Q. What is the primary reason for the lowering of vapor pressure in a solution?
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A.
Increased temperature
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B.
Decreased surface area
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C.
Presence of solute particles
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D.
Increased molecular weight of solvent
Solution
The presence of solute particles reduces the number of solvent molecules at the surface, leading to a lower vapor pressure.
Correct Answer: C — Presence of solute particles
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Q. What is the primary reason gases can be compressed much more than liquids or solids?
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A.
High density
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B.
Low density
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C.
Large intermolecular spaces
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D.
Strong intermolecular forces
Solution
Gases can be compressed due to large intermolecular spaces between particles, unlike liquids and solids.
Correct Answer: C — Large intermolecular spaces
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Q. What is the primary species present in a solution of acetic acid (CH3COOH)?
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A.
CH3COO-
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B.
H+
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C.
CH3COOH
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D.
H2O
Solution
In a solution of acetic acid, the primary species present is the undissociated acetic acid (CH3COOH), along with some dissociated ions.
Correct Answer: C — CH3COOH
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Q. What is the primary species present in a solution of sodium acetate (CH3COONa)?
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A.
CH3COO-
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B.
Na+
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C.
H+
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D.
OH-
Solution
In a solution of sodium acetate, the acetate ion (CH3COO-) is the primary species that affects the pH.
Correct Answer: A — CH3COO-
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Q. What is the primary type of bonding in sodium chloride (NaCl)?
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A.
Covalent
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B.
Ionic
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C.
Metallic
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D.
Hydrogen
Solution
Sodium chloride is primarily held together by ionic bonds formed between Na+ and Cl- ions.
Correct Answer: B — Ionic
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Q. What is the principal quantum number for an electron in the 5d subshell?
Solution
The principal quantum number n for the 5d subshell is 5.
Correct Answer: C — 5
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Q. What is the principal quantum number for an electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom?
Solution
The ground state of a hydrogen atom corresponds to n=1.
Correct Answer: B — 1
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Q. What is the principal quantum number of the outermost electron in chlorine?
Solution
Chlorine has an atomic number of 17, and its outermost electrons are in the n=3 shell.
Correct Answer: B — 3
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Q. What is the principal quantum number of the outermost electron in potassium (K)?
Solution
Potassium has the electronic configuration [Ar] 4s1, so the principal quantum number of the outermost electron is 4.
Correct Answer: A — 3
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Q. What is the principal quantum number of the valence electrons in chlorine?
Solution
Chlorine has an atomic number of 17, and its valence electrons are in the n=3 shell.
Correct Answer: B — 3
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Q. What is the principle behind the law of conservation of mass?
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A.
Mass can be created
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B.
Mass can be destroyed
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C.
Mass is constant in chemical reactions
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D.
Mass is variable in reactions
Solution
The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Correct Answer: C — Mass is constant in chemical reactions
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Q. What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?
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A.
Sublimation
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B.
Evaporation
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C.
Condensation
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D.
Deposition
Solution
Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state.
Correct Answer: A — Sublimation
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Q. What is the product formed when Fe2O3 is reduced by carbon monoxide?
Solution
The product formed is Fe (iron) when Fe2O3 is reduced by carbon monoxide.
Correct Answer: A — Fe
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Q. What is the rate law expression for a reaction with the rate equation rate = k[A]^2[B]?
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A.
rate = k[A][B]
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B.
rate = k[A]^2
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C.
rate = k[A]^2[B]
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D.
rate = k[B]
Solution
The rate law expression is derived directly from the rate equation, which is given as rate = k[A]^2[B].
Correct Answer: C — rate = k[A]^2[B]
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Q. What is the reducing agent in the reaction 2MnO4- + 5C2O4^2- + 6H+ → 2Mn^2+ + 10CO2 + 3H2O?
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A.
MnO4-
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B.
C2O4^2-
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C.
H+
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D.
CO2
Solution
C2O4^2- is the reducing agent as it donates electrons.
Correct Answer: B — C2O4^2-
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Q. What is the reducing agent in the reaction Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu?
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A.
Zn
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B.
Cu
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C.
CuSO4
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D.
ZnSO4
Solution
Zinc (Zn) is the reducing agent as it donates electrons to copper.
Correct Answer: A — Zn
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Q. What is the reduction half-reaction for the conversion of MnO4- to Mn2+ in acidic medium?
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A.
MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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B.
MnO4- + 5e- → Mn2+ + 8H+ + 4H2O
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C.
MnO4- + 4H2O + 5e- → Mn2+ + 8H+
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D.
MnO4- + 5e- + 4H2O → Mn2+ + 8H+
Solution
The correct reduction half-reaction in acidic medium is MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- → Mn2+ + 4H2O.
Correct Answer: A — MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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Q. What is the reduction half-reaction for the reaction 2MnO4- + 16H+ + 10e- → 2Mn2+ + 8H2O?
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A.
MnO4- + 8H2O + 10e- → Mn2+ + 16H+
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B.
MnO4- + 10e- + 8H+ → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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C.
MnO4- + 10e- → Mn2+ + 8H2O
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D.
MnO4- + 16H+ → Mn2+ + 10e- + 8H2O
Solution
The correct reduction half-reaction shows the gain of electrons and protons.
Correct Answer: B — MnO4- + 10e- + 8H+ → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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Q. What is the reduction half-reaction for the reaction of copper(II) ions with zinc?
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A.
Cu^2+ + 2e^- → Cu
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B.
Zn → Zn^2+ + 2e^-
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C.
Cu → Cu^2+ + 2e^-
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D.
Zn^2+ + 2e^- → Zn
Solution
The reduction half-reaction is Cu^2+ + 2e^- → Cu.
Correct Answer: A — Cu^2+ + 2e^- → Cu
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Q. What is the reduction half-reaction for the reaction of MnO4- in acidic medium?
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A.
MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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B.
MnO4- + 3e- → MnO2 + 2H2O
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C.
MnO4- + 2e- → MnO2 + 4H+
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D.
MnO4- + 4e- + 8H+ → MnO2 + 4H2O
Solution
In acidic medium, MnO4- is reduced to Mn2+.
Correct Answer: A — MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- → Mn2+ + 4H2O
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Q. What is the relationship between enthalpy (H), internal energy (U), and pressure-volume work (PV)?
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H = U + PV
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B.
H = U - PV
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C.
H = U * PV
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D.
H = U / PV
Solution
The relationship is given by H = U + PV, where H is enthalpy, U is internal energy, and PV is the pressure-volume work.
Correct Answer: A — H = U + PV
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Q. What is the relationship between enthalpy and internal energy?
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A.
H = U + PV
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B.
H = U - PV
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C.
H = U * PV
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D.
H = U / PV
Solution
The relationship is given by the equation H = U + PV, where H is enthalpy, U is internal energy, P is pressure, and V is volume.
Correct Answer: A — H = U + PV
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Q. What is the relationship between enthalpy change and internal energy change at constant pressure?
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A.
ΔH = ΔU + PΔV
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B.
ΔH = ΔU - PΔV
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C.
ΔH = ΔU
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D.
ΔH = PΔV
Solution
At constant pressure, the relationship is given by ΔH = ΔU + PΔV.
Correct Answer: A — ΔH = ΔU + PΔV
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Q. What is the relationship between entropy and spontaneity of a process?
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Higher entropy means the process is non-spontaneous.
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B.
Lower entropy means the process is spontaneous.
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C.
Higher entropy generally indicates a spontaneous process.
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D.
Entropy has no relation to spontaneity.
Solution
A higher entropy generally indicates a spontaneous process, as spontaneous processes tend to increase the overall disorder of the system.
Correct Answer: C — Higher entropy generally indicates a spontaneous process.
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Q. What is the relationship between entropy and temperature?
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A.
Entropy increases with decreasing temperature
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B.
Entropy decreases with increasing temperature
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C.
Entropy increases with increasing temperature
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D.
Entropy is independent of temperature
Solution
Entropy generally increases with increasing temperature due to increased molecular motion and disorder.
Correct Answer: C — Entropy increases with increasing temperature
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Q. What is the relationship between Gibbs Free Energy and spontaneity?
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ΔG < 0 indicates non-spontaneous reactions.
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B.
ΔG = 0 indicates spontaneous reactions.
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C.
ΔG > 0 indicates spontaneous reactions.
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D.
ΔG < 0 indicates spontaneous reactions.
Solution
A negative ΔG (< 0) indicates that a reaction is spontaneous under the given conditions.
Correct Answer: D — ΔG < 0 indicates spontaneous reactions.
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Q. What is the relationship between Gibbs Free Energy and the equilibrium constant (K)?
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A.
ΔG = -RT ln(K)
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B.
ΔG = RT ln(K)
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C.
ΔG = KRT
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D.
ΔG = K - RT
Solution
The relationship is given by ΔG = -RT ln(K), where R is the gas constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
Correct Answer: A — ΔG = -RT ln(K)
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Q. What is the relationship between heat capacity at constant pressure (C_p) and at constant volume (C_v)?
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A.
C_p = C_v
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B.
C_p > C_v
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C.
C_p < C_v
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D.
C_p = 0
Solution
For an ideal gas, the heat capacity at constant pressure (C_p) is greater than the heat capacity at constant volume (C_v).
Correct Answer: B — C_p > C_v
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Q. What is the relationship between heat capacity at constant pressure (C_p) and heat capacity at constant volume (C_v)?
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A.
C_p = C_v
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B.
C_p > C_v
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C.
C_p < C_v
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D.
C_p = 2C_v
Solution
For an ideal gas, C_p is always greater than C_v due to the work done during expansion.
Correct Answer: B — C_p > C_v
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Q. What is the relationship between Ka and Kb for a conjugate acid-base pair?
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A.
Ka + Kb = Kw
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B.
Ka * Kb = Kw
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C.
Ka - Kb = Kw
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D.
Ka / Kb = Kw
Solution
For a conjugate acid-base pair, the relationship is Ka * Kb = Kw, where Kw is the ion product of water.
Correct Answer: B — Ka * Kb = Kw
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