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6/24/24, 1:04 PM Chemistry Pre-entrance exam 2016/2024
Chemistry Pre-entrance exam 2016/2024

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2. 1. What current must be past through a solution of AlCl3 for 1.19 hours to * 1 point
produce 40g of solid Al?
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10.5 amps
100. amps
50.0 amps
75.3 amps
3. 2. A process in which hair and fat missed by the machines are removed from * 1 point
the hide with a plastic tool or dull knife.
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Deliming
Hair removal
Soaking
Scudding
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4. 3. Which type of pesticide are nonpolar and lipophilic * 1 point
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Carbamates
Pyrethroids
Organochlorines
Organophosphates
5. 4. __________an inorganic, non-metallic solid prepared by the action of heat * 1 point

and subsequent cooling
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Cement
Leather
Paper and Pulp
Ceramic
6. 5. Which pollutant gas is used as refrigerants, solvents and plastic foam- * 1 point
blowing agents.
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Carbon monoxide
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Sulphur dioxide
7. 6. The result of ozone hole is * 1 point
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Acid rain
Global warming
The UV radiations the earth
Greenhouse effect
8. 7. Which type of glass is commonly known as Pyrex * 1 point
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Soda-lime glass
Borosilicate glass
Quartz glass
ordinary glass
9. 8. What is the cell potential of the following cell: * 1 point
Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) -> Zn^2+ (aq) + H2 (g) Eo = 0.76 V
When the [Zn^2+] = 1.0 M; PH2 = 1atm, and the pH in the cathode is 5.2?
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1.80 V
0.45 V
1.32 V
0.90 V
10. 9. How long would it take to electroplate 28.3g of silver at a constant current * 1 point
of 2.0 amps from a solution of silver nitrate?
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844 min
105 min
211 min
53 min
11. 10.Which one of the following are Well-known uses of ceramics * 1 point
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tiles on space
kitchen tiles
dental replacements
electrical insulators
12. 11. ________________Indicates the permissible level of a toxic pollutant in * 1 point
the atmosphere to which a healthy individual can be exposed during an 8-

hour day without adverse effects
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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Sink
Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
13. 12. Calculate the standard cell potential of the following reaction: * 1 point
Cd(s) + MnO2 (s) + 4H^+(aq) + -> Cd^2+(aq) + Mn2+ (aq) + 2H2O (l)
Given:
MnO2 (s) + 4H+ (aq) + 2e- -> Mn2+ (aq) + 2H2O(l) Eo = 1.23 V
Cd2+ (aq) + 2 e- -> Cd (s) Eo = -0.40 V
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-1.63 V
-0.83 V
0.83 V
1.63 V
14. 13 . Zn→Zn^2+ + 2e− Eo=0.762V * 1 point
Cu→Cu^2+ + 2e− Eo=−0.340V
Zn^2+ + Cu→ Zn + Cu^2+

What is Eo cell? Is reaction 3 spontaneous?
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1.1V, spontaneous
−1.1V, spontaneous
1.1V, nonspontaneous
−1.1V, nonspontaneous
15. 14. It is the most widely used method for making pulp from all types of * 1 point
trees.
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Sulphite Process
Kraft Process
Mechanical pulping
Crusting
16. 15. Consider the following electrolytic cell: * 1 point
Ni + Fe^2+ → Ni^2+ + Fe E∘=−0.21V

What happens at the anode in the electrolytic cell?
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Nickel is oxidized
Nickel is reduced
Iron is reduced
Iron is oxidized
17. 16. Toward which pole do electrons travel in a galvanic cell? * 1 point
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Towards the negative pole
Electrons do not travel; only the protons travel
Towards the anode
Towards the cathode
18. 17. Which of the following differences between galvanic cells and * 1 point
electrolytic cells is false?
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Electrolytic cells have oxidation take place at the cathode
Electrolytic cells have a positive Gibb's free energy
Electrolytic cells are non-spontaneous
Electrolytic cells have negative voltages
19. 18. What is true about the current flow in a galvanic cell? * 1 point
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It flows in the direction of electron flow
Galvanic cells do not have a current
It travels from cathode to anode
It travels from anode to cathode
20. 19. In a third order reaction with two reactants, if you triple the * 1 point
concentration of one of the reactants, the rate increases by a factor of 3.
What happens to the rate of the reaction if the concentration of the second
reactant is halved?
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It increases by a factor of 4.
It decreases by a factor of 4.
It doubles.
It is halved.
21. 20. Given the following. What is the rate law for the reaction A + 2B → C * 1 point
[A](M) [B] (M) Rate (M/s)
0.1 0.02 0.005
0.2 0.02 0.02
0.1 0.01 0.0025
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Rate = k [A]^2[B]
Rate = k [A]
Rate = k [B]
Rate = k [A] [B]2
22. 21. Consider the following balanced equation. * 1 point
Al2O3 + 6NaOH + 12HF ------- -2Na3AlF6 + 9H2O
The rate law for this reaction is rate=k[Al2O3]^2[NaOH].

What is the rate constant for this reaction if the reaction proceeds at an
initial rate of 0.005Ms when all of the reactants have initial concentrations
of 0.02M?
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k=0.25
k=625
k=12.5
k=31,250
23. 22. For the following reaction H2 + 2ICl → 2HCl + I2 describe the rate of * 1 point
consumption
of H2 in regards to the consumption of ICl and the production of I2
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Same as ICl, same as I2
Same as ICl, half of I2
Half of ICl, half of I2
Half of ICl, same as I2
24. 23. For the reaction NO2 (g) + CO (g) -> NO (g) + CO2 (g), the reaction * 1 point
was experimentally determined to be Rate = k[NO2]^2. If the reaction has

the following mechanism, what is the rate limiting step, and why?
Step 1: 2 NO2 -> NO3 + NO (slow)
Step 2: NO3 + CO -> NO2 + CO2 (fast)
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Step 1 is limiting because the reaction can not go faster than its slowest step.
Step 2 is limiting because the NO3 intermediate has to be formed before the
reaction can occur.
Step 1 is limiting because the NO2 is a reactant.
Step 2 is limiting because the fast step determines how quickly the reaction can
occur.
25. 24. The rate constant for a second-order reaction is 0.15 M-1s-1. If the * 1 point
initial concentration of the reactant is 0.30 M, how long does it take for the
concentration to decrease to 0.15 M?
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253 second
44.4 second
88.8 seconds
22.2 seconds
26. 25. A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 25.0% of the * 1 point

compound decomposes in 60 minutes, the half-life of the compound is?
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145 minutes
120 minutes
198 minutes
180 minutes
27. 26. Consider the following reaction: * 1 point
A+2B→2C
The equilibrium constant, Keq, is 0.367.
In a reaction flask, you have a solution

containing [A]=0.332M, [B]=0.0200M, and [C]=0.332M. Will the reaction
proceed forward (to the right), or backwards (to the left) reach equilibrium ?
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The reaction will proceed both to the right and two the left, but at equal rates
The reaction will proceed to the left
The reaction will proceed to the right
None of the available answers
28. 27. What is the definition of the triple point? * 1 point
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The condensation line of the phase diagram
The state where liquid and gas cannot be differentiated
The state where solid, liquid, and gas coexist in equilibrium
The point in which temperature change has no effect on the substance
29. 28. Which of the following can be used in a buffer solution? * 1 point
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HCl and HNO3
HNO3 and KNO3
NaHCO3 and K2CO3
NaOH and KOH
30. 29. Which of the following solutions has the greatest buffering capacity? * 1 point
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3M Rubidium Hydroxide
1M Acetic Acid
4M Nitric Acid
2M Formic Acid
31. 30. According to Le Chatelier's principle, which of the following occurs when * 1 point
you compress a system containing at least one gas species?
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shifts to favor the side with less moles of gas
shifts to favor the side with more moles of gas
remains at equilibrium
not enough information to determine
32. 31. Which of the following stresses would lead the exothermic reaction * 1 point
below to shift to the right?
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Decreasing the volume
Increasing the temperature
Increasing [C]
Increasing [A]
33. 32. Consider the following isotope of thorium :A=232 Z=90 Th What is the * 1 point
identity of the product following three alpha decay reactions?
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Pa A=232 Z=91
Rn A=224 Z=86
Ra A=228 Z=88
Po A=220 Z=84
34. 32. At what pH does the equivalence point lie for a strong-acid / strong-base 1 point
titration?
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Slightly acidic
Slightly basic
It is impossible to determine
35. 33. Which of the following will cause an equilibrium shift in an exothermic * 1 point
reaction towards the products?
I. Decreasing the temperature
II. Evaporating the product
III. Adding a catalyst
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I, II, and III only
I and II only
I only
III only
36. 34. Given the following equation (2A+B --> 3C). Which of the following * 1 point
correctly displays the rate of the reaction?
I. -Δ[A]/2Δt
II. Δ[B]/Δt
III. Δ[C]/3Δt
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II only
I, II, and III
II and III only
I and III only
37. 35. Determine the Ecell for the following reaction at 25 C: * 1 point
Zn (s) + 2 VO2+ (aq) + 4 H+ -> 2 VO2+ (aq) + Zn2+(aq) + 2 H2O (l)
Given that:
VO2+ (aq) + 2 H^+(aq) + e- -> VO2+(aq) + H2O (l) Eo =1V
Zn2+ (aq) + 2 e--> Zn (s) Eo = -0.76 V
and [ VO^2+] = 2.0 M; [H^+] = 0.50 M; [VO^2+] = 1.0 x 10^-2M; [Zn^2+] =

1.0 x 10-1M
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3.71 V
2.41 V
1.76 V
1.89 V
38. 36. The difference in the atomic radii of fluorine and lithium is most similar * 1 point
to the difference in the atomic radii of which pair of elements?
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Cs and Bi
As and Se
Na and Cl
Fe and Br
39. 37. Why does fluorine have a smaller atomic radius than carbon? * 1 point
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Halogens have a larger atomic radius than carbon
Fluorine is farther down the group than carbon
Fluorine is more electronegative than carbon
Fluorine has more charged particles attracting the electron cloud to the nucleus
40. 38. A large number of molecules begin moving very fast, rarely bumping * 1 point
into one another, and taking up the entire space available to them. As the
temperature drops and the kinetic energy of the particles decreases, the
particles move more slowly and run into each other more often. They
eventually form a lattice structure, only slightly moving. What is this process
called?
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Sublimination, then freezing
Decrease in temperature
Vaporization, then condensation
Condensation then freezing.
41. 39. Molecule A has twice the mass of molecule B. A sample of each * 1 point
molecule is released into separate, identical containers. Which compound
will have a higher rate of diffusion?
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Molecule A would have a faster initial rate; both molecules would reach an equal
final rate
Molecule B
Molecule A
They will have identical rates of diffusion
42. 40. If a container holds 1mol of hydrogen, 2.5mol of helium, and 2mol of * 1 point
oxygen at a total pressure of 4atm, what is the partial pressure of the
oxygen gas?
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8.00atm
2.76atm
1.45atm
4.63atm
43. 41. Which of the following is not an assumption of the kinetic molecular * 1 point
theory of gases?
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Gas particles do not experience attractions/repulsions to other particles
Gas particles are in random, continuous motion
The kinetic energy of gas particles are different for all gases at a certain
temperature
Collisions between gas particles are elastic
44. 42. What volume of chlorine gas at 45.3oC is needed to react with 14.2g of * 1 point
sodium to form NaCl at 1.72atm?
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0.22L
4.7L
9.49L
0.05L
45. 43. Which of the following compounds is a Lewis * 1 point

acid: HCl, AlCl3, NH3, H2SO4?
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NH3
AlCl3
HCl
H2SO4
46. 44. A chemist mixes 50.0mL of a 1.0M NaOH solution with 50.0mL of * 1 point
a 1.0M Ba(OH)2 solution. Assuming the two solutions are additive, what is
the pH of the resulting solution?
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10.90
12.75
13.82
12.17
47. 45. Which of the following describes an isotope to 13C? * 1 point
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A carbon with 4 protons, 9 neutrons
A carbon atom with 7 protons, 6 neutrons
48. 46. What is the common name for the polymer polytetrafluoroethylene * 1 point
(PTFE)?
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A) Nylon
B) Kevlar
C) Teflon
D) Bakelite
49. 47. Sodium will react with oxygen and form an ionic compound. Which of * 1 point
the following is false concerning this interaction?
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In this compound, oxygen is the anion while the two sodium atoms are defined as
cations
Sodium has a higher electronegativity than oxygen, causing it to give its electron to
oxygen
Both oxygen and the two sodiums are given stable octets by creating the ionic
compound
The ionic compound has an overall neutral charge
50. 48. What is the equilibrium constant for a reaction written in reverse if the * 1 point
forward reaction has constant K?
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1/K
2K
4K
K/2
51. 49. What is the hybridization of the molecular bonds and molecular * 1 point
geometry of NH3?
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sp3 hybridization and trigonal pyramidal geometry
sp2 hybridization and trigonal pyramidal geometry
sp3 hybridization and trigonal planar geometry
sp2 hybridization and trigonal planar geometry
52. 50. If an electron falls from the energy level of n = 5 to the ground state of n * 1 point
= 1, what is most likely to occur?
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The electron changes its spin direction
A neutron is transformed into a proton
A photon is emitted
A photon is absorbed
53. 51. Which compound has both ionic and covalent bonds? * 1 point
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O2
NH4+
NaNO3
CH4CH3CH3OH
54. 52. Which of the following best explains effective nuclear charge (Zeff)? * 1 point
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An electrostatic attraction between valence electrons and the nucleus
The charge of an electron
The charge of any nucleon
The atomic mass of an element
55. 53. Which polymer is used in making non-stick coating for cookware? * 1 point
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A) PVC
B) Teflon (PTFE)
C) PET
D) Polypropylene
56. 54. Which group of elements can be predicted to have the lowest second * 1 point
ionization energy?
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Group I
Group VII
Group VIII
Group II
57. 55. Hydrogen bonding can occur between which two molecules? * 1 point
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Methanol and methane
Methane and water
Methanol and water
Water and hydrogen gas
58. 56. What is the electron configuration for Co3+? * 1 point
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[Ar]4s^2 3d^7
[Ar]4s^1 3d^6
[Ar]3d^6
[Ar]4s^1 3d^5
59. 57. When oil and vinegar salad dressing is allowed to stand at room * 1 point
temperature, two distinct phases are observed. The main explanation for
this phenomenon is the difference in _________ of the two phases.
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solubility
polarity
density
buoyancy
60. 58. An ideal gas takes up 60L at 2 atm. If the gas is compressed to 30L, * 1 point
what will the new pressure be?
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1atm
4atm
0.5atm
2atm
61. 59. Ammonia is created according to the balanced equation below. * 1 point
3H2+N2→2NH3
The reaction is allowed to take place in a rigid container. Eight moles of

hydrogen gas are mixed with two moles of nitrogen gas. The initial pressure
exerted on the container is 5atm.
Assuming the reaction runs to completion, what will the pressure exerted on
the vessel be after the reaction takes place?
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6atm
3atm
5atm
0.5atm
62. 60. If the activation energy of a forward reaction is greater than the * 1 point
activation energy of a reverse reaction, what must be true of the reaction?
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It is non-spontaneous
It is endothermic
It is exothermic
It is spontaneous
63. 61. An organic compound A reacts with sodium metal and forms B. On * 1 point
heating with conc. H2SO4, A gives diethyl ether. What are A and B?
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a) C4H9OH and C4H9ONa
b) CH3OH and CH3ONa
c) C2H5OH and C2H5ONa
d) C3H7OH and CH3ONa
64. 62. What is the difference between the reaction quotient and the equilibrium * 1 point
constant?
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The equilibrium constant is valid only at equilibrium, and the reaction quotient can
be calculated at any given moment in the reaction.
The reaction quotient is equivalent to the rate law.
The reaction quotient is valid only at equilibrium, and the equilibrium constant can
be calculated at any given moment in the reaction.
There is no difference between the two
65. 63. Why do the concentrations of pure liquids and solids not appear in the * 1 point
equilibrium constant expression?
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They are not present in the mixture at equilibrium.
They are completely consumed before the reaction reaches equilibrium.
Their concentrations change too quickly to be accounted for.
Their concentrations don't change over the course of the reaction.
66. 64. If the equilibrium constant lies farther to the right, this indicates that the * 1 point
reaction __________.
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is more complete
does not have a bearing on the reaction
is less complete
includes a catalyst
67. 65. You have a solution of weak base with unknown concentration. What * 1 point
would be a good acid with which to titrate the weakly alkaline solution, in
order to determine its concentration?
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Citric acid
Sodium hydroxide
Hydrofluoric acid
Nitric acid
68. 66. Which catalyst is used in the Haber process for the production of * 1 point
ammonia?
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A) Nickel
B) Platinum
C) Iron
D) Vanadium oxide
69. 67. The largest dipole moment will be seen in which of the following 1 point
molecules?
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HCl
CH3OH
CH4
HF
70. 68. What is the character of the bonds in a molecule of ammonium? 1 point
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2 polar covalent bonds, 2 ionic bonds
3 polar covalent bonds, one coordinate covalent bond
4 polar covalent bonds
3 polar covalent bonds
71. 69. Which one of the following organic functional groups does not contain a 1 point
carbon-oxygen double bond?
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Nitrile
Ester
Carboxylic acid
Aldehyde
72. 70. Which of the following is the alcohol functional group? 1 point
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-OH
-COOH
-COH
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6/24/24, 1:04 PM Chemistry Pre-entrance exam 2016/2024

Chemistry Pre-entrance exam 2016/2024

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4. 3. Which type of pesticide are nonpolar and lipophilic * 1 point

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5. 4. __________an inorganic, non-metallic solid prepared by the action of heat * 1 point

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Paper and Pulp

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PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)

7. 6. The result of ozone hole is * 1 point

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The UV radiations the earth

8. 7. Which type of glass is commonly known as Pyrex * 1 point

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9. 8. What is the cell potential of the following cell: * 1 point

Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) -> Zn^2+ (aq) + H2 (g) Eo = 0.76 V

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of 2.0 amps from a solution of silver nitrate?

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12. 11. ________________Indicates the permissible level of a toxic pollutant in * 1 point

the atmosphere to which a healthy individual can be exposed during an 8-

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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

Threshold Limit Value (TLV)

Cd2+ (aq) + 2 e- -> Cd (s) Eo = -0.40 V

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14. 13 . Zn→Zn^2+ + 2e− Eo=0.762V * 1 point

Cu→Cu^2+ + 2e− Eo=−0.340V

Zn^2+ + Cu→ Zn + Cu^2+

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16. 15. Consider the following electrolytic cell: * 1 point

Ni + Fe^2+ → Ni^2+ + Fe E∘=−0.21V

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Towards the negative pole

Electrons do not travel; only the protons travel

Towards the anode

Towards the cathode

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Electrolytic cells have oxidation take place at the cathode

Electrolytic cells have a positive Gibb's free energy

Electrolytic cells are non-spontaneous

Electrolytic cells have negative voltages

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It flows in the direction of electron flow

Galvanic cells do not have a current

It travels from cathode to anode

It travels from anode to cathode

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[A](M) [B] (M) Rate (M/s)

0.1 0.02 0.005

0.2 0.02 0.02

0.1 0.01 0.0025

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