Question 1

Which equation correctly represents the first ionization of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cu(g) → Cu+(g) + e-
B)  Cu+(g) → Cu2+(g) + e-
C)  Cu(g) → Cu-(g) + e-
D)  Cu+(g) + e- → Cu(g) 
E)  Cu2+(g) → Cu3+(g) + e-

Question 2

Transition metals within a period differ mainly in the number of ________ electrons.

Accepted Answer

A)  s
B)  p
C)  d
D)  f
E)  all of the above

Question 3

Element M reacts with oxygen to form an oxide with the formula MO. When MO is dissolved in water, the resulting solution is basic. Element M could be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strontium
B)  bromine
C)  selenium
D)  germanium
E)  nitrogen

Question 4

Of the following species, ________ has the largest radius.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rb+
B)  Sr2+
C)  Br-
D)  Kr
E)  Ar

Question 5

Oxides of most nonmetals combine with water to form ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an acid
B)  a base
C)  water and a salt
D)  water
E)  hydrogen gas

Question 6

Which one of the following compounds produces a basic solution when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rb2O
B)  SO2
C)  OBr2
D)  ZnCl2
E)  N2

Question 7

Of the following metals, ________ exhibits multiple oxidation states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Al
B)  Rb
C)  Mg
D)  Ni
E)  Cs

Question 8

Which periodic table group contains only nonmetals?

Accepted Answer

A)  8A
B)  2A
C)  6A
D)  7A
E)  5A

Question 9

Which of the following generalizations cannot be made with regard to reactions of alkali metals? (The symbol M represents any one of the alkali metals.)

Accepted Answer

A)  M (s)  + O2 (g)  → MO2 (s) 
B)  2M (s)  + 2H2O (l)  → 2MOH (aq)  + H2 (g) 
C)  2M (s)  + H2 (g)  → 2MH (s) 
D)  2M (s)  + Cl2 (g)  → 2MCl (s) 
E)  2M (s)  + S (s)  → M2S (s)

Question 10

An electron in a ________ subshell experiences the greatest effective nuclear charge in a many-electron atom.

Accepted Answer

A)  3f
B)  3p
C)  3d
D)  3s
E)  4s

Question 11

An alkaline earth metal forms a compound with oxygen with the formula ________. (The symbol M represents any one of the alkaline earth metals.)

Accepted Answer

A)  MO
B)  M2O
C)  MO2
D)  M2O2
E)  MO3

Question 12

Sodium is much more apt to exist as a cation than is chlorine. This is because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorine is a gas and sodium is a solid
B)  chlorine has a greater electron affinity than sodium does
C)  chlorine is bigger than sodium
D)  chlorine has a greater ionization energy than sodium does
E)  chlorine is more metallic than sodium

Question 13

In their compounds, the charges on the alkali metals and the alkaline earth metals are ________ and ________, respectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In their compounds, the charges on the...

Question 14

Which of the following correctly represents the third ionization of aluminum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Al2+ (g)  + e- → Al+ (g) 
B)  Al (g)  → Al+ (g)  + e-
C)  Al2- (g)  + e- → Al3- (g) 
D)  Al2+ (g)  + e- → Al3+ (g) 
E)  Al2+ (g)  → Al3+ (g)  + e-

Question 15

The acidity of carbonated water is due to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of sulfur
B)  reaction of CO2 and H2O
C)  addition of acid
D)  nonmetal oxides
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Of the following metals, ________ exhibits multiple oxidation states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ni
B)  K
C)  Ca
D)  Al
E)  Sr

Question 17

In nature, the noble gases exist as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monatomic gaseous atoms
B)  the gaseous fluorides
C)  solids in rocks and in minerals
D)  alkali metal salts
E)  the sulfides

Question 18

Which one of the following compounds would produce an acidic solution when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na2O
B)  CaO
C)  MgO
D)  CO2
E)  SrO

Question 19

As successive electrons are removed from an element, the ionization energy ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As successive electrons are removed from an...

Question 20

Which metal is a liquid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which metal is a liquid at room...

Exam 7: Periodic Properties of the Elements

In nature, the noble gases exist as ________.

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An electron in a ________ subshell experiences the greatest effective nuclear charge in a many-electron atom.

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Which one of the following compounds would produce an acidic solution when dissolved in water?

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Of the following species, ________ has the largest radius.

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Which equation correctly represents the first ionization of copper?

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An alkaline earth metal forms a compound with oxygen with the formula ________. (The symbol M represents any one of the alkaline earth metals.)

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Oxides of most nonmetals combine with water to form ________.

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Which of the following generalizations cannot be made with regard to reactions of alkali metals? (The symbol M represents any one of the alkali metals.)

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In their compounds, the charges on the alkali metals and the alkaline earth metals are ________ and ________, respectively.

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The acidity of carbonated water is due to the ________.

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Which metal is a liquid at room temperature?

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Sodium is much more apt to exist as a cation than is chlorine. This is because ________.

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Which periodic table group contains only nonmetals?

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Which one of the following compounds produces a basic solution when dissolved in water?

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Of the following metals, ________ exhibits multiple oxidation states.

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Element M reacts with oxygen to form an oxide with the formula MO. When MO is dissolved in water, the resulting solution is basic. Element M could be ________.

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Transition metals within a period differ mainly in the number of ________ electrons.

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Which of the following correctly represents the third ionization of aluminum?

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Of the following metals, ________ exhibits multiple oxidation states.

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As successive electrons are removed from an element, the ionization energy ________.

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