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1. Identify which image in the figure represents the reactants and which image therefore represents the products in the reaction between xenon
gas and fluorine gas to form xenon tetrafluoride gas.
A. upper right image = reactants, upper left image = products
B. lower left image = reactants, upper left image = products
C. upper left image = reactants, upper right image = products
D. upper left image = reactants, lower left image = products
E. upper left image = reactants, lower right image = products
2. Identify which image in the figure represents the reactants and which image therefore represents the products in the reaction between
ozone gas (O3) and carbon monoxide gas to form oxygen gas and carbon dioxide gas.
A. upper left image = reactants, upper right image = products
B. upper right image = reactants, upper left image = products
C. lower left image = reactants, lower right image = products
D. upper left image = reactants, lower right image = products
E. upper left image = reactants, lower left image = products
3. The figure shows the chemical reaction between nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas to produce ammonia (NH 3) gas. Which of the
following changes would make the diagram correctly represent conservation of mass?
4. The figure shows a reaction between methane gas (natural gas, CH4) and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Is the diagram
accurate, and if not, what is wrong with it, and how could it be fixed?
A. There are too many hydrogen atoms on the right-hand side of the reaction arrow. Remove one hydrogen atom from each water
molecule.
B. There are too many oxygen atoms on the right-hand side of the reaction arrow. Remove one oxygen atom from the carbon dioxide.
C. The diagram is accurate as shown.
D. There are not enough carbon atoms on the left-hand side of the reaction arrow. Add another methane molecule on the left, and then
another carbon dioxide molecule on the right of the arrow.
E. There are not enough oxygen molecules on the left-hand side of the reaction arrow. Add another oxygen molecule on the left of the
arrow, and another water molecule on the right.
5. The figure shows a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen gases to produce water. Is the diagram accurate, and if not, what is wrong
with it, and how could it be fixed?
A. There are too many water molecules on the right. Remove one water molecule from the image on the right.
B. There are not enough oxygen atoms on the right. Add one more water molecule to the right image.
C. There are too many oxygen atoms in the image on the left. Remove one oxygen molecule.
D. There are not enough hydrogen atoms on the right. Add one more water molecule to the left image, and one more hydrogen molecule
to the right image.
E. The diagram is accurate as shown.
6. The figure shows a reaction between xenon gas and fluorine gas. Is the diagram correct, and if not, how could it be modified to show
that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed?
A. Add two more XeF4 molecules and two more Xe atoms to the right image.
B. Add four more XeF4 molecules to the right image.
C. Add three more XeF4 molecules and one more Xe atom to the right image.
D. Add one more XeF4 molecule and three more Xe atoms to the right image.
E. The diagram is accurate as shown.
7. Sulfur dioxide gas reacts with oxygen gas to form sulfur trioxide gas. What would the products of the reaction be, if the reactants are
those shown in the figure?
A. 2 molecules of sulfur trioxide, and 2 molecules of sulfur dioxide
B. 4 molecules of sulfur trioxide, and 1 molecule of oxygen
C. 3 molecules of sulfur trioxide, and 1 molecule of oxygen
D. 3 molecules of sulfur trioxide, and 1 molecule of sulfur dioxide
E. 4 molecules of sulfur trioxide
8. Gaseous nitrogen monoxide reacts with oxygen gas to form brown nitrogen dioxide gas. What would the products of the reaction be, if
the reactants are those shown in the figure?
9. Which of the following changes represents a physical change, rather than evidence of a chemical reaction?
A. When a piece of zinc metal is placed in a solution of HCl, bubbles begin to form, and the zinc begins to dissolve.
B. When solid ammonium carbonate, (NH4)2CO3, is heated, the solid disappears, and gaseous ammonia (NH3), carbon dioxide (CO2),
and water (H2O) are formed.
C. When dry ice (solid CO2) is allowed to stand at room temperature, a white cloud and gaseous CO2 are formed.
D. When a solution of KI is mixed with a solution of Pb(NO3)2, a yellow solid is formed.
E. When a piece of copper wire is placed in a solution of AgNO3, a silvery solid begins to form on the surface of the wire, and the
solution turns blue.
10. Which of the following changes represents a physical change, rather than evidence of a chemical reaction?
A. When water and a yellow solution of antifreeze are mixed, the resulting solution is a lighter shade of yellow than the original
antifreeze solution.
B. When concentrated HNO3 is placed in contact with copper metal, a brown gas is formed, the copper dissolves, and a green solution is
formed.
C. When an egg is fried, the clear part becomes white, and the egg becomes a solid.
D. When a piece of zinc metal is placed in a blue solution of copper sulfate, the solution turns from blue to colorless, the zinc dissolves,
and copper metal is formed.
E. When solutions of AgNO3 and NaCl are mixed, a white solid forms.
A. No, because there are the same number of atoms in both images.
B. Yes, because the atoms have rearranged, and therefore the formulas of the products and reactants are different.
C. No, because there are oxygen atoms and nitrogen atoms in both images.
D. No, because both the reactants and products are colorless gases.
E. Yes, because the reactants are gases, but the product is a solid.
A. Yes, because the Na+ and Cl- ions are being removed from their ionic lattice as they are dissolved.
B. Yes, because the water molecules are reacting with the Na+ and Cl- ions to form a gas.
C. Yes, because a precipitate will be formed when the water and NaCl are mixed.
D. No, because there is no change occurring.
E. No, because the Na+ and Cl- ions are simply being surrounded by the water molecules as the salt dissolves.
A. No, because there are the same number of atoms in both images.
B. Yes, because the atoms have rearranged, and therefore the formulas of the products and reactants are different.
C. No, because both the reactants and products are colorless gases.
D. No, because there are oxygen atoms and carbon atoms in both images.
E. Yes, because the reactants are gases, but the product is a solid.
14. Consider the following chemical equations. Select the equations that represent chemical reactions, rather than physical changes.
A. I and III only
B. II and III only
C. I, II, and III
D. I only
E. I and II only
15. Consider the following chemical equations. Select the equations that represent chemical reactions, rather than physical changes.
A. I, II, and III
B. I and II only
C. I and III only
D. I only
E. II and III only
16. Consider the following chemical equations. Select the equations that represent chemical reactions, rather than physical changes.
A. II only
B. I, II, and III
C. I and III only
D. I and II only
E. II and III only
17. Write a complete, balanced equation for the reaction that occurs when sodium metal reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and
aqueous sodium hydroxide.
A. Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
B. Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
C. Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
D. Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + H(g)
E. 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
18. Fireworks which give off bright flashes of white light often contain magnesium metal. When the magnesium burns in the presence of
oxygen, it forms solid magnesium oxide, and emits a bright white light. Write a complete, balanced equation for this reaction.
A. Mg(s) + O(g) → MgO(s)
B. 4Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2Mg2O(s)
C. 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s)
D. Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO2(s)
E. Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO(s)
19. Zinc metal will react with aqueous hydrochloric acid to produce aqueous zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. Write a complete, balanced
equation for this reaction.
A. Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl(aq) + H2(g)
B. Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
C. Zn(s) + HCl(aq) → ZnCl(aq) + H(g)
D. 2Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → 2ZnCl(aq) + H2(g)
E. Zn(s) + HCl(aq) → ZnCl(aq) + H2(g)
20. When solid ammonium carbonate is heated, it decomposes to form ammonia gas, carbon dioxide gas, and water vapor, so that the
solid completely disappears. Write a complete, balanced equation for this reaction.
A. (NH4)2CO3(s) → 2NH3(g) + CO2(g) + H2O(g)
B. (NH4)2CO3(s) → NH3(g) + CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
C. NH4CO3(s) → NH2(g) + CO2(g) + H2O(g)
D. NH4CO3(s) → NH3(g) + CO2(g) + H2O(g)
E. (NH4)2CO3(s) → NH3(g) + CO2(g) + H2O(g)
21. Write a balanced equation to represent the reaction shown in the figure.
23. The gases carbon dioxide and hydrogen can react together to form carbon monoxide gas and water vapor. Which of the diagrams in
the figure could be used to represent this reaction?
A. D
B. A
C. B
D. none of these
E. C
24. Balance the following skeletal equation: C3H8(g) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g).
A. C3H8(g) + O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)
B. C3H8(g) + O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
C. C3H8(g) + 3O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)
D. C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)
E. C3H8(g) + 4O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)
25. Balance the following skeletal equation: C2H5OH(l) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g).
A. C2H5OH(l) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
B. C2H5OH(l) + 2O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
C. C2H5OH(l) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
D. C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
E. 2C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
26. Balance the following skeletal equation: Li(s) + H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g).
A. Li(s) + H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
B. 2Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
C. Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
D. Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
E. Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
27. Balance the following skeletal equation: NH3(g) + O2(g) → NO2(g) + H2O(g).
A. NH3(g) + O2(g) → NO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
B. NH3(g) + O2(g) → NO2(g) + H2O(g)
C. 2NH3(g) + 2O2(g) → 2NO2(g) + 3H2O(g)
D. 4NH3(g) + 7O2(g) → 4NO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
E. 2NH3(g) + O2(g) → NO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
29. Balance the following skeletal equation: Pb(NO3)2(aq) + KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + KNO3(aq)
A. Pb(NO3)2(aq) + KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + KNO3(aq)
B. Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq)
C. Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + KNO3(aq)
D. 2Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 4KNO3(aq)
E. 2Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → 2PbI2(s) + 4KNO3(aq)
30. Balance the following skeletal equation: Ba(NO3)2(aq) + K2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + KNO3(aq)
A. 2Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2K2SO4(aq) → 2BaSO4(s) + 2KNO3(aq)
B. 2Ba(NO3)2(aq) + K2SO4(aq) → 2BaSO4(s) + KNO3(aq)
C. Ba(NO3)2(aq) + K2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2KNO3(aq)
D. 2Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2K2SO4(aq) → 2BaSO4(s) + 3KNO3(aq)
E. Ba(NO3)2(aq) + K2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + KNO3(aq)
31. Balance the following skeletal equation: HCl(g) + O2(g) → H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
A. 2HCl(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
B. HCl(g) + O2(g) → H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
C. 2HCl(g) + O2(g) → H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
D. 4HCl(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) + 2Cl2(g)
32. After the following equation is properly balanced, what is the coefficient in front of O2?
S8(s) + O2(g) → SO3(g)
A. 12
B. 8
C. 16
D. 3
E. 2
33. After the following equation is properly balanced, what is the coefficient in front of O2(g)?
PbS(s) + O2(g) → PbO(s) + SO2(g)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4
E. 3
34. When the equation shown is balanced properly, what is the coefficient in front of
O2(g)? C6H14(l) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g)
A. 6
B. 19
C. 9
D. 12
E. 7
35. When aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid and sodium carbonate are mixed,
A. CO2 gas is produced.
B. a precipitate is formed.
C. no reaction occurs.
D. H2 gas is formed.
E. sodium metal is formed.
36. A reaction which has two elements as reactants and one compound as a product is:
A. a single-displacement reaction.
B. a decomposition reaction.
C. a combustion reaction.
D. a double-displacement reaction.
E. a combination reaction.
37. A reaction which has one element and one compound as reactants and one element and one compound as products is:
A. a double-displacement reaction.
B. a combination reaction.
C. a decomposition reaction.
D. a combustion reaction.
E. a single-displacement reaction.
38. A reaction which has one compound as a reactant and two elements as products is:
A. a decomposition reaction.
B. a combustion reaction.
C. a single-displacement reaction.
D. a combination reaction.
E. a double-displacement reaction.
39. A reaction which has two compounds as reactants and two compounds as products is:
A. a combustion reaction.
B. a single-displacement reaction.
C. a decomposition reaction.
D. a combination reaction.
E. a double-displacement reaction.
40. A solution of silver nitrate is mixed with a solution of sodium chloride, resulting in a precipitate of silver chloride and a solution of
sodium nitrate. The class of this reaction is:
A. combination reaction.
B. double-displacement reaction.
C. decomposition reaction.
D. single-displacement reaction.
E. combustion reaction.
41. A piece of magnesium metal is placed in a solution of hydrochloric acid, resulting in the formation of hydrogen gas and a solution of
magnesium chloride. The class of this reaction is:
A. single-displacement reaction.
B. decomposition reaction.
C. combustion reaction.
D. combination reaction.
E. double-displacement reaction.
42. A piece of magnesium metal is burned in air (containing oxygen gas), and a white powder of magnesium oxide is formed. The class
of this reaction is:
A. combustion reaction.
B. single-displacement reaction.
C. decomposition reaction.
D. double-displacement reaction.
E. combination reaction.
43. Crystals of red mercury(II) oxide, when heated, form liquid mercury and oxygen gas. The class of this reaction is:
A. double-displacement reaction.
B. combination reaction.
C. single-displacement reaction.
D. decomposition reaction.
E. combustion reaction.
A. double-displacement reaction.
B. decomposition reaction.
C. combustion reaction.
D. combination reaction.
E. single-displacement reaction.
A. combustion reaction.
B. decomposition reaction.
C. double-displacement reaction.
D. single-displacement reaction.
E. combination reaction.
A. combination reaction.
B. decomposition reaction.
C. double-displacement reaction.
D. single-displacement reaction.
E. combustion reaction.
50. When aqueous solutions of H2SO4 and NaOH are mixed, _______ will occur.
A. no reaction
B. a double-displacement reaction
C. a single-displacement reaction
D. a decomposition reaction
E. a combination reaction
51. Sodium metal reacts with water in a single-displacement reaction. Which of the following best describes the identity of the products
of this reaction?
A. NaH(aq) and O2(g)
B. NaOH(aq) and H2(g)
C. NaOH2(aq)
D. NaH2(aq) and O(g)
E. NaOH(aq) and H(g)
52. What is the product of the combination reaction that occurs when magnesium metal reactions with oxygen gas?
A. MgO2(s)
B. Mg2O3(s)
C. Mg2O(s)
D. MgO(s)
E. Mg2O2(s)
53. What is the correct formula for the product of the combination reaction between calcium metal and oxygen gas?
A. Ca2O(s)
B. Ca2O3(s)
C. Ca2O2(s)
D. CaO(s)
E. CaO2(s)
54. What are the products of the combustion reaction of methane, CH4, with oxygen?
A. CO2(g) and H2O(g)
B. H2CO3(aq)
C. CO2(g) only
D. C(s), and H2O(g)
E. CO(g) and H2(g)
55. Write and balance the equation for the decomposition reaction that occurs when Mercury(II) oxide decomposes to its elements.
A. HgO(s) → Hg(l) + O2(g)
B. 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g)
C. Hg2O(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g)
D. HgO2(s) → Hg(l) + 2O(g)
E. 2Hg(l) +O2(g) → HgO2(s)
56. When heated, calcium carbonate (limestone) undergoes a decomposition reaction. Write a balanced equation for this reaction.
A. CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
B. CaCO3(s) → Ca(s) + CO2(g)
C. 2CaCO3(s) → 2CaO(s) + 3CO2(g)
D. CaCO3(s) → Ca(s) + CO3(g)
E. 2CaCO3(s) → 2CaO(s) + CO2(g)
57. Write and balance the equation for the decomposition reaction that occurs when solid copper(II) hydroxide, Cu(OH) 2, is heated.
A. Cu(OH)2(s) → Cu(s) + (OH)2(g)
B. Cu(OH)2(s) → Cu(s) + 2OH(g)
C. 2Cu(OH)2(s) → 2CuO(s) + H2O(g)
D. Cu(OH)2(s) → Cu(s) + H2O(g)
E. Cu(OH)2(s) → CuO(s) + H2O(g)
58. Write and balance the equation for the decomposition reaction that occurs when solid magnesium sulfate trihydrate, MgSO 4·3H2O, is
heated.
A. MgSO4·3H2O(s) → MgSO4(s) + 3H2O(g)
B. MgSO4·3H2O(s) → MgS(s) + 6H2O(g)
C. MgSO4·3H2O(s) → MgSO4·3H2O(s)
D. MgSO4·3H2O(s) → Mg(s) + SO4·3H2O(s)
E. MgSO4·3H2O(s) → MgSO4(s) + H2O(g)
59. Write and balance the equation for the combination reaction that occurs when solid potassium metal reacts with chlorine gas.
A. 2K(s) + Cl2(g) → KCl(s)
B. K(s) + Cl(g) → KCl(s)
C. 2K(s) + Cl2(g) → 2ClK(s)
D. 2K(s) + Cl2(g) → 2KCl(s)
E. K(s) + Cl2(g) → KCl(s)
60. Which of the following equations best describes the reaction that occurs when potassium metal reacts with oxygen gas in a
combination reaction?
A. K(s) + O2(g) → KO2(s)
B. 4K(s) + O2(g) → 2K2O(s)
C. K(s) + O2(g) → KO(s) + O(g)
D. 2K(s) + O(g) → K2O(s)
E. K(s) + O(g) → KO(s)
61. Write and balance the equation for the combination reaction that occurs when sulfur dioxide gas, SO 2, reacts with oxygen gas.
A. 3SO2(g) + 2O2(g) → 3SO3(g)
B. SO2(g) + O2(g) → SO3(g)
C. SO2(g) + O2(g) → SO4(g)
D. 2SO2(g) + 2O2(g) → 2SO3(g)
E. 2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)
62. Write and balance the equation for the combination reaction that occurs when aluminum metal reacts with oxygen gas.
A. 4Al(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Al2O3(s)
B. 2Al(s) + 2O2(g) → 2AlO2(s)
C. 2Al(s) + 2O2(g) → Al2O3(s)
D. Al(s) + O2(g) → AlO(s)
E. Al(s) + O2(g) → AlO2(s)
63. When zinc metal is placed into a copper(II) nitrate solution, a single-displacement reaction occurs. Write a balanced equation to
describe this reaction.
A. 2Zn(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → 2Zn(NO3)2(aq) + Cu(s)
B. Zn(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → ZnNO3(aq) + CuNO3(aq)
C. Zn(s) + Cu2NO3(aq) → ZnNO3(aq) + Cu(aq)
D. Zn(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → Zn(NO3)2(aq) + Cu(s)
E. Zn(s) + Cu2NO3(aq) → ZnNO3(aq) + 2Cu(aq)
64. When copper metal is placed into a silver nitrate solution, a single-displacement reaction occurs, forming a copper(II)
compound. Write a balanced equation to describe this reaction.
A. Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag(s)
B. Cu(s) + Ag(NO3)2(aq) → CuNO3(aq) + AgNO3(aq)
C. Cu(s) + Ag(NO3)2(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + Ag(s)
D. 2Cu(s) + Ag(NO3)2(aq) → 2Cu(NO3)2(aq) + Ag(s)
E. Cu(s) + AgNO3(aq) → CuNO3(aq) + Ag(aq)
65. When calcium metal is placed in water, a single-displacement reaction occurs. Write a balanced equation to describe this reaction.
A. Ca(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)
B. Ca(s) + H2O(l) → CaO(s) + H2(g)
C. Ca(s) + H2O(l) → CaO(aq) + H2(g)
D. 2Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)
E. Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)
67. Which of the metals (Fe, Zn, Mg) will react in an aqueous solution of Al(NO3)3 to produce aluminum metal?
A. Zn
B. Mg
C. Fe
D. None of these
E. All of these
68. When potassium metal is placed in water, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the reaction?
A. Yes. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)
B. Yes. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2KH2O(aq)
C. Yes. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2KOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
D. No reaction will occur.
E. Yes. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2K(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)
69. When iron metal is placed into a solution of hydrochloric acid, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the
reaction?
A. Yes. Fe(s) + 2HCl(aq) → FeCl2(aq) + H2(g)
B. Yes. Fe(s) + 3HCl(aq) → FeCl3(aq) + H2(g)
C. No reaction will occur.
D. Yes. 2Fe(s) + 2HCl(aq) → 2FeCl(aq) + H2(g)
70. When copper metal is placed in a solution of zinc nitrate, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the
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L’AUTEUR, OMER, LE DIRECTEUR, PLUSIEURS AMIS
(Après la répétition générale. Des applaudissements assez copieux ont salué le
nom de l’auteur. Il est venu du monde sur le plateau en assez grand nombre, et
les compliments, assez abondants ont paru assez sincères. Sur la scène, on
croit assez au succès. L’auteur y croit peut-être un peu trop.)
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