TAKE HOME EXAM IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE

NAME:Marc Owen V. Lausa

SECTION: 11-HUMSS A

DIRECTION: Answer the following questions. Explain your basis for your answer using your own words. Do not copy
your classmate’s explanation. Copying someone’s answer will result to failure in this examination.

Cite the source/s you used as a reference. You can have as many references as you want as long as you explain the
answer using your own understanding.

You can place you answer here on the space provided and print this document or you can opt to copy the questions
then write down your answers.

1. Which of the following statements best describes Dalton’s Law of Multiple Proportions?
A. The mass of the products in a chemical reaction must be equal the mass of the reactants.
B. The chemical compounds are formed of constant and defined ratios of the elements as determined by mass.
C. When elements form compounds, the proportions of the elements in those chemical compounds can be
expressed in small whole number ratios.
D. None of the above

ANSWER: C.
EXPLANATION: a statement in chemistry: when two elements combine in more than
one proportion to form two or more compounds the weights of one element that combine with a
given weight of the other element are in the ratios of small whole numbers.

REFERENCE: https://www.britannica.com/science/law-of-multiple-proportions

2. A student combines 154 grams of carbon tetrachloride and an unknown quantity of bromine in a sealed
container to produce 243 grams of dibromochloromethane and 71 grams of chlorine. How much bromine was
used in the reaction, assuming the reactants are completely used up?
A. 160 g B. 326 g C. 18 g D. 89 g

ANSWER: A.
EXPLANATION: Total mass of reactants = Total mass of products.

REFERENCE:https://clay6.com/qa/124345/a-student-combines-154-grams-of-carbon-tetrachloride-
and-an-unknown-quantit

3. The absolute value of the electronegativity difference (∆EN) between two atoms gives an idea of the type of
chemical bond that can exist between them. Which of the following must be the value of ∆EN if the bond
between the two atoms is nonpolar?
A. greater than or equal 1.7 C. less than 0.4
B. between 1.7 and 0.4 D. cannot be determine

ANSWER:
EXPLANATION:

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4. If the electronegativity of chlorine is 3.16 and the electronegativity of sodium is 0.93, what is the type of chemical
bond of NaCl?
A. polar covalent bond C. ionic bond
B. nonpolar covalent bond D. ion dipole bond

ANSWER: C.
EXPLANATION: When atoms with an electronegativity difference of greater than two units are joined
together, the bond that is formed is an ionic bond, in which the more electronegative element has a
 negative charge, and the less electronegative element has a positive charge.

REFERENCE: https://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/periodic/trends_electronegativity.htm

For items 5-7: Carbon tetrachloride, CCl4, is an organic compound use widely in fire extinguishers,
refrigerants, and as a cleaning agent.

5. Based on the valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR), what is the molecular shape of CCl4?
A. linear B. tetrahedral C. trigonal planar D. trigonal bipyramidal

ANSWER: B.
EXPLANATION: CCl4 has 4 electron domains

REFERENCE: https://www.mytutor.co.uk/answers/20945/IB/Chemistry/Using-the-VSEPR-theory-
predict-the-shape-of-C-Cl4-and-its-approximate-bond-angles/

6. Based on the structure of CCl4 on item 25, we can say that the polarity of molecule of CCl4 is:
A. polar B. nonpolar C. both polar and nonpolar D. cannot be determine

ANSWER:B.
EXPLANATION: The molecular geometry of CCl4 is tetrahedral with symmetric charge distribution
around the central atom.

REFERENCEhttp://www.tutorhomework.com/Chemistry_Help/Molecular_Geometry/043_Carbon_Tet
rachloride_CCl4.html

7. Carbon has an electronegativity of 2.55, while chlorine has an electronegativity of 3.16. Based on these data,
the four bonds of CCl4 are:
A. polar covalent bond C. nonpolar covalent bond
B. ionic bond D. cannot be determine

ANSWER:
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8. Ionic compounds have high boiling points than molecular compounds due to its greater intermolecular forces
of attraction between particles. Which of the following compound have higher boiling point?
A.MgCl2 B. H2O C. C6H6 D. Br2

ANSWER: B.
EXPLANATION: when the mass of a nonpolar molecule is sufficiently large, its dispersion forces can
be stronger than the dipole-dipole forces in a lighter polar molecule.

REFERENCE:https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Kentucky/UK%3A_CHE_103_-
_Chemistry_for_Allied_Health_(Soult)/Chapters/Chapter_5%3A_Properties_of_Compounds/5.3%3A
_Polarity_and_Intermolecular_Forces

9. There are three types of intermolecular forces of attraction: Dipole-dipole forces, Hydrogen Bonds, and London
Dispersion Forces. Which of the following statements is correctly describe?
A. Dipole-dipole forces are the intermolecular force of attraction acting on nonpolar molecules.
B. Hydrogen bond is a result when hydrogen atom bonded to a lower electronegative atom.
C. London Dispersion Forces are the strongest type of intermolecular force of attraction.
D. None of these.

ANSWER: A.
EXPLANATION: Dipole -dipole interactions occur when the partial charges formed within one
molecule are attracted to an opposite partial charge in a nearby molecule.
 REFERENCE:https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/intermolecular-
forces/

10. Medical implants and prosthetics are carefully designed so that they will no cause infection, trigger allergic
reactions, irritations, or fail to do their functions. Because of this, the following statements are some of the usual
designed/properties of medical implants, except:
A. It is sometimes silicone-based since it is soft, and have a jelly-like properties.
B. It is insoluble and unreactive to the cell components.
C. It has lower melting points alloys.
D. It must be made with materials that are held together by hydrogen bond or covalent bonds.

ANSWER: D.
EXPLANATION: It should have a lower melting point alloys.
REFERENCE: https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_general-chemistry-principles-patterns-and-
applications-v1.0/s16-05-correlation-between-bonding-an.html

11. Water is an example of hydrogen-bonded molecules. It has high boiling point due to:
A. intramolecular force of attractions between water molecules.
B. constant movements of electrons in the water molecules.
C. increasing molar mass.
D. the special stability provided by the hydrogen-bond.

ANSWER: A.
EXPLANATION: These hydrogen bonds are some of the strongest of all intermolecular forces, so a
large amount of energy is needed to break these interactions.
REFERENCE:https://www.google.com/search?q=11.+Water+is+an+example+of+hydrogen-
bonded+molecules.+It+has+high+boiling+point+due+to%3A&rlz=1C1NDCM_enPH839PH840&oq=11
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bonded+molecules.+It+has+high+boiling+point+due+to%3A&aqs=chrome..69i57.304j0j4&sourceid=
chrome&ie=UTF-8

12. Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of
the other atoms present in a molecule. Which of the following functional group is correctly paired to its general
formula?
A. Aldehyde: -NH2 C. Methyl: -CH4
B. Hydroxyl: -OH D. Amino: -CHO

ANSWER:
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13. Carbohydrates are chain of organic molecules with a 1:2:1 mole ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Because of the abundance of polar -OH groups in its group, carbohydrates are highly polar molecules. That’s
why it:
A. is soluble in many body fluids. C. can act as an enzyme.
B. cannot be digest easily D. can store of genetic information

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14. Collision theory states that reactant particles require sufficient kinetic energy to initiate successful collisions
that will lead to the formation of the product. Which of the following situations shows greater chance that
collisions will occur among particles of the reactants?
A. Lower the concentration of one or more of the reactants.
 B. Placed the reactants in a low-pressured container.
C. Increase the temperature of the reactant.
D. Increase the particle size and lessen the gap between them.

ANSWER: C.
EXPLANATION: As the temperature rises, molecules move faster and collide more vigorously, greatly
increasing the likelihood of bond breakage upon collision.

REFERENCE: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/the-collision-theory/

15. Catalyst are chemical substances that are added into another substance to hasten the chemical reaction. Other
than this definition, which of the following best describes a catalyst?
A. It increases the activation energy, and in return it increases the chemical reaction
B. It remains unchanged in mass and chemical composition at the end of the reaction
C. It can initiate the chemical reaction
D. It cannot change the position of the equilibrium of the chemical reaction

ANSWER: A.
EXPLANATION: A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction but is not
consumed during the course of the reaction.

REFERENCE: http://ch302.cm.utexas.edu/kinetics/catalysts/catalysts-all.php

For items 16-20: Potassium superoxide, KO2, is used in rebreathing gas masks to produce oxygen. The
reaction of potassium superoxide with water is given as:

16. Which of the following is the most correct set of stoichiometric coefficients to balance this equation?
A. 2, 4, 4, 3 B. 4, 3, 4, 2 C. 4, 2, 3, 4 D. 4, 2, 4, 3

ANSWER: D.
EXPLANATION: 4KO2 + 2H2O 4KOH + 3O2

REFERENCE: https://chemiday.com/en/reaction/3-1-0-1645

17. How many moles of oxygen, O2, are formed in the reaction of 0.397 mol of KO2?
A. 0.289 mol O2 B. 0.198 mol O2 C. 0.298 mol O2 D. 0.189 mol O2

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18. How many moles of oxygen, O2, are formed in the reaction of 1.88 mol of H2O?
A. 2.92 mol O2 B. 2.82 mol O2 C. 4.98 mol O2 D. 4.82 mol O2

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19. Base on your answer in items 17 and 18, Which of the following is the limiting reactant?
A. O2 B. KO2 C. KOH D. H2O

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20. How many moles of the excess reactant will be formed?

A. 2.08 mol B. 0.30 mol C. 1.68 mol D. 2.28 mol

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21. Disulfur dichloride can be made by allowing chlorine gas to react with molten sulfur.
S8 (l) + 4 Cl2 (g) ⟶ 4 S2Cl2 (g)
If you begin with 12.0 g of S8 and 6.35 g of Cl2, and you isolate only 7.99 g of S2Cl2, what is the percentage
yield of S2Cl2? (S: 32.065 g/mol, Cl: 35.453 g/mol)
A. 80.4% B. 48.7% C. 30.1% D. 60.1%

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22. Exothermic reaction releases more energy than it absorbs. The following chemical reaction exhibits exothermic
reactions, EXCEPT:
A. cellular respiration C. nuclear fission
B. combustion reaction D. photosynthesis

ANSWER: D.
EXPLANATION: Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction

REFERENCE:
https://archives.library.illinois.edu/erec/University%20Archives/1505050/Rogers/Text8/Tx85/tx85.ht
ml

23. Which of the following is a NOT renewable source of energy?

A.solar energy B. fossil fuels C. biomass D. wind energy

ANSWER: B.
EXPLANATION: because they take millions of years to form and the known viable reserves are being
depleted much faster than new ones are being made.

REFERENCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel

24. General purpose cleaners are type of household cleaning products that are weakly alkaline surface cleaners
intended for a wide variety of use. Which of the following is the active ingredient of general purpose cleaners?
A. surfactants B. dyes C. preservatives D. fragrances

ANSWER: C.
EXPLANATION: Of course dUh, sana naging pagkain nalang yung bahay diba.

REFERENCE: http://www.healthycleaning101.org/types-of-household-cleaning-products/

25. In case a household chemical splash in your eyes, what you should do first?
A. call for medical help C. move to a ventilated area
B. rinse your eyes with running water D. place a cold compress over your closed eyes.

ANSWER: B.
EXPLANATION: To reduce other infections.
 REFERENCE: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-eye-emergency/basics/art-20056647

26. Which government agency regulates the use of personal care products?
A. Department of Labor and Employment C. Department of Energy
B. Department of Health D. Department of Education

For items 27-28: The label below is the product label of a moisturizer.

27. Based on the label, what is the main purpose of the hand
moisturizer?
A. avoid with the eyes C. external analgesic
B. Pramoxine HCl D. for external use only

ANSWER: C.
EXPLANATION: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated
with

REFERENCE: https://www.drugs.com/otc/634019/external-analgesic.html

28. Which of the following is the NOT an inactive ingredient of the moisturizer?
A. Acetyl alcohol C. pramoxine HCl
B. glycerin D.purified water

ANSWER:B. & D.
EXPLANATION: Clearly written, also the purified water.

REFERENCE: Picture beside.

29. The following are safety-related requirements in labels of cosmetics EXCEPT:

A. barcode C. best before date
B. precautionary information D. list of ingredients

ANSWER: A.
EXPLANATION: They don’t inform us about the danger that we might experience.

REFERENCE: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/reasons-why-a-barcode-is-important
30. Some products have a POA information indicated. Shown on the right is an example of
POA. What does the “12M” stands for?
A. The product is enough for 12 months.
B. The product may affect after 12 months.
C. The product is consumable and last for 12 months after its manufacturing date.
D. The product may be used up to 12th month from the time it was opened

ANSWER:C.
EXPLANATION: The Period After Opening (PAO) symbol is commonly found on packages of creamy
or liquid cosmetics formulations. It indicates how long the product is safe for use after opening.
“12M” in this example means that the product will be good for 12 months after opening

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