Introductory Chemistry, 6e (Tro)

Chapter 11 Gases

11.1 True/False Questions

1) Straws work because sucking creates a pressure difference.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.1
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

2) Gases are a collection of particles in constant, unpredictable motion.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

3) Gas particles act independently of each other.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

4) Gas particles lose energy every time they collide with each other or the container wall.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

5) There is a large distance between gas particles as compared to their relative size.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

6) As you increase temperature, you increase the average energy of the gas particles.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

7) Gases and liquids are compressible, but solids are not.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

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8) Gases fill the entire volume of their container.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

9) The expected order of density for matter is gases < liquids < solids.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

10) Pressure is calculated by: P = .

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

11) The unit of pressure known as the atmosphere (atm) is defined as the average pressure found at the
top of Mount Everest.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

12) Pressure depends on how many gas particles are in a container.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

13) As we climb a mountain to a higher altitude, we experience a pressure decrease.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

14) If the column of mercury in a barometer drops to a lower reading, this means the measured pressure
has decreased.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

15) A pedometer is a device created by Torricelli to measure pressure.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.2
Global Outcome: G1

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16) The conversion factor for pressure is 1 mm Hg = 1 atm.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G1

17) One atmosphere of pressure is equivalent to 760 psi.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G1

18) Boyle's law states that as the volume of a gas increases so does the pressure.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G1

19) A sealed bag of potato chips will expand when taken to a higher altitude. This is an example of
Boyle's law.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G2

20) The volume of a gas is independent of the temperature.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

21) For all gas law calculations, the temperature must be in kelvins.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

22) Charles's Law provides an explanation of why hot air balloons float.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

23) Absolute zero refers to 0°C.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

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24) If the kelvin temperature of a gas is doubled, the volume is doubled provided that the pressure and
the number of particles remains constant.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G2

25) The volume of a gas and the number of particles is inversely proportional.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G1

26) One mole of F2 gas at STP would take up twice the volume of one mole of Ar gas at STP.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

27) If the number of gas particles is halved, the volume of the gas will be halved given that the
temperature and pressure do not change.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

28) If the number of gas particles is tripled, the volume will be 1/3 of the original given that temperature
and pressure do not change.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

29) If a slow leak in an inner tube has reduced the volume of the tube to one-third its original inflated
volume, this means that one-third of the moles of gas have escaped the tube. (Assume constant
temperature and pressure.)
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

30) If you had a five liter balloon of argon gas and a five liter balloon of xenon gas, and you removed 10
grams of gas from each balloon, the balloons would both shrink down to the same size.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

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31) Aerosol spray cans contain gas trapped in a fixed volume and cans of this type can explode if heated
to high temperature. This illustrates that pressure and temperature are directly proportional.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

32) A gas may not behave ideally under conditions of low pressure or high temperature.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

33) "Molar Mass" can be calculated using the formula: Molar mass = .

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

34) The main component of the air we breathe is oxygen gas.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

35) Using pure oxygen in scuba diving tanks is a good method of preventing the nitrogen bends.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

36) Dalton's law of partial pressure is: P = .

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

37) If some argon gas at 400 mm Hg pressure is forced into a gas cylinder that already contained only
neon gas at 400 mm Hg pressure, the total pressure in the cylinder would now be 800 mm Hg.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

38) Vapor pressure of water increases with increasing temperature because the higher temperature causes
more water molecules to evaporate.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G2

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39) The vapor pressure of water is independent of temperature.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

40) The molar volume of any gas at conditions of standard temperature and pressure is 22.4 liters.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G1

41) A 22.4 liter sample of gas at standard temperature and pressure conditions contains 1 mole of gas
particles.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

42) STP conditions are 273 K and 760 mm Hg.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G1

43) The volume of 9.00 grams of water vapor at STP is 11.2 L.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

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11.2 Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which of the following statements about pressure is FALSE?

A) Pressure is caused by gas molecules colliding with surfaces.
B) The atmosphere has a pressure as the components of air collide with surfaces.
C) After creating a pressure difference, the atmospheric pressure can push liquid up a straw.
D) A deep well dug in the ground must have the pump located at the bottom of well in order to have the
water come to the surface.
E) All of the above statements are true.
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

2) Which of the following is NOT part of the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

A) Gas particles do not repel each other.
B) There is a large distance between gas particles as compared to their relative size.
C) The size of the actual gas particles is small compared to the volume of the whole gas.
D) The average energy of the particles is dependent on the molecular mass of the particle.
E) All of the above statements are part of the Kinetic Molecular Theory.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

3) Which of following statements are consistent with the Kinetic Molecular Theory?
A) Gases are compressible because the volume taken up by the gas is almost entirely open space.
B) Gases assume the shape and volume of their container because they are in constant, straight-line
motion.
C) Gases have a low density because there is so much empty space between the particles.
D) Gas particles collide with each other and surfaces without losing any energy.
E) All of the above statements are consistent with the Kinetic Molecular Theory.
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

4) All of the following statements are consistent with the kinetic molecular theory of gases EXCEPT:
A) The size of the gas molecules is negligible compared to the total volume of the gas.
B) The average kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas is proportional to the temperature of the gas in
kelvins.
C) The gas molecules collide with each other and with the surfaces around them.
D) Strong attractive forces hold the gas molecules together.
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.2
Learning Outcome: 11.1
Global Outcome: G1

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5) 1 atm is equal to:
A) 760 mm Hg.
B) 760 torr.
C) 101,325 Pa.
D) 14.7 psi.
E) all of the above
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G1

6) 1 torr is equal to:

A) 760 mm Hg.
B) 1 mm Hg.
C) 1 Pa.
D) 14.7 psi.
E) all of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G1

7) A barometer uses mercury because:

A) it is a convenient, safe, lightweight material.
B) the density of mercury is very large which allows the barometer to be short.
C) it is the traditional substance used, water could be as easily used.
D) it is the only liquid metal at room temperature.
E) All of the above are true.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Global Outcome: G1

8) What is the equivalent pressure of 0.905 atm in units of mm Hg?

A) 688
B) 840
C) 0.905
D) 13.3
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G4

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9) What is the equivalent pressure of 1520 torr in units of atm?
A) 203,000
B) 380.
C) 2.00
D) 1520
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G4

10) What is the equivalent pressure of 760 torr in units of mm Hg?

A) 760
B) 1
C) 14.7
D) 29.92
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G4

11) What is the equivalent pressure of 968 mm Hg in units of atm?

A) 1.27 atm
B) 0.785 atm
C) 968 atm
D) 1.30 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G4

12) Boyle's Law is expressed as:

A) V is proportional to

B) P is proportional to V

C) V is proportional to

D) V is proportional to T
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G1

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13) To solve problems using Boyle's Law, which mathematical equation should be used?

A) =

B) =

C) =

D) =
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G1

14) One liter of a gas is in a sealed chamber containing a moveable piston. If the piston is moved so that
the volume of the gas is compressed to a volume of one-half liter, what will happen to the pressure on the
gas? (Assume the temperature is constant and no gas particles are lost.)
A) The pressure will remain the same.
B) The pressure will be half of the original value.
C) The pressure will be twice the original value.
D) It would be impossible to move the piston since gases are not compressible.
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G2

15) A balloon filled with 0.500 L of air at sea level is submerged in the water to a depth that produces a
pressure of . What is the volume of the balloon at this depth?
A) 1.63 L
B) 0.154 L
C) 6.50 L
D) 0.615 L
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G4

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16) Divers often inflate heavy duty balloons attached to salvage items on the sea floor. If a balloon is filled
to a volume of at a pressure of , what is the volume of the balloon when it reaches the
surface?
A) 7.50 L
B) 1.20 L
C) 0.833 L
D) 5.50 L
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G4

17) The initial volume of a gas cylinder is 750.0 mL. If the pressure of a gas inside the cylinder changes
from to , what is the final volume the gas occupies?
A) 3.151 L
B) 630.0 mL
C) 1.750 L
D) 321.4 mL
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G4

18) Charles's Law is expressed as:

A) V is proportional to

B) P is proportional to V

C) V is proportional to

D) V is proportional to T
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

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19) To solve problems using Charles's Law, which mathematical equation should be used?

A) =

B) =

C) =

D) =
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

20) Which one of the following is impossible for an ideal gas?

A) = ( )

B) =

C) V2 = ( ) V1

D) V1T1 = V2T2
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G2

21) When must temperature values in gas law calculations be expressed in kelvin units?
A) only for Charles's law
B) only for the Ideal Gas law
C) only for the Combined Gas law
D) never
E) always
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G1

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22) A 5.00 liter balloon of gas at 25°C is cooled to 0°C. What is the new volume (liters) of the balloon?
A) 0 liters
B) 22.4 liters
C) 5.46 liters
D) 4.58 liters
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

23) A gas sample occupies 3.50 liters of volume at 20.°C. What volume will this gas occupy at 100°C
(reported to three significant figures)?
A) 0.224 L
B) 2.75 L
C) 4.46 L
D) 17.5 L
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

24) What is the final volume of a balloon that was initially 500.0 mL at 25°C and was then heated to 50°C?
A) 461 mL
B) 193 mL
C) 1.00 L
D) 542 mL
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

25) If the volume of a gas container at 32.0°C changes from 1.55 L to 755 mL, what will the final
temperature be?
A) 149°C
B) 353°C
C) 273°C
D) -124°C
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

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26) What is the initial temperature of a gas if the volume changed from 1.00 L to 1.10 L and the final
temperature was determined to be 255.0°C?
A) 480°C
B) -41°C
C) 232°C
D) 207°C
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

27) A balloon originally had a volume of 0.439 L at 44°C and a pressure of 729 torr. To what temperature
must the balloon be cooled to reduce its volume to 378 mL if the pressure remained constant?
A) 0°C
B) 38°C
C) 95°C
D) 273°C
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

28) Gas density can be calculated by dividing the mass of gas by its volume. If you took a balloon of gas
and then warmed the balloon in a sunny window, what can now be said about the density of the gas in
the balloon?
A) The gas density will remain the same.
B) The gas density will increase.
C) The gas density will decrease.
D) The density of gases is independent of temperature.
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G2

29) Which of the following statements is TRUE for gases?

1. The temperature of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.
2. The volume of a gas is directly proportional to the pressure in torr.
3. The pressure of a gas is due to collisions of the gas molecules.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
E) 1 and 3 only
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G1
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30) What is the proper form of the combined gas law?

A) =

B) =

C) =

D) =
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G1

31) A certain volume of gas was confined in a rigid container. If the pressure of the gas sample in the
container was doubled, what happened to the temperature?
A) The Kelvin temperature decreased by one-half.
B) The Kelvin temperature doubled.
C) The Kelvin temperature increased four times.
D) The Kelvin temperature decreased one-third.
E) not enough information
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G2

32) Suppose a balloon was released from the ground and rose to such a height that both the atmospheric
pressure and atmospheric temperature decreased. Which statement is TRUE?
A) Both the temperature and pressure changes act to increase the balloon's volume.
B) Both the temperature and pressure changes act to decrease the balloon's volume.
C) The temperature change acts to increase the balloon's volume.
D) The pressure change acts to decrease the balloon's volume.
E) none of the above
Answer: E
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G2

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33) If the initial pressure of a system was 1.00 atm and the volume was halved and the kelvin temperature
was tripled, what is the final pressure?
A) 2.00 atm
B) 0.667 atm
C) 1.50 atm
D) 6.00 atm
E) not enough information
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

34) A 325 mL sample of gas is initially at a pressure of 721 torr and a temperature of 32°C. If this gas is
compressed to a volume of 286 mL and the pressure increases to 901 torr, what will be the new
temperature of the gas (reported to three significant figures in °C)?
A) 35.2°C
B) 335°C
C) 62.4°C
D) 215°C
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

35) A sample of helium gas initially at 37.0°C, 785 torr and was heated to 58.0°C while the volume
expanded to . What is the final pressure in atm?
A) 517
B) 0.681
C) 1.79
D) 3.21
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

36) What is the final volume of a 500.0 mL gas container that increased in temperature from to
while the pressure increased from to ?
A) 0.691 L
B) 2.77 L
C) 0.362 L
D) 1.45 L
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

37) What is the initial temperature (°C) of a system that has the pressure decreased by 10 times while the
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volume increased by 5 times with a final temperature of ?
A) 27
B) 75
C) -198
D) 300
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

38) Avogadro's Law is expressed as:

A) V is proportional to

B) P is proportional to n

C) n is proportional to

D) V is proportional to n
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G1

39) To solve problems using Avogadro's Law, which mathematical equation should be used?

A) =

B) =

C) =

D) =
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G1

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40) What happens to the volume of a gas when you double the number of moles of gas while keeping the
temperature and pressure constant?
A) The volume is halved.
B) The volume doubles.
C) The volume decreases, but more information is needed.
D) The volume increases, but more information is needed.
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G2

41) How many moles of gas were added to a balloon that started with 2.3 moles of gas and a volume of
given that the final volume was ?
A) 9.5
B) 4.4
C) 12
D) 0.085
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G4

42) If each of the following gas samples have the same temperature and pressure, which sample has the
greatest volume?
A) 1 gram of O2
B) 1 gram of Ar
C) 1 gram of H2
D) all have the same volume
E) not enough information
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G4

43) Which of the following gas law relationships is true?

A) V α 1/P
B) V α T
C) V α n
D) all of the above are true
E) none of the above are true
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

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44) For an ideal gas, which of the following pairs of variables are inversely proportional to each other (if
all other factors remain constant)?
A) P, V
B) P, T
C) V, T
D) n, P
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

45) The ideal gas law is:

A) PV = nRT

B) P =

C) T =

D) V =

E) All of the above are forms of the ideal gas law.

Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G1

46) A sample of 0.255 mole of gas has a volume of 748 mL at 28°C. Calculate the pressure of this gas. (R=
0.0821 L ∙ atm / mol ∙ K)
A) 8.42 atm
B) 0.784 atm
C) 0.00842 atm
D) 7.84 × 10-4 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

47) What is the pressure of a 3.00 L gas vessel that has 18.0 grams of helium at ?
(R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) 147 atm
B) 36.7 atm
C) 32.6 atm
D) 1.81 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

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48) What is the temperature (°C) of 2.48 moles of gas stored in a container at ?
(R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) 302
B) 189
C) 29
D) -84
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

49) Which conditions can cause nonideal gas behavior by 1) decreasing the space between gas particles or
2) by slowing gas particles so that interactions are significant?
A) 1) high pressure; 2) high temperature
B) 1) high pressure; 2) low temperature
C) 1) low pressure; 2) high temperature
D) 1) low pressure; 2) low temperature
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G2

50) A 3.76 g sample of a noble gas is stored in a 2.00 L vessel at 874 torr and 25°C. What is the noble gas?
(R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) He
B) Ne
C) Ar
D) Kr
E) not enough information
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

51) Which of the following diatomic elements would have a mass of 19.08 grams stored in a
container at and 100°C? (R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A)
B)
C)
D)
E) not enough information.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

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52) What is the major component of the air we breathe?
A) nitrogen
B) oxygen
C) argon
D) carbon dioxide
E) smog
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

53) What is the third most abundant component of dry air?

A) carbon dioxide
B) oxygen
C) nitrogen
D) argon
E) smog
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

54) If a mixture of gases contained 78% nitrogen at a pressure of and 22% carbon dioxide at
, what is the total pressure of the system?
A) 1,329 atm
B) 17.5 cm Hg
C) 639 torr
D) 1.75 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

55) A gas cylinder contains only the gases radon, nitrogen, and helium. The radon has a pressure of 222
torr while the nitrogen has a pressure of 446 torr. If the total pressure inside the cylinder is 771 torr, what
is the pressure that is due to the helium?
A) 771 torr
B) 668 torr
C) 549 torr
D) 103 torr
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

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56) A "shielding gas" mixture of argon and carbon dioxide is sometimes used in welding to improve the
strength of the weld. If a gas cylinder of this two-part mixture was at 4.0 atm pressure and this mixture
was 90.% argon, what would be the pressure due to the carbon dioxide gas component?
A) 3.6 atm
B) 0.40 atm
C) 10. atm
D) 4.0 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

57) What problem could happen if deep sea divers used pure oxygen in their tanks?
A) hypoxia
B) oxygen toxicity
C) nitrogen narcosis
D) rapture of oxygen
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G1

58) Human lungs have evolved to breathe oxygen at a pressure as that in the atmosphere, 0.21 atm. If a
particular heliox mixture to be carried by a scuba diver is at a pressure of 7.00 atm, what should be the
partial pressure due to helium in order to maintain the pressure due to oxygen at 0.21 atm?
A) 0.21 atm
B) 7.00 atm
C) 6.79 atm
D) 7.21 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

59) The vapor pressure of water at 20.0°C is . If the pressure of a gas collected over water was
measured to be . What is the pressure of the pure gas?
A) 0.0230 atm
B) 0.619 atm
C) 0.573 atm
D) 0.596 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

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60) Hydrogen gas produced in the laboratory by the reaction of zinc and hydrochloric acid was collected
over water at 25°C. The barometric pressure at the time was 742.5 mm Hg. What is the pressure of dry
hydrogen gas if the vapor pressure of water at 25°C is 23.8 mm Hg?
A) 742.5 mm Hg
B) 718.7 mm Hg
C) 766.3 mm Hg
D) 760.0 mm Hg
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.9
Learning Outcome: 11.9
Global Outcome: G4

61) Suppose a chemical reaction generated a 50% nitrogen/50% oxygen (by volume) mixture of gas that
had a total volume of 22.4 liters at STP. This gas sample is composed of:
A) 1 mole of nitrogen and 1 mole of oxygen.
B) 0.5 mole of nitrogen and 0.5 mole of oxygen.
C) 50 mole of nitrogen and 50 mole of oxygen.
D) 28 mole of nitrogen and 32 mole of oxygen.
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.9|11.10
Global Outcome: G4

62) Which set of conditions reflect STP?

A) 298 K, 1 atm
B) 25°C, 14.7 psi
C) 373 K, 760 torr
D) 273 K, 1 Pa
E) 273 K, 760 mm Hg
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

63) At STP, 12.69 g of a noble gas occupies 14.09 L. What is the identity of the noble gas?
(R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) He
B) Ne
C) Ar
D) Kr
E) not enough information
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

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64) Suppose you had a balloon containing 1 mole of helium at STP and a balloon containing 1 mole of
oxygen at STP. Which statement is TRUE?
A) The balloons will have the same volume.
B) The balloons will have the same mass.
C) Both A and B are true.
D) Neither A nor B are true.
E) not enough information
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G2

65) Ammonia gas decomposes according to the equation:

2NH3(g) → N2(g) + 3H2(g)
If 15.0 L of nitrogen is formed at STP, how many liters of hydrogen will be produced (also measured at
STP)?
A) 15.0 L
B) 30.0 L
C) 45.0 L
D) 90.0 L
E) not enough information
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

66) Water can be formed according to the equation:

2H2 (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2O (g)
If 8.0 L of hydrogen is reacted at STP, exactly how many liters of oxygen at STP would be needed to allow
complete reaction?
A) 4.0 L
B) 2.0 L
C) 1.0 L
D) 8.0 L
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

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67) How many liters of O2 (g) are needed to react completely with 56.0 L of CH4 (g) at STP to produce
CO2 (g) and H2O (g)?
Given: CH4 (g) + 2O2 (g) → CO2 (g) + H2O (g)
A) 28.0 L
B) 56.0 L
C) 84.0 L
D) 112. L
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

11.3 Algorithmic Questions

1) What is the pressure of 760 mm Hg when expressed in units of in Hg?

A) 29.92 in Hg
B) 101,325 in Hg
C) 760 in Hg
D) 1 in Hg
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.3
Learning Outcome: 11.3
Global Outcome: G4

2) What is the final pressure of a system (atm) that has the volume increased from to with an
initial pressure of
A) 1.1
B) 0.85
C) 1.8
D) 1.2
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G4

3) What is the final volume (L) of a 10.0 L system that has the pressure quartered?
A) 0.250
B) 17.1
C) 2.50
D) 40.0
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.4
Learning Outcome: 11.4
Global Outcome: G4

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4) What is the final volume of a gas that initially occupies 2.50 L at and is subsequently heated to

A) 2.69 L
B) 2.96 L
C) 2.23 L
D) 2.32 L
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

5) What is the change in temperature of a 2.50 L system when its volume is reduced to if the initial
temperature was
A) 209 K
B) 290 K
C) -89 K
D) -98 K
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.5
Learning Outcome: 11.5
Global Outcome: G4

6) What is the final volume (L) of a 1.00 L system at 315 K and 1.10 atm if STP conditions are established?
A) 1.05
B) 0.935
C) 1.50
D) 0.953
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

7) What is the final pressure (expressed in atm) of a 3.05 L system initially at and that is
compressed to a final volume of at
A) 1.06
B) 1.60
C) 806
D) 860
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

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8) A rigid cylinder contains 2.00 liters of gas at a temperature of 25°C. If the pressure of this gas is
changed from 0.500 atmospheres to 1.50 atmospheres, what will be the new temperature (in Kelvin,
reported to three significant figures) of the gas? (The volume is constant.)
A) 99.3 K
B) 75.0 K
C) 8.33 K
D) 894 K
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.6
Learning Outcome: 11.6
Global Outcome: G4

9) If the number of moles of a gas initially contained in a 2.10 L vessel is doubled, what is the final volume
of the gas in liters? (Assume the pressure and temperature remain constant.)
A) 6.30
B) 1.05
C) 4.20
D) 8.40
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 4 Page Ref: 11.7
Learning Outcome: 11.7
Global Outcome: G4

10) What is the volume (in liters) of 1.00 mole of krypton gas that has a pressure of 1140 mm Hg and a
temperature of 25.0°C? (R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) 1.37
B) 16.3
C) 0.0215
D) 0.00180
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 4 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

11) What is the molecular weight of a gas if a 21.0 g sample has a pressure of at in a
flask? (R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
A) 243 amu
B) 1.89 amu
C) 234 amu
D) 11.1 amu
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

12) What is the pressure of a 1.0 L flask containing of He at 25°C? (R= 0.0821 L atm/ mol K)
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A) 98 atm
B) 3.7 atm
C) 7.3 atm
D) 15 atm
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.8
Learning Outcome: 11.8
Global Outcome: G4

13) What is the volume of 28.0 g of nitrogen gas at STP?

A) 33.6 L
B) 11.2 L
C) 22.4 L
D) 44.8 L
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: 11.10
Learning Outcome: 11.10
Global Outcome: G4

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