Natural Sciences 2
Test for natural Sciences CLEP test for me to study from in hopes of passing for those 6 credits.
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The spectroscopic (electron) configuration of an atom is [He]2s22p4. Which element is this?
- A.
₂He
- B.
₄Be
- C.
₅B
- D.
₇N
- E.
₈O
Correct Answer
E. ₈OExplanation
If the answer is not known offhand, it may be deduced if all the information present is used. First, an atom is specified in the question, meaning it is uncharged; therefore, the number of electrons will equal the number of protons. Second, the superscripts in 2s²2p⁴ show six electrons. Looking at the answers, helium (He) is listed as having two protons, and thus must have two electrons. Adding six electrons (for 2s²2p⁴) and two electrons (for helium) gives a total of eight electrons for the unknown atom. This means it must have eight protons if it is not an ion. A glance at the answers shows oxygen has eight protons and fits the bill.Rate this question:
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Which of the following elements is NOT a gas at room temperature (20°C)?
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Bromine
- C.
Argon
- D.
Nitrogen
- E.
Krypton
Correct Answer
B. BromineExplanation
Bromine is a liquid at room temperature. Oxygen and nitrogen exist as molecules of diatomic gases. Argon and krypton are monatomic gases at 20°C.Rate this question:
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All things being equal, the deBroglie wavelength is greater for a particle of
- A.
Higher speed
- B.
Lower speed
- C.
Greater charge
- D.
Lower charge
- E.
Greater spin
Correct Answer
A. Higher speedExplanation
The deBroglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the particles speedRate this question:
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A particle and its antiparticle have
- A.
The same masses
- B.
Opposite momenta.
- C.
Opposite charges.
- D.
A and C
- E.
B and C
Correct Answer
D. A and CExplanation
Particles and antiparticles have opposite charges and the same mass. The momenta for both will be the same since the masses are the same.Rate this question:
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When a nucleus undergoes beta decay, which of the following remains constant?
- A.
The atomic-mass number
- B.
The atomic number
- C.
The nuclear spin
- D.
A and C
- E.
B and C
Correct Answer
A. The atomic-mass numberExplanation
The number of nucleons remains unchanged in beta decay, so the mass number remains the same. The atomic number changes by one unit. The change in nuclear spin is not determined by the reaction.Rate this question:
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Heavy nuclei release energy during fission because
- A.
the electrons get closer toge
- B.
The electrons get farther apart.
- C.
The binding energy per nucleon is greater for medium-mass nuclei.
- D.
Some of the neutrons turn into electrons.
- E.
some of the neutrons turn into gamma rays.
Correct Answer
C. The binding energy per nucleon is greater for medium-mass nuclei.Explanation
Energy released during fission comes from the change of nuclear binding energy. The electrons do not play a role in the reaction, so choices A. and B. are wrong. Neutrons are not transformed to electrons or gamma rays, which eliminates choices D. and E.Rate this question:
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When a nucleus undergoes alpha decay
- A.
The atomic mass changes
- B.
The atomic number changes.
- C.
The atomic number remains the same.
- D.
A and B
- E.
A and C
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D. A and BExplanation
Alpha decay is the emission of a helium-4 nucleus, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. The atomic number changes because two protons are emitted; the mass number changes because four nucleons are emitted.Rate this question:
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Radioactive decay of a nucleus Vertical axis: number of nuclei remaining Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
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A. AExplanation
Radioactive decay is an exponential decrease in the number of nuclei. Graphs C. and E. do not quite follow exponential decay.Rate this question:
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A mass experiencing a constant acceleration Vertical axis: distance Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
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B. BExplanation
Distance traveled is proportional to the square of the time.Rate this question:
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A solid is slowly heated past its melting point Vertical axis: temperature Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
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D. DExplanation
The temperature increases until the melting point is reached. It remains constant until the solid melts, then continues to increase.Rate this question:
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Static magnetic fields are caused by
- A.
Static electric charges.
- B.
Electric charges in motion.
- C.
Static magnetic charges.
- D.
Magnetic charges in motion.
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Electric charges in motion.Explanation
Magnetostatic fields are caused by constant electrical currents: electric charges in motion. There are no magnetic charges, so choices C. and D. are incorrect. Static electric charges produce only electrostatic fields, so choice A. is incorrect.Rate this question:
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Isotopes of an element have the same number of _______ but different numbers of _______.
- A.
Electrons, protons
- B.
Protons, neutrons
- C.
Neutrons, protons
- D.
Electrons, neutrons
- E.
Protons, electrons
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B. Protons, neutronsExplanation
While it might appear that choice D. is also correct it would be so only for atoms, but not ions, of an element.Rate this question:
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Which of the following pairs is most useful in determining a rock's origin?
- A.
Color and shape
- B.
Size and weight
- C.
Density and hardness
- D.
Composition and texture
- E.
Size and hardness
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D. Composition and textureExplanation
The origin of a rock is most clearly seen through its composition and texture. These two in combination, more than any of the other pairs, tell what the rock is made of and how it came to be that way.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a one-way change?
- A.
The hydrologic cycle
- B.
The movement of nitrogen through the biosphere
- C.
The history of a piece of rock
- D.
The movement of water by the atmosphere
- E.
The evolution of animal life
Correct Answer
E. The evolution of animal lifeExplanation
The evolution of animal life, choice E., is the only choice that is an example of a one-way change. There is no theory or evidence of a reversal or a cycle to evolution. All the other examples run in cycles.Rate this question:
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What materials are trapped in the Van Allen belts of the earth's magnetic field?
- A.
Atomic particles
- B.
Volcanic dust
- C.
Small meteoroids
- D.
Small asteroids
- E.
Molecular compounds
Correct Answer
A. Atomic particlesExplanation
Since the Van Allen radiation belts are magnetic in nature, the only particles they would trap would have to be very small and charged. Atomic particles are the only one of the choices that would be small enough and have the possibility of being charged.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Static magnetic fields exert forces on
- A.
Static-electric charges
- B.
Electric charges in motion.
- C.
Static-magnetic charges.
- D.
Magnetic charges in motion.
- E.
All of the above
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B. Electric charges in motion.Explanation
Magnetic fields act only on moving electric charges. Choices A. and C. refer to static phenomena, which magnetic fields do not affect. Magnetic charges do not exist.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Light and sound share which of the following qualities?
- A.
Both are transverse waves.
- B.
Both require a medium in which to propagate.
- C.
Their speed of propagation depends on temperature.
- D.
Both exhibit diffraction and interference.
- E.
Both are electromagnetic.
Correct Answer
D. Both exhibit diffraction and interference.Explanation
Light and sound are both waves, so they both exhibit diffraction and interference. Only light is transverse and electromagnetic; only sound requires a medium for propagation.Rate this question:
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A rocket is traveling near the speed of light with respect to an observer. Compared to this observer's clocks, a clock on the rocket appears to run
- A.
More slowly.
- B.
At the same rate
- C.
More quickly.
- D.
More slowly or quickly, depending on the direction of the rocket.
- E.
More slowly or quickly, depending on the kind of clock.
Correct Answer
A. More slowly.Explanation
According to special relativity, moving clocks experience time dilation, which means that they appear slow to stationary observers. The direction of motion is irrelevant, as is the type or construction of the clock.Rate this question:
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A book rests on a level table. The force holding it up is
- A.
The strong nuclear force.
- B.
The weak nuclear force.
- C.
Electromagnetic
- D.
Gravitation
- E.
Friction
Correct Answer
C. ElectromagneticExplanation
Electrostatic repulsion of electrons between the atoms of the book and the atoms of the table prevent the book from penetrating the table. Nuclear forces do not play a role. Gravitation pulls the book down, toward the table. Friction, while it is an electromagnetic force, is not required hold up the book.Rate this question:
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It is often said that matter consists mostly of empty space. This statement is
- A.
True for gases, but not liquids or solids.
- B.
True for light materials, but not dense ones.
- C.
True because atomic nuclei and electrons have a small volume compared to that of an atom.
- D.
True because all matter consists of clumps of atoms with gaps.
- E.
False because matter fills all the space it occupies.
Correct Answer
C. True because atomic nuclei and electrons have a small volume compared to that of an atom.Explanation
Electrons are point-like particles and the nucleus has a radius much smaller than an atom.Rate this question:
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- 21.
According to the special theory of relativity, observers in all inertial frames agree on the measurement of
- A.
Rest mass.
- B.
Electric charge.
- C.
Energy
- D.
A and B
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A and BExplanation
Rest mass and charge are invariants, i.e., the same in all inertial frames.Rate this question:
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- 22.
An airplane is traveling horizontally at a constant velocity of 100m/s at a height of 122m. The pilot wants to drop a package into a net on the ground. When should he release it? (Note: neglect friction.)
- A.
Just as the airplane passes over the net
- B.
500m before the net
- C.
250m before the net
- D.
100m before the net
- E.
There is not enough information to determine the time.
Correct Answer
B. 500m before the netExplanation
The vertical and horizontal motions are independent. First, use height = (1/2)gt2 to find the time required for the package to fall to the ground: t = 5s. Then, multiply by the speed of the airplane to find the horizontal distance the package will travel before hitting the ground: 100 ∙ 5 = 500m.Rate this question:
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When an unbalanced force acts on an object in motion
- A.
Its speed decreases.
- B.
Its speed remains the same.
- C.
Its speed increases.
- D.
A and C
- E.
A, B, and C
Correct Answer
E. A, B, and CExplanation
Newton's second law says that acceleration is proportional to net force. This means that there must be a change of velocity. The speed can increase or decrease. It can remain the same if the direction of the velocity changes, as in uniform circular motion.Rate this question:
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- 24.
The correct formula for calcium chloride is:
- A.
CaCL₂
- B.
CACl
- C.
CaCl
- D.
CaCl₂
- E.
Ca₂Cl
Correct Answer
D. CaCl₂Explanation
Calcium's symbol is Ca, and chlorine's symbol is Cl. Calcium is an alkaline earth metal (2, 2A, or IIA), which means it forms a +2 ion. Chlorine is a halogen (17, 7B, or VIIA) and forms a -1 ion. The compound would be ionic (formed from elements on opposite sides of the periodic table): Ca+2Cl-1. Writing the superscript of one ion as the subscript of the other gives the correct formula: l2, or more properly, CaCl2. Choice A. implies three elements: calcium, carbon, and an unknown element known as L.Rate this question:
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Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H2SO4?
- A.
–6
- B.
–2
- C.
+2
- D.
+4
- E.
+6
Correct Answer
E. +6Explanation
The oxidation number (state) of sulfur is +6 (+VI). This is calculated as:
oxidation number for H is +1 × 2 hydrogen atoms = +2
oxidation number for O is –2 × 4 oxygen atoms = –8
The oxidation number for H and O together is = –6.
Therefore, sulfur must have an oxidation number of +6 if the algebraic sum of all the oxidation states is to equal zero.Rate this question:
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The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O
- A.
2HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + H₂O
- B.
HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 4FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
- C.
3HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 3FeCl₃ + 2H₂O
- D.
6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
Correct Answer
D. 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂OExplanation
Use the subscripts of the compounds on one side of the equation to suggest coefficients for compounds on the other side. The subscript 3 in FeCl3 suggests that a coefficient of 3 should be tried before the reactant that also contains chloride, yielding: (1) 3HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O
In the same manner, the subscript 2 in Fe2O3suggests putting a coefficient of 2 in front of FeCl3, or:
(2) 3HCl + Fe2O3 → 2FeCl3+ H2O
Finally, the presence of 6 chloride ions in 2FeCl3indicates 6 chloride ions are needed in the reactant, as in: 6HCl.Rate this question:
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Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H2SO4?
- A.
-6
- B.
-2
- C.
+2
- D.
+4
- E.
+6
Correct Answer
E. +6Explanation
The oxidation number (state) of sulfur is +6 (+VI). This is calculated as:
oxidation number for H is +1 × 2 hydrogen atoms = +2
oxidation number for O is –2 × 4 oxygen atoms = –8
The oxidation number for H and O together is = –6.
Therefore, sulfur must have an oxidation number of +6 if the algebraic sum of all the oxidation states is to equal zero.Rate this question:
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The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O
- A.
2HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + H₂O
- B.
HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 4FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
- C.
3HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 3FeCl₃ + 2H₂O
- D.
6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
Correct Answer
D. 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂OExplanation
Use the subscripts of the compounds on one side of the equation to suggest coefficients for compounds on the other side. The subscript 3 in FeCl₃ suggests that a coefficient of 3 should be tried before the reactant that also contains chloride, yielding: (1) 3HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O
In the same manner, the subscript 2 in Fe₂O₃ suggests putting a coefficient of 2 in front of FeCl₃, or:
(2) 3HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃+ H₂O
Finally, the presence of 6 chloride ions in 2FeCl3indicates 6 chloride ions are needed in the reactant, as in: 6HCl.Rate this question:
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What percentage, by volume, of the earth's crust is made up of oxygen?
- A.
Less than 25 percent
- B.
About 50 percent
- C.
About 75 percent
- D.
More than 90 percent
- E.
More than 98 percent
Correct Answer
D. More than 90 percentExplanation
A simple analysis of the earth's crust shows it to be by volume more than 90 percent oxygen.Rate this question:
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What is the average density of the earth?
- A.
1 gm/cm³
- B.
2.7 gm/cm³
- C.
5.5 gm/cm³
- D.
10 gm/cm³
- E.
55 gm/cm³
Correct Answer
C. 5.5 gm/cm³Explanation
The average density of the earth is close to the most abundant element, which is iron. The density of iron is closest to choice C.Rate this question:
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What is the approximate radius of the earth in km?
- A.
40,000
- B.
25,500
- C.
12,800
- D.
7,800
- E.
6,400
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E. 6,400Explanation
The radius of the earth is approximately 6,400 km. Choice B. is the circumference in miles, and choice D. is the diameter in miles.Rate this question:
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When light enters a transparent medium from the vacuum the
- A.
Frequency increases
- B.
Frequency decreases
- C.
Wavelength increases
- D.
Wavelength decreases
- E.
Speed of propagation increases
Correct Answer
D. Wavelength decreasesExplanation
The wavelength in a medium is inversely proportional to the refractive index, which is unity for vacuum, and greater than one for all materials. The frequency is not affected. The speed of propagation is inversely proportional to refractive index, so it decreases also.Rate this question:
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As the temperature of a blackbody increases, the emission of radiation
- A.
Increases at short wavelengths
- B.
Increases at long wavelengths
- C.
Increases at all wavelengths
- D.
Increases at short wavelengths and decreases at long wavelengths
- E.
Decreases at short wavelengths and increases at long wavelengths
Correct Answer
C. Increases at all wavelengthsExplanation
While the peak emission shifts to shorter wavelengths as the temperature of a blackbody increases, the emission increases at all wavelengths.Rate this question:
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When a charged particle moves in a constant magnetic field its
- A.
Speed increases.
- B.
Speed remains the same.
- C.
Speed decreases
- D.
B and C
Correct Answer
B. Speed remains the same.Explanation
The magnetic force acts perpendicular to the velocity, so it does no work on the particle. Consequently, the speed remains constant.Rate this question:
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- 35.
The internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas depends on the temperature
- A.
Only
- B.
And the mass
- C.
And the number of moles
- D.
And the volume
- E.
And the pressure
Correct Answer
C. And the number of molesExplanation
The temperature determines the kinetic energy per atom or molecule of the gas. The total internal energy also depends on the number of molecules.Rate this question:
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When a monatomic ideal gas is heated in a closed, rigid container
- A.
The entropy increases
- B.
The gas does work on its surroundings
- C.
Its specific heat increases
- D.
A and B
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The entropy increasesExplanation
When heat is added to a substance, the entropy increases. Choice B. is incorrect because the gas can do no work at constant volume. Choice C. is incorrect because the specific heat of an ideal gas is independent of temperature.Rate this question:
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- 37.
A small child, traveling in a car, throws a toy horizontally out the window at 0.5m/s from a height of 1.22m. At the same instant, she drops her bottle from the same height. Which of the following is true if friction is neglected?
- A.
The bottle hits the ground 0.5 seconds before the toy.
- B.
The bottle hits the ground 0.25 seconds before the toy.
- C.
The bottle and the toy hit the ground at the same time.
- D.
The bottle hits the ground 0.25 seconds after she drops it.
- E.
The velocity of the car is required to answer this question.
Correct Answer
C. The bottle and the toy hit the ground at the same time.Explanation
Vertical and horizontal motion are independent. Both objects take the same amount of time to fall.Rate this question:
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A rocket is traveling along the x-axis past an observer at high speed. Two simultaneous events in the rocket are
- A.
Always simultaneous to the observer.
- B.
Never simultaneous to the observer.
- C.
Simultaneous to the observer if they both lie on the x-axis.
- D.
Simultaneous to the observer if they both occur at the same x-coordinate.
- E.
Simultaneous to the observer only if they are located in the same place.
Correct Answer
D. Simultaneous to the observer if they both occur at the same x-coordinate.Explanation
In general, events that are simultaneous in one reference frame are not in another. However, if the events are only separated from each other in a direction perpendicular to the relative motion, they are simultaneous in both frames. Choice C. is incorrect because the x-axis is the direction of motion. Choice E. is incorrect because the two events need not be co-located to be simultaneous in two frames.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Two masses collide and stick together. In this collision,
- A.
Mechanical energy is conserved.
- B.
Linear momentum is conserved
- C.
Angular momentum is conserved.
- D.
B and C
- E.
A and B
Correct Answer
D. B and CExplanation
Only linear and angular momentum are conserved in inelastic collisions.Rate this question:
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Which of following statements about water is INCORRECT?
- A.
Water is a polar molecule.
- B.
The polar covalent bonds in the water molecule result from the greater electronegativity of the oxygen atom when compared with hydrogen atoms.
- C.
The polar nature of the bonds within a water molecule causes water molecules to form hydrogen bonds.
- D.
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules accounts for many of its unusual properties, such as a high boiling point and excellent solvent properties.
- E.
Hydrogen bonding causes water to increase in density down to the point of freezing (0˚C).
Correct Answer
E. Hydrogen bonding causes water to increase in density down to the point of freezing (0˚C).Explanation
Water has a maximum density at 40˚C. Below that temperature in the liquid phase and as ice, water molecules are spaced farther apart than in water above 40˚ C. This makes ice—solid water—less dense than liquid water, and as a result, ice floats rather than sinks in water.Rate this question:
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Which chemical name is correctly paired with its proper formula?
- A.
Lithium hydride: LiOH
- B.
Zinc sulfide: ZnSO₄
- C.
Ammonium hydroxide: NH₄Cl
- D.
Iron (III) chloride: FeCl₃
- E.
Sulfur hexafluoride: SF₅
Correct Answer
D. Iron (III) chloride: FeCl₃Explanation
LiOH is a hydroxide, and ZnSO4 is zinc sulfate, while ammonium hydroxide cannot be NH4Cl (but ammonium hydroxide can be, and is). Sulfur hexafluoride is SF6 and not SF5 (sulfur pentafluoride). Since each chloride has a -1 charge, assigning a +3 value to iron—iron (III) ion—is correct.Rate this question:
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A compound is determined to have the empirical formula CH2O and a molecular weight of 180. What is the correct molecular formula for this compound? (Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16, carbon is 12, and hydrogen is 1.
- A.
CH₂O
- B.
6CH₂O
- C.
C₆H₆O₆
- D.
C₆H₂O
- E.
C₆H₁₂O₆
Correct Answer
E. C₆H₁₂O₆Explanation
The molecular weight (mw) for CH₂O is 30, while the molecular weight for the actual compound is 180. To determine the correct molecule formula, try increasing the number of atoms in each molecule while retaining the same ratio of atoms, and check the resulting molecular weights. That is, multiply by two to give C₂H₄O₂ (mw of 60), by three to give C₃H6O₃ (mw of 90), and so on, until the correct molecular weight (and therefore the correct molecular formula) is reached.Rate this question:
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Warm air tends to rise through cooler air because
- A.
It weighs less
- B.
It is less dense.
- C.
Heat transfer decreases.
- D.
A convection cell is set up.
- E.
Heat transfer increases.
Correct Answer
B. It is less dense.Explanation
When air is heated, like most things, it expands. Having more volume, with the same mass, makes it less dense, or choice B.Rate this question:
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What gas is most effective in reducing heat loss from the earth by absorbing re-radiated heat energy?
- A.
Argon
- B.
Oxygen
- C.
Nitrogen
- D.
Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer
D. Carbon dioxideExplanation
When solar energy bounces off the earth, it loses some of its strength. The high-energy, short-wavelength, solar rays turn into low-energy, long-wavelength radiation. The nature of carbon dioxide is that it will readily absorb the energy from these long waves.Rate this question:
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Which of the following mineral characteristics is NOT determined by the way the atoms are arranged?
- A.
Shape
- B.
Color
- C.
Hardness
- D.
The way it breaks
- E.
Crystalline matrix
Correct Answer
B. ColorExplanation
The only characteristic of a rock that has nothing to do with the way the atoms are arranged is color. Color involves the electrons and their energy levels, not the arrangements of entire atoms.Rate this question:
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- 46.
If a planet is in orbit 4 AU from the sun, how long will it take to orbit the sun?
- A.
Four years
- B.
Eight years
- C.
Sixteen years
- D.
Sixty-four years
- E.
There is not enough information to determine the answer.
Correct Answer
B. Eight yearsExplanation
You can find this by using Kepler's third law, which states that the square of the period of revolution in years is proportional to the cube of the average distance between the sun and planet in Astronomical Units.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Star A has an apparent magnitude of –2, and Star B has an apparent magnitude of +3. Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
Star B is 5 times brighter than Star A.
- B.
Star A is 5 times brighter than Star B.
- C.
Star B must be more massive than Star A.
- D.
A and C
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
The smaller the number, the brighter the star. Each magnitude means a star appears 2.51 times brighter or dimmer, so Star A is 100 times brighter than Star B.Rate this question:
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Compared with Population II stars, Population I stars
- A.
Are younger.
- B.
Are older.
- C.
Have fewer heavy elements.
- D.
Are more numerous in the core of the galaxy.
- E.
Are more numerous in globular clusters.
Correct Answer
A. Are younger.Explanation
Population I stars, like the sun, are relatively young and have a greater abundance of heavy elements than Population II stars have.Rate this question:
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- 49.
In the Milky Way galaxy, star formation occurs in
- A.
The disk.
- B.
Globular clusters.
- C.
The core of the galaxy.
- D.
All the parts of the galaxy listed above.
- E.
There is no new star formation in this galaxy.
Correct Answer
A. The disk.Explanation
Star formation occurs only in regions of the galaxy where there is interstellar gas and dust. In the Milky Way, all star formation occurs on the disk.Rate this question:
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- 50.
A white dwarf of 1.3 solar masses would
- A.
Collapse to form a neutron star.
- B.
Be supported by radiative pressure from nuclear fusion in its core.
- C.
Be supported by degenerate gas pressure.
- D.
Have a maximum surface temperature of 3,000 K.
- E.
Have a minimum surface temperature of 100,000 K.
Correct Answer
C. Be supported by degenerate gas pressure.Explanation
The electrons are packed together so tightly that they can no longer be compressed. A white dwarf must have at least 1.4 solar masses to overcome this pressure and collapse.Rate this question:
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