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2. The molecule Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) has four D.

polar C-Cl bonds. However CCl₄) is non-polar
molecule. which of the following explain the reason Despite the individual C-Cl
for the observed property of CCl₄? bonds being polar, the
A. The molecule is non-polar because of the presence tetrahedral symmetry of CCl₄
of four polar C-Cl bonds in the molecule. ensures that the dipole
B. The molecule is non-polar because of the difference moments cancel out, resulting
in electronegativity between carbon and chlorine. in a net dipole moment of zero
C. Even though the bond in CCl₄ is polar, the net and making the molecule non-
dipole moment of the molecule is different from zero polar.
D. Even though the bond in CCl₄ is polar, the net
dipole moment of the molecule is zero.
3.Which of the following is responsible for • Hydrogen bonding is responsible for the
the unusual high boiling points of HF, H₂O,
and NH₃? unusually high boiling points of HF, H₂O,
A. London dispersion forces and NH₃ due to the strong intermolecular
B. Hydrogen bonding attractions between the molecules.
C. Covalent bonding
D. Ionic bonding
4. From the assumption of kinetic The kinetic molecular theory of gases describes the behavior of
ideal gases based on several key assumptions.
molecular theory of gases, which of the
 Gas Particles: Gases are composed of a large number of tiny
following is CORRECT? particles (atoms or molecules) that are in constant, random
A. The pressure of a gas is the effect of the motion.
 Negligible Volume: The volume of the individual gas particles is
negligible volume of the gas compared to
negligible compared to the total volume of the gas. Most of the
the total volume of the gas volume of a gas is empty space.
 Elastic Collisions: Collisions between gas particles and with the
B. The average kinetic energy of gas
walls of the container are perfectly elastic. This means that there
particles is inversely proportional to the is no net loss of kinetic energy during the collisions.
absolute temperature of the gas.  No Intermolecular Forces There are no attractive or repulsive
forces between gas particles, except during collisions. Gas
C. There are some forces of attraction or particles move independently of one another.
repulsion between gas particles.  Average Kinetic Energy: The average kinetic energy of gas
particles is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the
D. Under ordinary conditions, the total
gas.
volume of gas molecules is much smaller  Pressure: The pressure of a gas is caused by collisions of gas
than the total volume of gas. particles with the walls of the container. The more frequent and
forceful the collisions, the higher the pressure
5. Which of the following is CORRECT about • During the melting of ice at 0°C (at standard
the phase change observed in water?
pressure), the temperature remains constant as the
A. Water starts to evaporate at the boiling point
and condenses at the melting point. heat energy is used to overcome the intermolecular
B. When a solid ice is heated, it is changed to forces holding the ice together, rather than
liquid water without melting.
increasing the temperature. This is a characteristic
C. At the boiling point temperature, water exists
in three different physical states. of phase changes at constant pressure.
D. At the melting point of ice, the temperature• Protons and neutrons have very similar masses,
remains constant. approximately 1 atomic mass unit (amu) each.
• Specifically, the mass of a proton is about 1.6726 ×
6. Given the symbols of the three subatomic particles: 10⁻²⁷ kg, and the mass of a neutron is about 1.6749
electrons (e⁻), protons (p⁺) and neutrons (n⁰), which
of the following is the CORRECT comparison of the × 10⁻²⁷ kg.
absolute masses of protons, electrons, and neutrons? • Electrons are much lighter, with a mass of about
A. Mass of e⁻ > mass of p⁺ = mass of n⁰ 9.1094 × 10⁻³¹ kg, which is approximately 1/1836th
B. Mass of e⁻ = mass of p⁺ > mass of n⁰ the mass of a proton or neutron.
C. Mass of e⁻ < mass of p⁺ < mass of n⁰
D. Mass of e⁻ < mass of p⁺ ≈ mass of n⁰
• Water undergoes several phase changes, which are transitions between its states: solid
(ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapor). Here are the key phase changes observed in water:
• Melting: Ice changes to liquid water when heated above 0°C (32°F).
• Freezing: Liquid water changes to ice when cooled below 0°C (32°F).
• Evaporation: Liquid water changes to water vapor (gas) at any temperature, but it
happens faster as temperature increases.
• Boiling: Liquid water changes to water vapor rapidly when heated to its boiling point
(100°C or 212°F at sea level).
• Condensation: Water vapor changes to liquid water when cooled below its dew point.
• Sublimation: Ice changes directly to water vapor without becoming liquid, which
occurs under low-pressure conditions or when the temperature is below freezing.
• Deposition: Water vapor changes directly to ice without becoming liquid, forming
frost.
7. In the modern periodic table, what is the name
of the group that contains the most
• Cesium, being an alkali metal in Group
electronegative elements? 1, has a high metallic character,
A. Alkali metals
meaning it is very reactive, loses
B. Halogens
electrons easily, and has properties
C. Chalcogens
typical of metals (e.g., conductivity,
D. Noble gases
8. A given element has an atomic number of 55 malleability).
and a mass number of 133. Which of the • Number of neutrons=133−55=78
following describes CORRECTLY the property
of this element?
A. The non-metallic character of the element is
high.
B. The metallic character of the element is high.
C. The element has high electron affinity.
D. The element has high electronegativity.
9. Which of the following characteristics of • This statement is true for electromagnetic
electromagnetic radiation is correct? radiation traveling in a vacuum, where the
A. The speed of an electromagnetic radiation decreases speed is always 𝑐 regardless of wavelength,
with increase in its wavelength. frequency, or the absence of a medium.
B. The speed of an electromagnetic radiation increases • However, if the radiation travels through a
with increase in its frequency. material medium (like air, water, or glass),
C. The speed of an electromagnetic wave is independent the speed can decrease due to the medium’s
of the nature of the medium it travels through. refractive index.
D. The wavelength of an electromagnetic radiation is • Since the question does not specify a medium
directly proportional to its frequency. and electromagnetic radiation is often
10. Which of the following is the core electron discussed in the context of a vacuum (its
configuration of the metal ion in ferric sulfate, natural propagation), this statement is
Fe₂(SO₄)₃? (Atomic Number of Fe = 26) considered correct under ideal (vacuum)
conditions.
A. [Ar] 4s²3d⁴
• This matches the electron configuration of
B. [Ar] 4s¹3d⁵ Fe³⁺, where the 4s electrons are removed
C. [Ar] 3d⁵ first, followed by 3d electrons, resulting in
D. [Ar] 3d⁶ [Ar]3d5
11. A student added 25 mL of AgNO₃ solution to a beaker and weighed the mass of the
beaker and its content as 𝑚1m 1​. He/she added 50 mL of a saturated solution of NaCl into
the second beaker and weighed the mass of the beaker and its content as 𝑚2m 2​ . Finally,
he/she mixed the two solutions and weighed the mass of the resulting solution with the two
beakers and recorded as 𝑚3m 3​. If he/she found that 𝑚3=𝑚1+𝑚2m 3​=m 1​+m 2​, which
one of the following laws is investigated by this trial?

A. Law of definite composition

B. Law of multiple proportions
C. Law of conservation of energy
D. Law of conservation of mass
12. “At a given temperature and • Avogadro’s law states that
pressure, equal volumes of different equal volumes of all gases, at
gases contain equal number of the same temperature and
molecules,” this is known as pressure, contain an equal
________. number of molecules.

A. Charles’s law
B. Boyle’s law
C. Gay-Lussac’s law
D. Avogadro’s law
13. A sample of a certain gas has a • we can use the combined gas law, which relates
volume of 100 L at 27°C and 750 torr. pressure (P), volume (V), and temperature (T) for a
The gas is expanded to a volume of 250 fixed amount of gas:
L at 200 torr. What is the final
temperature of the gas?
Where:
A. -83°C
B. -73°C P1=750 torr,
C. -17°C V1=100L,
D. -273°C
T1=27°C= K=27+273=300 K (converting to
Kelvin, as temperature must be in Kelvin for gas
law calculations)
P2=200 torr,
V2=250 L,
T2=? (the final temperature in Kelvin)
• Rearrange the equation to solve for T2
 • The boiling point of a liquid is the
14. Which of the following is a CORRECT temperature at which its vapor pressure
explanation of the given term? equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
At this point, the liquid can change into a gas
• A. Boiling point is the temperature at which the
throughout its volume, not just at the surface.
vapor pressure of the liquid equals the
• normal boiling point is defined as the
atmospheric pressure.
temperature at which a liquid's vapor
B. Condensation is the process by which a liquid
pressure equals 1 atmosphere (760 mmHg or
changes to a gas at the boiling point of the liquid. 101.3 kPa) of external pressure.
C. Normal boiling point is the temperature at
• The term "normal" distinguishes it from
which the liquid starts to be converted to the
boiling points at other pressures, such as
gaseous state. high altitudes or in a vacuum.
• D. Heat of vaporization is the energy required to • For instance, water's normal boiling
convert one gram of a solid to a gas at its boiling point is 100°C (212°F) at sea level
point.
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15.If 3.423 grams of sucrose is dissolved in 200.0 g of water,
what is the molality of the sucrose solution? (molar mass of
sucrose = 342.3 g/mol)
A. 0.1 m
B. 0.05 m
C. 0.01 m
D. 0.5 m • Suspensions are typically cloudy
16. Which of the following descriptions about a suspension is due to the large particle size, and the
correct? particles will settle out over time
A suspension is a homogeneous mixture. when the mixture is left standing
• These particles are typically large
B. A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.
enough to be visible and will settle
C. A suspension contains particles which will not settle out if
out over time due to gravity if the
the suspension is left standing
mixture is left undisturbed, making
D. A suspension is a ‘cloudy’ mixture containing particles the mixture appear cloudy.
which will easily settle out when the suspension is left standing
17. What is meant by the rate of dissolution
of a solute?
Dilution involves adding more
A. The ability of solute to go into solution.
B. The amount of solute that goes into solvent to a stock solution, which
solution per unit time
C. The dynamic equilibrium attained
between the solute and solvent.
decreases the concentration of the
D. The maximum amount of solute that a
pure solvent can hold in solution. solute, making the solution less
18. Which of the following statements is
correct about the solution process? concentrated.
A. Adding solvent to a stock solution to get
less concentrated solution
B. A dilution process gives a concentrated
solution.
C. A dilution process is carried out by adding
a solute
D. Adding solute to a stock solution gives
less concentrated solution.
6. The number of equivalents per liter of normality.
solution is known as defined as the number of equivalents of solute per liter
of solution.
A. normality. molarity.
is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution,
B. molarity not equivalents.
C. mole fraction mole fraction.
is the ratio of moles of one component to the total
D. molality moles of all components in a solution, not related to
equivalents per liter.
7. The "like dissolves like" rule accounts molality.
Molality is the number of moles of solute per
for one of the following observations kilogram of solvent, not equivalents per liter.

A. The solubility of C₂H₅ in H₂O The "like dissolves like" rule states that substances
with similar intermolecular forces (polarity) tend to
B. The solubility of C₆H₆ in CCl₄ dissolve in each other.
Benzene (C₆H₆) is nonpolar, and carbon
C. The insolubility of I₂ in H₂O
tetrachloride (CCl₄) is also nonpolar. Both have
D. The solubility of KBr in C₇H₈ similar London dispersion forces, so they are
mutually soluble
11. Which of the following concentration units is correctly defined?
A. ppm (parts per million) = mass of solute/mass of solvent × 10⁶
B. mass percentage = (mass of solute/mass of solvent) × 100
C. mass percentage = (mass of solute/mass of solution) × 100
D. ppb (parts per billion) = mass of solute/mass of solution × 10⁶