Lebanese International University
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Course Name : Freshman Chemistry II Course Code : CHEM160
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Time allowed: 75 minutes.
Question 1
Using calculators is allowed. Question 2
Cheating in any way, form or method will Question 3
be rewarded with an F grade
Question 4
Read each question carefully before
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Solve the questions that you are confident
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I-Multiple Choice Questions (45 points) (15 Questions, 3 Points Each)
Given: Avogadro’s Number (NA) = 6.022 x 1023
Choose the correct answer in each case and fill the table on the answer sheet
1. Which of the following represents a pair of Isotopes?
A. O2 and O3
B. CO and CO2
C. 12C and 13C
D. Fe2+ and Fe3+
2. Which of the following is a compound?
A. Ar
B. O2
C. CO
D. He
3. An element “X” has 35 protons and 45 neutrons in its nucleus, Identify “X”.
A. Neon
B. Rhenium
C. Bromine
D. Mercury
63 2+
4. Which combination of protons, neutrons, and electrons is correct for 29Cu ?
A. 31 protons, 34 neutrons, 29 electrons
B. 29 protons, 34 neutrons, 27 electrons
C. 63 protons, 29 neutrons, 61 electrons
D. 29 protons, 34 neutrons, 29 electrons
5. Which of the following is not an alkali metal?
A. Li
B. Cs
C. Ca
D. K
6. Identify the metal among the following elements.
A. Ne
B. N
C. K
D. C
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7. Iron (Fe), Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu) and Cobalt (Co) are known as:
A. Alkaline earth metals
B. Transition metals
C. Alkali metals
D. Non-metal
8. The empirical formula of C6H12O6 is:
A. C2H4O2
B. C3H6O3
C. CH2O
D. CHO
9. The formula of the ionic compound formed between (NH4+) and (SO42-) is:
A. NH4(SO4)2
B. (NH4)2SO4
C. 2NH4SO4
D. NH8SO4
10. Which one of the following is most likely to be an ionic compound?
A. SiCl4
B. C2H4
C. B2H6
D. CaCl2
11. The proper name for “Si2Br6” is:
A. Silicon Bromide
B. Sulfur Bromide
C. Disilicon hexabromide
D. Disulfur hexabromide
12. What is the mass, in grams, of one atom of iron?
A. 6.02 1023 g
B. 1.66 10–24 g
C. 9.28 10–23 g
D. 55.85 g
13. Find the average atomic mass of the two chlorine isotopes, knowing that the natural
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abundance of Cl (34.968 amu) is 75.53 % and that of Cl (36.956 amu) is 24.47 %.
A. 34.52 amu
B. 36.51 amu
C. 37.23 amu
D. 35.45 amu
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14. What is the molar mass of acetaminophen, C8H9NO2?
A. 43 g/mol
B. 76 g/mol
C. 151 g/mol
D. 162 g/mol
15. Choose the coefficients that would balance the following chemical equation.
Ca3(PO4)2 + Al2O3 CaO + AlPO4
A. 2, 1, 3, 2
B. 1, 3, 3, 2
C. 1, 1, 3, 2
D. 1, 1, 3, 3
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II-Subjective Questions (55 points)
Question One: Percent Composition & Chemical Formulas
Elemental analysis of fructose indicated that it consists of carbon (39.95%), hydrogen (6.72%), and
oxygen (53.33 %).
a. What is the empirical formula of fructose?
b. What is the molecular formula of fructose knowing that its molar mass is 180.16 g / mol ?
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Question Two: Avogadro’s number, Moles & Molar Mass
A 21.0 g sample of butane gas (C4H10) was placed inside a closed container.
1. Find the number of moles of butane (C4H10) in a 21.0 g sample of butane gas.
2. Find the number of molecules of butane (C4H10) in the above sample.
3. Find the number of carbon atoms in the above sample.
4. Find the mass of carbon in the above sample.
5. Find the percentage by mass of carbon in butane.
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Question Three: Amounts of Reactants & Products in Chemical Reactions
In one experiment 90.0 g of FeCl3 were mixed with 52.0 g of H2S to give HCl and Fe2S3.
2 FeCl3 + 3 H 2S 6 HCl + Fe2S3
Compound FeCl3 H2S HCl Fe2S3
Molar Mass (g/mol) 162.20 34.06 36.45 207.88
1. Identify the limiting reactant.
2. Find the theoretical mass of Fe2S3 produced?
3. Find the % yield of the reaction knowing that actual mass of Fe2S3 was 25g.
4. What mass of excess reactant remains after the reaction?
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Question Four: Atomic Composition & Naming
a. Complete the table below.
Chemical Formula Cation Anion Chemical Name
Magnesium Carbonate
SrF2
Fe3+ NO3-
CuHCO3
Rubidium Phosphide
Al3+ SO42-
b. Complete the following table.
Symbol Protons Electrons Neutrons Charge
5 5 6
54 2+
26Fe
18 16 -3
86 136 0
c. Classify the following substances as elements, ionic or covalent compounds.
KBr, BaF2, Cs, LiF, CH4, SO2, N2O5, CsCl, S8, O3
Elements Ionic Compounds Covalent Compounds
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