Sample Exam

CHE100
Introductory Chemistry

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Duration: Reading Time: 10 minutes

Working Time: 3 hours
TOTAL TIME: 3 hours and 10 minutes

Instructions: This examination paper consists of two (2) sections

• Section A - answer all forty (40) questions
• Section B - answer all fifteen (15) questions
Write ALL answers in the spaces provided.
Writing is NOT allowed during reading time.

Marks: Section A - 40 marks

Section B - 40 marks
Total Marks - 80 marks
This examination is worth 40% of your final mark
Type of Exam: Closed Book
Course materials, text books and unauthorised materials are NOT
allowed in the exam room.
Materials: Dictionaries
Students are permitted to use an unmarked English-Foreign
language dictionary (book-type). Electronic dictionaries are NOT
allowed.
Calculators
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examination. NO graphics calculators may be used during the
examination.

Attachments: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

Please mark your answers on the answer sheet provided.
Periodic Table
Students may refer to this to assist with their answers.

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Breaches of the above conditions will be considered an act of Academic Misconduct and penalties
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 SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)

Answer these questions on the answer sheet provided at the back of this paper.
Each question has only one correct answer and is worth 1 mark.

1. What type of reaction is the generic equation AB → A + B?

a. synthesis/combination
b. decomposition
c. single displacement
d. double-displacement
e. none of the above

2. Considering the following precipitation reaction:

Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq). What is the correct net ionic equation?
a. Pb2+ + 2NO3- + 2K+ + 2I- → PbI2(s) + 2K+ + 2NO3-
b. 2NO3- + 2K+ → 2KNO3
c. Pb2+ + I2- → PbI2(s)
d. Pb2+ + 2I- → PbI2(s)
e. none of the above

3. When a solution of MgCl2 and one of AgNO3 are mixed, the net ionic equation is:
a. Mg2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) + 2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3- (aq) → Mg2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2AgCl(s)
b. Mg2+ (aq) + 2Cl- (aq) + 2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3- (aq) → Mg(NO3)2 (aq) + 2AgCl (s)
c. Mg2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) → Mg(NO3)2(aq)
d. Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq) → AgCl(s)
e. none of the above

4. What type of reaction is the generic equation A + BC → AC + B?

a. synthesis/combination
b. decomposition
c. single displacement
d. double-displacement
e. none of the above

5. A substance that acts as an acid OR a base is called:

a. a salt
b. hydrophillic
c. amphoteric
d. isoprotic
e. none of the above

6. In the following reaction: HCO3- (aq) + H2O (aq) → H2CO3 (aq) + OH- (aq)
a. H2O is an acid and HCO3- is its conjugate base
b. H2O is an acid and OH- is its conjugate base
c. HCO3- is an acid and H2CO3 is its conjugate base
d. HCO3- is an acid and OH- is its conjugate base
e. H2O is an acid and H2CO3 is its conjugate base

7. An example of a monosaccharide is:

a. glucose
b. cellulose
c. glycogen
d. sucrose
e. both C and D

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8. Which of the following statements about amino acids is FALSE?
a. Amino acids all have very similar physical properties
b. Amino acids bond to each other through a peptide bond
c. Amino acids all have an amine group, a side chain, and a carboxylic acid
d. Amino acids are the monomers of protein molecules
e. All of the statements are true

9. Name the following alkane: CH3 — — — CH2 — CH3

a. 2-isopropylbutane
b. 3,4-dimethylpentane
c. 3-isopropylbutane
d. 2,3-dimethylpentane
e. none of the above

10. Lipids include all of the following compounds EXCEPT:

a. glycolipids
b. steroids
c. phospholipids
d. carboxylic acids
e. All of the above are lipids

11. The reason for many of the unique properties of water is:
a. dispersion forces
b. moderate viscosity and expanding upon freezing
c. high surface tension and low volatility
d. the ability to form hydrogen bonds
e. all of the above

12. The Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid is:

a. produces H⁺ in solution
b. produces OH⁻ in solution
c. a proton acceptor
d. a proton donor
e. none of the above

13. What are the principal forces holding ice together?

a. dispersion forces only
b. electrostatic attraction
c. sea of electrons
d. intermolecular forces
e. none of the above

14. During digestion, sucrose breaks down into:

a. fructose and lactose
b. glucose and fructose
c. galactose and fructose
d. glucose and galactose
e. none of the above

15. A seven-carbon sugar is known as:

a. hexose
b. sevose
c. heptose
d. tetrose
e. none of the above

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16. Which formula represents butane?
a. C4H10
b. C2H6
c. C7H16
d. C3H8
e. all of the above

17. Hydrocarbons are commonly used for:

a. wax
b. fuel
c. fabrics
d. plastics
e. all of the above

18. Which of the following is TRUE about a chemical system in equilibrium?

a. Temperature changes have no effect on reaction rate
b. Reaction rate remains stable as long as temperature and pressure are stable
c. No reaction takes place
d. Addition of more reactants have no effect on reaction rate
e. none of the above

19. Which statement below is FALSE?

a. A hydrogen atom must be bonded directly to fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen to exhibit
hydrogen bonding
b. A hydrogen bond is the strongest of the intermolecular forces
c. The large electronegativity difference between hydrogen and an F, O, or N atom is
essential for the formation of a hydrogen bond
d. A hydrogen bond is only 2-5% the strength of a typical covalent bond
e. none of the above

20. The Arrhenius definition of an acid is:

a. a proton donor
b. a proton acceptor
c. produces OH⁻ in solution
d. produces H⁺ in solution
e. none of the above

21. The pH of a solution is 5.00. Which of the following is TRUE about the solution?
a. Its [H3O+] is 1.0 × 105 M
b. Its [H3O+] is 1.0 × 10-9 M
c. Its [H3O+] is 1.0 × 10-5 M
d. It is more acidic than a solution whose pH is 4.00
e. none of the above

22. Which of the following is a weak base?

a. calcium hydroxide
b. sodium fluoride
c. ammonia
d. potassium hydroxide
e. none of the above

23. Which of the following is NOT a technique that could be used to separate a mixture into its
components?
a. filtration
b. distillation
c. stirring
d. none of the above

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24. Which of the following is an example of a polymer?
a. nylon
b. DNA
c. plexiglass
d. protein
e. all of the above

25. The effect of a catalyst is to:

a. change the position of the equilibrium
b. increase the temperature of the reactants whereby more products are formed
c. lower the activation energy of a reaction whereby making it easier for the reactants
to get over the energy hump
d. increase the number of collisions between reactants

26. In the following reaction: NH4+ (aq) + H2O (aq) → NH3 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
a. NH4+ is a base and H2O is its conjugate acid
b. NH4+ is an acid and H3O+ is its conjugate base
c. H2O is a base and NH3 is its conjugate acid
d. H2O is a base and H3O+ is its conjugate acid
e. NH4+ is an acid and H2O is its conjugate base

27. Which type of hydrocarbon is classified as being saturated?

a. alkenes
b. alkanes
c. alkynes
d. all of these
e. none of the above

28. According to the collision theory of chemical reactions:

a. low energy collisions do not occur in the gas phase
b. high energy collisions result in few successful reactions as there isn't sufficient time
for the products to react
c. low energy collisions result in many successful reactions as there is sufficient time
for the reactants to form products
d. high energy collisions lead to the successful formation of products
e. all of the above

29. Which of the following statements about amino acids is FALSE?

a. Amino acids are the monomers of protein molecules
b. Amino acids all have an amine group, a side chain, and a carboxylic acid
c. Amino acids bond to each other through a peptide bond
d. Amino acids all have very similar physical properties
e. All of the statements are true

30. Which of the following statements about proteins is FALSE?

a. Proteins are the structural component of muscle and cartilage
b. Proteins are polymers of amino acids
c. Proteins are a main source of energy for cells
d. Proteins can act as biological catalysts
e. All of the statements are true

31. Which of the following is TRUE about a chemical system in equilibrium?

a. Temperature changes have no effect on reaction rate
b. Addition of more reactants have no effect on reaction rate
c. No reaction takes place
d. Reaction rate remains stable as long as temperature and pressure are stable
e. none of the above

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32. A lipid is a chemical component of the cell that is:
a. soluble in nonpolar solvents and insoluble in water
b. soluble in both water and nonpolar solvents
c. soluble in water and insoluble in nonpolar solvents
d. insoluble in water but soluble in methanol
e. none of the above

33. Which of the following is NOT a property of bases?

a. Bases dissolve many metals
b. Bases turn litmus paper blue
c. Bases have a slippery feel
d. Bases have a bitter taste
e. All of the above are properties of bases

34. What is the concentration of the hydronium ions in a neutral solution?

a. <1.0x10-7 M
b. 1.0 x 10-5 M
c. 1.0 x 10-10 M
d. 1 x 10-14 M
e. 1.0 x 10-7 M

35. A chemical equilibrium exists when:

a. reactants are completely changed to products
b. there are equal amounts of reactants and products
c. the sum of reactant and product concentrations equals one mole
d. the rate at which reactants form products is the same as the rate at which products
form reactants
e. the rate at which reactants form products becomes zero

36. Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?

a. Acids have a slippery feel
b. Acids dissolve many metals
c. Acids turn litmus paper red
d. Acids have a sour taste
e. All of the above are properties of acids

37. What is the conjugate base of H2O?

a. NaOH
b. H3O+
c. O2-
d. OH⁻
e. none of the above

38. Two compounds are considered as isomers if they have the:

a. different molecular formula AND different structure
b. same molecular formula AND same structure
c. same molecular formula AND different structure
d. different molecular formula AND same structure
e. same molecular formula OR same structure

39. In writing the chemical equation for a precipitation reaction, what abbreviation of the
physical state must appear with one of the products?
a. (w)
b. (s)
c. (g)
d. (l)
e. none of the above

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40. Which of the following statements about acids are TRUE?
1. An acid is used in car batteries.
2. A component of vinegar is an acid.
3. Acids are used for cleaning metals.
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of 1, 2, and 3
e. Neither 1, 2, or 3

END OF SECTION A

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 SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)

Answer these questions in the spaces provided on the paper.

1. Describe the spacing between particles and the motion of molecules in the following:

i. Solids: __________________________________________________________________

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(2 Marks)

ii. Liquids: __________________________________________________________________

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(2 Marks)

iii. Gases: __________________________________________________________________

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(2 Marks)

2. Describe what is meant by the term ‘like dissolves like’.

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(2 Marks)

3. Differentiate between the following solutions:

i. Unsaturated: ______________________________________________________________

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ii. Saturated: ________________________________________________________________

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iii. Supersaturated: ___________________________________________________________

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(3 Marks)

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4. Differentiate between the following electrolytes:

i. Strong: __________________________________________________________________

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ii. Weak: ___________________________________________________________________

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iii. Non: ____________________________________________________________________

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(3 Marks)
5. Define enthalpy

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(2 Marks)

6. Why are the energy changes in physical processes often smaller than those involved in
chemical processes.

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(2 Marks)

7. List the factors which may affect reaction rate.

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(2 Marks)

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8. State the postulates of the collision theory of reaction rates.

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(2 Marks)
9. What is the significance of the activation energy in the Collision Theory?

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(2 Marks)
10. Calculate [H+] and [OH-] in urine samples for the following patients:
i. Bruce (pH 6) _____________________________________________________________

ii. Kerri (pH 8) _____________________________________________________________

iii. Peter (pH 4) _____________________________________________________________

(3 Marks)
11. Give examples of a:
i. Concentrated solution of a strong acid _____________________________________

ii. Concentrated solution of a weak acid _____________________________________

iii. Dilute solution of a strong acid _____________________________________

iv. Dilute solution of a weak acid _____________________________________

(2 Marks)
12. List the two physical and two chemical properties of acids

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(2 Marks)
13. List the two physical and two chemical properties of bases.

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(2 Marks)

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14. Explain, using the Collision Theory, how the following factors affect the Reaction Rate:

i. Concentration _____________________________________________________________

ii. Pressure _____________________________________________________________

iii. Surface Area _____________________________________________________________

iv. Temperature _____________________________________________________________

v. Catalyst _____________________________________________________________
(5 Marks)

15. Explain why carbohydrate monomers are soluble in water while carbohydrate polymers are
` insoluble.

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(2 Marks)

END OF SECTION B

END OF PAPER

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 MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER SHEET

This sheet may be removed from the back of the paper for ease of working.

STUDENT NAME: ______________________ STUDENT ID: _________________

Please use PEN or PENCIL only. Completely fill in the answer of your choice. If you make a
mistake, erase the error then select your choice.

e.g: 1. ⓐⓑ ⓓⓔ

1. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ 21. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ
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3. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ 23. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ
4. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ 24. ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ
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 PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS

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