General Chemistry 1
Review Questions
Which elements are highly conductive for heat
and electricity, usually solid, malleable, ductile?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Metal – good conductors; malleable & ductile (can be hammered &
stretched)
Nonmetal – poor conductors (insulators); brittle (breaks easily)
Which elements are highly conductive for heat
and electricity, usually solid, malleable, ductile?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Which elements are poor in conduction of heat
and electricity, and cannot be rolled into wires
or pounded into sheets?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Which elements are poor in conduction of heat
and electricity, and cannot be rolled into wires
or pounded into sheets?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Which of these is NOT a noble
gas?
A. Krypton
B. Helium
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these
C
B
A
O
R
R
B
O
O
N
N
G
G
R
R
O
O
U
U
P
P
Which of these is NOT a noble
gas?
A. Krypton
B. Helium
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these
Which of these is NOT a
chalcogen?
A. Neon
B. Oxygen
C. Polonium
D. None of these
C
B
A
O
R
R
B
O
O
N
N
G
G
R
R
O
O
U
U
P
P
Which of these is NOT a
chalcogen?
A. Neon
B. Oxygen
C. Polonium
D. None of these
Which of these is NOT a main-
group metal?
A. Caesium
B. Lanthanum
C. Beryllium
D. None of these
Which of these is NOT a main-
group metal?
A. Caesium
B. Lanthanum
C. Beryllium
D. None of these
Which elements are located at the bottom of the
table, sometimes known as the inner transition
metals?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Which elements are located at the bottom of the
table, sometimes known as the inner transition
metals?
A. Metalloids
B. Metals
C. Nonmetals
D. Actinides and lanthanides
Which elements usually form
salts?
A. Chalcogens
B. Main-group metals
C. Transition metals
D. Halogens
Halogens are elements in Group 17 of the periodic table (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and
astatine)
They readily form salts when they react with metals. The most common example of a salt formed by
halogens is sodium chloride (NaCl), which forms when sodium (a metal) reacts with chlorine (a
halogen).
Which elements usually form
salts?
A. Chalcogens
B. Main-group metals
C. Transition metals
D. Halogens
Which of these has a valence
electron of three (3)?
A. Arsenic
B. Silicon
C. Lithium
D. Boron
Which of these has a valence
electron of three (3)?
A. Arsenic
B. Silicon
C. Lithium
D. Boron
Which of these has a valence
electron of two (2)?
A. Arsenic
B. Strontium
C. Lithium
D. Boron
Which of these has a valence
electron of two (2)?
A. Arsenic
B. Strontium
C. Lithium
D. Boron
Which of these has a valence
electron of five (5)?
A. Bromine
B. Aluminum
C. Nitrogen
D. Magnesium
Which of these has a valence
electron of five (5)?
A. Bromine
B. Aluminum
C. Nitrogen
D. Magnesium
Which of these has a valence
electron of one (1)?
A. Beryllium
B. Phosphorus
C. Nitrogen
D. Sodium
Which of these has a valence
electron of one (1)?
A. Beryllium
B. Phosphorus
C. Nitrogen
D. Sodium
Which of these has a valence
electron of seven (7)?
A. Nitrogen
B. Magnesium
C. Bromine
D. Aluminum
Which of these has a valence
electron of seven (7)?
A. Nitrogen
B. Magnesium
C. Bromine
D. Aluminum
According to Hund’s Rule, how many
valence electrons are there in [He] 2s2, 2p5
A. Two
B. Five
C. Seven
D. One
According to Hund’s Rule, how many
valence electrons are there in [He] 2s2, 2p5
A. Two
B. Five
C. Seven
D. One
Which of these transition elements DOES
NOT have a valence electron of two (2)?
A. Cadmium
B. Silver
C. Nickel
D. Mercury
Which of these transition elements DOES
NOT have a valence electron of two (2)?
A. Cadmium
B. Silver
C. Nickel
D. Mercury
Which elemental group has a
valence electron of eight (8)?
A. III A
B. VII A
C. VIII A
D. V A
Which elemental group has a
valence electron of eight (8)?
A. III A
B. VII A
C. VIII A
D. V A
Who developed the Plum-pudding
model of an atom?
A. Werner Heisenberg
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Joseph John Thomson
D. Ernest Rutherford
The model describes the
atom as negatively
charged particles
swimming in a positively
charged sea.
Who developed the Plum-pudding
model of an atom?
A. Werner Heisenberg
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Joseph John Thomson
D. Ernest Rutherford
Who developed the planetary
model of the atom?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. Max Planck
D. Niels Bohr
Who developed the planetary
model of the atom?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. Max Planck
D. Niels Bohr
Which of these elements DOES
NOT contain any d-orbitals?
A. Iodine
B. Gold
C. Argon
D. All of these
Which of these elements DOES
NOT contain any d-orbitals?
A. Iodine
B. Gold
C. Argon
D. All of these
Which of these is used to represent
all valence electrons in an element?
A. Pauli’s Exclusion
B. Octet
C. Aufbau Principle
D. Lewis Dot
Which of these is used to represent
all valence electrons in an element?
A. Pauli’s Exclusion
B. Octet
C. Aufbau Principle
D. Lewis Dot
Which of these states that at least eight (8)
electrons occupy a single electron
configuration?
A. Pauli’s Exclusion
B. Octet
C. Aufbau Principle
D. Lewis Dot
Which of these states that at least eight (8)
electrons occupy a single electron
configuration?
A. Pauli’s Exclusion
B. Octet
C. Aufbau Principle
D. Lewis Dot
Which of these demonstrates the
photoelectric effect?
A. Magnets
B. Solar Cells
C. Plastic cars
D. None of these
Which of these demonstrates the
photoelectric effect?
A. Magnets
B. Solar Cells
C. Plastic cars
D. None of these
Who deduced the relationship between the
energy and the frequency of radiation?
A. Niels Bohr
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. Albert Einstein
D. Max Planck
Who deduced the relationship between the
energy and the frequency of radiation?
A. Niels Bohr
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. Albert Einstein
D. Max Planck
Max Planck is credited with deducing the
relationship between the energy and the frequency
of radiation.
He introduced the idea that energy is quantized,
meaning it can only exist in discrete amounts or
quanta
He proposed that the energy (E) of a quantum of
radiation is directly proportional to its frequency
(f), with the constant of proportionality being
Planck's constant (h)
Who developed the equations that define the
wave-like traits of atomic behavior as deduced
from spectral analysis?
A. Joseph John Thomson
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Werner Heisenberg
Who developed the equations that define the
wave-like traits of atomic behavior as deduced
from spectral analysis?
A. Joseph John Thomson
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Werner Heisenberg
Erwin Schrödinger developed the Schrödinger equation, which is a fundamental
equation in quantum mechanics that describes how the quantum state of a physical
system changes over time. It accounts for the wave-like behavior of particles, including
electrons in atoms. The equation is crucial in understanding atomic behavior and was
derived based on spectral analysis and the wave-like properties of electrons.
Who devised the uncertainty
principle?
A. Joseph John Thomson
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Werner Heisenberg
Who devised the uncertainty
principle?
A. Joseph John Thomson
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Werner Heisenberg
Werner Heisenberg is the scientist who formulated the Heisenberg Uncertainty
Principle in 1927. The principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know both
the exact position and the exact momentum of a particle, such as an electron, with
perfect accuracy. This uncertainty arises because the very act of measuring one of these
properties disturbs the other.
Which element CANNOT exist on
its own?
A. Metallic element
B. Amorphous element
C. Diatomic element
D. None of these
Which element CANNOT exist on
its own?
A. Metallic element
B. Amorphous element
C. Diatomic element
D. None of these
An amorphous element typically refers to a
non-crystalline form of an element, but that does
not necessarily prevent the element from existing
on its own.
Elements in their amorphous form still consist of
individual atoms, although they lack a regular,
repeating structure like crystalline solids. For
example, amorphous carbon (such as soot or
graphite) exists as individual atoms or small
clusters.
What kind of bond forms soft and
relatively flexible compounds?
A. Hydrogen
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Ionic
What kind of bond forms soft and
relatively flexible compounds?
A. Hydrogen
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Ionic
What kinds of bond forms hard
and brittle compounds?
A. Hydrogen
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Ionic
What kinds of bond forms hard
and brittle compounds?
A. Hydrogen
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Ionic
Which of the following is an acid?
A. H2PO4
B. CO2
C. CaOH
D. CuSO4
A. H₂PO₄ is dihydrogen phosphate,
which contains hydrogen ions (H⁺), making
it an acid.
B. CO₂ (Carbon dioxide): It is a gas that can
dissolve in water to form carbonic acid, but
CO₂ itself is not classified as an acid.
C. CaOH (Calcium hydroxide): This is a
base, not an acid, as it contains hydroxide
ions (OH⁻).
D. CuSO₄ (Copper(II) sulfate): This is a salt,
not an acid.
Which of the following is an acid?
A. H2PO4
B. CO2
C. CaOH
D. CuSO4
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of copper?
A. Cupric
B. Cuproutic
C. Cuprous
D. All of these
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of copper?
A. Cupric
B. Cuproutic
C. Cuprous
D. All of these
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of iron?
A. Ferrous
B. Ferritic
C. Ferric
D. All of these
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of iron?
A. Ferrous
B. Ferritic
C. Ferric
D. All of these
Which of these is NOT a covalent
compound?
A. Nitric Acid
B. Ethyl Alcohol
C. Methane
D. None of these
Covalent Compounds: These are typically formed between
nonmetals. When two nonmetals bond, they tend to share
electrons.
Example: Methane (CH₄), Ethyl Alcohol (C₂H₅OH), Nitric Acid
(HNO₃).
Which of these is NOT a covalent
compound?
A. Nitric Acid
B. Ethyl Alcohol
C. Methane
D. None of these
What is the value of the prefix
mono in a covalent bond?
A. One (1)
B. Two (2)
C. Three (3)
D. Four (4)
What is the value of the prefix
mono in a covalent bond?
A. One (1)
B. Two (2)
C. Three (3)
D. Four (4)
Which of these has a covalent
bond?
A. Cupric sulfide
B. Sodium sulfide
C. Dihydrogen monoxide
D. Silver nitrate
formed between copper (Cu) and sulfur (S), which are
metal and nonmetal,
respectively, and form ionic bonds.
B. Sodium sulfide (Na₂S): This is an ionic
compound formed between sodium (Na), a metal,
and sulfur (S), a nonmetal, and it forms ionic bonds.
C. Dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O), commonly known as
water, has covalent bonds because it consists of
nonmetals (hydrogen and oxygen) that share electrons
to form the molecule.
D. Silver nitrate (AgNO₃): This is an ionic
compound formed between silver (Ag), a metal, and
Which of these has a covalent
bond?
A. Cupric sulfide
B. Sodium sulfide
C. Dihydrogen monoxide
D. Silver nitrate
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of chromium?
A. Chromic
B. Chromitic
C. Chromious
D. All of these
Which of these is NOT a simple
ionic charge of chromium?
A. Chromic
B. Chromitic
C. Chromious
D. All of these
Which of the following is NOT a
diatom?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
Nitrogen (N₂): Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule (N₂),
meaning two nitrogen atoms are bonded together.
Carbon (C): Carbon typically exists as a single atom (C) or in
structures like graphite, diamonds, or graphene, but not as a
diatomic molecule.
Oxygen (O₂): Oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule (O₂), meaning
two oxygen atoms are bonded together.
Hydrogen (H₂): Hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule (H₂),
meaning two hydrogen atoms are bonded together.
Which of the following is NOT a
diatom?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
Which elements are more electronegative than
the main group metals, and are more likely to
form covalent compounds?
A. Main-group metals
B. Halogens
C. Chalcogens
D. Transition metals
Which elements are more electronegative than
the main group metals, and are more likely to
form covalent compounds?
A. Main-group metals
B. Halogens
C. Chalcogens
D. Transition metals
Which of these diatoms DOES NOT
exhibit a double covalent bond?
A. Chlorine
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Chlorine (Cl₂): Chlorine forms a single covalent bond between
two chlorine atoms (Cl-Cl) or :Cl: - Cl: as each chlorine atom
shares one electron.
Oxygen (O₂): Oxygen forms a double covalent bond (O=O)
or :O::O: where two pairs of electrons are shared between the two
oxygen atoms.
Hydrogen (H₂): Hydrogen forms a single covalent bond (H-H)
or :H-H: between two hydrogen atoms, sharing one electron each.
Nitrogen (N₂): Nitrogen forms a triple covalent bond (N≡N)
or :N≡N: where three pairs of electrons are shared between the
two nitrogen atoms.
Which of these diatoms DOES NOT
exhibit a double covalent bond?
A. Chlorine
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Which of these is NOT a covalent
compound?
A. Silver Nitrate
B. Carbonic Acid
C. Hydrogen dichromate
D. None of these
Silver Nitrate (AgNO₃) is not a covalent
compound. It is an ionic compound because it is
composed of silver ions (Ag⁺) and nitrate ions
(NO₃⁻), which are held together by ionic bonds.
Ionic compounds are typically formed between
metals and non-metals, where electrons are
transferred, resulting in charged ions.
Which of these is NOT a covalent
compound?
A. Silver nitrate
B. Carbonic Acid
C. Hydrogen dichromate
D. None of these
Which of these is a function of a
carbohydrate?
A. Energy source
B. Helps in synthesis of DNA
C. Acts as a regulator for hormones
Controls and regulates the movement of molecules
D. across membranes
Carbohydrates are organic compounds made
up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
They are one of the primary macronutrients,
alongside proteins and fats, and serve various
essential functions in living organisms.
Carbohydrates serve primarily as an energy
source for the body. They are broken down
into glucose, which provides energy for cells,
tissues, and organs.
Which of these is a function of a
carbohydrate?
A. Energy source
B. Helps in synthesis of DNA
C. Acts as a regulator for hormones
Controls and regulates the movement of molecules
D. across membranes
Which biomolecule is made up of
monosaccharide chains?
A. Nucleic Acid
B. Protein
C. Lipid
D. Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are made up of
monosaccharide units (simple sugars) that
can link together to form larger chains.
These chains can be simple (disaccharides)
or complex (polysaccharides).
Which biomolecule is made up of
monosaccharide chains?
A. Nucleic Acid
B. Protein
C. Lipid
D. Carbohydrate
Which of these is NOT a function
of a lipid?
A. Essential for protein synthesis
B. Mediate cell-cell adhesion
C. Insulation
D. None of these
Lipid functions include:
B. Mediate cell-cell adhesion: Lipids, particularly in
the form of membrane lipids, play a role in cell-cell
recognition and adhesion, helping cells to interact and
form tissues.
C. Insulation: Lipids, especially in the form of adipose
tissue, provide insulation to the body, helping to
maintain body temperature.
However, lipids are not essential for protein
synthesis. Protein synthesis primarily involves nucleic
acids (DNA and RNA) and ribosomes, not lipids.
Which of these is NOT a function
of a lipid?
A. Essential for protein synthesis
B. Mediate cell-cell adhesion
C. Insulation
D. None of these
Which reaction uses nickel to speed up the
process of adding hydrogen gas to the
compound?
A. Bromination
B. Condensation
C. Hydrogenation
D. All of these
Which reaction uses nickel to speed up the
process of adding hydrogen gas to the
compound?
A. Bromination
B. Condensation
C. Hydrogenation
D. All of these
Hydrogenation is a reaction where
hydrogen gas (H₂) is added to a
compound, often in the presence of a
catalyst like nickel. Nickel is commonly
used as a catalyst to speed up the
hydrogenation process, especially when
adding hydrogen to unsaturated compounds
(like alkenes or alkynes), converting them
into saturated compounds.
Which reaction yields a polymer between a
dicarboxylic acid with dialcohol or diamine??
A. Bromination
B. Condensation
C. Hydrogenation
D. All of these
Which reaction yields a polymer between a
dicarboxylic acid with dialcohol or diamine??
A. Bromination
B. Condensation
C. Hydrogenation
D. All of these
Condensation polymerization occurs when a
dicarboxylic acid reacts with a dialcohol
or diamine, forming a polymer with the
elimination of a small molecule, typically
water. This is the process that leads to the
formation of polyesters (when reacting
with a dialcohol) or polyamides (when
reacting with a diamine).
