Question 1

What is the most stable oxidation state for Bi in bismuth compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  -2
B)  +1
C)  +3
D)  +2

Question 2

Interhalogen compounds can be produced by reacting two different halogens together.Which one of the following compounds does not exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  ClF
B)  ClBr
C)  ClBr3
D)  IF3

Question 3

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A)  +1 and -3.
B)  +1 and -1.
C)  -1 and +1.
D)  -1 and +3.

Question 4

Diopside,CaMgSi2O6,is an example of a(n)________ (orthosilicate,single-strand silicate,double-strand silicate,and cyclic silicate).

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Question 5

Which compound exhibits pi bonding?

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A)  I2
B)  C2
C)  P4
D)  S8

Question 6

What is the name for the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

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A)  alkaline earth metals
B)  group 3A elements
C)  halogens
D)  noble gases

Question 7

What is the anhydride of sulfuric acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  SO2
B)  SO3
C)  S2O3
D)  S2O5

Question 8

Which M3+ ion of group 3A elements is the easiest to reduce?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  Al
C)  Ga
D)  In

Question 9

Which one of the following compounds that contains a Group 5A element is least likely to exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  NF3
B)  NBr5
C)  PF3
D)  PI5

Question 10

What statement is inconsistent about fullerene?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an allotrope of carbon and the C60 form has soccer ball shape.
B)  The C60 form of fullerene is a good oxidizing agent.
C)  The C60 fullerene is a molecular substance.
D)  The C60 form of fullerene is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.

Question 11

Metallic character for the main group elements generally

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A)  increases from left to right across a period and increases down a group.
B)  increases from left to right across a period and decreases down a group.
C)  decreases from left to right across a period and increases down a group.
D)  decreases from left to right across a period and decreases down a group.

Question 12

What is the structure of the "gray" allotropic form of tin that is used as a semiconductor?

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A)  body centered
B)  diamond-like
C)  graphite-like
D)  simple cubic

Question 13

Some commercial drain cleaners contain aluminum chips and sodium hydroxide pellets.When water is added to this mixture a vigorous reaction takes place which is best represented as

Accepted Answer

A)  2 Al(s) + 6 H+(aq) → 2 Al3+(aq) + 3 H2(g) .
B)  2 Al(s) + 2 OH-(aq) + 6 H2O(l) → 2 Al(OH) 4-(aq) + 3 H2(g) .
C)  2 Al(s) + 6 H2O(l) → 2 Al(OH) 3 + 3 H2(g) .
D)  2 Al(s) + 3 Cu2+(aq) → 2 Al3+(aq) + 2 Cu(s) .

Question 14

What is the name for the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

A)  alkaline earth metals
B)  group 3A elements
C)  halogens
D)  noble gases

Question 15

In which compound is nitrogen in its highest possible oxidation state?

Accepted Answer

A)  NH3
B)  N2H4
C)  HNO2
D)  HNO3

Question 16

The number of metallic elements in period 3 of the periodic table is ________.

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Question 17

Second row elements differ from heavier elements in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A)  atoms of second row elements are smaller.
B)  atoms of second row elements have higher electronegativities.
C)  heavier elements commonly form multiple bonds while second row elements cannot.
D)  heavier elements have electrons in d orbitals while second row elements do not.

Question 18

What is the name of the commercial process for the preparation of sulfuric acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact process
B)  Haber process
C)  Mond process
D)  Ostwald process

Question 19

Covalent hydrides of the type MH3 are likely to form with elements of what group?

Accepted Answer

A)  3A
B)  4A
C)  5A
D)  6A

Question 20

Predict the product(s) when the reactants Mg(s) + Cl2(l) are mixed.

Accepted Answer

A)  MgCl(s) 
B)  MgCl2(s) 
C)  Mg2Cl(s) 
D)  MgCl3(s)

Exam 22: The Main-Group Elements

What statement is inconsistent about fullerene?

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What is the name for the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

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What is the anhydride of sulfuric acid?

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What is the name for the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

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Predict the product(s) when the reactants Mg(s) + Cl2(l) are mixed.

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Some commercial drain cleaners contain aluminum chips and sodium hydroxide pellets.When water is added to this mixture a vigorous reaction takes place which is best represented as

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Metallic character for the main group elements generally

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Which M3+ ion of group 3A elements is the easiest to reduce?

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Interhalogen compounds can be produced by reacting two different halogens together.Which one of the following compounds does not exist?

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What is the most stable oxidation state for Bi in bismuth compounds?

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Covalent hydrides of the type MH3 are likely to form with elements of what group?

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Which compound exhibits pi bonding?

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In which compound is nitrogen in its highest possible oxidation state?

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Diopside,CaMgSi2O6,is an example of a(n)________ (orthosilicate,single-strand silicate,double-strand silicate,and cyclic silicate).

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What is the name of the commercial process for the preparation of sulfuric acid?

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Which one of the following compounds that contains a Group 5A element is least likely to exist?

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What is the structure of the "gray" allotropic form of tin that is used as a semiconductor?

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Second row elements differ from heavier elements in all of the following ways except

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The number of metallic elements in period 3 of the periodic table is ________.

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In the picture representing binary hydride AHx,lightly-shaded spheres represent H atoms or ions and darkly-shaded spheres represent atoms or ions of the other element,A.The oxidation state of hydrogen and the oxidation state of element A in the binary hydride shown below are

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Predict the product(s) when the reactants Mg(s) + Cl₂(l) are mixed.

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Which M³⁺ ion of group 3A elements is the easiest to reduce?

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Covalent hydrides of the type MH₃ are likely to form with elements of what group?

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Diopside,CaMgSi₂O₆,is an example of a(n)________ (orthosilicate,single-strand silicate,double-strand silicate,and cyclic silicate).

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In the picture representing binary hydride AH_x,lightly-shaded spheres represent H atoms or ions and darkly-shaded spheres represent atoms or ions of the other element,A.The oxidation state of hydrogen and the oxidation state of element A in the binary hydride shown below are

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