Question 1

The nitrate anion is

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A)  a strong acid.
B)  a strong base.
C)  amphoteric.
D)  a strong reducing agent.
E)  a strong oxidizing agent.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The chemistry of fluorine differs in many ways from that of the rest of the halogens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alkali metal hydrides are very reactive with water,forming H2 gas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these atoms is the most electronegative?

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A)  Si
B)  Cl
C)  P
D)  F
E)  CF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Explain how foods get a rancid taste.

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Question 6

Explain why a human should not drink D2O.

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Deuterium is heavier than hydrogen and d...

Question 7

_______________ ___________ are formed when molecular hydrogen combines with transition metals but the ratio of hydrogen atom to transition metal is not constant.

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Question 8

Sulfuric acid is produced when sulfur dioxide dissolves in water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these choices is the electron configuration for the chloride ion?

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A)  [Ne]3s23p5
B)  [Ne]3s23p7
C)  [Ne]3s23p4
D)  [Ar]4s1
E)  [Ar]F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Which reaction represents the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide?

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A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of these is isoelectronic with the hydride ion?

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A)  Hydrogen
B)  Nitrogen
C)  Carbon
D)  Lithium
E)  HeliumF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _________ _________ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ________ ________ region of the periodic table.

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A)  upper left,lower right
B)  upper right,lower left
C)  lower left,upper right
D)  lower right,upper left
E)  transition element,main groupF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Diamond and graphite are allotropes of _____________.

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The answer of Diamond and graphite are allotropes of _____________....

Question 14

Binary hydrides contain hydrogen and either a metal or nonmetal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ozone is both a pollutant and a natural component of the atmosphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the general electron configuration for atoms of the halogen group?

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A)  ns2np6
B)  ns1
C)  ns2np7
D)  ns2(n -1) d7
E)  ns2np5F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Phosphoric acid (H3PO4)is a strong acid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hydrogen fluoride is used

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A)  in the manufacture of steel.
B)  in the synthesis of cryolite for aluminum production.
C)  as an oxidizing agent.
D)  as a disinfectant.
E)  as a mouthwash.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of these elements occupies a position on the periodic table that is not entirely consistent with its chemical properties?

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A)  H
B)  He
C)  Ar
D)  Al
E)  UF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of these species is not an acidic oxide?

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A)  P4O10
B)  P4O6
C)  SO3
D)  CO
E)  SiO2F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 24: Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds

Explain why a human should not drink D2O.

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Which of these choices is the electron configuration for the chloride ion?

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The nitrate anion is

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Alkali metal hydrides are very reactive with water,forming H2 gas.

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Which of these atoms is the most electronegative?

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Diamond and graphite are allotropes of _____________.

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_______________ ___________ are formed when molecular hydrogen combines with transition metals but the ratio of hydrogen atom to transition metal is not constant.

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Sulfuric acid is produced when sulfur dioxide dissolves in water.

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The strongest elemental oxidizing agents are found in the _________ _________ region of the periodic table while the strongest reducing agents are found in the ________ ________ region of the periodic table.

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Ozone is both a pollutant and a natural component of the atmosphere.

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The chemistry of fluorine differs in many ways from that of the rest of the halogens.

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Binary hydrides contain hydrogen and either a metal or nonmetal.

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Explain how foods get a rancid taste.

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Which of these elements occupies a position on the periodic table that is not entirely consistent with its chemical properties?

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Which of these species is not an acidic oxide?

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What is the general electron configuration for atoms of the halogen group?

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Which of these is isoelectronic with the hydride ion?

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Phosphoric acid (H3PO4)is a strong acid.

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Hydrogen fluoride is used

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Which reaction represents the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide?

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Explain why a human should not drink D₂O.

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Alkali metal hydrides are very reactive with water,forming H₂ gas.

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Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄)is a strong acid.

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