

b) Selenium

c) Arsenic

d) Calcium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

13) Which type of element has the following general properties: low melting point and density, lacks luster, poor conductor of heat and electricity, and brittle?

a) metal

b) nonmetal

c) metalloid

d) transition element

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

14) Which element has the following general properties: low melting point and density, and poor conductor of heat and electricity?

a) Nitrogen

b) Sodium

c) Aluminum

d) Copper

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

15) Which type of element has the following general properties: low melting point and density, lacks luster, poor conductor of heat and electricity, and brittle?

a) Nickel

b) Potassium

c) Chlorine

d) Calcium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

16) Which element can be used as a semiconductor in electronic devices?

a) Carbon

b) Silicon

c) Aluminum

d) Phosphorus

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

17) On the periodic table vertical columns contain elements with similar properties. These vertical columns are called ___.

a) periods

b) rows

c) groups

d) series

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

18) Which type of element can act as semiconductors?

a) metal

b) nonmetal

c) metalloid

d) transition element

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

18) The elements on the current periodic table are placed in order of increasing ___.

a) density

b) atomic number

c) boiling point

d) atomic mass

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

20) The halogens are in group ___.

a) 1A

b) 2A

c) 3A

d) 7A

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

21) Which of the following is a member of halogen family?

a) Lithium

b) Helium

c) Magnesium

d) Bromine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

22) The alkaline earth metals are in group ___.

a) 1A

b) 2A

c) 5A

d) 7A

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

23) Which of the following is an alkali metal?

a) Sodium

b) Neon

c) Magnesium

d) Chlorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

24) The alkali metals are in group ___.

a) 1A

b) 3A

c) 5A

d) 7A

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

25) Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?

a) Sodium

b) Neon

c) Magnesium

d) Chlorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

26) Which of the following is a member of noble gases?

a) hydrogen

b) neon

c) nitrogen

d) chlorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

27) Which of the following is a noble gas?

a) Argon

b) Rubidium

c) Radium

d) Iodine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

28) Which symbol represents a transition metal?

a) P

b) Ti

c) Si

d) Tc

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

29) Which is a nonmetal?

a) S

b) Pb

c) Sb

d) Na

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

30) Which is a metalloid?

a) Li

b) Be

c) B

d) C

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

31) Which element is not reactive?

a) Hydrogen

b) Oxygen

c) Neon

d) Lithium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

32) Which element forms diatomic molecules?

a) Sulfur

b) Neon

c) Calcium

d) Chlorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

33) Which element forms diatomic molecules?

a) Bromine

b) Nickel

c) Boron

d) Helium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

34) Which element does not exist as a diatomic molecule?

a) Chlorine

b) Oxygen

c) Hydrogen

d) Phosphorus

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

35) A distinct substance composed of two or more elements combined chemically in a definite proportion by mass is a

a) homogeneous mixture.

b) heterogeneous mixture.

c) solution.

d) compound.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

36) The charge of a cation is ___.

a) positive

b) negative

c) neutral

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

37) The symbol for cobalt is ___.

a) CO

b) Cb

c) Co

d) Cd

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

38) How many different elements are present in the compound CoCl2?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

39) How many different elements are present in the compound Fe2(SO4)3?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

40) How many atoms of oxygen are indicated in the formula Fe(NO3)3?

a) 1

b) 3

c) 6

d) 9

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

41) How many atoms are indicated in the formula Ca3(PO4)2?

a) 3

b) 13

c) 8

d) 4

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

42) What is the total number of hydrogen atoms present in the compound CH3COOH?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

43) What is the total number of atoms present in the compound represented as Mg(NO3)2?

a) 3

b) 5

c) 9

d) 10

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

44) How many atoms of hydrogen are present in the compound represented as Al(H2PO4)3?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 5

d) 6

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

45) Which of the following is a compound?

a) air

b) lead

c) water

d) iron

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

46) What is the total number of oxygen atoms present in Fe2(SO4)3?

a) 3

b) 7

c) 4

d) 12

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

47) How many non-metallic atoms are present in the compound represented as Al(HSO4)3?

a) 6

b) 9

c) 12

d) 18

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

48) Which is a characteristic of all nonmetals?

a) always gases

b) poor conductors of heat

c) shiny in appearance

d) combine only with metals

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

49) The number of nonmetallic atoms in Al2(SO3)3 is ___.

a) 5

b) 7

c) 12

d) 14

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

50) How many metal atoms are present in the compound represented as Al2O3?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 5

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

51) If an element is a metal, one would expect it to be

a) ductile.

b) dull in appearance.

c) brittle.

d) a nonconductor of electricity.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

52) Which would be used in semiconductors?

a) diamond

b) silicon

c) lead

d) copper

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

53) K is the symbol for the element ___.

a) kalium

b) kadmium

c) potassium

d) krypton

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

54) Which of the following represents an element?

a) CO

b) NI

c) N2

d) OS

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

55) Which is not a characteristic of metals?

a) malleable

b) good conductor of heat

c) brittle

d) good conductor of electricity

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

56) Which of the following formulas contains the fewest oxygen atoms?

a) Ba(ClO3)2

b) K2Cr2O7

c) Na2CO3

d) Ca(MnO4)2

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

57) Which of the following does not represent an element?

a) N2

b) P4

c) OS

d) Cl2

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

58) The formula C3H5(OH)3 contains

a) 6 carbon atoms.

b) 9 carbon atoms.

c) 18 hydrogen atoms.

d) 14 total atoms.

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

59) The symbol for one crystalline form of sulfur is S8. This symbol indicates

a) one molecule composed of eight atoms.

b) eight molecules.

c) one atom composed of eight molecules.

d) one ion containing eight electrical charges.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

60) The charge of an anion is ___.

a) positive

b) negative

c) neutral

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

61) Which of the following is an anion?

a) Cl

b) H2

c) Fe

d) Fe+2

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

62) Which element is not a gas at normal temperature and pressure?

a) xenon

b) chlorine

c) carbon

d) neon

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

63) Which of the following is a cation?

a) He

b) Na

c) Fe+3

d) N–3

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

64) The symbol P corresponds to the element ___.

a) potassium

b) polonium

c) palladium

d) phosphorous

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

65) Which does not exist as diatomic gas?

a) nitrogen

b) oxygen

c) chlorine

d) bromine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

66) Which of the following is a metalloid?

a) N

b) Ni

c) Al

d) Si

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

67) Which of the following is the correct symbol for iron?

a) I

b) I2

c) FE

d) Fe

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

68) Which of the following cannot be broken down by chemical or physical means?

a) element

b) compound

c) heterogeneous mixture

d) homogeneous mixture

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

69) Which element is malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of electricity?

a) S

b) B

c) Au

d) C

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

70) Which element is brittle and a poor conductor of electricity?

a) Na

b) Cu

c) S

d) Ag

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

71) The smallest uncharged individual unit of a compound is a(n) ___.

a) atom

b) molecule

c) anion

d) cation

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

72) The ultimate particle of water is a(n) ___.

a) atom

b) molecule

c) anion

d) cation

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

73) An ionic compound is held together by

a) attractive forces between ions of like charges.

b) attractive forces between ions of different charges.

c) repulsive forces between ions of like charges.

d) repulsive forces between ions of different charges.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

74) How many atoms of calcium are indicated in the formula Ca(NO3)2?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 9

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

75) The nitrate group is NO3. How many nitrate groups are in the formula NaNO3?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

76) The sulfate group is SO4–2. How many sulfate groups are in the formula Fe2(SO4)3?

a) 3

b) 4

c) 7

d) 12

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

77) Palladium is a member of the

a) alkali metals.

b) alkaline earth metals.

c) transition metals.

d) metalloids.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

78) How many hydrogen atoms are in the molecule C3H5(OH)3?

a) 3

b) 5

c) 8

d) 15

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

79) Which cannot be broken down chemically or physically into a simpler substance?

a) sugar

b) salt

c) seawater

d) copper

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

80) Which cannot be broken down by chemical or physical means?

a) aluminum foil

b) salt solution

c) alcohol

d) water

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

81) Which is the most abundant element in the universe?

a) oxygen

b) hydrogen

c) water

d) silicon

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

82) Which chemical symbol is properly written?

a) CA

b) Cu

c) CO

d) CL

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

83) Which of the following is a noble gas?

a) oxygen

b) iron

c) nitrogen

d) argon

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

84) Which of the following is an alkali metal?

a) calcium

b) sodium

c) silicon

d) fluorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

85) Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?

a) hydrogen

b) magnesium

c) manganese

d) iodine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

86) Which of the following is a halogen?

a) chlorine

b) helium

c) potassium

d) calcium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

87) Which of the following is a transition element?

a) magnesium

b) potassium

c) manganese

d) silicon

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

88) Which of the following elements is from a representative group?

a) Mn

b) Co

c) V

d) S

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

89) Which element of the following is most similar to calcium?

a) silicon

b) potassium

c) scandium

d) strontium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

90) Which element of the following is most similar to bromine?

a) chlorine

b) radium

c) cesium

d) zinc

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

91) Which of the following is best classified as a semiconductor?

a) carbon

b) boron

c) lead

d) sodium chloride

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

92) Which of the following does not exist as a diatomic gas?

a) fluorine

b) nitrogen

c) iodine

d) chlorine

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

93) What is the symbol of the element that is classified as a metalloid and is in Group IVA and period 3?

a) C

b) Ge

c) Ti

d) Si

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

94) Element with the atomic number 24 can be described as

a) a poor conductor of heat.

b) a poor conductor of electricity.

c) highly reactive.

d) ductile.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

95) What is the atomic number of potassium?

a) 15

b) 19

c) 46

d) 50

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

96) What is the symbol of the element that is an alkaline earth metal and is in period 2?

a) F

b) Li

c) Be

d) Ne

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

97) What is the name of the element with an atomic number of 24?

a) chromium

b) carbon

c) cerium

d) californium

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

98) What is the symbol of the element that is classified as an alkali metal and is in period 4?

a) Ca

b) K

c) Br

d) Na

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

99) What is the symbol of the element that is an alkali metal and is in period 3?

a) Na

b) Li

c) B

d) Li

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

100) What is the name of the element with an atomic number of 80?

a) hafnium

b) gold

c) mercury

d) silver

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

101) What is the symbol of the element that is a noble gas and is in period 4?

a) Br

b) Kr

c) K

d) Ca

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

102) One of the properties of metals is their ductility. This means that

a) they can be heated to very high temperatures.

b) they can be drawn into wires.

c) they are good conductors of electricity.

d) they can be melted.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

103) Which of the following alternatives does not represent a molecule?

a) O2

b) NO

c) H2O

d) Ga

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

104) Consider the chemical formula for one molecule of methane, CH4. If instead of one molecule we had 10 molecules of methane, how many carbon atoms would be present?

a) 10

b) 1

c) 4

d) 40

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

105) Consider the chemical formula for one molecule of table sugar, C12H22O11. If instead of one molecule of sugar we had 5, how many oxygen atoms would be present?

a) 60

b) 5

c) 55

d) 110

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

106) Consider the chemical formula for one unit of aluminum sulfate, Al2(SO4)3. How many total atoms would be present in 22 units of aluminum sulfate?

a) 22

b) 374

c) 308

d) 352

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

107) One unit of potassium oxide contains 2 atoms of potassium for every atom of oxygen. What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

a) K2O

b) KO2

c) P2O

d) K2O2

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

108) One unit of aluminum sulfide contains 2 atoms of aluminum for every three atoms of sulfur. What is the chemical formula for aluminum sulfide?

a) AlS3

b) Al4S6

c) Al2S3

d) Al3S2

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

109) Based on the chemical formula Mg3(AsO4)2, choose the alternative that lists the number of atoms and the names of each of the elements present in the compound.

a) 3 atoms of magnesium, 1 atom of astatine, 8 atoms of oxygen

b) 3 atoms of magnesium, 2 atoms of antimony, 8 atoms of oxygen

c) 3 atoms of magnesium, 2 atoms of arsenic, 8 atoms of oxygen

d) 6 atoms of magnesium, 2 atoms of arsenic, 8 atoms of oxygen

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

110) The law of definite composition states that

a) a compound always contains one element physically combined in variable proportions by mass.

b) a compound always contains one element chemically combined in a definite proportion by mass.

c) a compound always contains two or more elements physically combined in variable proportions by mass.

d) a compound always contains two or more elements chemically combined in a definite proportion by mass.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

111) The law of multiple proportions states that

a) atoms of one element may combine in different ratios to form more than one compound.

b) atoms of one element may combine in different ratios to form the same compound.

c) atoms of two or more elements may combine in different ratios to form more than one compound.

d) atoms of two or more elements may combine in different ratios to produce the same compound.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

112) Which pair of formulas illustrates the law of multiple proportions?

a) CH3Cl and CH3OH

b) H2O and HOH

c) CuCl2 and CuBr

d) H2O and H2O2

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

113) The law of definite composition pertains to

a) compounds composed of elements.

b) mixtures composed of compounds.

c) compounds composed of mixtures.

d) mixtures composed of elements.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

Question type: True/False

114) In nature most matter exists as pure substances.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

115) There are three types of chemical substances: elements, compounds, and mixtures.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

116) Under normal conditions, all diatomic elements exist as gases.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

117) The elements are distributed uniformly in nature.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

118) The names of all the elements are derived from ancient Greek and Latin.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

119) In nature, hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

120) An ion is an electrically charged atom or group of atoms.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

121) All gases exist as diatomic molecules.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

122) Water is a chemical element.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

123) More substances exist as compounds than as elements.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

124) Elements are the basic building blocks of all substances.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

125) The halogens are the only periodic group that contains all three phases of matter under normal conditions.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

126) Bromine is a solid at room temperature.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

127) Groups or families of elements are arranged in rows in the periodic table. These elements have similar chemical properties.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

128) The elements in Groups 1B – 8 B are known as the transition elements.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

129) In the periodic table, metalloids are located between metals and nonmetals.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

130) Alkali metals are shiny, ductile, good conductors of heat and not very reactive.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

Question type: Essay

131) List the following in order of increasing number of oxygen atoms represented:
a) 12 CaCO3

b) 8 Ca(OH)2

c) 6 Ca3(PO4)2

d) Ca(NO3)2

Difficulty: medium

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

Solution: D, B, A, C

132) For the following compounds, identify the ratio of carbon atoms to hydrogen atoms:
a) CH4

b) C3H8

c) C6H6

d) C2H2

e) C2H6

f) C3H6

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

Solution: a) 1 : 4; b) 3 : 8; c) 1 : 1; d) 1 : 1; e) 1 : 3; f) 1 : 2

133) Identify an example of an element which fits the following descriptions:
a) A monoatomic gas

b) A diatomic solid

c) A metallic liquid

d) A diatomic liquid

e) A diatomic gas

f) A noble gas

g) An alkali metal

h) An alkaline earth metal

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Define an element and write the chemical symbol for an element when given its name.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.1

Solution: a) Any one of the following: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn; b) Iodine; c) Mercury; d) Bromine; e) Any one of the following: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Fluorine, Chlorine; f) Any one of the following: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn; g) Any one of the following: Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr; h) Any one of the following: Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra

134) Differentiate between:
a) An atom and an ion

b) An atom and a molecule

c) An element and a compound

d) An anion and a cation

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds and write chemical formulas for compounds.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.3

Solution: a) An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can enter into a chemical reaction. Atoms are always electrically neutral. An ion is a positively or negatively charged particle. Ions consist of one or more atoms.
b) An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can enter into a chemical reaction. A molecule is the smallest uncharged individual unit of a compound formed by the union of two or more atoms.
c) An element is a basic building block of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical changes. A compound is a distinct substance composed of two or more elements combined in a definite proportion by mass.
d) An anion is a negatively charged ion. A cation is a positively charged ion.

135) List the properties of metals and nonmetals.

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

Solution: Metals are solids at room temperature except for mercury which is a liquid. The properties of metals include luster, ductility, malleability, and good conductivity of heat and electricity. Metals generally form positive ions. A nonmetal is an element that has properties opposite those of a metal. Nonmetals lack luster, they have relatively low melting points and densities, and are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity. Nonmetals may be solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature and pressure. Nonmetals usually form negative ions.

136) Identify the following elements as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.
a) sulfur

b) sodium

c) chlorine

d) magnesium

e) arsenic

f) iron

g) silicon

h) oxygen

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

Solution: a) Nonmetal; b) Metal; c) Nonmetal; d) Metal; e) Metalloid; f) Metal; g) Metalloid; h) Nonmetal

137) Reduce the following chemical formulas to the smallest whole number relationship among the atoms.
a) C12H22O11

b) H2O2

c) MgSO4

d) Al2(SO4)3

e) C2H4Cl2

f) C6H12O6

Difficulty: easy

Learning Objective 1: Explain the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table and classify elements as metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Section Reference 1: Section 3.2

Solution: a) C12H22O11; b) HO; c) MgSO4; d) Al2S3O12; e) CH2Cl; f) CH2O

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