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The University of the State of New York

REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL SETTING
CHEMISTRY
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 — 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., only

This is a test of your knowledge of chemistry. Use that knowledge to answer all
questions in this examination. Some questions may require the use of the Reference
Tables for Physical Setting/Chemistry. You are to answer all questions in all parts of
this examination according to the directions provided in the examination booklet.

Your answer sheet for Part A and Part B–1 is the last page of this examination
booklet. Turn to the last page and fold it along the perforations. Then, slowly and
carefully, tear off your answer sheet and fill in the heading.

The answers to the questions in Part B–2 and Part C are to be written in your
separate answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of your answer
booklet.

Record the number of your choice for each Part A and Part B–1 multiple-choice
question on your separate answer sheet. Write your answers to the Part B–2 and
Part C questions in your answer booklet. All work should be written in pen, except for
graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. You may use scrap paper to
work out the answers to the questions, but be sure to record all your answers on your
separate answer sheet and in your answer booklet.

When you have completed the examination, you must sign the statement printed
at the end of your separate answer sheet, indicating that you had no unlawful
knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the examination and that you have
neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the
examination. Your answer sheet and answer booklet cannot be accepted if you fail to
sign this declaration.

Notice. . .
A four-function or scientific calculator and a copy of the Reference Tables for Physical
Setting/Chemistry must be available for you to use while taking this examination.

The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking this
examination. If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, your
examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.

DO NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN.

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 Part A

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (1–30): For each statement or question, write on the separate answer sheet the number of the
word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questions
may require the use of the Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Chemistry.

1 In the wave-mechanical model of the atom, 6 Chlorine-37 can be represented as

orbitals are regions of the most probable (1) 17 (3) 35
35Cl 20Cl
locations of
(2) 20Cl (4) 37Cl
(1) protons (3) neutrons 37 17

(2) positrons (4) electrons

7 Which element is a metal that is in the liquid
phase at STP?
2 Which phrase describes an atom?
(1) bromine (3) hydrogen
(1) a positively charged electron cloud surround-
(2) cobalt (4) mercury
ing a positively charged nucleus
(2) a positively charged electron cloud surround-
ing a negatively charged nucleus 8 Which list of formulas represents compounds,
(3) a negatively charged electron cloud surround- only?
ing a positively charged nucleus (1) CO2, H2O, NH3 (3) H2, Ne, NaCl
(4) a negatively charged electron cloud surround-
(2) H2, N2, O2 (4) MgO, NaCl, O2
ing a negatively charged nucleus

9 What is the chemical formula for iron(III) oxide?

3 Which total mass is the smallest?
(1) FeO (3) Fe3O
(1) the mass of 2 electrons
(2) the mass of 2 neutrons (2) Fe2O3 (4) Fe3O2
(3) the mass of 1 electron plus the mass of
1 proton 10 An atom of which element has the greatest
(4) the mass of 1 neutron plus the mass of attraction for the electrons in a bond with a
1 electron hydrogen atom?
(1) chlorine (3) silicon
4 Elements on the modern Periodic Table are (2) phosphorus (4) sulfur
arranged in order of increasing
(1) atomic mass 11 Which property could be used to identify a
(2) atomic number compound in the laboratory?
(3) number of neutrons
(4) number of valence electrons (1) mass (3) temperature
(2) melting point (4) volume

5 As the elements of Group 17 are considered in

order of increasing atomic number, there is an 12 Which statement describes what occurs as two
increase in atoms of bromine combine to become a
molecule of bromine?
(1) atomic radius
(2) electronegativity (1) Energy is absorbed as a bond is formed.
(3) first ionization energy (2) Energy is absorbed as a bond is broken.
(4) number of electrons in the first shell (3) Energy is released as a bond is formed.
(4) Energy is released as a bond is broken.

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 13 Given a formula for oxygen: 19 Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain
(1) carbon, only
(2) carbon and hydrogen, only
O=O
(3) carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, only
(4) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, only
What is the total number of electrons shared
between the atoms represented in this formula?
20 The reaction that joins thousands of small,
(1) 1 (3) 8 identical molecules to form one very long
(2) 2 (4) 4 molecule is called
(1) esterification (3) polymerization
14 Solid ZnCl2 and liquid ZnCl2 have different (2) fermentation (4) substitution
(1) empirical formulas (3) ion ratios
(2) formula masses (4) physical properties 21 What is the IUPAC name of the organic
compound that has the formula shown below?
15 Which phrase describes the molarity of a
solution? H
(1) liters of solute per mole of solution H C H
(2) liters of solution per mole of solution H H H H
(3) moles of solute per liter of solution
(4) moles of solution per liter of solution H C C C C C H
H H H H H
16 Which substance can not be decomposed by a
chemical change? (1) 1,1-dimethylbutane (3) hexane
(2) 2-methylpentane (4) 4-methylpentane
(1) AlCl3 (3) HI
(2) H2O (4) Cu
22 A voltaic cell spontaneously converts chemical
energy to
17 Tetrachloromethane, CCl4, is classified as a
(1) electrical energy (3) mechanical energy
(1) compound because the atoms of the (2) geothermal energy (4) nuclear energy
elements are combined in a fixed proportion
(2) compound because the atoms of the
elements are combined in a proportion that 23 Given the balanced equation representing a
varies reaction:
(3) mixture because the atoms of the elements
Mg(s) + Ni2+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + Ni(s)
are combined in a fixed proportion
(4) mixture because the atoms of the elements What is the total number of moles of electrons
are combined in a proportion that varies lost by Mg(s) when 2.0 moles of electrons are
gained by Ni2+(aq)?
18 Which formulas represent two polar molecules? (1) 1.0 mol (3) 3.0 mol
(1) CO2 and HCl (3) H2O and HCl (2) 2.0 mol (4) 4.0 mol
(2) CO2 and CH4 (4) H2O and CH4

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 24 Which half-reaction correctly represents 28 A nuclear reaction in which two light nuclei
reduction? combine to form a more massive nucleus is
(1) Mn4+ → Mn3+ + e– called
(2) Mn4+ → Mn7+ + 3e– (1) addition (3) fusion
(3) Mn4+ + e– → Mn3+ (2) fission (4) substitution
(4) Mn4+ + 3e– → Mn7+
29 The nucleus of a radium-226 atom is unstable,
25 Which indicator is blue in a solution that has a which causes the nucleus to spontaneously
pH of 5.6? (1) absorb electrons (3) decay
(1) bromcresol green (3) methyl orange (2) absorb protons (4) oxidize
(2) bromthymol blue (4) thymol blue
30 A serious risk factor associated with the operation
26 The Arrhenius theory explains the behavior of of a nuclear power plant is the production of
(1) acids and bases (1) acid rain
(2) alcohols and amines (2) helium gas
(3) isomers and isotopes (3) greenhouse gases, such as CO2
(4) metals and nonmetals (4) radioisotopes with long half-lives

27 In which laboratory process could a student use

0.10 M NaOH(aq) to determine the concentra-
tion of an aqueous solution of HBr?
(1) chromatography
(2) decomposition of the solute
(3) evaporation of the solvent
(4) titration

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 Part B–1

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (31–50): For each statement or question, write on the separate answer sheet the number of the
word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questions
may require the use of the Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Chemistry.

31 What is the total number of protons in an atom 38 Which balanced equation represents a chemical
with the electron configuration 2-8-18-32-18-1? change?
(1) 69 (3) 118 (1) H2O(ᐉ) + energy → H2O(g)
(2) 79 (4) 197 (2) 2H2O(ᐉ) + energy → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
(3) H2O(ᐉ) → H2O(s) + energy
32 Which two elements have the most similar (4) H2O(g) → H2O(ᐉ) + energy
chemical properties?
(1) Be and Mg (3) Cl and Ar 39 When 5 grams of KCl are dissolved in 50. grams
(2) Ca and Br (4) Na and P of water at 25°C, the resulting mixture can be
described as
33 In the ground state, each atom of an element (1) heterogeneous and unsaturated
has two valence electrons. This element has a (2) heterogeneous and supersaturated
lower first ionization energy than calcium. (3) homogeneous and unsaturated
Where is this element located on the Periodic (4) homogeneous and supersaturated
Table?
(1) Group 1, Period 4 (3) Group 2, Period 3 40 Which aqueous solution of KI freezes at the
(2) Group 2, Period 5 (4) Group 3, Period 4 lowest temperature?
(1) 1 mol of KI in 500. g of water
34 Which equation shows conservation of mass and (2) 2 mol of KI in 500. g of water
charge? (3) 1 mol of KI in 1000. g of water
(1) NH4Br → NH3 + Br2 (4) 2 mol of KI in 1000. g of water
(2) 2Mg + Fe3+ → Mg2+ + 3Fe
(3) H2SO4 + LiOH → Li2SO4 + H2O 41 Which compound is a member of the same
(4) Cu + 2Ag+ → Cu2+ + 2Ag homologous series as C3H8?
(1) CH4 (3) C5H8
35 What is the percent composition by mass of (2) C4H8 (4) C5H10
hydrogen in NH4HCO3 (gram-formula mass =
79 grams/mole)? 42 Which equation represents an oxidation-
(1) 5.1% (3) 10.% reduction reaction?
(2) 6.3% (4) 50.% (1) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
(2) H2SO4 + Ca(OH)2 → CaSO4 + 2H2O
36 What is the total number of valence electrons in (3) MgCrO4 + BaCl2 → MgCl2 + BaCrO4
a sulfide ion in the ground state? (4) Zn(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 → 2NaNO3 + ZnCO3
(1) 8 (3) 16
(2) 2 (4) 18

37 A temperature of 37°C is equivalent to a

temperature of
(1) 98.6 K (3) 310. K
(2) 236 K (4) 371 K
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 43 Given the balanced equation representing a 46 Given the balanced equation representing a
reaction: reaction:

2KClO3(s) → 2KCl(s) + 3O2(g) NH3(g) + H2O(ᐉ) → NH4+(aq) + OH–(aq)

The oxidation state of chlorine in this reaction According to one acid-base theory, the NH3(g)
changes from molecules act as
(1) –1 to +1 (3) +1 to –1 (1) an acid because they accept H+ ions
(2) –1 to +5 (4) +5 to –1 (2) an acid because they donate H+ ions
(3) a base because they accept H+ ions
(4) a base because they donate H+ ions
44 The potential energy diagram for a chemical
reaction is shown below.
47 What volume of 0.120 M HNO3(aq) is needed
to completely neutralize 150.0 milliliters of
Potential Energy (kJ)

0.100 M NaOH(aq)?
(1) 62.5 mL (3) 180. mL
(2) 125 mL (4) 360. mL

48 Given the balanced equation representing a

nuclear reaction:
235U
92 + 10n → 142 91
56Ba + 36Kr + 3X + energy

Which particle is represented by X?

Reaction Coordinate 0
(1) −1e (3) 42He
Each interval on the axis labeled “Potential (2) 1H (4) 10n
1
Energy (kJ)” represents 40 kilojoules. What is
the heat of reaction?
49 An original sample of the radioisotope
(1) −120 kJ (3) +40 kJ fluorine-21 had a mass of 80.0 milligrams. Only
(2) −40 kJ (4) +160 kJ 20.0 milligrams of this original sample remain
unchanged after 8.32 seconds. What is the
45 Given the balanced equation representing a half-life of fluorine-21?
reaction occurring in an electrolytic cell: (1) 1.04 s (3) 4.16 s
(2) 2.08 s (4) 8.32 s
2NaCl(ᐉ) → 2Na(ᐉ) + Cl2(g)

Where is Na(ᐉ) produced in the cell? 50 Which nuclide is paired with a specific use of
that nuclide?
(1) at the anode, where oxidation occurs
(2) at the anode, where reduction occurs (1) carbon-14, treatment of cancer
(3) at the cathode, where oxidation occurs (2) cobalt-60, dating of rock formations
(4) at the cathode, where reduction occurs (3) iodine-131, treatment of thyroid disorders
(4) uranium-238, dating of once-living organisms

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 Part B–2

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (51–65): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions
may require the use of the Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Chemistry.

51 Identify one ion from Table F that can combine with Pb2+(aq) to produce an insoluble
compound. [1]

52 Describe one appropriate laboratory test that can be used to determine the malleability
of a solid sample of an element at room temperature. [1]

53 State two methods to increase the rate of a chemical reaction and explain, in terms of
particle behavior, how each method increases the reaction rate. [2]

Base your answers to questions 54 through 57 on the information below.

Naturally Occurring Isotopes of Copper

Isotope Percent Natural Atomic Mass
Notation Abundance (%) (atomic mass units, u)
Cu-63 69.17 62.930
Cu-65 30.83 64.928

54 State, in terms of subatomic particles, how an atom of Cu-63 differs from an atom of
Cu-65. [1]

55 What is the total number of electrons in an atom of Cu-65? [1]

56 The atomic mass of Cu-63 is expressed to what number of significant figures? [1]

57 In the space in your answer booklet, show a correct numerical setup for calculating the
atomic mass of copper. [1]

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 Base your answers to questions 58 and 59 on the information below.

The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the
liquid is equal to the pressure on the surface of the liquid. The heat of vaporization of
ethanol is 838 joules per gram. A sample of ethanol has a mass of 65.0 grams and is
boiling at 1.00 atmosphere.

58 Based on Table H, what is the temperature of this sample of ethanol? [1]

59 Calculate the minimum amount of heat required to completely vaporize this sample of
ethanol. Your response must include both a correct numerical setup and the calculated
result. [2]

Base your answers to questions 60 through 62 on the information below.

The equation below represents the reaction between butanoic acid and an unidentified
reactant, X.

H H H O H H H O H H
H C C C C OH + X H C C C C O C C H + H O H
H H H H H H H H

60 Identify the type of organic reaction represented by the equation. [1]

61 Write the molecular formula of the organic product in the equation. [1]

62 In the space in your answer booklet, draw a structural formula for the unidentified
reactant, X, in the equation. [1]

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 Base your answers to questions 63 through 65 on the information below.

A piece of magnesium ribbon is reacted with excess hydrochloric acid to produce

aqueous magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. The volume of the dry hydrogen gas
produced is 45.6 milliliters. The temperature of the gas is 293 K, and the pressure is
99.5 kilopascals.

63 Balance the equation in your answer booklet, using the smallest whole-number
coefficients. [1]

64 Identify the type of bond between the atoms in a molecule of the gas produced in this
laboratory investigation. [1]

65 Calculate the volume this dry hydrogen gas would occupy at STP. Your response must
include both a correct numerical setup and the calculated result. [2]

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 Part C

Answer all questions in this part.

Directions (66–80): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions
may require the use of the Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Chemistry.

Base your answers to questions 66 through 69 on the information below.

In a laboratory, a glass tube is filled with hydrogen gas at a very low pressure. When a
scientist applies a high voltage between metal electrodes in the tube, light is emitted. The
scientist analyzes the light with a spectroscope and observes four distinct spectral lines. The
table below gives the color, frequency, and energy for each of the four spectral lines. The
unit for frequency is hertz, Hz.

Visible Spectrum of Hydrogen

Frequency Energy
Color
(× 1014 Hz) (× 10–19 J)
red 4.6 3.0
blue green 6.2 4.1
blue 6.9 4.6
violet 7.3 4.8

66 On the grid in your answer booklet, plot the data from the data table for frequency and
energy. Circle and connect the points, including the point (0,0) that has already been
plotted and circled for you. [1]

67 A spectral line in the infrared region of the spectrum of hydrogen has a frequency of
2.3 × 1014 hertz. Using your graph, estimate the energy associated with this spectral
line. [1]

68 Explain, in terms of subatomic particles and energy states, why light is emitted by the
hydrogen gas. [1]

69 Identify one condition not mentioned in the passage, under which hydrogen gas
behaves most like an ideal gas. [1]

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 Base your answers to questions 70 through 72 on the information below.

Carbon and oxygen are examples of elements that exist in more than one form in the
same phase.
Graphite and diamond are two crystalline arrangements for carbon. The crystal
structure of graphite is organized in layers. The bonds between carbon atoms within each
layer of graphite are strong. The bonds between carbon atoms that connect different
layers of graphite are weak because the shared electrons in these bonds are loosely held by
the carbon atoms. The crystal structure of diamond is a strong network of atoms in which
all the shared electrons are strongly held by the carbon atoms. Graphite is an electrical
conductor, but diamond is not. At 25°C, graphite has a density of 2.2 g/cm3 and diamond
has a density of 3.51 g/cm3.
The element oxygen can exist as diatomic molecules, O2, and as ozone, O3. At standard
pressure the boiling point of ozone is 161 K.

70 Explain, in terms of electrons, why graphite is an electrical conductor and diamond is

not. Your response must include information about both graphite and diamond. [1]

71 Calculate the volume, in cm3, of a diamond at 25°C that has a mass of 0.200 gram. Your
response must include both a correct numerical setup and the calculated result. [2]

72 Explain, in terms of intermolecular forces, the difference in the boiling points of

O2 and O3 at standard pressure. Your response must include information about both
O2 and O3. [1]

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 Base your answers to questions 73 through 76 on the information below.

A portable propane-fueled lantern contains a mesh silk bag coated with metal hydroxides.
The primary metal hydroxide is yttrium hydroxide. When the silk bag is installed, it is ignited
and burned away, leaving the metal hydroxide coating. The coating forms metal oxides that
glow brightly when heated to a high temperature.
During a test, a propane lantern is operated for three hours and consumes 5.0 moles of
propane from the lantern’s tank. The balanced equation below represents the combustion
of propane.

C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O + energy

73 At standard pressure, the boiling point of propane is 231 K. In the box in your answer
booklet, draw a particle diagram to represent the phase of the propane as it leaves the
tank at 294 K. Your response must include at least six molecules. [1]

74 Calculate the total mass of propane consumed during the lantern test. Your response
must include both a correct numerical setup and the calculated result. [2]

75 Determine the total number of moles of CO2 produced during the lantern test. [1]

76 Write the formula for the primary metal hydroxide used in the lantern. [1]

Base your answers to questions 77 through 80 on the information below.

When a person perspires (sweats), the body loses many sodium ions and potassium ions.
The evaporation of sweat cools the skin.
After a strenuous workout, people often quench their thirst with sports drinks that
contain NaCl and KCl. A single 250.-gram serving of one sports drink contains 0.055 gram
of sodium ions.

77 In the space in your answer booklet, show a correct numerical setup for calculating the
concentration of sodium ions in this sports drink, expressed as percent by mass. [1]

78 Describe the transfer of energy between the skin and the surroundings as a person
perspires and the sweat evaporates. [1]

79 State why the salts in sports drinks are classified as electrolytes. [1]

80 In the space in your answer booklet, draw a Lewis electron-dot diagram for one of the
positive ions lost by the body as a person perspires. [1]

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