Santa Lucia Catholic School, Inc.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
Burgos, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur 1ST SEM (MIDTERM)

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I. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the line provided before each item number.
1. What chemical compounds that are present in bleaches that makes it hazardous?
A. NaOCl and HO2 B. NaOC and H2O C. NaOCl and H2O2 D. NaOC and H2O2
2. Glycerine is present in lotions. Which of the following is the effect of glycerine on our skin?
A. thickeners B. sun protection C. skin whitening D. hydration
3. It is the separation of one substance from another by evaporation followed by condensation.
A. Distillation B. Evaporation C. Chromatography D. Filtration
4. It is an analytical technique commonly used for separating a mixture of chemical substances into its individual
components.
A. Distillation B. Evaporation C. Chromatography D. Filtration
5. It is the apparatus used in the Distillation technique.
A. Liebig condenser B. still C. distillation flask D. flask
6. Which of the following is the chlorate ion?
A. ClO- B. ClO2- C. ClO3- D. ClO4-
7. Which of the following best describes NaHCO3?
A. Monosodium Bicarbonite C. Monosodium Hydrogen Carbonate
B. Sodium Bicarbonate D. Sodium Hydrogen Carbonite
8. Which pair of elements can form an ionic compound?
A. Carbon and Oxygen C. Magnesium and Chlorine
B. Lithium and Sodium D. Sulfur and Bromine
9. Consider the production of phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) from Phosphorus (P4) and Chlorine (Cl2).
P4(s) + Cl2(g) → PCl3(l)
If 25.0 grams of P4 (MM = 123.88 g/mol) and 25.0 grams of Cl2 (MM = 70.9 g/mol) are used in the reaction, which is the
limiting reagent?
A. P4 B. Cl2 C. P D. Cl3
10. Using the same problem on number 9, which is the excess reagent?
A. P4 B. Cl2 C. P D. Cl3

II. Identify what is being described. Choose your answer on the word box. Write your answer on the line provided.

Sodium-24 Vinegar Oxalate ClO4-

Water Americium-241 2ClO7 Technetium-99m
Calcium Phosphate Uranium-235 Table Salt Baking Soda
Cl2O7 ClO -
MSG Cobalt-60

1. It is the common name of the compound H2O.

2. It is the common name of the compound NaCl.
3. It is the common name of the compound CH3COOH.
4. It is the isotope used in studying blood circulation.
5. It is the isotope used in nuclear power plants and naval propulsion system fuel.
6. It is the isotope used in locating brain tumors and damaged heart cells.
7. It is the chemical name for C2O2-4.
8. It is the chemical name for Ca3(PO4)2.
9. It is the chemical formula for Dichlorine Heptoxide.
10. It is the chemical formula for perchlorate

III. Answer the given problems. Write your solutions (except for item number 1) and answers on the back of this page. 2 points each

1. What are the two (2) elements present in ammonia?

2. What is the empirical formula of an organic compound that contains 54.5% C, 9.2% H, and 36.3% O.?
3. If the molar mass of the compound (refer to item number 2) is 88.1 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?
4. Balance the chemical equation (c) SiCl4 + H2O → H4SiO4 + HCl.
5. What is the percentage of each element in the compound C9H8O4?

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