Question 1

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. BaO(s)  + CO2(g)  

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A)   BaCO3(s) 
B)   Ba(s)  + CO(g)  + O2(g) 
C)   BaO2(s)  + CO(g) 
D)   Ba2CO3(s) 
E)   BaC2(s)  + O2(g) F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

In the gas phase, AlCl3 exists as molecules of Al2Cl6.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following pure substances will not participate in hydrogen bonding?

Accepted Answer

A)   CH3NH2
B)   CH3CH2OCH2CH3
C)   CH3CH2OH
D)   HF
E)   H2O2F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Name the three allotropes of carbon and briefly describe their properties and structures.

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Question 5

Salts of group 1A metals are generally more soluble than those of group 2A metals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Magnesium oxide, MgO, is an important industrial material. Which of the following is one of its uses?

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A)   antacid
B)   catalysts
C)   toothpaste abrasive
D)   construction material
E)   furnace bricksF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The most basic oxides contain elements from the ________________ ____________ region of the periodic table.

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A)   upper right
B)   upper left
C)   lower right
D)   lower left
E)   transition element (d-block) F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _________ _________ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ________ ________ region of the periodic table.

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A)   upper left, lower right
B)   upper right, lower left
C)   lower left, upper right
D)   lower right, upper left
E)   transition element, main groupF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Li(s)  + H2O(l)  

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A)   Li+(aq)  + H2(g)  + O2(g) 
B)   Li+(aq)  + H2(g)  + OH-(aq) 
C)   LiH(s)  + O2(g) 
D)   Li+(aq)  + H2O2(aq) 
E)   LiOH(aq)  + H2O2(aq) F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Boron has 3 valence electrons. Which of the following processes is involved in boron's achieving a complete outer shell?

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A)   formation of a B3+ cation
B)   formation of bridge bonds
C)   formation of -bonds using its d-orbitals
D)   formation of -bonds using sp3-orbitals
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Sulfur hexafluoride, SF6, is

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A)   a reactive gas that decomposes when exposed to moisture.
B)   a reactive gas used to fluorinate organic compounds.
C)   an inert gas that is used as an electrical insulator.
D)   a reactant in the process of manufacturing non-stick coatings.
E)   used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Potassium is a strong reducing agent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The halogens are

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A)   strong oxidizing agents.
B)   strong reducing agents.
C)   strong acids.
D)   strong bases.
E)   amphoteric.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The atomic radius of sodium is 186 pm and of chlorine is 100 pm. The ionic radius for Na+ is 102 pm and for Cl- is 181 pm. In going from Na to Cl in Period 3, why does the atomic radius decrease while the ionic radius increases?

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A)   The inner electrons in the sodium cation shield its valence electrons more effectively than the inner electrons in the chloride anion do.
B)   The inner electrons shield the valence electrons more effectively in the chlorine atom than in the chloride anion.
C)   The outermost electrons in chloride experience a smaller effective nuclear charge than those in the sodium cation do.
D)   The outermost electrons in chloride experience a larger effective nuclear charge than those in the sodium cation do.
E)   Monatomic ions are bigger than the atoms from which they are formed.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which element forms compounds which are involved in smog and acid rain?

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A)   carbon
B)   fluorine
C)   chlorine
D)   boron
E)   nitrogenF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which one of the following trends occurs as one moves down the group 1A (1)  elements from Li to Cs?

Accepted Answer

A)   metallic character decreases
B)   electronegativity increases
C)   melting point increases
D)   first ionization energy increases
E)   chemical reactivity increasesF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Select the element with the lowest first ionization energy.

Accepted Answer

A)   Se
B)   S
C)   Sn
D)   Sr
E)   HF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 18

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. (CH3) 3Ga(g)  + AsH3(g)  

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A)   (CH3) 3As(g)  + GaH3(g) 
B)   CH4(g)  + GaAs(s) 
C)   CH3CH3(g)  + GaAs(s) 
D)   CH4(g)  + H2GaAs(s) 
E)   CH3H(g)  + GaAs(s) F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 14: Periodic Patterns in the Main Group Elements: Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. (CH₃) ₃Ga(g) + AsH₃(g) 

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Which one of the following trends occurs as one moves down the group 1A (1) elements from Li to Cs?

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The most basic oxides contain elements from the ____ region of the periodic table.

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The halogens are

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Potassium is a strong reducing agent.

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Magnesium oxide, MgO, is an important industrial material. Which of the following is one of its uses?

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The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _____ _ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ____ region of the periodic table.

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In the gas phase, AlCl₃ exists as molecules of Al₂Cl₆.

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Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Li(s) + H₂O(l) 

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Salts of group 1A metals are generally more soluble than those of group 2A metals.

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Sulfur hexafluoride, SF₆, is

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Select the element with the lowest first ionization energy.

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Boron has 3 valence electrons. Which of the following processes is involved in boron's achieving a complete outer shell?

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The atomic radius of sodium is 186 pm and of chlorine is 100 pm. The ionic radius for Na⁺ is 102 pm and for Cl^- is 181 pm. In going from Na to Cl in Period 3, why does the atomic radius decrease while the ionic radius increases?

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Name the three allotropes of carbon and briefly describe their properties and structures.

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Which of the following pure substances will not participate in hydrogen bonding?

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Which element forms compounds which are involved in smog and acid rain?

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Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. BaO(s) + CO₂(g) 

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Exam 14: Periodic Patterns in the Main Group Elements: Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. (CH3) 3Ga(g) + AsH3(g) 

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Which one of the following trends occurs as one moves down the group 1A (1) elements from Li to Cs?

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The most basic oxides contain elements from the ________________ ____________ region of the periodic table.

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The halogens are

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Potassium is a strong reducing agent.

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Magnesium oxide, MgO, is an important industrial material. Which of the following is one of its uses?

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The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _________ _________ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ________ ________ region of the periodic table.

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In the gas phase, AlCl3 exists as molecules of Al2Cl6.

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Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Li(s) + H2O(l) 

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Salts of group 1A metals are generally more soluble than those of group 2A metals.

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Select the element with the lowest first ionization energy.

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Boron has 3 valence electrons. Which of the following processes is involved in boron's achieving a complete outer shell?

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The atomic radius of sodium is 186 pm and of chlorine is 100 pm. The ionic radius for Na+ is 102 pm and for Cl- is 181 pm. In going from Na to Cl in Period 3, why does the atomic radius decrease while the ionic radius increases?

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Name the three allotropes of carbon and briefly describe their properties and structures.

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Which of the following pure substances will not participate in hydrogen bonding?

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Which element forms compounds which are involved in smog and acid rain?

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Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. BaO(s) + CO2(g) 

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Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. (CH₃) ₃Ga(g) + AsH₃(g) 

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The most basic oxides contain elements from the ____ region of the periodic table.

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The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _____ _ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ____ region of the periodic table.

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In the gas phase, AlCl₃ exists as molecules of Al₂Cl₆.

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Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Li(s) + H₂O(l) 

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Sulfur hexafluoride, SF₆, is

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The atomic radius of sodium is 186 pm and of chlorine is 100 pm. The ionic radius for Na⁺ is 102 pm and for Cl^- is 181 pm. In going from Na to Cl in Period 3, why does the atomic radius decrease while the ionic radius increases?

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