Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide Fall 2022
1. Which of the following elements has the largest ionization energy?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Rubidium
d) Cesium
2. Which of the following is a physical property?
a) Explosive
b) Combustible
c) Melting point
d) Ability to rust
3. Which of the following is a physical change?
a) Melting
b) Explosion
c) Rusting
d) Rotting of food
4. Classify the following: Sodium Chloride
a) Pure substance, Element
b) Pure substance, Compound
c) Mixture, Homogeneous
d) Mixture Heterogeneous
5. What is one difference between a compound and a mixture?
a) A compound consists of more than one phase.
b) A compound can only be separated into its components by chemical means.
c) A mixture can only be separated into its components by chemical means.
d) A mixture must be uniform in composition.
6. Identify the element associated with the following electron configuration:
[Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p2
a) Silicon
b) Sulfur
c) Selenium
d) Germanium
7. An electron is identified by the following quantum numbers: 2, 2, 0, +½. Identify the subshell in which it is located.
a) s- orbital
b) d- orbital
c) p-orbital
d) f-orbital
8. The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom equals the ____.
a) Atomic number
b) Nucleus number
c) Atomic mass
d) Mass number
9. Isotopes of the same element have different
a) Positions on the periodic table
b) Chemical behavior
c) Atomic numbers
d) Mass numbers
10. Complete the table with the correct missing information:
Atomic Symbol Protons Neutrons Electrons Mass Number
13 10
a) Al, 14, 27
b) Al +3, 14, 27
c) Al, 10, 23
d) Al +3, 10, 23
11. Which of the following compounds contains the Fe3+ ion?
a) FeS
b) FeBr2
c) Fe2O3
d) FeO
12. Which of the following shows both the correct formula and the correct name of an acid?
a) HClO2, hydrochloric acid
b) HNO2, nitric acid
c) H3PO4, phosphoric acid
d) HI, hydroiodic acid
decreasing
13. Rank the following elements in increasing electronegativity: N, O, F, Al, and Ga
a) N < O < F < Al < Ga
b) O < N < F < Ga < Al
c) F < O < N < Ga < Al
d) F < O < N < A < Ga
14. What is the correct formula for barium chloride?
a) Ba(ClO)2
b) Ba(ClO2)2
c) Ba(ClO3)2
d) BaCl2
15. In the laboratory, long hair must be ___ .
a) Tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other device.
b) Always neatly groomed
c) Cut short.
d) Held away from the experiment with one hand.
16. This metal piece of lab equipment can be used to create a spark to start a fire.
a) Bunsen Burner
b) Striker
c) Match
d) None of these
17. Name the following piece of lab equipment:
a) Beaker
b) Graduated cylinder
c) Erlenmeyer flask
d) Watch glass
18. Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as __.
a) Splash proof chemical goggles
b) Safety glasses
c) A face shield
d) None of these
19. The fictional element Eukeladium has recently been discovered in a
galaxy 49.2 million light-years from Earth. After the completion of many experiments,
scientists discover that the new element has 4 naturally occurring isotopes as shown
below.
Eukeladium-482 has a mass of 482.032 AMU and a relative abundance of 18.7%
Eukeladium-483 has a mass of 482.886 AMU and a relative abundance of 38.2%
Eukeladium-484 has a mass of 484.030 AMU and a relative abundance of 14.4%
Eukeladium-487 has a mass of 487.076 AMU and a relative abundance of 28.7%
Calculate the average atomic mass of Eukeladium.
a) 484.094 AMU
b) 480.024 AMU
c) 482.886 AMU
d) 486.095 AMU
20. Molybdenum is classified as ___.
a) Alkali metal
b) Transition metal
c) Halogen
d) Noble gas
21. Name the element in group 5, period 4.
a) Strontium
b) Vanadium
c) Niobium
d) Zirconium
22. How many valence electrons are transferred from the magnesium atom to the fluorine atom in the formation of the
compound magnesium fluoride?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
23. Which of the following is a property of ionic bonds?
a) Ionic compounds have no conductivity
b) Ionic compounds have low melting points
c) Ionic compounds involve the sharing of electrons
d) Ionic compounds always include a metal
24. Which of the following elements can form diatomic molecules held together by a triple covalent bond?
a) Carbon
b) Oxygen
c) Fluorine
d) Nitrogen
25. Identify the element associated with the following electron configuration:
[Ar]4s2 3d10 4p4
a) Silicon b) Sulfur c) Selenium d) Arsenic
26. Identify the correct formula of Vanadium (V) Phosphate.
a) V5(PO4)2
b) V3PO4
c) V5PO4
d) V3(PO4)5
27. Which of the following is the best Lewis dot structure for HSiN?
28. What family does Krypton belong to?
a) Noble gas
b) Metalloid
c) Alkaline earth metal
d) Halogen
29. A wave has a wavelength of 5.93 x 10 -3 m and a frequency of 8.20 x 108 Hz. Determine the speed of the wave.
a) 7.23 x 10-12 m/s
b) 4.86 x 105 m/s
c) 1.38 x 1011 m/s
d) 4.86 x 106 m/s
30. Identify the ionic compounds listed below. Select ALL correct answers.
a) MgCl2
b) CO2
c) XeF4
d) Na2CO3
PART TWO: Short Answer – Answer the question as completely as possible to receive full credit
1. Perform the following conversions:
Express 4.47 x 101 liters in milliliters.
Express 9.76 x 104 centiseconds in kiloseconds
2. Identify the following statement about magnesium chloride as either a physical or chemical change and explain your
reasoning.
Statement: Magnesium chloride when mixed with cobalt (II) chloride will turn from a grey powder to a blue powder.
● Type of Change:
● Reasoning:
3. A flask that weighs 235.26 g is filled with 120.0 mL of liquid propane. The weight of the flask and liquid propane is found
to be 403.91 g. From this information, calculate the density of propane. Report your answer in 3 significant figures with
units.
Give the correct chemical names for the following:
4. HI __________________________________________________________
5. BaCl2 _______________________________________________________
6. C4H10 _______________________________________________________
7. Ni2(CO3)3 ____________________________________________________
Give the correct chemical formulas for the following:
8. Phosphoric Acid ______________________________________________
9. Tin (IV) Cyanide _____________________________________________
10. Cesium Hydroxide ____________________________________________
11. Fill in the MO Diagram below for phosphide.
12. Write the full electron configuration of Bromine.
13. Calculate the frequency and the energy of a wave that has a wavelength of 550 nm.
14. Draw the ionic bond formed between
Magnesium & Fluorine Show elements with valence Balanced chemical formula
Show Work electrons and charges
15. Draw all possible Lewis dot structures for the following ion. Determine the formal charge on each atom in one of your
structures.
CO32-
For 16-18, draw the Lewis dot structure for the following element, ion, or compound.
16. BCl3
17. Nitrogen Dioxide
18. N2
19. Draw the Lewis structure and determine the VSEPR shape for the following compounds.
a. CCl4
b. H2S
c. Ethene
