General Questions and Answers
Physical Chemistry
GeneralName each of the following polyatomic ions:
CN- =
SO4 -2 =
OH- =
NHa+ =
CrO4 -2 =
NO3- =
PO4 -3 =
C2H3O2- =
Physical Chemistry
GeneralCompute the wavelength in air of ultrasound with a frequency of 46 kHz if the speed of sound is 344 m/s.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhen a sugar cube dissolves in coffee, it is an example of which of the following?
Select the correct answer below:
a physical change
a chemical change
a change in an extensive property
none of the above
Physical Chemistry
GeneralYou may want to reference (Page) Section 7.5 while completing this problem. Calculate the empirical formula for each of the following substances.
A chemical reaction does not occur for this question.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIf you heated the copper at the end to dry it in an evaporating dish over a beaker of boiling water and you let the water in the beaker boil away (exposing the dish to excess heat), would you expect that to result in an incorrecity high or incorreclty low amount of copper recover at the end of the sequence
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe density of chromium is 7.19 g/mL. If you have a 6.90 g piece of chromium, what volume will it occupy (in milliliters)?
Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat is the maximum number of electrons in an atom that could have the quantum numbers of n = 4,l = 0 ?
Physical Chemistry
GeneralAn 8.6 g rock sample is added to a graduated cylinder filled with water, causing the level to increase from 12.1 mL to 14.9 mL. What is the density of the rock sample?
Select the correct answer below:
2.7 g/mL.
3.9 g/mL.
3.1 g/mL.
2.8 g/mL
Physical Chemistry
GeneralCalculate the number of moles of C₂ Hỏ (nc₂H₁ ) in 3.97 × 1023 molecules of C₂ H6.
Express your answer using three significant figures.
nc₂ H6 = moles of C₂H6
Physical Chemistry
GeneralRobert was able to travel 241.0 miles in 4.000 hours and used 38 liters of gasoline. What was Robert's speed in feet per second?
(5,280 ft = 1 mi)
Physical Chemistry
GeneralRubidium has two naturally occurring isotopes, 85Rb (relative mass 84.9118amu) and 87Rb (relative mass 86.9092amu). If rubidium has an average atomic mass of 85.47amu, what is the abundance of each isotope (in percent) - show work?
Physical Chemistry
GeneralCalculate the number of moles of C₂H6 (nC2H6) in 3.97 × 10^23 molecules of C₂H6.
Express your answer using three significant figures.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralDetermine the molality of a KNO3 solution that is prepared by dissolving 39.5 g KNO3 into 575
mL water. The density of water is 1.00 g/mL.
a. 0.000679 m
b. 0.0687 m
c. 0.679 m
d. 68.7 m
e. 6950 m
Physical Chemistry
General3. Rank the compounds below from lowest to highest viscosity based on their structures. (Hint: hydrogen bonds formed between molecules with N-H groups are weaker than those formed between molecules with O-H groups.)
A. 1-propanol, CH3CH₂CH₂OH
B. propane, CH3CH₂CH3
C. propanal, CH3CH₂CH=0
D. 1-propanamine, CH3CH₂CH₂NH₂
Physical Chemistry
GeneralHow many grams of S are in 26.3 g of (C3H5)2S?
Express your answer to three significant figures.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralLimiting Reagent
In the reaction below between calcium nitrate and sodium carbonate in water a solid precipitate of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, is formed.
Ca(NO3)2(aq) + Na₂CO3(aq) → CaCO3(s) + 2NaNO3(aq)
A) What is the expected (theoretical) yield of calcium carbonate, when 5.0473 gram of calcium nitrate reacts with 2.5452 g sodium carbonate? Show your calculations
B) What is the percentage yield when 2.2514 gram of product is recovered? Show your calculations
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhen a protein is heated and denatured, the interactions stabilizing the protein that are most affected and lead to denaturation are
hydrogen bonds
subunit-subunit crosslinks
salt bridges
disulfide bonds
All of the Above
Physical Chemistry
GeneralA compound contains 10.06% carbon, 89.10%
chlorine and 0.84% hydrogen.
a. What is the empirical formula? (3 marks)
a. It is found to have a molar mass is 119.6
g/mol what is the molecular formula? (2
marks)
Physical Chemistry
GeneralGiven the reaction:
Fe³+ (yellow) + SCN (colorless) <--> [FeSCN]²+ (dark red)
If Fe3+ is added to the solution:
The solution becomes colorless
The solution turns darker red
No changes in color occur
The solution becomes more yellow
Physical Chemistry
GeneralHCN is an acid. Which one is its conjugate base and why?
CN because acids donate protons to form conjugate bases.
H₂CN+ because acids accept protons to form conjugate bases.
CN+ because acids donate electrons to form conjugate bases.
H₂O because water is a solvent.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralDetermine AG for the reaction 3 N₂(g) + 2 O₂(g) →→ 6 NO(g) at 223°C.
ΔH° +257.7 kJ/mol
ΔS°= +213.7 J/mol K
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following statement about thermodynamic systems and state functions is
CORRECT?
Enthalpy is a path function.
A closed system allows the transfer of energy but not mass.
Work is a state function.
An isolated system permits the transfer of mass and energy.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralAn aerosol can has a pressure of 1.86θ atm. What is this pressure expressed in units of mm Hg with a correct number of significant figures? (Use 1 atm=76θ mmHg)
1414 mm Hg
1.86θ mm Hg
141θ mm Hg
1413.6 mm Hg
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat is DH° for the following reaction? YOU MUST WRITE ALL CALCULATIONS OTHERWISE YOU WILL NO BE GRANTED FULL CREDIT
2C₂H₂(g) + 50₂(g) Ⓡ 4CO2(g) + 2H₂O(l)
Substance DHºf (kJ/mol)
C₂H₂(g) +226.7
CO₂(g) -393.5
H₂O(l) -285.8
+2599.0 kJ
-452.6 kJ
-1692.2 kJ
+1692.2 kJ
-2599.0 kJ
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following statements is incorrect concerning the thermochemical equation below?
2SO3(g) Ⓡ2SO2(g) + O₂(g); DH° = 198 kJ
The enthalpy of the reactants exceeds that of the products.
For every mole of SO3(g) consumed, 99 kJ of heat at constant pressure is consumed as well.
For the reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) Ⓡ2SO3(g), DH = -198 kJ.
The external pressure is 1 atm.
The reaction is endothermic.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralGaseous ethane (CH3 CH3) reacts with gaseous oxygen gas (O₂) to produce gaseous carbon dioxide (CO₂) and gaseous water (H₂O). What is the theoretical yield of water formed from the reaction of 2.71 g of ethane and 20.1 g of oxygen gas?
Round your answer to 3 significant figures.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralChromium has an atomic mass of 51.9961 u and consists of four isotopes, 50 Cr, 52Cr, 53Cr, and 54Cr. The 52Cr isotope has a natural abundance of 83.79% and an atomic mass of 51.9405 u. The 54Cr isotope has a natural abundance of 2.37% and an atomic mass of 53.9389 u. The natural abundances of the 50 Cr and 53Cr isotopes exist in a ratio of 0.4579:1, and the 50 Cr isotope has an atomic mass of 49.9460 u. Determine the atomic mass of the 53Cr.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralUsing the reaction bank, devise a synthetic route (should use several reactions) to convert the starting material into the product. Remember, order is important.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralUse the reaction equation below to answer questions (a) and (b) that follow.
Balance the equation above using the appropriate coefficients.
b. Calculate the amount of gold chloride produced when 37 grams of silver chloride are reacted with adequate gold sulfate.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe nonvolatile, nonelectrolyte saccharin, C₂H5NO3S (183.2 g/mol), is soluble in ethanol CH3CH₂OH. How many grams of saccharin are needed to generate an osmotic pressure of 6.70 atm when dissolved in 275 ml of a ethanol solution at 298 K..
Physical Chemistry
GeneralStudy this chemical reaction:
Ca(s)+ZnCl₂(aq) ⇒ Zn(s)+CaCl₂(aq)
Then, write balanced half-reactions describing the oxidation and reduction that happen in this reaction.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralLead (II) nitrate reacts with potassium iodide to produce lead (II) iodide and potassium nitrate according to the chemical equation below.
Pb(NO3)2 +KI →→→ Pbl2 + KNO3
What are the coefficients of the balanced chemical equation?
1:3:1:3
2:1:2:2
1:2:1:2
1:5:3:5
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich statement best rationalizes ASsys for combustion of methane?
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H₂O(g)
This is a combustion reaction so ASsys will be a large negative number.
This is a combustion reaction so ASsys will be a large positive number.
There are no changes of state and no change in Anxn so ASsys will be small.
Combustion reactions are exothermic, so ASsys also will be a large negative number
Physical Chemistry
GeneralA chemical equation is shown below:
CuCl2 + H₂S → CuS + HCl
What is the molar ratio for the chemical reaction when the equation is balanced?
1:2:1:2
2:1:1:2
2:2:2:4
1:1:1:2
Physical Chemistry
GeneralSharing of electrons occurs when two nonmetals form a compound with a covalent bond. When a metal and a nonmetal combine to create a compound, the transfer of electrons generates an ionic bond.
True False
Physical Chemistry
GeneralStudy this chemical reaction:
ZnCl₂(aq) +2 Na(s) - Zn(s)+2 NaCl(aq)
Then, write balanced half-reactions describing the oxidation and reduction that happen in this reaction.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe heat of vaporization of a substance is 5900 Joules/gram at its boiling point of 130°C. How much energy would be required to evap- orate 79000 grams of this substance? Answer in units of Joules.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralExample: Nitrogen gas reactions with oxygen gas to produce nitrogen dioxide gas.
At equilibrium:
[nitrogen gas] = 0.45 M
[oxygen gas] = 0.80 M
[nitrogen dioxide] = 0.75 M
Calculate the equilibrium constant.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralYou just got a new job at Tommy's Malt Shop! It is your job to order all the food. To make a cheese burger you need to follow this recipe: 3 Ch + 1 M + 2 B→1 Ch3MB₂ In your order one box contains 1050 pieces of Ch (cheese), 850 M (meat patties), and 1000 B (buns).
a. How many total cheese burgers will you be able to make? (SHOW WORK)
b. What is the limiting ingredient (s)? Why?
c. What is the excess ingredient (s)? Why?
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following reactions results in an increase in the entropy of the system?
A) CH4(g) + 2O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g)
B) BaO(s) + CO2(g) → BaCO3(s)
C) NH4CI(s) → HCl(g) + NH3(g)
D) 2HCl(g) + F₂(g) → 2HF(g) + Cl₂(g)
E) 4Co(s) + 3O₂(g) → 2Co₂O3 (s)
Physical Chemistry
GeneralA 30-g sample of an unknown metal absorbs 29.0 J of heat, upon which the temperature of the sample increases from 24 °C to 40 °C. What is the specific heat of this metal in J/g-K?
A) 0.060
B) 0.0033
C) 0.95
D) 15.5
E) 280
Physical Chemistry
GeneralArrange the following from largest to smallest atomic radius: 1. O, 2. 0²-, 3. s², 4. 0²+
Use the numbers rather than the symbols, ex. 1 2 3 4 with one digit in each blank, four blanks total.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIn the following reaction, how many mL of 0.350 M magnesium bromide solution reacts with excess silver nitrate to form a 3.00 g of AgBr precipitate? (molar mass of AgBr = 187.77 g/mole)
MgBr₂(aq) + 2AgNO3(aq) --> 2AgBr(s) + Mg(NO3)2(aq)
22.8 mL
45.6 mL
1.86 mL
91.3 mL
none of these
Physical Chemistry
GeneralConstruct the expression for Kc for the following reaction.
CH3COOH(aq) + H₂O(I) ⇒ CH³COO-(aq) + H³O^(aq)
Drag the tiles into the numerator or denominator to form the expression.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralYou want to create 600. g Ca3(PO4)2 and need to know how much of each reactant to use.
2(NH4)3PO4 + 3Ca(C₂H30₂)2 -> 6NH4C₂H3O2 + Ca3(PO4)2 (S) What mass of (NH4)3PO4 is required to generate 600. g Ca3(PO4)2?
Physical Chemistry
GeneralA chemist dissolves 66. mg of pure sodium hydroxide in enough water to make up 170. mL solution. Calculate the pH of the solution. (The temperature of the solution is 25 °C.) Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralConsider the equilibrium system described by the chemical reaction below. At equilibrium, a 5.0 L reaction vessel contained a mixture of 1.2 mol CH4, 2.8 mol H₂S, 0.63 mol CS2, and 0.042 mol H₂ at 93.0 °C. What are the values of Kc and Kp for the reaction at this temperature?
CH4(g) + 2 H₂S(g) = CS₂(s) + 4 H₂(g)
Based on the given data, set up the expression for Kc and then evaluate it. Do not
combine or simplify terms.
Kc =
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following pairs of elements would have the most similar chemical properties?
A. magnesium and aluminum
B. antimony and tin
C. phosphorus and sulfur
D. chlorine and bromine
Physical Chemistry
GeneralBecause speeches are louder than normal conversations, you can practice by
creating a mental image of propelling your voice to the far corners of the room
pausing to breathe between phrases to have more breath
keeping your head up and opening your mouth wide
all of the above
none of the above
Physical Chemistry
GeneralAscorbic acid (vitamin C) is a diprotic acid, H₂C6H606. Calculate [H*], pH, and [C6H6O62-] in a 0.50 M solution of ascorbic acid.