Question 1

Predict the products for the following set of reactants. 
Bi(s) + Cl2(g) $\rightarrow$

Accepted Answer

A)  BiCl 
B)  BiCl2 
C)  BiCl3 
D)  BiCl4 
E)  BiCl5 
A)  BiCl 
B)  BiCl2 
C)  BiCl3 
D)  BiCl4 
E)  BiCl5

Question 2

Ionic hydrides do not have exact (stoichiometric) formulas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The halogens act as oxidizing agents in most of their reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following elements exists in allotropic forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  silicon 
B)  germanium 
C)  tin 
D)  lead 
E)  xenon 
A)  silicon 
B)  germanium 
C)  tin 
D)  lead 
E)  xenon

Question 5

Certain Period 2 elements exhibit behaviors similar to Period 3 elements immediately below and to the right. One of these interesting diagonal relationships occurs between lithium and magnesium. Which of the following is one of their similarities?

Accepted Answer

A)  They both form insoluble carbonate salts. 
B)  Both elements are important in treating manic-depression. 
C)  Their first ionization energies are almost equal. 
D)  Their densities are very similar. 
E)  They both form organic compounds with polar covalent bonds from the metal to hydrocarbon group. 
A)  They both form insoluble carbonate salts. 
B)  Both elements are important in treating manic-depression. 
C)  Their first ionization energies are almost equal. 
D)  Their densities are very similar. 
E)  They both form organic compounds with polar covalent bonds from the metal to hydrocarbon group.

Question 6

elements are strongly acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following oxides will give the most basic solution when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  SO2 
B)  CO2 
C)  K2O 
D)  P4O10 
E)  SO3 
A)  SO2 
B)  CO2 
C)  K2O 
D)  P4O10 
E)  SO3

Question 8

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. 
Mg(s) + Cl2(g) $\rightarrow$

Accepted Answer

A)  MgCl(s) 
B)  MgCl2(s) 
C)  MgCl(l) 
D)  MgCl2(l) 
E)  MgCl2(aq) 
A)  MgCl(s) 
B)  MgCl2(s) 
C)  MgCl(l) 
D)  MgCl2(l) 
E)  MgCl2(aq)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  BaCO3(s) 
B)  Ba(s) + CO(g) + O2(g) 
C)  BaO2(s) + CO(g) 
D)  Ba2CO3(s) 
E)  BaC2(s) + O2(g) 
A)  BaCO3(s) 
B)  Ba(s) + CO(g) + O2(g) 
C)  BaO2(s) + CO(g) 
D)  Ba2CO3(s) 
E)  BaC2(s) + O2(g)

Question 10

Which of the following oxides will give the most acidic solution when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  MgO 
B)  Al2O3 
C)  Cl2O 
D)  SrO 
E)  H2O2 
A)  MgO 
B)  Al2O3 
C)  Cl2O 
D)  SrO 
E)  H2O2

Question 11

What is the highest oxidation state of chlorine in any of its compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  -1 
B)  0 
C)  +1 
D)  +3 
E)  +7 
A)  -1 
B)  0 
C)  +1 
D)  +3 
E)  +7

Question 12

Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Al 
B)  S 
C)  Mg 
D)  In 
E)  Ba 
A)  Al 
B)  S 
C)  Mg 
D)  In 
E)  Ba

Question 13

Sulfur hexafluoride, SF6, is

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 14

Which of the following oxides is most basic?

Accepted Answer

A)  As2O3 
B)  P4O10 
C)  Sb2O3 
D)  Sb2O5 
E)  NO2 
A)  As2O3 
B)  P4O10 
C)  Sb2O3 
D)  Sb2O5 
E)  NO2

Question 15

Which of the following substances is produced when lithium metal reacts with oxygen gas?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen gas 
B)  lithium peroxide 
C)  an acidic oxide 
D)  a basic oxide 
E)  lithium hydroxide 
A)  hydrogen gas 
B)  lithium peroxide 
C)  an acidic oxide 
D)  a basic oxide 
E)  lithium hydroxide

Question 16

Predict the molecular shape of XeF3¯.

Accepted Answer

A)  linear 
B)  trigonal planar 
C)  trigonal pyramid 
D)  T-shaped 
E)  square 
A)  linear 
B)  trigonal planar 
C)  trigonal pyramid 
D)  T-shaped 
E)  square

Question 17

Which of the following pairs of elements exhibit similar physical and chemical behaviors ("diagonal relationships")?

Accepted Answer

A)  H and Be 
B)  Na and Be 
C)  Be and Al 
D)  B and Mg 
E)  Li and Al 
A)  H and Be 
B)  Na and Be 
C)  Be and Al 
D)  B and Mg 
E)  Li and Al

Question 18

Sodium hypochlorite is used

Accepted Answer

A)  in chemical analysis. 
B)  as an oxidizer in rocket fuels. 
C)  as a disinfectant. 
D)  in the manufacture of steel. 
E)  as a detergent. 
A)  in chemical analysis. 
B)  as an oxidizer in rocket fuels. 
C)  as a disinfectant. 
D)  in the manufacture of steel. 
E)  as a detergent.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following hydroxides will be the most basic?

Accepted Answer

A)  B(OH)3 
B)  Al(OH)3 
C)  Ga(OH)3 
D)  In(OH)3 
E)  TlOH 
A)  B(OH)3 
B)  Al(OH)3 
C)  Ga(OH)3 
D)  In(OH)3 
E)  TlOH

Exam 14: Periodic Patterns in the Main-Group Elements

Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Bi(s) + Cl2(g) →\rightarrow→

Ionic hydrides do not have exact (stoichiometric) formulas.

The halogens act as oxidizing agents in most of their reactions.

Which of the following elements exists in allotropic forms?

Certain Period 2 elements exhibit behaviors similar to Period 3 elements immediately below and to the right. One of these interesting diagonal relationships occurs between lithium and magnesium. Which of the following is one of their similarities?

elements are strongly acidic.

Which of the following oxides will give the most basic solution when dissolved in water?

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. Mg(s) + Cl2(g) →\rightarrow→

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

Which of the following oxides will give the most acidic solution when dissolved in water?

What is the highest oxidation state of chlorine in any of its compounds?

Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity?

Sulfur hexafluoride, SF6, is

Which of the following oxides is most basic?

Which of the following substances is produced when lithium metal reacts with oxygen gas?

Predict the molecular shape of XeF3¯.

Which of the following pairs of elements exhibit similar physical and chemical behaviors ("diagonal relationships")?

Sodium hypochlorite is used

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

Which of the following hydroxides will be the most basic?

Keys to the Study of Chemistry

The Components of Matter

Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

Three Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Thermochemistry: Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Models of Chemical Bonding

The Shapes of Molecules

Theories of Covalent Bonding

Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes

The Properties of Mixtures: Solutions and Colloids

Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium: the Extent of Chemical Reactions

Acid-Base Equilibria

Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions

Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work

The Elements in Nature and Industry

The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications

Filters

Predict the products for the following set of reactants. Bi(s) + Cl₂(g) $\rightarrow$

Predict the products for the reaction of the following set of reactants. Mg(s) + Cl₂(g) $\rightarrow$

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

Sulfur hexafluoride, SF₆, is

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