Q. What is the trend in ionization energy for alkali metals down the group?
A.Increases
B.Decreases
C.Remains constant
D.Fluctuates
Solution
Ionization energy decreases down the group for alkali metals.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
Q. What is the trend in metallic character as you move from left to right across a period?
A.Increases
B.Decreases
C.Remains constant
D.Increases then decreases
Solution
Metallic character decreases from left to right across a period.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
Q. What is the truth value of the expression A AND (B OR C) when A = 1, B = 0, and C = 1?
A.0
B.1
C.2
D.3
Solution
First, evaluate B OR C, which is 0 OR 1 = 1. Then, A AND 1 = 1 AND 1 = 1.
Correct Answer: B — 1
Q. What is the uncertainty in position if the uncertainty in momentum of a particle is 1.0 x 10^-24 kg m/s?
A.1.0 x 10^-10 m
B.6.63 x 10^-10 m
C.1.0 x 10^-34 m
D.6.63 x 10^-34 m
Solution
Using Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, ΔxΔp ≥ ħ/2, we find Δx ≥ ħ/(2Δp) = (1.055 x 10^-34)/(2 x 1.0 x 10^-24) = 5.27 x 10^-11 m.
Correct Answer: D — 6.63 x 10^-34 m
Q. What is the uncertainty principle formulated by Heisenberg?
A.ΔxΔp ≥ ħ/2
B.ΔEΔt ≥ ħ
C.ΔxΔE ≥ ħ
D.ΔpΔt ≥ ħ
Solution
The uncertainty principle states that the product of the uncertainties in position (Δx) and momentum (Δp) is greater than or equal to ħ/2.
Correct Answer: A — ΔxΔp ≥ ħ/2
Q. What is the unit of angular momentum in the SI system?
A.kg·m/s
B.kg·m^2/s
C.kg·m^2/s^2
D.Joule
Solution
The unit of angular momentum is kg·m^2/s.
Correct Answer: B — kg·m^2/s
Q. What is the unit of capacitance?
A.Farad
B.Coulomb
C.Volt
D.Ohm
Solution
The unit of capacitance is the Farad (F), which is defined as one coulomb per volt.
Correct Answer: A — Farad
Q. What is the unit of electric field strength?
A.Volt per meter
B.Coulomb per meter
C.Newton per coulomb
D.Joule per coulomb
Solution
The electric field strength is defined as the force per unit charge, which is measured in volts per meter (V/m).
Correct Answer: A — Volt per meter
Q. What is the unit of electric potential?
A.Coulomb
B.Volt
C.Joule
D.Newton
Solution
The unit of electric potential is the Volt (V), which is defined as one Joule per Coulomb.
Correct Answer: B — Volt
Q. What is the unit of electrical charge?
A.Volt
B.Ampere
C.Coulomb
D.Ohm
Solution
The unit of electrical charge is the Coulomb.
Correct Answer: C — Coulomb
Q. What is the unit of electrical resistance?
A.Volt
B.Ampere
C.Ohm
D.Watt
Solution
The unit of electrical resistance is Ohm.
Correct Answer: C — Ohm
Q. What is the unit of entropy?
A.J/mol·K
B.J/K
C.K
D.J/mol
Solution
The unit of entropy is Joules per mole per Kelvin (J/mol·K).
Correct Answer: A — J/mol·K
Q. What is the unit of impedance in an AC circuit?
A.Ohm
B.Farad
C.Henry
D.Coulomb
Solution
The unit of impedance in an AC circuit is Ohm, which is the same as resistance.
Correct Answer: A — Ohm
Q. What is the unit of magnetic field strength as derived from the Biot-Savart Law?
A.Tesla
B.Newton per Coulomb
C.Volt per meter
D.Ampere
Solution
The unit of magnetic field strength is Tesla (T), which is derived from the Biot-Savart Law.
Correct Answer: A — Tesla
Q. What is the unit of magnetic field strength as per Ampere's Law?
A.Coulomb
B.Tesla
C.Henry
D.Ohm
Solution
The unit of magnetic field strength is Tesla (T), which is derived from Ampere's Law.
Correct Answer: B — Tesla
Q. What is the unit of magnetic field strength in the SI system?
A.Tesla
B.Newton
C.Coulomb
D.Volt
Solution
The unit of magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T).
Correct Answer: A — Tesla
Q. What is the unit of magnetic field strength?
A.Tesla
B.Newton
C.Coulomb
D.Volt
Solution
The unit of magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T), which is defined as one weber per square meter.
Correct Answer: A — Tesla
Q. What is the unit of magnetic flux?
A.Weber
B.Tesla
C.Henry
D.Ampere
Solution
The unit of magnetic flux is the Weber (Wb), which is defined as the amount of magnetic field passing through a given area.
Correct Answer: A — Weber
Q. What is the unit of pressure in the SI system?
A.Pascal
B.Bar
C.Torr
D.Atmosphere
Solution
The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²).
Correct Answer: A — Pascal
Q. What is the unit of resistance?
A.Volt
B.Ampere
C.Ohm
D.Watt
Solution
The unit of resistance is Ohm, which is defined as the resistance between two points when a constant potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere.
Correct Answer: C — Ohm
Q. What is the unit of resistivity?
A.Ohm
B.Ohm-meter
C.Siemens
D.Coulomb
Solution
The unit of resistivity is Ohm-meter (Ω·m).
Correct Answer: B — Ohm-meter
Q. What is the unit of sound intensity?
A.Decibel
B.Watt
C.Pascal
D.Joule
Solution
Sound intensity is measured in decibels (dB).
Correct Answer: A — Decibel
Q. What is the unit of surface tension?
A.N/m
B.J/m²
C.Pa
D.N
Solution
Surface tension is defined as force per unit length, hence its unit is Newton per meter (N/m).
Correct Answer: A — N/m
Q. What is the unit of the magnetic field as defined by the Biot-Savart Law?
A.Tesla
B.Newton
C.Coulomb
D.Volt
Solution
The unit of the magnetic field as defined by the Biot-Savart Law is Tesla.
Correct Answer: A — Tesla
Q. What is the unit of the rate constant for a second-order reaction?
A.mol/L·s
B.L²/mol²·s
C.1/s
D.mol/L
Solution
The unit of the rate constant for a second-order reaction is L²/mol²·s.
Correct Answer: B — L²/mol²·s
Q. What is the unit of thermal conductivity?
A.W/m·K
B.J/kg·K
C.K/W
D.J/m·s
Solution
The unit of thermal conductivity is Watts per meter per Kelvin (W/m·K).
Correct Answer: A — W/m·K
Q. What is the unit of torque in the SI system?
A.Newton
B.Joule
C.Newton-meter
D.Pascal
Solution
The unit of torque in the SI system is Newton-meter (Nm).
Correct Answer: C — Newton-meter
Q. What is the unit of Young's modulus?
A.N/m²
B.Pa
C.J/m³
D.N/m
Solution
Young's modulus is defined as stress divided by strain and is measured in Pascals (Pa).
Correct Answer: B — Pa
Q. What is the unit vector in the direction of (3, 4, 0)?