Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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In which two types of reactions do opposite chemical changes occur?

A
double replacement and combustion
B
single replacement and double replacement
C
synthesis and decomposition
D
combustion and synthesis
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If a substance reacts with oxygen, the chemical reaction is most likely a

A
combustion reaction.
B
decomposition reaction.
C
single replacement reaction.
D
double replacement reaction.
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Which of these properties is the best one to use for identification of an element?

A
the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus
B
the number of protons in the atomic nucleus
C
the number of isotopes that are formed by the element
D
the number of charges on ions of the element
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According to the enthalpy diagram below, which of the following statements is true?

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A
Arrows A and D represent the enthalpy of the intermediate chemical reactions.
B
Arrow C represents the enthalpy of the overall chemical reaction.
C
Arrow C indicates that the third intermediate reaction is exothermic.
D
Arrow B indicates that the second intermediate reaction is exothermic.
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Which is a set of valid quantum numbers?

A
n = 4, l = 4, m = 4
B
n = 1, l = –2, m = 0
C
n = –1, l = 0, m = 0
D
n = 4, l = 3, m = 3
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Which is a component of John Dalton’s atomic theory?

A
The ratio of atoms in a compound can vary.
B
The atoms of a single element differ.
C
An atom is a small particle that cannot be broken down.
D
Atoms of different elements can be identical.
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Which shows the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

A
[Ar]4s23d104p4
B
[Ar]3d14s2
C
[Ne]3s23p4
D
[Ne]3s23p2
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Which statement describes the valence electrons in metallic bonds?

A
They are shared equally between two atoms.
B
They are shared unequally between two atoms.
C
They are shared among many atoms.
D
They are transferred from one atom to another.
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Which statement defines specific heat capacity for a given sample?

A
the temperature of a given sample
B
the temperature that a given sample can withstand
C
the quantity of heat that is required to raise the sample’s temperature by 1°C (Kelvin)
D
the quantity of heat that is required to raise 1 g of the sample by 1°C (Kelvin) at a constant pressure
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Which statement best explains the purpose of using a mole in the measurement of matter?

A
It is commonly used as another unit of mass.
B
It allows chemists to deal with a large number of atoms.
C
It is used only for studying the properties of gases.
D
It explains that substances with the same moles have the same mass.
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Digby wants to determine how many calories are in his bag of chips. Which calorimeter should he use?

A
coffee cup calorimeter
B
bomb calorimeter
C
He could use both types of calorimeters.
D
He cannot use either.
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An ice cube is dropped into a glass of milk at 20°C. Which statement explains the transfer of kinetic energy (KE)?

A
Because milk has higher KE than ice, KE is transferred from the milk to the molecules of ice.
B
Because milk has higher KE than ice, KE is transferred from the molecules of ice to the milk.
C
Because ice has higher KE than milk, KE is transferred from the milk to the molecules of ice.
D
Because ice has higher KE than milk, KE is transferred from the molecules of ice to the milk.
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Which is most likely true about electronegativity?

A
It tends to be the same across a period.
B
It tends to be the same down a group.
C
It tends to increase across a period.
D
It tends to increase down a group.

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