MC & FR Questions For The AP Chemistry Examination (Part 3)
MC & FR Questions For The AP Chemistry Examination (Part 3)
MC & FR Questions For The AP Chemistry Examination (Part 3)
Free-Response Questions
26. The following observations, A-D, are made about reactions of sodium hydroxide,
NaOH. Discuss the chemical processes involved in .each case. Use principles from
acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction and bonding and/or intermolecular forces to
support your answers.
(A) When a few drops of 3 M NaOH solution are added to 10 mL of 0.50 M
aluminum chloride, A1Cl3 , a white precipitate forms. When excess NaOH
solution is added to the mixture containing the precipitate, the precipitate
dissolves.
(B) When pellets of NaOH are added to water, there is substantial increase in the
temperature of the system as the pellets dissolve.
(C) When 15 mL of 1 M sodium hydroxide, NaOH, is added to 10 mL of 1 M
hydrochloric acid, HCl, the resulting mixture has pH greater than 7. When
15 mL of 1M NaOH is added to 10 mL of 1M phosphoric acid, H3P04, the
resulting mixture has pH less than 7.
(D) When a solution of 0.10 M NaOH is exposed to the atmosphere for several
days, both its volume and its pH decrease.
27. A student is given samples of five separate solutions, each containing equal
molarities of one of these salts:
AgN0 3
NaCl
Na2S
KMn0 4
CuS04
The samples are unmarked. The student is assigned to identify each solution. No
external devices or additional materials are allowed. Using observations of the
individual solutions and by mixing them in pairs, describe a strategy that permits
identification of each solution. Tasting is not permitted.
28. Explain each observation in terms of chemical reactions.
(A) Solid Zn(OH)2 will dissolve in concentrated HCl or in concentrated NaOH.
(B) Bubbles and heat are generated when sodium metal is added to water at room
temperature but neither is observed when aluminum is added to room
temperature water.
(C) A dilute solution of Cu(N03) 2 is a light blue color but addition of a solution
of ammonia causes a dark blue solution.
(D) A sample of solid CuS0 4 · 5H2 0 is blue initially but turns white after being
heated in a crucible for five minutes over a Bunsen burner.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
(A) Na20
(B) MgO
(C) Al203
(D) S02
(E) CbO
Questions 6-10: Each question below refers to a mixture prepared by adding 100 mL of
0.10 M AgN0 3 to a 500 mL beaker containing 100 mL of 0.10 M Na2Cr04. A precipitate
forms in this mixture.
6. Which describes the contents of the beaker before and after the mixture is prepared?
before after
(A) colorless solution red precipitate
(B) yellow solution red precipitate
(C) yellow solution yellow precipitate
(D) colorless solution yellow precipitate
(E) colorless solution white precipitate
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194 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
10. Which series lists the three ions, chromate, sodium and nitrate, in order of
increasing concentration in the solution after the precipitation reaction has
occurred?
(A) Cr04 2- Na+ No3-
(B) Cr04 2 - No3- Na+
(C) N03- Na+ Cr04 2 -
(D) Na+ Cr04 2- No3-
(E) Na+ No3- Cr04 2-
11. Adding some substances to water causes large amounts of energy to be liberated.
All of the following substances illustrate that behavior EXCEPT
(A) pellets of KOH
(B) concentrated H2S04
(C) metallic Na
(D) crystals of NH4N03
(E) anhydrous CuS04
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 195
12. Which is the correct comparison of the Cl0 atom to the Cl- ion?
I. The radius of the Cl0 atom is greater than the radius of the
cl- ion.
II. The mass of the Cl0 atom is about 1 amu greater than the
mass of the cl- ion.
III. The Cl0 atom contains fewer electrons than the Cl- ion.
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
13. What is the number of shared pairs of electrons in a molecule of propyne, C3H4?
(A) three
(B) four
(C) six
(D) seven
(E) eight
14. In which series are the elements listed in order of increasing atomic radius?
(A) 3sBr, 17Cl, gF
(B) uNa, 19K, 37Rb
(C) 35Kr, 1sAr, 10Ne
(D) uNa, 12Mg, 13Al
(E) 34Se, 158, sO
15. What is the number of occupied orbitals in the third principal energy level of a
manganese atom in the ground state?
(A) three
(B) four
(C) five
(D) eight
(E) nine
196 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
16. The electron configuration of an atom of element X is 1s 2 2s 2 2p5 . Which is the best
electron dot diagram for an atom of this element?
(A) • X
••
(B) •X
(C) ·X·
(D) • X •
(E) ·X:
17. The term "weighted average atomic mass" refers to a calculated atomiC mass that
takes into account
(A) ionization energy
(B) number of positive valences
(C) charge on the monatomic ion
(D) mass defect in the nucleus
(E) naturally-occurring distribution of isotopes
18. Which set of quantum numbers matches the spectographic notation, 3d4 ?
(A) 3, 3, 4, -!
(B) 3, 2, 3, -~
(C) 3, 2, 1, +~
(D) 4, 3, 0, -~
(E) 4, 3, 1, +~
19. What is the number of possible isomers of the complex ion, [Co(Hz0)4(NH3) 2 ]2+?
(A) two
(B) three
(C) four
(D) six
(E) eight
SAMPL.E EXAMINATION I 197
20. Which classifies all the bonds in a molecule of rp_ethyl methanoate, HCOOCH3?
(A) 3 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond
(B) 4 sigma bonds and 2 pi bonds
(C) 5 sigma bonds and 2 pi bonds
(D) 6 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond
(E) 7 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond
21. Which of the following is closest to the measurement of the 0-C-0 bond angle in
methyl methanoate, HCOOCH3?
(A) 60°
(B) 90°
(C) 109°
(D) 12Q0
(E) 180°
24. Which element has the greatest difference between its first and second ionization
energies?
(A) bromine
(B) calcium
(C) germanium
(D) potassium
(E) scandium
198 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
25. In the methyl ethanoate molecule, CH3COOCH3, for which other bond angle is its
measurement closest to the measurement of its 0-C-0 bond angle?
(A) H-C-0
(B) C-C-0
(C) H-C-H
(D) H-C-C
(E) C-0-C
27. Which pair of formulas is most closely associated with the Law of Multiple
Proportions?
(A) CuCl and CuCb
(B) 239Np
93
(C) 239
95
Am
(D) 24oNp
93
(E) 240 Am
95
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 199
29. What is the best description of the species found at the lattice points of the mineral
calcite, CaC0 3 ?
(A) CaC0 3 molecules
(B) Ca2+ ions and C0 3 2 - ions
(C) Ca atoms, C atoms and 0 atoms
(D) Ca2+ ions, c4+ ions and 0 2
- ions
(E) CaO molecules and C0 2 molecules
30. +
beam of alpha particles
Which describes the behavior of a beam of alpha particles as it passes through the
electric field between two charged plates as shown above?
(A) The beam passes through unchanged.
(B) The beam is destroyed by the electric field.
(C) The beam is deflected back toward its origin.
(D) The beam is deflected toward the negative plate.
(E) The beam is deflected toward the positive plate.
31. Which property is the same for any two samples of S0 2 c9 ) and S0 3 c9 ) at the same
temperature?
(A) critical temperature
(B) number of molecules
(C) average kinetic energy
(D) pressure-volume product
(E) average molecular velocity
32. The molar mass of an unidentified gas is 68 g. Assuming ideal behavior, its density
in grams per liter at STP is closest to
(A) 1.0
(B) 1.5
(C) 2.0
(D) 2.5
(E) 3.0
200 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
33. Consider a sample of gas confined at constant temperature and pressure in the
piston system shown below. If more of this same gas is added to the piston at
constant temperature, what effect is observed on volume and average molecular
velocity?
Piston
(A) Both volume and average molecular velocity increase.
(B) Both volume and average molecular velocity remain the same.
(C) Volume remains the same and average molecular velocity increases.
(D) Volume remains the same and average molecular velocity decreases.
(E) Volume increases and average molecular velocity remains the same.
34. Consider the three sealed identical flasks represented below, each containing 0.100
mole of the gas specified at 1 atm and 273 K.
A B c
0.100 molAr 0.100 mol Kr 0.100 mol Ne
35. A system is prepared by sealing a flask half-filled with 1.0 m solution of NaCl. The
system is kept at constant temperature. Which description applies to the processes
of condensation and evaporation of water in that system?
(A) Both evaporation and condensation occur continuously.
(B) Since the flask is sealed, neither evaporation nor condensation occurs.
(C) Only evaporation occurs, which stops when equilibrium is achieved.
(D) Only condensation occurs, which stops when equilibrium is achieved.
(E) Both evaporation and condensation occur, stopping when the air above the
solution is saturated with H 2 0(g).
36. The van der Waals equation of state for real gases is
where the values for the g_ and b. coefficients have been determiped experimentally.
Which property of the molecules in a sample is most closely related to the value of
the g_ coefficient?
(A) the mass of the molecules
(B) the volume of the molecules
(C) number of molecules in the sample
(D) forces of attraction between molecules
(E) the root mean velocity of the molecules
Questions 38 and 39: The phase diagram below represents a hypothetical substance.
1.0 ------- f - - -
5 10 15 175
Temperature, Celsius
38. Which temperature range includes the boiling point of the substance at an elevation
5,000 feet above sea level?
(A) greater than 175°C
(B) 100° to 175°C
(C) 15°C to 100°C
(D) -5° to 15°C
(E) less than -15°C
39. Which gives correct information about the substance as represented in the phase
diagram?
I. The vapor pressure of the liquid phase at 15°C is less than
0.5 atm.
II. At any pressure less than 0.2 atm, the solid undergoes
sublimation.
III. The density of the solid phase is greater than the density of
the liquid phase.
(A) II only
(B) III only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
.!
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 203
42. Which observations support the claim that Al(OHh behaves as an amphoteric
substance?
I. The solid present in a suspension of Al(OHh dissolves upon
the addition of HCl(aq).
II. The solid present in a suspension of Al( OHh dissolves upon
the addition of NaOH(aq).
III. No change is observed when NaCl is added to a suspension of
Al(OH) 3 .
(A) I only
(B) I and II only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
Questions 44-47: Consider the electrochemical cell represented below using the following
reduction half-reactions and their E 0 values:
Voltmeter
Salt Bridge
Pb metal Pt foil
45. Which expression gives the change in mass expected at the lead electrode after this
cell has produced 150 milli-amps for 2.0 hours?
3,600 X 207
(A)
0.150 X 96,500
2 X 0.150 X 207
(C)
96,500
46. Which expression gives the voltage for this standard chemical cell?
(A) 0.13 + 0.77 volts
(B) -0.13 + 0.77 volts
(C) 0.13 + (2 x 0. 77) volts
(D) (2 x 0.13) + (2 x 0.77) volts
(E) (2 x (-0.13)) + (2 x 0.77) volts
47. A similar electrochemical cell is assembled using standard electrodes except that the
concentration of Pb2+ is changed to 0.010 M. Which is the best comparison of the
voltage of the original standard cell to this non-standard cell?
(A) No difference is expected.
(B) The voltage increases by about 0.06 volts.
(C) The voltage decreases by about 0.06 volts ..
(D) The voltage increases by about 0.12 volts.
(E) The voltage decreases by about 0.12 volts.
48. How many moles of methanol should be added to 6.0 moles of water to produce a
solution that is 0. 75 mole fraction in methanol?
(A) 2.0
(B) 8.0
(C) 12
(D) 15
(E) 18
49. Which is the best descriptionof the change that occurs when Na20(~) is dissolved
in water?
(A) The oxide ion accepts a share in a pair of electrons.
(B) The oxide ion donates a share in a pair of electrons.
(C) The oxidation number of oxygen increases.
(D) The oxidation number of sodium increases.
(E) The oxidation number of sodium decreases.
206 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
50. Which species is present at the lowest concentration in a 0.10 M solution of KHS0 4 ?
(A) K+
(B) HS04-
(C) 804 2 -
(D) H3o+
(E) HzS04
51. Compared to the value of L1Hj for H 2 0(s), the value of L1Hj for HzO(e) has the
(A) opposite sign and the same absolute value
(B) same sign and smaller absolute value
(C) same sign and greater absolute value
(D) opposite sign and greater absolute value
(E) opposite sign and smaller absolute value
53. Consider two sealed flasks with different volumes each containing 0.10 mol of gas at
the same temperature as shown below.
54. Which of the following oxides of nitrogen has the greatest percent oxygen by mass?
(A) NO
(B) N02
(C) N20
(D) N204
(E) N20s
78 1 32
(A) 15.0 X T X 2X T
1 1 32
(B) 15.0 X 78 X 2X T
1 1 1
(C) 15.0 X
78
X 2X 32
1 2 1
(D) 15.0 X 78 X I X 32
78 1 32
(E) 15.0 X T X 2X T
208 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
Questions 56 and 57: Nitrous acid ionizes according to the equation below:
56. Which occurs as more water is added to an equilibrium system of nitrous acid at
constant temperature?
total number percent
of cations ionization of
and anions HN02 molecules
(A) decreases increases
(B) decreases decreases
(C) decreases remains the same
(D) increases increases
(E) increases remains the same
57. Which occurs when equal volumes of 1.0 M NaN02 and 1.0 M HN02 are mixed
together in a suitable container?
total number of percent ionization of
[HN0 2] ions in solution HN0 2 molecules
58. Given Ka = 1.8 X ro- 5 and [H+] = 4.2 X ro- 3 for 1.0 M CH3COOH at 298 K. As
temperature increases, the percent ionization increases. Which describes the
corresponding effects on pKa and pH?
pKa pH
59. The Ksp for Agi at 25°C is 8.3 x 10- 17 . Which expression is closest to the molar
solubility of Agi?
(A) 9 x 10- 8
(B) 9 X 10- 9
Which range includes the minimum number of moles of BaC12 that must be added
to 1.0 liter of a saturated solution of BaS04 to change [80 4 2 -J to 5 x 10- 10 M?
(A) less than 0.1 X w- 10
(B) from 1 X 10- 10 to 6 X 10- 10
62. In any first order reaction, as the reaction proceeds at constant temperature, which
describes the corresponding effects on k (the rate constant) and rate?
k rate
(A) remains the same decreases
(B) remains the same remains the same
(C) remains the same increases
(D) decreases decreases
(E) decreases remains the same
210 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
Questions 63 and 64: The steps below represent a mechanism proposed for the reaction
of nitrogen(II) oxide with hydrogen.
65. Which characteristic of a closed reaction system is most affected by the presence of
a catalyst?
(A) free energy change
(B) enthalpy of reaction
(C) standard entropy of formation
(D) time required to reach equilibrium
(E) percent conversion to products at equilibrium
66. Which describes the direction of changes in enthalpy and entropy for an endothermic
dissolving process of an ionic solute in water at constant temperature?
(A) Enthalpy increases and entropy decreases.
(B) Enthalpy decreases and entropy increases.
(C) Both enthalpy and entropy decrease.
(D) Both enthalpy and entropy increase.
(E) Enthalpy decreases and entropy remains the same.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 211
67. Which of the following is most closely associated with relatively slow rates of
chemical reaction?
(A) low enthalpy of reaction
(B) low energy of activation
(C) the presence of a catalyst
(D) high concentration of reactants
(E) strong bonds in reaction molecules
68. Which applies to any changes in entropy and enthalpy associated with the
vaporization of any liquid at any temperature?
(A) Both entropy and enthalpy increase.
(B) Entropy increases and enthalpy decreases.
(C) Entropy remains the s~me and enthalpy increases.
(D) Entropy remains the same and enthalpy decreases.
(E) Entropy increases and enthalpy remains the same.
69. Consider the reaction system for the endothermic decomposition below at
equilibrium in a 2.0 liter sealed rigid flask at 298 K.
Keq = 3.5 X w-z
When the vessel containing the system is immersed in an ice bath, all of the
following occur EXCEPT
(A) The total pressure decreases.
(B) The volume of PH3 (g) decreases.
(C) The total number of all molecules decreases.
(D) The partial pressure of PC1 3 c9 ) decreases.
(E) The number of molecules of PH3 PCh(s) increases.
73. Which is the best description of the concentration of ions in solution when 0.050 mol
OH- (aq) is added to 1.0 liter of 0.10 M solution of NaH 2P04? (Assume no change
in volume.)
[H2P04-] [HP04 2-] [P0 43 -]
(A) negligibly small 0.050 negligibly small
(B) negligibly small negligibly small 0.050
(C) 0.050 0.050 negligibly small
(D) 0.050 negligibly small 0.050
(E) 0.075 negligibly small 0.025
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 213
74. The essential elements in every amino acid include each of the following EXCEPT
(A) carbon
(B) oxygen
(C) nitrogen
(D) hydrogen
(E) phosphorus
75. When 10 mL of 3.0 M NH 3 (aq) is added to 100 mL of a colorless solution, the change
in pH is observed to be less than 0.10 of a pH unit. The colorless solution could have
been.
I. 3M HCI
II. 3M NaOH
III. 3M NaCl
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
214 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
Section II
Section II - Free Response Total Time - 90 Minutes
(Multiple-Choice Questions are found in Section I.)
Part A: Question 76
and
Question 77 or Question 78
Time: 40 minutes
76. Methylamine, CH3NH 2 , is an organic base, accepting a proton from water to form
the methylammonium ion. The value of Keq for this system is 4.0 x 10- 4 at 298 K.
(a) Write the chemical equation for the equilibrium as described above.
(b) Calculate the concentration of hydroxide ions in a 0.25 M solution of
methylamine.
(c) How is the equilibrium affected when solid NaOH is added to a solution of
methylamine? Calculate the [CH3NH3+] when 0.020 mol OH- is added to
500. mL of 0.25 M methylamine, CH3NH 2 . (Assume no change in volume.)
(d) A buffer solution is prepared that is 0.20 M in CH3NH3+ and 0.25 M in
CH3NH 2 . Calculate the pH of this solution.
(e) Calculate the number of moles of H+ that must be added to 200. mL of the
solution in part (d) in order to change the pH to 10.00.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 215
The Section II score weighting for the question that you choose is 20 percent.
78. Answer all four questions below about the samples of gases described. Consider
separate samples of H 2S gas and S0 2 gas. The mass of each sample is 10.0 g.
(a) What is the ratio of the number of sulfur atoms in the sample of H 2S(g)
compared to the number of sulfur atoms in the sample of so2(g)?
(b) What is the volume occupied by the H 2S gas, when measured at 25°C and 745
mmHg?
(c) Calculate the ratio of the average velocity of H 2S gas molecules to that of S0 2
gas molecules when both samples are measured at the same temperature.
(d) Separate sources of H 2S(g) and S0 2(g) are placed in opposite ends of a 100 em
tube. When these gases meet, they react to form solid sulfur. At what distance
from the so2 end will the gases meet and the deposit of solid sulfur first be
ubserved?
216 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
Answer question 79 below: The Section II score weighting for this question is 15 percent.
79. (2004 Examination directions) Write the formulas to show the reactants and
products for FIVE of the laboratory situations described below. Answers to more
than five choices will not be graded. In all cases a reaction occurs. Assume that
solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in a solution
as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any ions or
molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You need not balance the equations.
(a) Excess hydrochloric acid. is added to a solution of sodium hydrogen
phosphate.
(b) A sample of solid lithium oxide is added to water.
(c) Hydrogen peroxide solution is added to a solution of iron(II) chloride.
(d) A solution. of potassium iodide is electrolyzed.
(e) A strip of copper is immersed in dilute nitric acid.
(f) A few crystals of calcium fluoride are added to hot concentrated sulfuric
acid.
(g) A sample of ethanol is ignited in excess oxygen.
(h) Solutions of ammonium thiocyanate and iron(III) chloride are mixed.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 217
(2004 Examination directions) Your responses to the rest of the questions in this part of
the examination will be graded on the basis of the accuracy and relevance of the
information cited. Explanations should be clear and well organized. Examples and
equations may be included in your responses where appropriate. Specific answers are
preferable to broad, diffuse responses.
(2004 examination directions) Answer both Question 80 and Question 81 below.
Both questions will be graded.
The Section II score weighting for these questions is 30 percent (15 percent each).
80. Periodic Relationships
(a) Ionization Energies Ionization energies, kJ mol- 1
Na Mg AI
First Ionization Energy 496 738 578
Second Ionization Energy 4,560 1,450 1,820
Third Ionization Energy 6,917 7,730 2,750
(i) The second ionization for each element is greater than the first
ionization energy for that element. Explain.
(ii) The difference between first and second ionization energies is
much greater for N a than for Mg. Explain.
2
(i) The radius of 16 S is less than the radius of 16 S -. Explain.
2 2
(ii) The 16 S - and 20 Ca + are isoelectronic species. However, the
radius of 16 S2 - is greater than the radius of 2oCa2+. Explain.
81. Answer all four questions about the laboratory procedures below.
The questions below are related to the exothermic dissolving of CaC12 (s) in water.
(a) Describe the energy changes that occur as CaC12 (s) dissolves.
(b) Describe how to use 0.50 mol (55.5 g) of CaCl2 (s) to make each of the aqueous
solutions specified below. For each, specify the mass or volume of the solution
produced and specify how the amount of liquid solvent or solution is to be
measured.
(i) a quantity of 1.0 molar (1.0 M) solution
(ii) a quantity of 1.0 molal (1.0 m) solution
(c) Describe how to use solid CaCb to determine its heat of solution in kJ mol- 1 .
A styrofoam cup is available to use as a calorimeter. A thermometer, a
balance, water and ordinary lab equipment are also available. Specify the
procedure and the measurements to be recorded. (Calculation or description of
calculation is not required.)
218 SAMPLE EXAMINATION I
(2004 examination directions) Answer either question 82 or question 83 below. Only one
of these two questions will be graded. If you start both questions, be sure to cross out
the question you do not want graded. The Section II score weighting for the question that
you choose is 15 percent.
82. Answer all four questions about the burning of octane.
25
CsHls(£) + 202(g) ----+ 8C02(g) + 9H20(g) +heat
The combustion reaction above is the source of the energy produced by the burning
of octane in an automobile engine. This reaction is spontaneous at 298 K.
(a) Predict the sign of AS in the reaction. Explain.
(b) Predict the sign for AG for this reaction at 298 K. Explain.
If some of the reactants were converted to CO rather than C0 2, how would the
total amount of energy produced be affected? Explain.
(d) If this reaction were carried out at a temperature greater than 298 K, for which
of the three parameters, AH, AG or AS, would the change in value have the
greatest magnitude? Explain.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION I 219
Potential
energy
(enthalpy)
'>
I
Reaction Coordinate
(time, progress of the reaction)
(a) On the labeled axes above, draw a diagram of potential energy versus reaction
coordinate for the uncatalyzed reaction. Use a line labeled (A) to show the
progress of this reaction. On the diagram, label:
(i) relative potential energy of the
• reactants
• activated complex
• product
(ii) the intervals that correspond to
• heat of reaction, AH
• activation energy for the forward reaction, Ea,f
• activation energy for the reverse reaction, Ea,r
(b) On the set of axes, use a line labeled (B) to show the change or changes in the
values in part (a) (i), above, that result from the addition of the catalyst.
(c) At ordinary conditions, RATEr is much greater than RATEr. The symbols k1
and kr represent the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions
. kf
respectively. How does the value of the ratiO kr change, when temperature
increases? Explain.
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SAMPLE EXAMINATION II
Questions 6-10: The set of lettered choices below is a list of formulas for chemical
compounds. The list refers to the numbered questions immediately following it. Select the
one lettered choice that best answers each question. A choice may be used once, more
than once or not at all.
(A) (NH4) 2S04
(B) K2S
(C) C02
(D) CaCl2
(E) NaCl04
8. a molecule that contains two sigma (0') and two pi (rr) bonds
9. a species which, when heated along with a catalyst, yields a salt containing a halide
in addition to oxygen gas.
Questions 11-16: The set of lettered choices below is a list of categories of hydrocarbon
derivatives. It refers to the set of numbered structural formulas immediately following.
For each structural formula select the one lettered choice that identifies the category of
hydrocarbon derivative illustrated. A choice may be used once, more than once, or not
at alL
(A) secondary alcohol
(B) tertiary alcohol
(C) organic acid
(D) ketone
(E) ester
0 0
II II
12. -e-c-c-e- 15. -C-C-0-C-
I I I I I
0 0
II II
13. -C-C-C-OH 16. g-C-OH
I I
18. Which distribution of electrons in hybrid orbitals is associated with the structure of
the sulfur tetrafluoride, SF4 , molecule?
(A) sp
(B) sp 2
(C) sp 3
(D) dsp 3
(E) d2 sp3
SAMPLE EXAMINATION II 223
19. When each member of the following pairs of solutes is dissolved in separate
containers of water, each member of the pair of solutions has a different color
EXCEPT for the pair
(A) ZnS04 and CaCl 2
(B) CoCl2 and CrCl3
(C) K2Cr04 and Na2Cr207
(D) Ni(N03) 2 and CuBr2
(E) AlCl 3 and KMnO 4
20. An atom with the electron configuration ls 22s 22p6 3s 23p6 4s 23d5 has an occupied but
incomplete
(A) 2s sublevel
(B) 3s sublevel
(C) 3p sublevel
(D) 3d sublevel
(E) 4s sublevel
22. What is the charge on the anion of the compound potassium hexachloroferrate(II)?
(A) 1-
(B) 2-
(C) 3-
(D) 4-
(E) 6-
23. Which forms cations with charge 1+ and 2+?
(A) Zn
(B) Sn
(C) Fe
(D) Sc
(E) Cu
224 SAMPLE EXAMINATION II
24. In the nitrite anion; N0 2 ...;, the 0-N-0 bond angle is slightly less than 120° .. Which
hybridization of orbitals around the central atom, nitrogen, provides the best
explanation for this bond angle.
(A) sp
(B) sp 2
(C) sp3
(D) dsp 3
(E) d 2 sp3
Questions '25 and 26: A mixture of gases is prepared by placing 00.20 mol NO and
0.20 moi N02 in a 2.0 liter flask at 300 K. (Assume 'no chemical reaction Occurs.)
25. Which range of values includes the total pressure of the system?
(A) 1.5 atm to 3.0 atm
(B) 3.0 atm to 6.0 atm
(C) 6.0 atm to 12 atm
(D) 12 atm to 24 atm
(E) 24 atm to 48 atm
27. Carbon-14 decays by the emission of a particle to form nitrogen-14. What is the
missing particle?
14c
6
14N
--+7 + .....
7
(A) alpha
(B) beta
(C) gamma
(D) positron
(E) neutron
SAMPLE EXAMINATION II 225
28. According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, all of the following apply to a mixture
of gases EXCEPT
(A) All gas molecules travel at the same speed.
(B) The collisions of the gas molecules are perfectly elastic.
(C) The forces of attraction between the gas molecules are negligibly small.
(D) The gas molecules exert pressure on the wall of the container of the system.
(E) Compared to the volume of the system, the absolute volume of the gas
molecules is negligibly small.
29. Consider two identical flasks under identical conditions of temperature and pressure.
One is filled with carbon monoxide, CO, while the other contains nitrogen, N 2 •
Which of the following characteristics is the same for each sample?
I. molar mass
II. average molecular velocity
III. average kinetic energy
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II only
(E) I, II, and III
30. Relatively high values for all the following physical properties are associated with
strong intermolecular forces EXCEPT
(A) viscosity
(B) boiling point
(C) melting point
(D) vapor pressure
(E) critical temperature
226 SAMPLE EXAMINATION II
Questions 31 and 32: Refer to the phase diagram for carbon dioxide given below.
73
s
~
(l)
J-;
::l
rt:J
rt:J 5
Q;l
J-;
~
-78 -56 31
Temperature, Celsius
One sample of C0 2 is held at 10 atm and heated from -60°C to 30°C. A second
sample of C02 is held at 1 atm and heated over the same temperature range.
31. Which of the following describes the expected properties of these samples?
I. The melting point for the first sample is observed at a
temperature between -78°C and -56°C.
II. No melting occurs in the second example.
III. The boiling point for the first sample is greater than the
sublimation point for the second sample.
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II and III
32. At 25°C and 1 atm, solid carbon dioxide does not melt but undergoes sublimation.
Which information from the phase diagram supports the statement?
(A) The pressure at the triple point is greater than 1 atm.
(B) The boiling point at 1 atm is less than 25°C.
(C) The pressure at the critical point is greater than 1 atm.
- (D) The temperature at the critical point is greater than 25°C.
(E) The boiling point at 73 atm is greater than the boiling point at 5 atm.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION II 227
33. The radionuclide, 32 P, is used to trace metabolic pathways. A 1.00 gram sample of
32 P decays to 0.50 grams in 14.3 days. Over the period of time of its use, the half-
life of the nuclide
(A) increases as rate of nuclear decay in grams per day increases.
(B) increases as rate of nuclear decay in grams per day decreases.
(C) remains unchanged as rate of nuclear decay in grams per day increases.
(D) remains unchanged as rate of nuclear decay in grams per day decreases.
(E) decreases as rate of nuclear decay in grams per day remains unchanged.
34. Which expression gives the density predicted for PH 3(g) (molar mass: 34 g) at 740
mmHg and 20°C? (Assume ideal behavior.)
34
(A)
22.4 X 740 X 293
34 X 740 X 293
(B)
22.4
34 X 740 X 273
(C)
22.4 X 760 X 293
34 X 740 X 293
(D) 22.4 X 760 X 273
34 X 760 X 273
(E)
22.4 X 740 X 293
35. When excess HCl reacts with 0.250 mole of NH3, a total of 11.0 kJ of heat energy
is released. What is the value of ~H in kJ per mol NH3 consumed?
(A) -44.0 kJ
(B) -11.0 kJ
(C) -2.75 kJ
(D) +11.0 kJ
(E) +44.0 kJ
228 SAMPLE EXAMINATION II
36. According to the information above, which characteristics apply to the dissolving
process for NaCl(s) at 298 K?
(A) spontaneous and endothermic
(B) spontaneous and exothermic
(C) not spontaneous and endothermic
(D) not spontaneous and exothermic
(E) equilibrated at standard conditions
37. If the temperature is increased to 50°C, the value of ~G for the dissolving process
(A) decreases as the value of T~S increases
(B) decreases as the value of T ~S decreases
(C) decreases as the value of T ~S remains the same
(D) remains the same as the value of T ~S increases
(E) remains the same as the value of T~S decreases
38. Which 0.1 m aqueous solution has the lowest freezing point at 1 atm?
(A) CaCl2
(B) NaN0 3
(C) CH 3 0H
(D) C5H1206
(E) (NH4) 3 P04
39. What mass of H3 P0 4 should be added to 800 grams of water to produce a solution
that is 20% H 3 P04 by mass?
(A) 150 g
(B) 200 g
(C) 900 g
(D) 1,800 g
(E) 2,400 g
SAMPLE EXAMINA.TION JI 229
41. Many sedimentary rocks include the carbonate ion, a remnant of the shells of
ancient sea creatures. A geologist tests for the presence of carbonate ions by placing
several drops of concentrated acid on the rock, then waits to see if bubbles occur.
Which property accounts for this behavior?
(A) Calcium carbonate is an ionic solid.
(B) Carbonate ion is a strong proton acceptor.
(C) Acidic groundwater acts as a dehydrating agent.
(D) In acid solution, carbonate reacts with oxygen.
(E) In acid solution, carbonate is reduced to oxalate.
50 X 22.4
(B)
3 X 46
50 X 3
(C)
46 X 22.4
50 X 22.4
(D) 46
50 X 3 X 22.4
(E)
46
45. How many of the halide salts listed below have percent halogen by mass that is less
than 50%?
Agi BaF 2
(A) one
(B) two
(C) three
(D) four
(E) five
46. What is the final concentration of chloride ion when 50 mL of 0.20 M MgClz(aq) is
mixed with 100 mL of 0.10 M KCl(aq)?
(A) 0.10M
(B) 0.15M
(C) 0.20M
(D) 0.30M
(E) 0.40M
47. At 50°C, the vapor pressures of carbon tetrachloride and chloroform are
approximately 300 mmHg and 500 mmHg, respectively. Which expression gives the
vapor pressure, in mmHg, of a solution that is 0.20 mole fraction carbon
tetrachloride in chloroform?
(A) 0.20 x (300 + 500)
(B) 0.20 x (500- 300)
(C) 0.20 X 300
0.80 X 500
0.20 X 500
(D) 0.80 X 300
(E) (0.20 X 300) + (0.80 X 500)
SAMPLE EXAMINATION II 231
48. Which is the best net ionic equation for the reaction between a solution of sodium
sulfite and excess phosphoric acid solution?
(A) S03 2- + 2H+ _, H20 + so2
(B) 3Na+ + P04 3- _, Na3(P04) 2
(C) Na2S03 + 2H+ _, Ca2+ + H20 + S02
(D) 3803 2- + 2H3P04 _, 3H20 + 3S02 + 2P04 3-
(E) 3Na2S03 + 2H3P04 _, 2Na3P04 + 3H20 + 3S02
49. . .. H2S(aq) + ... I03- (aq) _, ... l2(aq) + ... S03 2- (aq) + ... H20 + ... H+ (aq)
When the reaction above is balanced and all of the coefficients are reduced to their
lowest whole-number values, how many moles of electrons are transferred?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 12
(E) 30
(0.50) 2
(B)
(1.50) 2
(0.25) 2
(C) (1.25)(1.75)
2
(D) (0.50)
(1.00) (1.50)
(0.25) 2
(E) (1.00)(1.50)
Which expression gives the voltage produced in a standard chemical cell using the
half-reactions above?
(A) 0.80 + 0.40
(B) 0.80- 0.40
(C) 0.40- 0.80
(D) 0.80 + (2 x ( -0.40))
(E) (2 x ( -0.80)) + 0.40
2
58. Cu(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) --+ Cu + (aq) + 2Ag(s) Keq = 3.75 X 10 15
Which describes the standard voltage and standard free energy change for this
reaction?
(A) Eo < 0; ~Go > 0
(B) Eo > 0; ~Go < 0
(C) E 0 > 0; ~Go > 0
(D) Eo < 0; ~Go < 0
(E) Eo = ~Go = 0
234 SAMPLE EXAMINATION II
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
Questions 63 and 64: The reaction between chlorine and chloroform in the gas phase is
known to proceed according to the mechanism below
65. Zinc oxalate, ZnC 2 0 4 , and lead fluoride, PbF 2 , have the same Ksp value at 25°C,
2. 7 x 10- 8 . Which can be concluded from this information?
Based on these results, what is the rate law for this reaction?
(A) RATE= k(PNo) 0 (PH2 ) 2
(B) RATE= k(PNo) 1 (PH2 ) 2
(C) RATE= k(PNo) 2 (PH2 ) 0
(D) RATE= k(PNo) 2 (PH2 ) 1
72. An experiment to determine the percent of water in a hydrated salt was carried out
by heating the hydrated salt over an intense flame. During the heating process, and
unknown to the worker, some of the material being heated was accidentally spilled.
Which describes the effect on the reported results of the experiment?
(A) Both the mass of the hydrated salt and the percent water will be reported too
larger.
(B) The mass of the hydrated salt will be reported correctly and the percent water
will be reported too small.
(C) The mass of the hydrated salt will be reported correctly and the percent water
will be reported too large.
(D) The mass of the hydrated salt will be reported too large and the percent water
will be reported too small.
(E) The mass of the hydrated salt will be reported too small and the percent water
will be reported too large.
73. Which products are formed when crystals of Fe804 are dissolved in an acidified
solution of KMn0 4?
(A) Mn 2+ and Fe3+
(B) Mn2+ and Fe
(C) Mn 2+ and 802
(D) Mn0 2 and Fe
(E) Mn02 and 802
74. Which element is most likely to be found in compounds taken internally to be used
for x-ray diagnosis of disorders of the intestinal tract?
(A) barium
(B) lead
(C) lithium
(D) magnesium
(E) ZinC
75. Ceramics are materials known for their strength, brittleness, and resistance to heat
and chemical corrosion. The inclusion of which of the following is responsible for
these characteristics?
(A) silicates
(B) organometallics
(C) high temperature metals
(D) polymers
(E) semiconductors
SAMPLE EXAMINATION II 239
Section II
Section II - Free Response Total Time - 90 Minutes
(Multiple-Choice Questions are found in Section I.)
Part A: Question 76
and
Question 77 or Question 78
Time: 40 minutes
76. Answer the following questions concerning the homogeneous gaseous equilibrium
system represented by the equation below.
2 HI(g) ~ H 2 (g) + I 2 (g)
At a certain temperature, HI(g) is inserted into a tank until the pressure is 1.00 atm.
After the system reaches equilibrium, the partial pressure of the HI is 0.80 atm.
(a) Write the equilibrium expression, Kp, for this reaction.
(b) Calculate the partial pressure of Hz(g) and I 2 (g) at equilibrium.
(c) Calculate the value of KP for this reaction.
(d) Calculate the value of Kc for this reaction.
(e) What additional information would you need to be able to calculate the
number of moles of HI present in the tank at equilibrium?
240 SAMPLE EXAMINA,TION II
The Section II score weighting for the question that you choose is 20 percent.
77. Answer all five questions below related to an aqueous solution of the weak acid, HF.
Hydrogen fluoride, HF, a weak acid, dissolves in water to form hydrofluoric acid
according to the following equation.
HF(aq) ~ H+ (aq) + p- (aq)
(a) Available in the laboratory are 40.0 grams of HF and 2.00 kg water. Determine
the mass of each substance which is needed to make the maximum quantity of
0.100 molal HF solution.
(b) Determine the molality of p- ions and the molality of HF molecules in the
solution prepared as directed in part (a).
(c) Determine the percent ionization of HF in this solution.
(d) The freezing point of the 0.100 m solution of HF in water is -0.201°C.
Determine the apparent molality of all dissolved particles.
(e) Determine the number of moles of HF molecules in the solution described in
part (a).
78. Use the information m this table of standard heats of formation and standard
entropies to answer all four questions below related to the combustion of acetic acid.
aH~ kJ mol- 1 8° J mol- 1 K- 1
co2(gJ -393.5 213.6
C(s) 0 5.69
H2(g) 0 130.58
H20(c) -285.83 69.96
co2(gJ 0 205.0
CH3COOHccl ? 159.81
Answer question 79 below: The Section II score weighting for this question is 15 percent.
79. (2004 Examination directions) Write the formulas to show the reactants and
products for FIVE of the laboratory situations described below. Answers to more
than five choices will not be graded. In all cases a reaction occurs. Assume that
solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in a solution
as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any ions or
molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You need not balance the equations.
(a) Solutions of mercury(!) nitrate and hydrochloric acid are mixed.
(2004 Examination directions) Your responses to the rest of the questions in this part of
the examination will be graded on the basis of the accuracy and relevance of the
information cited. Explanations should be clear and well organized. Examples and
equations may be included in your responses where appropriate. Specific answers are
preferable to broad, diffuse responses.
(2004 examination directions) Answer both Question 80 and Question 81 below.
Both questions will be graded.
The Section II score weighting for these questions is 30 percent (15 percent each).
80. Use principles of chemical bonding with appropriate Lewis dot structures to answer
the four questions below.
(a) Draw the Lewis electron-dot structure and predict the shape of the two halide
species below.
(b) Use the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) model to explain the
geometry of the electron pair distribution for each of the species in part (a).
(c) Use Lewis electron-dot structures to show how each of the molecules below is
an illustration of an exception to the octet rule.
81. Answer all four questions below about the experimental determination of the
concentration of an unknown solution of acetic acid, CH3 COOH.
A dilute solution of NaOH of known concentration can be used to determine the
unknown concentration of a solution of CH3 COOH. The solution of NaOH can be
titrated against a measured quantity of the unknown CH3 COOH solution. The
endpoint can be determined by using a few drops an appropriate indicator added to
the acid or by monitoring the pH of the reaction mixture.
Use the axes below for the answers to part (a) and part (b). Note that a line for
pH = 7 has been given.
pH 7
(a) On the axes above, draw a curve labeled (A) to show how [H+] changes in the
reaction mixture as NaOH(aq) is added to CH3COOH(aq). Explain.
(c) On the same axes used for part (a), draw a new curve labeled (C) to show how
the results would be different if the volume of acid neutralized were increased.
Indicate on your new graph where neutralization is observed. Explain.
(d) Of the indicators described below, choose the one that would be most
unsatisfactory for detection of the neutralization for this reaction. Explain.
(2004 examination directions) Answer either question 82 or question 83 below. Only one
of these two questions will be graded. If you start both questions, be sure to cross. out
the question you do not want graded. The Section II score weighting for the question that
you choose is 15 percent.
82. Answer the four questions below about the chemical reaction.
H2(g) + I 2c9 J ---> 2Hic 9 J
For the exothermic reaction represented above, carried out at 298 K, the Rate Law
is RATE= k[H 2 ][I2 ]. Four each of the four changes, (a) through (d), below, predict
the effect of that change on the initial rate of the reaction. Explain each in terms of
the collision theory of reaction kinetics.
(a) Addition of H 2 (g) at constant temperature and volume. Include an energy
distribution diagram showing number of molecules as function of energy before
and after the addition of H 2 (g).
(b) Increase in volume of reaction vessel at constant temperature. Include an
energy distribution diagram showing [H2 ] as function of energy before and after
the increase in volume.
(c) Addition of catalyst. Include a diagram where potential energy is plotted on
the reaction coordinate. Indicate potential energy for the activated complex
with and without the catalyst. Label the curve that represents the catalyzed
reaction.
(d) Increase in temperature. Include an energy distribution diagram showing
number of molecules as function of energy before and after the increase in
temperature. Locate Ea. Use features of your diagram to help explain why
increase in temperature causes an increase in rate of reaction.
83. Answer all four questions below related to properties of the alkali metal, potassium.
(a) The atomic radius of potassium is greater than the atomic radius of zinc.
Explain.
(b) The radius of the K+ ion is smaller than the radius of the K 0 atom. Explain.
(c) The ionic radius of Cl- is greater than the ionic radius of K+. Explain.
(d) The second ionization energy of potassium is greater than the second ionization
energy of calcium. Explain.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
Assume that you have an "unknown" that is an aqueous solution of a substance which
contains one or more of the ions listed above. Which ion must be ABSENT based upon
each of the following observations of the "unknown"?
6. When Fe0 changes to Fe3+ the number of occupied orbitals changes from
(A) 15 to 14
(B) 15 to 12
(C) 15 to 9
(D) 13 to 12
(E) 13 to 11
245
248 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
Thus there are three different possible molar masses for ClBr: 114, 116, and 118. Which
of the following gives the approximate fractional distribution in naturally-occurring
compounds of the three possible molar masses?
molar masses
114 116 118
1 1 1
(A) 4 2 4
1 1 1
(B) 3 3 3
3 1 1
(C) 8 2 8
1 1 1
(D) 2 4 4
1 3 1
(E) 2 8 8
16. Which is a correct statement of a trend within a group of elements on the Periodic
Table as atomic number increases?
I. The number of valence electrons increases.
II. The radius of the most common ion of each element increases.
III. The ionization energy increases.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II only
(E) I, II, and III
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17. Consider the oxides, X0 2 and Y0 2, where X and Y are nonmetals with nearly equal
atomic mass. The molecular shape of X0 2 is linear; that of Y0 2 is bent (V"'shaped).
Which gives a correct comparison of their properties?
I. The critical temperature of Y0 2 is higher than that of X0 2.
II. The normal boiling point of Y02 is higher than that of X0 2.
III. The molar heat of vaporization of Y0 2 is greater than that of
xo2.
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
18. In general, the melting points of ionic solids are higher than the melting points of
molecular solids. Which accounts for this difference?
(A) Attractions between particles with opposite charge are stronger than covalent
bonds.
(B) Repulsions between ions with the same charge are negligibly small.
(C) Delocalized electron clouds in molecular solids are produced by the formation
of pi bonds.
(D) Attractions between ions with opposite charge are stronger than intermolecular
forces.
(E) The distance between oppositely charged ions is less than the corresponding
distance between bonded atoms.
20. For the compound PF 3 , which describes the molecular shape and the distribution of
valence shell electron pairs on the central atom?
distribution of
valence shell molecular
electron pairs shape
(A) trigonal bipyramidal trigonal planar
(B) trigonal bipyramidal T-shaped
(C) tetrahedral trigonal pyramidal
(D) tetrahedral tetrahedral
(E) trigonal bipyramidal tetrahedral
21. In which one of the following five compounds is the number of elements different
from the number of elements in the other four?
(A) potassium permanganate
(B) potassium acetate
(C) potassium oxalate
(D) potassium perchlorate
(E) potassium selenate
22. Which will cause an increase in the mean free path for molecules in a sample of gas?
(A) increase pressure at constant volume
(B) increase temperature at constant volume
(C) increase density at constant temperature
(D) increase temperature at constant pressure
(E) increase pressure at constant temperature
(A) 32 x 1.25
1.50
(B) 32 x 1.50
1.25
(C) 32 X 1.25
2 X 1.50
2
(D) 32 x (1.25)
(1.50) 2
2
(E) 32 x (1.50)
(1.25) 2
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III 251
24. Which occurs during the vaporization of a liquid at its normal boiling point?
(A) The potential energy of the molecules decreases.
(B) The average kinetic energy of the molecules increases.
(C) The vapor pressure of the liquid decreases as the liquid is converted to vapor.
(D) a
Attractive forces between atoms in molecule are overcome as translational
motion increases.
(E) Attractive forces between molecules in a liquid are overcome as translational
motion increases.
26. How many moles of water must be added to 20 moles of ethanol in order to prepare
a solution that is 0.25 mole fraction in ethanol?
(A) 5.0
(B) 15
(C) 60.
(D) 80.
(E) 75
28. A 0.420 g sample of hemimellitic acid, C 9 H606 (molar mass: 210 g), is neutralized
by 0.020 L of 0.300 M NaOH. What is the number of protons per mole of CgH606
available for donation to OH- in water solution?
(A) one
(B) three
(C) four
(D) six
(E) nine
2~2 SAMPI.E EXAMINATION III
29. What mass of water must be added to 100. g CH30H in order to make a solution
that is 25% by mass CH30H?
(A) 25.0 grams
(B) 75.0 grams
(C) 150. grams
(D) 300. grams
(E) 400. grams
30. Which of the following compounds has the lowest vapor pressure?
(A) CsH1s
(B) CHCl3
(C) CH3Cl
(D) C2HsOH
(E) C 3 H5 (0H)3
31. The vapor pressure of water is 80°C at 355 mmHg. Which expression gives the
fraction of water molecules in a sample of nitrogen gas saturated with water vapor
at 80°C and 740 mmHg total pressure?
355
(A)
740
355
(B)
760
355
(C)
355 + 740
(D) 355355
+ 760
355 X 18
(E)
740 X 28
32. Which structure best accounts for the properties of metals in the solid state?
(A) atoms in fixed geometric positions
(B) cations and anions in fixed geometric positions
(C) multi-atom molecules in fixed geometric positions
(D) cations in fixed geometric positions surrounded by a diffuse electron cloud
(E) anions in fixed geometric positions surrounded by a diffuse electron cloud
33. According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, which characteristic applies to an ideal
gas?
(A) An ideal gas has no critical temperature.
(B) An ideal gas Iiquifies at temperatures below its critical temperature.
(C) An ideal gas liquifies at temperatures above its criticaltemperature.
(D) The critical temperature of an ideal gas is less than its triple point
temperature.
(E) The critical temperature of an ideal gas is greater than its triple point
temperature.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III 253
34. Resonance helps to account for all of the following properties EXCEPT
(A) the equal S-0 bond energies in S0 2
(B) the low reactivity of C in benzene, C5H5
(C) the charge of 3+ on the aluminum ion, Al3+
(D) the equal bond strengths in the nitrate ion, N03 -
(E) the equal bond lengths in the carbonate ion, C0 3 2 -
36. Which is formed when the nuclide 2 &~Es captures an alpha particle and emits a free
neutron?
A 50 mL sample of hydrogen gas is collected over water at 25°C and 745 mmHg as
shown in the diagram above. All of the following describe properties of the system
EXCEPT
(A) The volume of H 2 0(g) is equal to the volume of H 2 (g).
(B) The pressure of H2 0(g) is equal to the pressure of.H 2 (g).
(C) The temperature of H 2 0(g) is equal to the temperature of H 2 (g).
(D) The number of molecules of H20(g) is less than the number of molecules of
H2(g)·
(E) The average molecular velocity of H20(g) is less than the average molecular
velocity of H2(g).
254 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
38. Which equation best illustrates the behavior of Fe3+ as a Lewis acid?
2
(A) Fe3+ (aq) + SCN- (aq) ----+ FeSCN + (aq)
(B) Fe203(s) + FeO(s) ----+ Fe304(s)
(C) Fe3+ (aq) + P04 3- (aq) ----+ FeP04(s)
(D) Fe(N0 3) 3(s) ----+ Fe3+ (aq) + 3N03- (aq)
(E) Fe(s) + ~Cl2(g) ----+ Fe3+ (aq) + 3Cl- (aq)
39. Equal masses of barium chloride dihydrate (BaCb · 2H20; molar mass: 244 g) and
copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuS0 4 · 5H20; molar mass: 250 g) are placed in
separate crucibles and heated until no further loss of mass is observed. Which
expression is closest to the ratio of the mass of the contents of the BaCh crucible
to that of the CuS0 4 crucible after the heating is completed?
36
(A)
90
160
(B)
208
208
(C)
160
244
(D)
250
208 + 160
(E)
244 + 250
40. Which equation best illustrates the ionization behavior of liquid ammonia?
(A) NH3 ~ N 3- + 3H+
(B) NH3 ~ H+ +NH2-
(C) NH3 + H20 ~ NH4+ + OH-
(D) NH3 + NH3 ~ NH4 + + NH2-
(E) NH3 + H20 ~ H30+ + NH2-
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III 255
41. The normal boiling points of CH 3 0H and H 2 0 are 65°C and 100°C, respectively.
Which is another correct comparison of the properties of CH3 0H and H 20?
I. The average molecular velocity of CH3 0H at 65°C is the
same as the average molecular velocity of H 20 at 100°C.
II. The vapor pressure of CH3 0H at 65°C is the same as the
vapor pressure of H20 at 100°C.
III. The heat of vaporization of CH 30H at 65°C is the same as
the heat of vaporization of H 20 at 100°C.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
42. Of the following pairs of substances, which should be chosen to react with Al(OH) 3
to demonstrate its behavior as an amphiprotic compound?
(A) oxygen and hydrogen
(B) ethanol and methanol
(C) sodium nitrate and sodium phosphate
(D) sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
(E) potassium chloride and sodium chloride
43. Which describes the changes in the concentrations of all the solute ions present after
100 mL of 0.20 M KI(aq) is mixed with 100 mL of 0.10 M Bal 2(aq)?
44. Which species that contains S in the +6 oxidation state is most likely to be found
in greatest concentration in a water solution that has pOH = 1.0?
(A) H2S04
(B) H2S207
(C) 803
(D) HS04-
(E) 804 2-
256. SAMPL.E EXAMI~ATION III
45. · During the electrolysis of a solution of potassium iodide, which process occurs at
the anode?
(A) oxidation of r to form 12
(B) oxidation of H 2 0 to form 0 2
(C) reduction of K+ to form KOH
(D) reduction of K+ to form K
(E) reduction of H 2 0 to form Hz
46. What is the formula of the oxide of manganese that contains the smallest percent
oxygen by mass?
(A) MnO
(B) MnOz
(C) MnOa
(D) Mn20a
(E) Mna04
49. Which describes some of the contents of the solution that results when 667 mL of
0.10 M NaNOa solution is mixed with 333 mL of 0.10 M Ba(N0 3 ) 2 solution?
[Na+J [NOa-]
(A) 0.10 M 0.20 M
(B) 0.10 0.30
(C) 0.067 0.13
(D) 0.067 0.20
(E) 0.15 0.10
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III ~57
Questions 50-52: The substance AB is 20% dissociated in dilute water solution according
to the equation
AB(aq) ~ A+ (aq) + B- (aq)
50. Which gives the predicted freezing point in oc for a 0.050 m solution of AB?
(A) -1.86 X 0.040
(B) -1.86 X 0.060
(C) -1.86 X 0.070
(D) -1.86 X 0.20
(E) -1.86 X 0.20 X 0.050
(D) ~
(E) ~
52. Which expression gives the value of Ki for this ionization in a 0.050 M solution?
0.010 X 0.010
(A) 0.050
0.010 X 0.010
(B)
0.040
0.010 X 0.010
(C) 0.030
0.010 X 0.010
(D) 0.20 X 0.050
0.20 X 0.010 X 0.010
(E) 0.050
53. ... Crz07 2 - + ... CzH50H + ... H+---+ ... Cr 3+ + ... COz + ... HzO
When the skeleton equation above is balanced using lowest integer coefficients, what
is the sum of the coefficients?
(A) 12
(B) 18
(C) 24
(D) 30
(E) 36
258 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
Ksp = L3 X 10- 32
55. Acid Ka
H3P04 8x w- 3
H2P04- 8 10- 8
X
HP04 2- 5 x w- 13
A mixture is prepared by adding 1.0 mole each ofH3P04, Na2HP04 and NaH2P04
to enough water to make 1.0 liter of solution. The [H+] in this solution is closest to
(A) s x w- 3
(B) 5 X 10- 4
(C) 4 X 10- 4
(D) 2 x w- 8
(E) 1 X 10- 8
The molar solubility of Ag 2Cr0 4(s) is 1.3 x 10- 4 mol L- 1 . Which expression gives
the value for Ksp, the solubility product constant?
2
(A) (1.3 X 10- 4 )(1.3 X 10-4)
58. Which expression gives the percent H 3 P0 4 (molar mass: 98 g) by mass in 2.0 molal
solution of H 3 P0 4 in water?
(A) 98 x 100
2 + 1000
98 X 100
(B) 98 + 1000
(C) 2 X 98 X 100
98 + 1000
(D) 2 X 98 X 100
1000
2 X 98 X 100
(E) (2 X 98) + 1000
60. Which species should be used to precipitate Pb 2+, as the only cation, from a
mixture of Pb2 + and Ca2+ ions in aqueous solution?
(A) Cl-
(B) No3-
(C) NH4+
(D) H30+
(E) CH3coo-
61.
The approximate standard heats of formation for water, carbon dioxide, and
methanol, are given above. Based on this information, the standard heat of
combustion for methanol in kJ mol- 1 is closest to
(A) +1,700
(B) zero
(C) -300
(D) -700
(E) -1,700
62. Which of the following has th,e least effect on the rate of a reaction?
(A) adding a solid catalyst to a gas phase reaction
(B) adding a solid catalyst to a liquid phase reaction
(C) adding inert miscible liquid to a liquid phase reaction
(D) adding inert gas to a gas phase reaction at constant volume
(E) adding excess base to neutralization reaction for a nearly insoluble weak acid
(C) Ethene is less stable than ethyne and both have the same sign for ~Sj .
(D) Ethene is more stable than ethyne and they have opposite signs for ~S/.
(E) Ethene is less stable than ethyne and they have opposite signs for LiS~.
~AMPLE EXAMINATION ·111 261
Which range includes the value in J mol- 1 K- 1 for .6.8° for the dissolving process at
298 K?
(A) greater than 30 J mol- 1 K- 1
(B) 1- 30 J mol- 1 K- 1
(C) 0.1- 1 J mol- 1 K- 1
(D) 0.001-0.1 J mol- 1 K- 1
(E) less than 0.001 J mol- 1 K- 1
66. As any trial of this reaction proceeds at constant temperature, the rate of the
reaction
(A) remains the same because no catalyst is added
(B) remains the same because the temperature is constant
(C) increases.because the rate constant is a positive number
(D) decreases because the concentrations of the reactants decrease
(E) decreases because the effectiveness of collisions between molecules decreases
262 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
68. Which is the best net ionic equation for the reaction of a piece of mossy zinc with
excess dilute sulfuric acid?
(A) Zn(sJ + H2S04(aq) -----+ H2(gJ + ZnS04(sJ
(B) Zn 2+ (aq) + HS04- (aq) -----+ Zn(HS0 4 ) 2(s)
2
(C) Zn + (aq) +SO/- (aq) -----+ ZnS04(s)
(D) Zn(s) + 2 H- (aq) -----+ ZnH2(s)
2
(E) Zn(s) + 2 H30+ (aq) -----+ Zn + (aq) + H2(g) + 2 H20U'l
(A) C4N204
(B) C6N204
(C) C4H4N204
(D) C5H4N204
(E) C6H6N204
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III 263
71. The diagram below represents a sample of pure water in beaker A and an equal
volume of a solution of sugar in water in beaker B. Both beakers are placed under
a bell jar. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur as this apparatus
is observed over several weeks?
A --------tt-1---1----=tl--- B
Water Sugar solution
72. In a mercury cell, often used as a calculator battery, which element is used as the
anode?
(A) carbon
(B) chromium
(C) manganese
(D) sodium
(E) zinc
73. In the ordinary use of a styrofoam cup as a calorimeter for an exothermic dissolving
reaction, which property requires the least precision and accuracy in its
measurement?
(A) final temperature of the solution
(B) initial temperature of the solvent
(C) mass of water as solvent is added to a calorimeter
(D) mass of the solute that is added to the calorimeter
(E) change in volume of the system as the reaction proceeds.
264 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
74. When pure (18 M) sulfuric acid dissolves in water, a significant increase in the
temperature of the system occurs. Which gives the correct signs for the
thermodynamic parameters for this dissolving process?
.D.Gsoln .D.Hsoln .D.Ssoln
(A) + + +
(B) + +
(C) +
(D) + +
(E)
75. Which gives the thermodynamic parameters for the phase change in a system that
begins as an open container of liquid water placed in a constant temperature
environment of 230 K?
I. .D.G < 0
II. .D.H < 0
III. .D.S < 0
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III
SAMPLE EXAMINATION III 265
Section II
Section II - Free Response Total Time - 90 Minutes
(Multiple-Choice Questions are found in Section I.)
Part A: Question 76
and
Question 77 or Question 78
Time: 40 minutes
76. Answer all four questions below related to the dissolving of calcium hydroxide in
water. The solubility of Ca(OH) 2 is 0.51 grams/liter at 298 K.
(a) Write the balanced equation for the solubility equilibrium of Ca(OH) 2 in water
and the corresponding mass action expression for the solubility product
constant, Ksp.
(b) Calculate the value for the solubility product constant, Ksp, at 298 K.
(c) Calculate the pH of a saturated solution of Ca(OH) 2 at 298 K.
(d) A mixture is prepared by adding 40.0 mL of 0.020 M CaCl 2 (aq) to 60.0 mL of
0.015 M KOH(aq). Does precipitation of Ca(OH) 2 (s) occur at 298 K? Show
calculations to support your answer. (Assume the volumes of the two solutions
are additive.)
266 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
The Section II score weighting for the question that you choose is 20 percent.
77. Answer all four questions below about the combustion (burning) of butane. Butane
is a hydrocarbon fuel gas used for many camp stoves and lanterns.
(a) Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of butane, C4H 10 ( 9 ),
in oxygen at 298 K. Include the phase for each reactant and product in its
standard state.
(b) What volume of 0 2 ( 9 ), measured at 0.965 atm and 20.0°C, is consumed when
10.0 g C4H 1o(g) is burned?
(c) Some standard heats of formation, ~Hj, at 298 K are given below
H20(e) -285.83 kJ mol- 1
C4H10(g) .. ? .. kJ mol- 1
78. Answer all four questions below about the chemical reaction for which rate
information is given.
The reaction between NO\g) + Br2 (g) to form NOBr(g) is studied in the four trials
described below:
i
Initial rate of
Initial [NO] Initial [Br2] formation
Trial 1 ofNOBr
(molL - 1
) (molL - )
(molL - 1 sec- 1 )
I
1.08 x w- 2
(a) Write the rate law for the reaction above in the form Rate= k[NO]x[Br 2]Y.
Explain how you determined the values for exponents x and y.
(b) On the basis of the rate law determined in part (A), calculate the specific rate
constant. Specify the units.
(c) Calculate the initial rate in trial III if the volume of the container for the
reaction mixture is decreased to half its original volume.
(d) Calculate the rate in trial IV after [NO] has decreased to 0.150 M.
268 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
Answer question 79 below: The Section II score weighting for this question is 15 percent.
79. (2004 Examination directions) Write the formulas to show the reactants and the
products for any FIVE of the laboratory situations described below. Answers to
more than five choices will not be graded. In all cases, a reaction occurs. Assume
that the solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in
solution as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any
ions or molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You need not balance the
equations.
(a) Diethyl ether is ignited in air.
(f) Solid potassium chlorate is mixed with solid manganese(IV) oxide and heated
in a test tube.
(2004 Examination directions) Your responses to the rest of the questions in this part of
the examination will be graded on the basis of the accuracy and relevance of the
information cited. Explanations should be clear and well organized. Examples and
equations may be included in your responses where appropriate. Specific answers are
preferable to broad, diffuse responses.
(2004 examination directions) Answer both Question 80 and Question 81 below.
Both questions will be graded.
The Section II score weighting for these questions is 30 percent (15 percent each).
80.
Salt Bridge
....
:::
.._
- .....
Cu metal ../
----
-
)..../ .... -;: - "-
-
. . ---- \.....z
Zn metal
Answer the following questions about the setup and operation of a galvanic cell.
(a) One item is missing from this electrochemical cell that prevents it from
functioning. Identify that item by drawing it onto the diagram. Label the
missing item.
(b) Once this cell is operating, a redox reaction occurs.
(i) Which electrode, Cu or Zn, is the cathode? Explain.
(ii) Write the reaction for the half-cell containing zinc.
(iii) Calculate the voltage Eo for this cell.
(c) Set up the equation to calculate E in volts for the cell when the molarity of
Cu2 + in the left half-cell is reduced to 0.10 M. Label each factor in the
equation with proper units.
\
(d) Suppose that the temperature of the original galvanic cell is decreased to
273 K. Would the voltage decrease, stay the same, or increase? Explain.
(e) What would be the effect on the voltage if the metal electrodes were doubled
in mass? Explain.
(f) What would be the effect on the voltage if a solution of NaOH were poured
into the Zn/Zn2 + half-cell? Explain.
(g) What would be the effect on the voltage if a solution of 10.0 M Zn(N0 3 ) 2 were
poured into the Zn/Zn2 + half-cell? Explain.
270 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
(2004 examination directions) Answer either question 82 or question 83 below. Only one
of these two questions will be graded. If you start both questions, be sure to cross out
the question you do not want graded. The Section II score weighting for the question that
you choose is 15 percent.
82. Answer all four questions below about the setup and operation of an electrolytic
device.
The term, faraday, refers to the quantity of charge on one mole of electrons. That
value can be determined experimentally by the electrolysis of a dilute solution of
sulfuric acid and collecting the gases produced. The materials and apparatus
available are listed below:
apparatus to be assembled other apparatus
ammeter barometer
dilute sulfuric acid in a large vessel clock
platinum wires thermometer
source of direct current
two graduated measuring tubes
(a) Sketch a diagram to show how to assemble the apparatus listed above to
conduct the experiment that will provide a value of the faraday. You may
choose to connect the apparatus in the diagram below.
Ammeter DC Source
+ rT;l
••
0 u
Pt wire Pt wire
Sulfuric acid solution with two gas measuring tubes and two platinum wires
(b) When the volume of hydrogen collected is 90.0 mL, what is the expected
volume of oxygen? Explain.
(c) What measurements are necessary to determine the number of coulombs of
electricity that are transferred during the experiment? Explain.
(d) How would the experiment be affected if copper metal were used in place of
platinum? Explain.
272 SAMPLE EXAMINATION III
83. Provide the information specified in the three questions below about the
classification of solids.
Most crystalline solids can be classified into one of the four categories specified in
columns 1 through 4 listed below. This classification is based upon differences in
force of attraction between the particles found at the lattice points.
Answer each of the following for the four categories of solid listed according to the
directions below. For each category, one piece of information is given. Complete the
table by writing your answer in each space provided.
(a) Identify a substance that corresponds to the given information in columns
2 and 4.
(b) For columns 1, 3 and 4, specify the chemical symbol or formula for the
particle(s) found at each lattice point for the example given on line (a) in
the table.
(c) For columns 1, 2 and 3, identify or describe the force of attraction between
the particles specified on line (b) the table.
Categories of Solids
1 2 3 4
CaS
(i) example C02
(calcium sulfide)
(ii) particles at
Mg2+ ion
lattice point
covalent bond
(iii) force between (shared pair
particles of electrons)
SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV
2. an ionic compound
3. at STP the gas that illustrates greatest deviation from ideal behavior
4. source of a semiconductor
273
274 SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV
(D) 2, 0, 0, +~
(E) 2, 1, 0, +~
Questions 9-11: The set of lettered choices below is a list of molecular formulas for
certain gases. Select the one lettered choice that best fits each numbered description of
the bonds within the molecules of the gas.
(A) H2
(B) N2
(C) 02
(D) F2
(E) Cl2
Questions 12-14: The set of lettered choices below is a list of molecular geometries. For
each numbered species, select the one lettered choice that describes its molecular
geometry.
(A) linear
(B) seesaw
(C) square planar
(D) square pyramidal
(E) T-shaped
12. XeCl4
13. 13-
14. IF3
d
- - - --e-
Temperature (0 C)
15. The dashed line, ad, in the phase diagram above represents properties of a closed
system as energy is added to that system at a constant rate. The properties are
observed at points a, b, c, and d. Which is associated with the longest time period?
(A) change in temperature from a to b
(B) equilibrium with constant temperature at b
(C) change in temperature from b to c
(D) equilibrium with constant temperature at c
(E) change in temperature from c to d
276 SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV .
16. Which gives a reason why, compared to C02, 802 exhibits greater deviatiol1 from
ideal gas behavior?
I. The 0-8-0 bond angle is greater than the 0-C-0 bond angle.
II. A molecule of 802 contains more electrons than a molecule
of C02.
III. The bond order of the 8-0 bond is less than the bond order
of the C-0 bond.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and III only
(E) II and III only
17. When these five water solution systems are listed in order of increasing vapor
pressure, which position is occupied by 0.1 m C5H1206, glucose? (Assume ideal
behavior.) ·
0.2 m KN03
0.2 m (NH2)2CO, urea
0.1 m CaCl2
0.1 m C2H50H
0.1 m C5H1206, glucose
(A) first
(B) second
(C) third
(D) fourth
(E) fifth
21. Which conditions of pressure and temperature favor greatest solubility of a gas into
a liquid?
p T
(A) low low
(B) low high
(C) high low
(D) high high
(E) moderate moderate
22. A solution is prepared by dissolving 1.0 mol of acetic acid, CH3 COOH (molar mass:
60.0 g), in 5.0 mol water (molar mass: 18 g). Which expression gives the molality
of this solution.
1
(A) 0.090
1
(B) 5
1
(C) 6
60 .
(D) 5 x 18
60
(E) 0.090
278 SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV
23. Consider a solution that is 0.50 X (mole fraction) of ethanol (molar mass: 46 g) in
water (molar mass: 18 g). Which value gives the best approximation for percent by
mass ethanol in that solution?
(A) 10%
(B) 25%
(C) 50%
(D) 75%
(E) 90%
24. The mass percent of one oxide of manganese is determined to be 69.6% Mn and
30.4% 0. Which expression is the best representation of the empirical formula of
this compound?
(A) Mn69.6
6.02
030.4
6.02
(B) Mn69.6
30.4
030.4
30.4
(C) Mn69.6
30.4
030.4
ii"9.6
(D) Mn69.6
55.0
030.4
16.0
(E) Mn55.o
69.6
016.0
30.4
25. When zinc reacts with nitric acid, one product is ammonium nitrate. When the
corresponding half-reaction as shown below is balanced using the lowest integers,
what is the sum of the coefficients?
.. ? .. No3- + .. ? .. H+ + .. ?.. e- ----t .. ? .. NH4+ + .. ?.. H20
(A) 13
(B) 15
(C) 19
(D) 21
(E) 23
26. Consider a mixture of gases that contains 0.10 mol of N20B(g) and 0.10 mol of
N0 2 (g) at STP. Which gives a correct description of a quantity of material present?
27. Consider the reaction of powdered zinc metal with hydrochloric acid to form
hydrogen gas. Each of the following causes the reaction rate to decrease EXCEPT
(A) substituting a zinc bar of the same mass as the powdered zinc
(B) cooling the reaction mixture
(C) diluting the acid solution
(D) stirring the reaction mixture
(E) substituting HF solution of equal molarity for the HCl solution
28. Ordinarily the rate of any reaction in a closed system at constant temperature
decreases over time. Which corresponding change over time accounts for this
phenomenon?
(A) The concentrations of the products increase.
(B) The concentrations of the reactants decrease.
(C) The number of effective collisions between reacting particles increases.
(D) The energy of activation decreases.
(E) The effective concentration of the catalyst decreases.
29. Strontium-90 has a half-life of 28.8 years. Approximately what mass from a 50.0
gram sample of pure 90 Sr would remain after the passage of 90 years?
(A) 33.3 g
(B) 25.0 g
(C) 16.7 g
(D) 12.5 g
(E) 6.25 g
30. Carbon-14 has a half-life of approximately 6000 years. What fraction of an original
sample would remain after 24,000 years?
(A) 1/64
(B) 1/32
(C) 1/16
(D) 1/8
(E) 1/4
31. Each of the following is a reasonable label for the rate of a reaction EXCEPT
1
. (A) molL -
1 sec- 1
(B) molL -
1
(C) molecules sec -
(D) g sec- 1
32. When the rate law for a reaction is second order in terms of a certain reactant, how
will the reaction rate be affected when the concentration of that reactant is doubled?
(A) halved
(B) remains the same
(C) doubles
(D) triples
(E) quadruples
34. Which statement of equality applies to the equilibrium established when excess
0.1 M NaCl(aq) is added to 100 mL of 0.1 M AgN03(aq)?
35. A sealed metal tank contains the equilibrium system represented by the equation
below.
2N0c 9 ) + ~02(g) ~ N20 3 ( 9 ) + 90 kJ
Some additional oxygen is added to the equilibrium system and the tank resealed.
A new equilibrium is achieved after 10 minutes. Conditions of pressure and
temperature are represented by the symbols in the table below.
temperature
at the original equilibrium T1
at the time oxygen added T2
at the final equilibrium T3
(A) P1 is the greatest of the three pressures; T1 is the greatest of the three
temperatures.
(B) P3 is the greatest of the three pressures; T1 is the greatest of the three
temperatures.
(C) P 2 is the greatest of the three pressures; T1 is the greatest of the three
temperatures.
(D) P2 is the greatest of the three pressures; T3 is the greatest of the three
temperatures.
(E) P3 is the greatest of the three pressures; T3 is the greatest of the three
temperatures.
36. For which ranges of values for enthalpy change, AH, and entropy change, AS, is a
reaction always spontaneous?
~H ~s
(A)
(B) +
(C) +
(D) + +
(E) + + +
282 SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV
38. Which terms describe the quantity of energy in the universe and the measure of
entropy in the universe, respectively?
(A) constant, increasing
(B) constant, constant
(C) constant, decreasing
(D) increasing, constant
(E) decreasing, decreasing
40. Which properties must be known in order to use a constant-pressure ("coffee cup")
calorimeter to investigate heats of reaction?
I. Heat capacity of the calorimeter, Ccal
42. Which pair of equations illustrates the amphiprotic properties of some aluminum-
containing species?
1. Al3+ (aq) + sz- (aq) ~ AlzS3(s)
43. Which accounts for the chemical change that occurs when NH 3 (aq) is added to
HCl(aq)?
44. Which applies to the process of the electrolysis of a dilute H2S04 solution?
I. The pH of the solution around the anode becomes lower.
II. Reduction occurs at the cathode.
III. !Bubbles appear at each electrode.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III
284 SAMPLE EXAMINATION.IV
47. For which reduction does the transfer of one mole of electrons produce the greatest
mass of metal?
(A) aluminum: Al3+ -+ Al
(B) chromium: Cr3+ -+ Cr
(C) copper: Cu2 + -+ Cu
(D) silver: Ag+ -+ Ag
(E) zinc: Zn 2 + -+ Zn
(C) 96,500
(D) 96,500 X 3
(E) 96,500 X (2 X 3)
SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV 285
50. Which gives the number of isomers by category for the hydrocarbon pentene,
C5H10?
straight branched
chain chain
isomers isomers
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 3
(C) 2 2
(D) 2 3
(E) 2 4
51. Which set of hybrid orbitals accounts for the 0-C-C bond angle in propanone,
CH3COCH3?
(A) sp2
(B) sp3
(C) sp4
(D) dsp 3
(E) d2sp3
52. Which six-carbon compound reacts most readily with Br2 (.e)?
(A) glucose, C5H1206
(B) benzene, C6H6
(C) cyclohexene, C6H10
(D) cyclohexane, C6H12
(E) hexane, C5H14
286 SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV
Questions 53-56: The list of lettered choices below gives the symbols for five of the noble
gases. For each numbered phrase, choose the symbol of the noble gas with which
that phrase is most closely associated. A choice may be used once, more than once
or not at all.
(A) He
(B) Ne
(C) Ar
(D) Xe
(E) Rn
57. Which oxide, when added to water, can produce a solution that is a strong acid?
(A) Na20
(B) CaO
(C) Fe203
(D) N205
(E) P 4010
59. Which is the best description of the chemical change that occurs when magnesium
metal dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid?
(A) reduction of Mg
(B) oxidation of Mg
(C) proton donation by HCl
(D) proton acceptance by Cl-
(E) proton donation by Cl-
60. These isoelectronic species are listed in order of increasing atomic mass. When the
list is rearranged according to increasing positive charge-to-mass ratio, what
position is occupied by 39 K+?
31p3- 35cl- 39K+ 40 Aro 45Sc3+
(A) first
(B) second
(C) third
(D) fourth
(E) fifth
61. Which applies to the formation of solid water (ice) crystals on the surface of a
package of frozen food stored in a home freezer?
I. Hydrogen bonds form between water molecules.
II. Energy is absorbed from the food package by the water
molecules
III. The entropy of the system decreases
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II and III
62. The heat of solution for LiBr(s), a crystalline solid, is -48.8 kJ mol- 1. Which
describes the changes that are predicted to occur when LiBr(s) dissolves in water?
(A) The temperature of the system remains the same as the entropy increases.
(B) The temperature of the system increases as the entropy increases.
(C) The temperature of the system decreases as the entropy increases.
(D) The temperature of the system increases as the entropy decreases.
(E) The temperature of the system decreases as the entropy decreases.
288 SAMP.LE EXAMINATION IV
63. Which is the best description of the chemical change that occurs when excess
OH- (aq) is added to a solution of KHC 2 0 4 ?
64. The heat of solution for NH 4 N0 3 (s) is +25.7 kJ mol- 1 . Its solubility is 120 g per
100 g H 2 0 at 298 K. Which gives the best description of the thermodynamic
parameters ~H, ~G and ~S, for the dissolving process at 298 K?
an aG as
(A) >0 <0 >0
(B) <0 <0 <0
(C) >0 >0 >0
(D) >0 0 >0
(E) >0 0 <0
65. What is the best description of the distribution of bonding electrons at the carbon
atom in a molecule of formic acid, HCOOH?
(A) one pi bond and two sigma bonds with sp hybridization
(B) one pi bond and three sigma bonds with sp2 hybridization
(C) one pi bond and three sigma bonds with sp3 hybridization
(D) four sigma bonds with sp3 hybridization
(E) three sigma bonds with sp 2 hybridization
66. All of these properties are the same for both isotopes of chlorine, j~Cl and i;Cl,
EXCEPT
(A) nuclear mass
(B) nuclear charge
(C) extra-nuclear charge
(D) number of occupied orbitals in the outer energy level
(E) number of vacant orbitals in the outer energy level
SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV ·289
67.· When 100 mL of 0.100 M Ba(N03 ) 2 solution is added to 100 mL of 0.100 M NaF
solution, a white precipitate forms. Which ratio of concentrations of ions in the
resulting solution is closest to 2:1?
[F-]
(A) [N03-]
[F-]
(B) [Ba2+]
(C) [N03-]
[Na*J
[Ba2+]
(D) [Na+]
E) [N03-]
(
[Ba2+]
68. Magnesium sulfate, MgS0 4 (molar mass: 120 g) occurs as a hydrated salt,
MgS0 4 7H 2 0 (molar mass: 246 g). Which expression gives the gain in mass of the
solid phase expected when 10.0 grams of anhydrous magnesium sulfate is dissolved
in water and the solution allowed to evaporate?
246
·(A) 10 . 0 X 120
126
(B) 10.0 X
246
246
(C) 10.0 X
126
126
(D) 10.0 X
120
120
(E) 10.0 X
126
69. Which describes the concentrations of K+ and Cl- ions in the reaction mixture
produced when KOH(aq) is added to HCl(aq)?
[K+] [ci-J
70. Which cation, when added to a solution of KOH, produces a colored precipitate?
(A) Ca2+
(B) K+
(C) Mg2+
(D) Ni 2+
(E) zn2+
71. In a dilute aqueous solution of H3P04, which proton donor has the highest
concentration?
(A) H3o+
(B) HP04 2 -
(C) H3P04
(D) H2P04-
(E) H4P04+
72. When BaS04 dissolves to form a saturated solution, [Ba2+] = 1.05 X w- 5 . When
the solubility product constant, Ksp, for BaS04 is expressed in scientific notation,
what is the value of its exponential term?
(A) -30
(B) -25
(C) -15
(D) -10
(E) -5
73. Two Lewis structures can be used to represent the resonance features of the bonding
in the sulfur dioxide, 80 2 molecule. Which Lewis structure below is one of those
j
resonance structures?
(A) :o=S=o:
(B) :~- ·s· == 0:
(C) .. .·s·.-0:
:0-
.... .... ..
(D) :o= s =o:
(E)
. . .
=9- § -9:
SAMPLE EXAMINATION IV 291
74. What is the sum of all coefficients when the following equation is balanced using
smallest possible integers?
... Ct2H220n(s) + .. .o2(g) - ... C02(g) + ... H20(g)
(A) 4
(B) 12
(C) 13
(D) 35
(E) 36
75. Spontaneous dissolving processes for ionic compounds in water can be exothermic
or endothermic. Which component of the dissolving process supplies most of the
energy that is produced in an exothermic process?
(A) dissociation of the solvent
(B) increase in entropy
(C) hydration of ions
(D) ionization energy of the cation
(E) loss of energy of activation