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Q. In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, how many moles of water are produced from 4 moles of hydrogen?
A.
2 moles
B.
4 moles
C.
6 moles
D.
8 moles
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Solution
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction, 2 moles of H2 produce 2 moles of H2O. Therefore, 4 moles of H2 will produce 4 moles of H2O.
Correct Answer: B — 4 moles
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Q. In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, if 3 moles of O2 are available, how many moles of H2 are required?
A.
3 moles
B.
6 moles
C.
1.5 moles
D.
4.5 moles
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Solution
According to the stoichiometry, 1 mole of O2 requires 2 moles of H2. Therefore, 3 moles of O2 will require 3 x 2 = 6 moles of H2.
Correct Answer: B — 6 moles
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Q. In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, what is the ratio of moles of hydrogen to moles of oxygen?
A.
1:1
B.
2:1
C.
2:2
D.
1:2
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Solution
The balanced equation shows that 2 moles of H2 react with 1 mole of O2, giving a ratio of 2:1.
Correct Answer: B — 2:1
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Q. In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, which element is oxidized?
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Solution
Oxygen (O) is oxidized as it goes from 0 in O2 to -2 in H2O.
Correct Answer: B — O
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Q. In the reaction 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl, how many grams of NaCl can be produced from 5 g of Na?
A.
10 g
B.
15 g
C.
20 g
D.
25 g
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Solution
5 g of Na = 0.217 moles. 2 moles of Na produce 2 moles of NaCl, so 0.217 moles of NaCl = 0.217 * 58.5 g = 12.7 g.
Correct Answer: A — 10 g
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Q. In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens if SO2 is removed from the system?
A.
Shift to the right
B.
Shift to the left
C.
No change
D.
Increase in temperature
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Solution
Removing SO2 will shift the equilibrium to the left to produce more SO2, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
Correct Answer: B — Shift to the left
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Q. In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens to the equilibrium if the volume of the container is decreased?
A.
Shift to the right
B.
Shift to the left
C.
No change
D.
Increase the rate of reaction
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Solution
Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, and the equilibrium will shift towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the right side (2 moles of SO3).
Correct Answer: A — Shift to the right
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Q. In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of increasing the concentration of SO2?
A.
Shifts to the right
B.
Shifts to the left
C.
No effect
D.
Increases the rate of reaction
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Solution
Increasing the concentration of a reactant shifts the equilibrium position to the right, favoring the formation of products (SO3).
Correct Answer: A — Shifts to the right
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Q. In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of increasing the pressure on the equilibrium?
A.
Shift to the left
B.
Shift to the right
C.
No effect
D.
Depends on the temperature
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Solution
Increasing the pressure will shift the equilibrium towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the right side in this case (2 moles of SO3).
Correct Answer: B — Shift to the right
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Q. In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what will happen if SO3 is removed from the system?
A.
Equilibrium shifts to the left
B.
Equilibrium shifts to the right
C.
No change
D.
Equilibrium constant increases
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Solution
Removing SO3 will shift the equilibrium to the right to produce more SO3, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
Correct Answer: B — Equilibrium shifts to the right
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Q. In the reaction 3A + 2B → 4C, if 6 moles of A are used, how many moles of C will be produced?
A.
4 moles
B.
6 moles
C.
8 moles
D.
12 moles
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Solution
From the stoichiometry, 3 moles of A produce 4 moles of C. Therefore, 6 moles of A will produce (6 moles A) x (4 moles C / 3 moles A) = 8 moles of C.
Correct Answer: C — 8 moles
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Q. In the reaction 3H2 + N2 → 2NH3, how many moles of nitrogen are required to produce 6 moles of ammonia?
A.
3 moles
B.
2 moles
C.
1 mole
D.
4 moles
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Solution
According to the stoichiometry, 2 moles of NH3 require 1 mole of N2. Therefore, 6 moles of NH3 will require 3 moles of N2.
Correct Answer: A — 3 moles
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Q. In the reaction 3H2 + N2 → 2NH3, which element is oxidized?
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Solution
Hydrogen (H) is oxidized as it goes from an oxidation state of 0 to +1 in NH3.
Correct Answer: A — H
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Q. In the reaction 4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3, how many moles of Al2O3 are produced from 12 moles of Al?
A.
2 moles
B.
3 moles
C.
6 moles
D.
8 moles
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Solution
According to the stoichiometry, 4 moles of Al produce 2 moles of Al2O3. Therefore, 12 moles of Al will produce (12/4) x 2 = 6 moles of Al2O3.
Correct Answer: C — 6 moles
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Q. In the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3, how many grams of Fe2O3 can be produced from 8 grams of Fe?
A.
16 g
B.
32 g
C.
48 g
D.
24 g
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Solution
8 g of Fe = 0.143 moles. 4 moles of Fe produce 2 moles of Fe2O3, so 0.0715 moles of Fe2O3 = 0.0715 * 160 g = 11.44 g.
Correct Answer: C — 48 g
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Q. In the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3, how many moles of Fe are required to react with 6 moles of O2?
A.
4 moles
B.
6 moles
C.
8 moles
D.
12 moles
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Solution
From the balanced equation, 3 moles of O2 react with 4 moles of Fe. Therefore, 6 moles of O2 will require (4/3) * 6 = 8 moles of Fe.
Correct Answer: C — 8 moles
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Q. In the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3, how many moles of Fe2O3 are produced from 12 moles of Fe?
A.
2 moles
B.
3 moles
C.
4 moles
D.
6 moles
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Solution
From the balanced equation, 4 moles of Fe produce 2 moles of Fe2O3. Therefore, 12 moles of Fe will produce (12/4) x 2 = 6 moles of Fe2O3.
Correct Answer: C — 4 moles
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Q. In the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3, how many moles of Fe2O3 can be produced from 12 moles of Fe?
A.
3 moles
B.
6 moles
C.
9 moles
D.
12 moles
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Solution
From the stoichiometry, 4 moles of Fe produce 2 moles of Fe2O3. Therefore, 12 moles of Fe will produce (12/4) x 2 = 6 moles of Fe2O3.
Correct Answer: B — 6 moles
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Q. In the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3, what is the oxidation state of iron in Fe2O3?
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Solution
In Fe2O3, iron has an oxidation state of +3.
Correct Answer: B — +3
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Q. In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), if the pressure is increased, which direction will the equilibrium shift?
A.
To the left
B.
To the right
C.
No shift
D.
Depends on temperature
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Solution
Increasing pressure shifts the equilibrium towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the right side in this case.
Correct Answer: B — To the right
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Q. In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed from the system?
A.
Shift to the left
B.
Shift to the right
C.
No change
D.
Increase the rate of reaction
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Solution
Removing H2 will shift the equilibrium to the left to produce more H2, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
Correct Answer: A — Shift to the left
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Q. In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed from the system at equilibrium?
A.
Equilibrium shifts to the right
B.
Equilibrium shifts to the left
C.
No change
D.
Equilibrium constant increases
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Solution
Removing H2 will shift the equilibrium to the left to produce more H2, thus favoring the reactants.
Correct Answer: B — Equilibrium shifts to the left
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Q. In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed?
A.
Shift to the right
B.
Shift to the left
C.
No change
D.
Equilibrium constant increases
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Solution
Removing H2 will shift the equilibrium to the left to produce more H2, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
Correct Answer: B — Shift to the left
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Q. In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if the volume of the container is decreased?
A.
Shift to the right
B.
Shift to the left
C.
No change
D.
Increase in temperature
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Solution
Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, which shifts the equilibrium to the side with fewer moles of gas, favoring the production of CH3OH.
Correct Answer: A — Shift to the right
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Q. In the reaction: 2A(g) ⇌ B(g) + C(g), if the volume of the container is decreased, what will happen?
A.
Shift to the left
B.
Shift to the right
C.
No change
D.
Depends on the temperature
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Solution
Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, and the equilibrium will shift towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the left side in this case.
Correct Answer: A — Shift to the left
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Q. In the reaction: 2A(g) ⇌ B(g) + C(g), if the volume of the container is decreased, what will happen to the equilibrium?
A.
Shift to the left
B.
Shift to the right
C.
No change
D.
Depends on temperature
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Solution
Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, and the equilibrium will shift to the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the left side in this case.
Correct Answer: A — Shift to the left
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Q. In the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens if the temperature is increased?
A.
Shift to the right
B.
Shift to the left
C.
No change
D.
Increase in Kp
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Solution
If the reaction is exothermic, increasing the temperature will shift the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants.
Correct Answer: B — Shift to the left
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Q. In the redox reaction 2Fe2O3 + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO2, what is the oxidation state of carbon in CO2?
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Solution
In CO2, the oxidation state of carbon is +4.
Correct Answer: C — +4
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Q. In the van der Waals equation, what do the constants 'a' and 'b' represent?
A.
Pressure and volume
B.
Attraction and volume
C.
Temperature and pressure
D.
Volume and temperature
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Solution
'a' accounts for the attractive forces between molecules, while 'b' accounts for the volume occupied by the gas molecules.
Correct Answer: B — Attraction and volume
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Q. In thermodynamics, what does the first law of thermodynamics state?
A.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
B.
Entropy always increases
C.
Heat flows from cold to hot
D.
Work done is independent of path
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Solution
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Correct Answer: A — Energy cannot be created or destroyed
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