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Question 1:

What is the empirical formula of a compound formed by elements X and Y, given that the percentage of X is 20% (At.wt=40) and that of Y is 80% (At.wt=80)?





Topic: Empirical Formula Determination

Correct Answer: A) XY2

Detailed Hints:
  • When determining the empirical formula of a compound, we must consider the mass percentage and atomic weights of the elements that constitute the compound.
  • In a 100g sample of this compound, there are 20g of X and 80g of Y.
  • We calculate the number of moles for elements X and Y. For X, we have 20g/40 (at. wt) = 0.5 moles; for Y, we have 80g/80 (at. wt) = 1 mole.
  • The ratio of X: Y is calculated as 0.5 moles: 1 mole, which simplifies to 1: 2.
  • Thus, the empirical formula for the compound is XY2, which corresponds to option A.

Question 2:

What principle allows us to determine the volume of another substance if we know the mass of one substance, by using a chemical equation?





Topic: Stoichiometric Calculations

Correct Answer: C) Mass-volume relationship

Detailed Hints:
  • Stoichiometry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical relationships of elements and compounds, and the mathematical proportions of reactants and products in chemical reactions.
  • As specified in option C, a mass-volume relationship is a crucial principle in stoichiometry. This relationship allows us to determine the volume of one substance (typically a gas) if the mass of another substance is known, and vice versa.
  • This is possible because 1 mole of any gas at standard temperature and pressure (273 K and 1 atm) occupies a volume of 22.4 L.

Question 3:

How many molecules are approximately present in 4.25 g of NH3?





Topic: Mole-Molecule Calculations

Correct Answer: B) 1.5 × 1023

Detailed Hints:
  • In chemistry, we often need to translate between the mass of a substance and the number of entities (atoms, molecules, etc.) it contains. This is done using the mole concept.
  • The number of moles of ammonia (NH3) is calculated by dividing the mass by its molar mass (4.25 g / 17 g/mol = 0.25 mol).
  • The number of molecules can then be determined using Avogadro’s number (6.023 × 1023), as the number of molecules in 0.25 mole of ammonia = 0.25 × 6.023 × 1023 = 1.5 × 1023, corresponding to option B.

Question 4:

What is the percent by mass of nitrogen in nicotine, if its molecular formula is C10H14N2 and its molar mass is 162 g?





Topic: Percent Composition Calculations

Correct Answer: C) 17.2 %

Detailed Hints:
  • The percent composition of an element in a compound can be calculated by dividing the total mass of the element in the formula by the molar mass of the compound and multiplying by 100%.
  • The molar mass of nitrogen (N) is 14, so for two nitrogen atoms (N2), it would be 28.
  • Therefore, the mass percentage of nitrogen in nicotine = (mass of Nitrogen / molar mass of nicotine) * 100%, which gives 28/162 * 100% = 17.2%. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Question 5:

A compound weighing 0.8g is burned, resulting in the release of 0.2g of carbon dioxide. How many gram atoms of Carbon does the compound contain?





Topic: Atom Calculations in Combustion

Correct Answer: C) 0.56 g

Detailed Hints:
  • To find the number of gram atoms of Carbon in the compound, first determine the percentage composition of Carbon.
  • This is done by multiplying the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to compound burned by the ratio of the molar mass of Carbon to the molar mass of carbon dioxide, and then multiplying by 100: (0.2/0.8) * (12/44) * 100 = 6.8%.
  • The number of gram atoms is then found by dividing this percentage by the molar mass of Carbon: 6.8/12 = 0.56 g.

Question 6:

What is the weight in grams of 0.02 moles of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), given its molar mass is 120 g/mol?





Topic: Mole-Mass Calculations

Correct Answer: D) 2.4 g

Detailed Hints:
  • To determine the mass of a given number of moles of a compound, we multiply the number of moles by the molar mass of the compound.
  • In this case, the mass of magnesium sulfate is found by multiplying the number of moles (0.02) by the molar mass (120 g/mol): 0.02 * 120 = 2.4 g.

Question 7:

Given that two moles of hydrogen (H2) and two moles of oxygen (O2) react to form water (H2O), which is the limiting reactant?





Topic: Limiting Reactant Calculations

Correct Answer: A) Hydrogen

Detailed Hints:
  • The limiting reactant in a chemical reaction is the reactant that is completely consumed first and therefore determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed.
  • In the formation of water, the balanced chemical equation 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O shows that two moles of hydrogen react with one mole of oxygen.
  • Therefore, given two moles of both hydrogen and oxygen, hydrogen would run out first and is hence the limiting reactant.

Question 8:

Which of the following substances contains the highest number of oxygen atoms?





Topic: Oxygen Atom Counting in Molecules

Correct Answer: C) 2g of H2O

Detailed Hints:
  • You calculate the moles of a substance by dividing the mass by the atomic weight.
  • H2O has the lowest atomic weight among all the given options, hence it will have the maximum number of moles.
  • The same number of moles of any substance will contain an equal number of atoms/molecules.
  • Therefore, H2O contains the maximum number of oxygen atoms.

Question 9:

What volume of CO2 is produced from the full decomposition of 126g of CaCO3 at STP? (Atomic mass of CaCO3 = 100).





Topic: Volume Calculation in Gas Decomposition

Correct Answer: B) 28.2 liters

Detailed Hints:
  • The molecular mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is 100g/mol. Hence, 126g corresponds to 1.26 moles.
  • The decomposition of CaCO3 yields calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The balanced chemical equation is: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2.
  • At Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP), 1 mole of a gas occupies 22.4 liters. So, 1.26 moles of CO2 will occupy 1.26 * 22.4 = 28.224 liters.

Question 10:

An organic compound has an empirical formula of C3H3O. Given that the molar mass of the compound is 110.5 gmol-1, what is the molecular formula of the compound?





Topic: Molecular Formula Determination

Correct Answer: B) C6H6O2

Detailed Hints:
  • You calculate 'n' by dividing the molar mass by the mass of the empirical formula: n = 110.5 / (12 × 3 + 1.008 × 3 + 16) = 110.5 / 55.02 = 2.
  • An empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. To get the molecular formula, multiply the empirical formula by 'n'.
  • Therefore, the formula is 2(C3H3O) = C6H6O2.

Question 11:

What is the estimated quantity of molecules present in one liter of H2O?





Topic: Quantity Estimation of Molecules in Solution

Correct Answer: C) 3.35 ⨯ 1025

Detailed Hints:
  • One liter of water has a mass of approximately 1000 grams.
  • The molecular weight of water (H2O) is 18g/mol.
  • Hence, the number of moles in 1 liter = mass (g) / molecular weight (g/mol), which is approximately 55.55 moles.
  • Multiplying the number of moles by Avogadro's number (6.02 ⨯ 1023), yields the number of water molecules in 1 liter: 55.55 ⨯ 6.02 ⨯ 1023 = 3.35 ⨯ 1025.

Question 12:

How many atoms of chlorine are present in 2 moles of Cl?





Topic: Atom Counting in Moles

Correct Answer: A) 2 ⨯ 6.022⨯1023 atoms

Detailed Hints:
  • The number of atoms in a mole can be calculated by multiplying the number of moles by Avogadro's number (6.022⨯1023).
  • Therefore, the number of chlorine atoms in 2 moles is 2 ⨯ 6.022⨯1023 atoms.

Question 13:

Is the empirical formula and molecular formula of a compound always the same, always different, or can it be either?





Topic: Comparison between Empirical and Molecular Formulas

Correct Answer: C) Can be the same or different

Detailed Hints:
  • The molecular formula equals n times the empirical formula, where n can be any integer (1, 2, 3, and so on).
  • Therefore, if n equals 1, the empirical and molecular formulas are the same; otherwise, they are different.

Question 14:

What quantity of calcium oxide can be generated by heating 20 grams of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)?





Topic: Calcium Oxide Production from Calcium Carbonate

Correct Answer: B) 11.2 grams

Detailed Hints:
  • In the balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), it produces calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • In terms of moles, 1 mole of CaCO3 gives rise to 1 mole of CaO.
  • Therefore, 0.2 moles (20 g/100 g/mol) of CaCO3 will yield 0.2 moles of CaO.
  • The mass of CaO thus produced can be calculated as moles x molecular weight = 0.2 moles x 56 g/mol = 11.2 grams.

Question 15:

How many molecules are present in a 22.4dm3 volume of H2 gas at 0°C and 1 atm pressure?





Topic: Quantity Calculation of Molecules in a Gas

Correct Answer: B) 6.02×1023

Detailed Hints:
  • According to Avogadro's law, a volume of 22.4 dm3 of any gas at 0°C and 1 atm pressure is occupied by 1 mole of the gas molecules.
  • This means that there are 6.022×1023 molecules of H2 in a 22.4 dm3 volume of H2 gas at 0°C and 1 atm pressure.

Question 16:

In standard conditions, if air consists of 22.4% oxygen, then what is the mole count for oxygen atoms in a 1 liter air sample?





Topic: Mole Calculation of Oxygen Atoms in Air

Correct Answer: B) 0.02 moles

Detailed Hints:
  • 22.4% of 1 liter of air means 0.224 liters of oxygen is present.
  • If we consider that 1 mole of any gas at standard conditions occupies 22.4 liters, then 0.224 liters of oxygen would correspond to 0.01 moles of oxygen molecules.
  • Each molecule of oxygen (O2) consists of 2 atoms of oxygen. So, 0.01 moles of oxygen molecules will correspond to 0.02 moles of oxygen atoms.

Question 17:

What will be the remaining quantity of CO2 in moles if 1021 molecules are subtracted from 200 mg of CO2?





Topic: Calculation of Remaining Moles in CO2

Correct Answer: B) 2.88 ⨯ 10-3

Detailed Hints:
  • Begin by converting 200 mg of CO2 to grams and then to moles using molar mass. This gives us 4.54×10-3 moles.
  • Calculate the moles of 1021 molecules of CO2 using Avogadro's number, which yields 1.66 × 10-3 moles.
  • Subtract the previously calculated number of moles from the total initial moles of CO2 to calculate the remaining moles of CO2.

Question 18:

What is the empirical formula of an ionic compound that comprises 23g of Na, 38g of F, and 48g of O?





Topic: Determining the Empirical Formula of an Ionic Compound

Correct Answer: B) NaF2O3

Detailed Hints:
  • The first step is to calculate the number of moles of each component: Na, F, and O. This is done by dividing the given mass of each element by its atomic mass.
  • The empirical formula is then derived from the mole ratios, which in this case is NaF2O3.

Question 19:

Provided that the empirical formula of a compound is CH2 and its molecular mass is 42 grams, what would be its molecular formula?





Topic: Calculation of Molecular Formula from Empirical Formula

Correct Answer: B) C3H6

Detailed Hints:
  • Start by calculating the molar mass of the empirical formula (CH2), which equals 14 grams.
  • Then, divide the molecular mass of the compound (42 grams) by the molar mass of the empirical formula to find the integer multiple (n).
  • The molecular formula is then obtained by multiplying each subscript in the empirical formula by n.

Question 20:

Which of the following is responsible for the formation of non-stoichiometric compounds?





Topic: Formation of Non-Stoichiometric Compounds

Correct Answer: B) Only transition elements

Detailed Hints:
  • Recognize that non-stoichiometric compounds are those that do not strictly adhere to the Law of Definite Proportions.
  • Transition elements, with their multiple oxidation states, often form such compounds.
  • These compounds, such as transition metal oxides and sulfides, can deviate from idealized stoichiometry, such as FeO or FeS, exhibiting cation deficiency and variable cation-to-anion ratios.

Question 21:

If you were to completely combust 20 liters of propane, how much oxygen would you require? Consider the combustion equation:

C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O





Topic: Calculation of Oxygen Volume Required for Complete Combustion

Correct Answer: D) 100 liters

Detailed Hints:
  • Start by using the balanced equation for the combustion of propane.
  • It can be noted that 1 liter of propane needs 5 liters of oxygen for complete combustion.
  • Multiply this by the 20 liters of propane given in the question to get the total volume of oxygen required.

Question 22:

Assuming that the molar mass of oxygen is 16g/mol, how many oxygen atoms are present in 0.3 moles of ozone (O3), which is responsible for filtering out cosmic rays from sunlight?





Topic: Determining Number of Oxygen Atoms in Ozone

Correct Answer: D) 5.4 ⨯ 1023

Detailed Hints:
  • Understand that in one molecule of ozone, there are three oxygen atoms.
  • Therefore, in 0.3 moles of ozone, there are 0.3 * 3 = 0.9 moles of oxygen.
  • Multiply the moles of oxygen by Avogadro's number to get the total number of oxygen atoms.

Question 23:

When 8 grams of Hydrogen (equivalent to 4 moles) are combined with 2 moles of Oxygen, how many moles of water can be produced?





Topic: Moles of Water Produced from Hydrogen and Oxygen

Correct Answer: B) Four

Detailed Hints:
  • The chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to form water can be represented as: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O.
  • However, given that 4 moles of H2 are reacting with 2 moles of O2, the equation becomes: 4H2 + 2O2 → 4H2O.
  • Thus, 4 moles of water are produced.

Question 24:

Which of the following carries the smallest mass?





Topic: Comparison of Elemental Weights

Correct Answer: A) 2 grams of Nitrogen

Detailed Hints:
  • Calculate the weight of 1 mole of Carbon (C) which equals 12 grams.
  • Calculate the weight of 1/2 mole of Sodium (Na) which equals 23/2 = 11.5 grams.
  • Calculate the weight of 4 moles of Hydrogen (H2) which equals 4 * 2 = 8 grams.
  • The smallest mass among the given options would be 2 grams of Nitrogen.

Question 25:

If you have 5 moles of Sulphur dioxide (SO2), what would be its mass, given that atomic mass of Sulphur (S) is 32?





Topic: Mass Calculation of Sulphur Dioxide Moles

Correct Answer: A) 320 grams

Detailed Hints:
  • Understand that the molecular weight of SO2 (Sulphur dioxide) is calculated as the atomic weight of Sulphur (32) plus twice the atomic weight of Oxygen (16*2).
  • The molecular weight of SO2 is therefore 32 + 16*2 = 64 grams/mole.
  • Multiply the molecular weight by the given number of moles (5 moles) to get the total mass: 5 * 64 = 320 grams.

Question 26:

Which statement is not true for 20 moles of H2O?





Topic: Mole Relationship in Water Molecules

Correct Answer: C) They contain 20 moles of hydrogen atoms

Detailed Hints:
  • Recognize that one molecule of H2O (water) consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
  • Hence, 20 moles of water will contain twice the number of moles of hydrogen atoms, and the same number of moles of oxygen atoms.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option C, as it contradicts this fact.

Question 27:

When magnesium reacts with zirconium chloride, zirconium is produced according to the following reaction:
ZrCl4 + 2Mg → Zr + 2MgCl2
If 0.2 moles of magnesium is used in this reaction, how many moles of zirconium would be obtained?





Topic: Mole Ratio in Chemical Reactions

Correct Answer: B) 0.1

Detailed Hints:
  • The balanced chemical equation reveals that two moles of magnesium react with zirconium chloride to produce one mole of zirconium.
  • Hence, if 0.2 moles of magnesium is used in the reaction, half of this amount (or 0.1 mole) of zirconium would be produced, given the 2:1 ratio.

Question 28:

What is the lightest element known to exist in the universe?





Topic: Lightest Element in the Universe

Correct Answer: B) Hydrogen

Detailed Hints:
  • Hydrogen, with an atomic number of 1, is the first and lightest element on the periodic table.
  • With only one proton in its nucleus, it has the simplest atomic structure.
  • Therefore, hydrogen is the lightest known element in the universe.

Question 29:

To soften a 5-liter sample of hard water with a Ca2+ ion concentration of 40 mg per liter, what mass of washing soda (Na2CO3) is needed?





Topic: Water Hardness and Softening

Correct Answer: D) 530 mg

Detailed Hints:
  • A single liter of water holds 40mg of Ca2+, 5 liters would thus contain 40 x 5 = 200mg of Ca2+.
  • From the reaction, 40g of Ca2+ reacts with 106g of Na2CO3 to yield CaCO3 and 2Na+.
  • If 40g of Ca2+ reacts with 106g of Na2CO3, then 1g of Ca2+ should react with 106/40g of Na2CO3.
  • Thus, 200mg (or 200/1000g) of Ca2+ should react with (106/40) x (200/1000)g of Na2CO3, approximately 530mg.

Question 30:

What is the total number of molecules in a 9.8g sample of ice?





Topic: Molecule Calculation in a Sample

Correct Answer: C) 3.01 ⨯ 1023

Detailed Hints:
  • The number of molecules in a sample can be calculated using the formula: (Mass of sample in grams / Molar mass of substance in g/mol) x Avogadro's number.
  • Given the molar mass of water as 18g/mol and Avogadro's number as 6.02x1023, the number of molecules in 9.8g of ice would be (9.8/18) x 6.02x1023.
  • This approximates to 3.01x1023 molecules.

Question 31:

Given a compound consisting of 6.4 moles of X, 6.4 moles of Y, and 8.5 moles of Z, what is the empirical formula of the compound?





Topic: Empirical Formula Determination

Correct Answer: C) X3Y3Z4

Detailed Hints:
  • The empirical formula is based on the ratio of moles of each element in a compound.
  • For X:Y:Z, the ratio is 6.4/6.4 : 6.4/6.4 : 8.5/6.4 = 1 : 1 : 1.33.
  • To convert this ratio to whole numbers, multiply each term by 3, yielding a ratio of 3 : 3 : 4.
  • Therefore, the empirical formula of the compound is X3Y3Z4.

Question 32:

Which substance contains the greatest number of molecules in a 1g sample?





Topic: Molecule Count in a Sample

Correct Answer: A) Hydrogen

Detailed Hints:
  • To evaluate which substance contains the most number of molecules in a 1g sample, consider the atomic mass of each element.
  • Hydrogen has the smallest atomic mass among the options.
  • The number of moles (and thus, the number of molecules) is inversely proportional to the atomic mass for a given mass of substance.
  • Therefore, 1g of hydrogen will contain the highest number of molecules among the given options.

Question 33:

Approximately how many atoms are there in a single molecule of Hemoglobin?





Topic: Atom Count in a Molecule

Correct Answer: C) 10,000

Detailed Hints:
  • Hemoglobin is a complex molecule and consists of a large number of atoms.
  • Each molecule of Hemoglobin is made of about 10,000 atoms.
  • This makes it significantly heavier than a hydrogen atom, by a factor of nearly 68,000 times.

Question 34:

How many moles of Mg3(PO4)2 (Magnesium Phosphate) will contain 0.25 moles of Oxygen atoms?





Topic: Moles Calculation in a Compound

Correct Answer: A) 3.125 ⨯ 10-2

Detailed Hints:
  • The compound Mg3(PO4)2 contains 8 Oxygen atoms per molecule due to the presence of 2 PO4 groups, each containing 4 Oxygen atoms.
  • Thus, 1 mole of Mg3(PO4)2 contains 8 moles of Oxygen atoms.
  • By unitary method, if 1 mole of Mg3(PO4)2 has 8 moles of Oxygen atoms, 0.25 moles of Oxygen atoms will be present in 0.25/8 moles of Mg3(PO4)2, which equals 3.125 x 10-2 moles.

Question 35:

In a 0.1g sample of Sodium, how many moles exist?





Topic: Moles Calculation in a Sample

Correct Answer: A) 4.3 × 10-3

Detailed Hints:
  • The total number of moles in a given sample can be calculated by the formula: Moles = Mass of substance (in grams) / Atomic mass of substance (in g/mole).
  • Given the atomic mass of Sodium as 23g/mole, the number of moles in 0.1g of Sodium would be 0.1/23.
  • By performing the above calculation, we find that there are approximately 4.3 × 10-3 moles of Sodium in a 0.1g sample.