Chemical Reactions Stoichiometry Competitive Exams
100 questions · General Science
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Question 1 of 100
Avogadro's number is approximately:
ExplanationAvogadro's number, 6.022 × 10²³, is the number of particles in one mole of a substance.
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Question 2 of 100
In the same reaction (Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu), the copper ion (Cu²⁺) is:
ExplanationCopper ions gain electrons from zinc to form solid copper metal, so they are reduced.
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Question 3 of 100
The substance that gets oxidized and donates electrons to another substance is called the:
ExplanationA reducing agent donates electrons to another substance, becoming oxidized itself in the process.
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Question 4 of 100
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed is called a:
ExplanationA catalyst increases the rate of a reaction but remains chemically unchanged at the end.
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Question 5 of 100
The reaction Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu is an example of a:
ExplanationMore reactive zinc displaces less reactive copper from copper sulfate solution.
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Question 6 of 100
Given CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂, how many moles of CO₂ are produced from 5 moles of CaCO₃ decomposing completely?
ExplanationThe mole ratio of CaCO₃ to CO₂ is 1:1, so 5 moles of CaCO₃ produces 5 moles of CO₂.
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Question 7 of 100
The new substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction are called:
ExplanationProducts are the new substances that result after a chemical reaction has occurred.
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Question 8 of 100
The mass of one mole of oxygen gas (O₂, O=16) is:
ExplanationMolar mass of O₂ = 2 × 16 = 32 g/mol.
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Question 9 of 100
Which of the following correctly relates moles, mass, and molar mass?
ExplanationThe number of moles is calculated by dividing the given mass by the molar mass of the substance.
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Question 10 of 100
The reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water is called:
ExplanationNeutralization is specifically defined as an acid-base reaction forming a salt and water.
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Question 11 of 100
Which symbol in a chemical equation is used to indicate a substance is in gaseous state?
ExplanationThe symbol (g) denotes that a substance is in the gaseous state in a chemical equation.
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Question 12 of 100
A neutralization reaction occurs between:
ExplanationNeutralization is the reaction between an acid and a base, typically forming a salt and water.
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Question 13 of 100
A solution with a pH greater than 7 is:
ExplanationpH values above 7 indicate a basic (alkaline) solution.
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Question 14 of 100
Melting of ice into water is an example of a:
ExplanationMelting only changes the state of water, not its chemical composition, so it is a physical change.
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Question 15 of 100
A chemical reaction is a process in which:
ExplanationA chemical reaction converts reactants into new products with different chemical properties.
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Question 16 of 100
In the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, how many grams of water are produced from 4 moles of hydrogen gas reacting completely (molar mass of H₂O = 18 g/mol)?
ExplanationMole ratio H₂:H₂O is 1:1, so 4 moles H₂ gives 4 moles H₂O; mass = 4 × 18 = 72 g.
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Question 17 of 100
Which of the following is a physical change (not a chemical reaction)?
ExplanationCutting paper only changes its size and shape, not its chemical composition.
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Question 18 of 100
In the reaction N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃, how many moles of NH₃ are produced from 2 moles of N₂ (with excess H₂)?
ExplanationThe mole ratio is 1 N₂ : 2 NH₃, so 2 moles of N₂ produces 2×2 = 4 moles of NH₃.
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Question 19 of 100
Which type of reaction generally requires energy input (such as heat, light, or electricity) to proceed?
ExplanationDecomposition reactions usually need an external energy source to break a compound apart.
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Question 20 of 100
Photosynthesis (6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂) is an example of a:
ExplanationSimple reactants combine to build the larger glucose molecule, making photosynthesis a synthesis reaction.
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Question 21 of 100
The reaction CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂ (on heating) is an example of a:
ExplanationA single compound (calcium carbonate) breaks down into two simpler substances upon heating, making this decomposition.
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Question 22 of 100
The general product of a typical acid-base neutralization reaction is:
ExplanationAcid-base neutralization characteristically produces a salt and water.
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Question 23 of 100
Photosynthesis in plants is an example of a:
ExplanationPhotosynthesis chemically converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using light energy.
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Question 24 of 100
The oxidation state of an element in its free (uncombined) state is always:
ExplanationAny element in its pure, uncombined elemental form has an oxidation state of zero.
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Question 25 of 100
The general equation for neutralization is:
ExplanationNeutralization follows the pattern: Acid + Base → Salt + Water.
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Question 26 of 100
Oxidation is defined as the process in which a substance:
ExplanationOxidation involves the loss of electrons by a substance during a chemical reaction.
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Question 27 of 100
To balance CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O, the correct balanced equation is:
ExplanationBalancing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms requires 2 O₂ on the left and 2 H₂O on the right.
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Question 28 of 100
In the compound water (H₂O), the oxidation state of hydrogen is typically:
ExplanationHydrogen typically has an oxidation state of +1 when bonded to more electronegative elements like oxygen.
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Question 29 of 100
Red litmus paper turns blue in the presence of a(n):
ExplanationBases turn red litmus paper blue, a classic test for basicity (alkalinity).
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Question 30 of 100
In the reaction CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂, how many grams of CaO are produced from 50 g of CaCO₃ (molar mass CaCO₃ = 100 g/mol, CaO = 56 g/mol)?
ExplanationMoles of CaCO₃ = 50/100 = 0.5 mol, giving 0.5 mol CaO (1:1 ratio); mass = 0.5 × 56 = 28 g.
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Question 31 of 100
To balance the equation N₂ + H₂ → NH₃, the correct coefficients are:
ExplanationBalancing nitrogen and hydrogen atoms requires 1 N₂, 3 H₂, and 2 NH₃ on each side.
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Question 32 of 100
Rusting of iron is a redox reaction in which iron is:
ExplanationIron loses electrons to oxygen (in the presence of moisture) to form iron oxide (rust), so iron is oxidized.
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Question 33 of 100
In the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, how many moles of water are produced from 6 moles of hydrogen gas (with excess oxygen)?
ExplanationThe mole ratio of H₂ to H₂O is 2:2 (i.e., 1:1), so 6 moles of H₂ produces 6 moles of H₂O.
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Question 34 of 100
Electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen gas is an example of a:
ExplanationElectrolysis uses electrical energy to break water down into its simpler elements, hydrogen and oxygen.
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Question 35 of 100
If 10 g of a reactant produces 7.5 g of product in a reaction with a theoretical maximum yield of 10 g of product, the percentage yield of the reaction is:
ExplanationPercentage yield = (7.5/10) × 100 = 75%.
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Question 36 of 100
In the unbalanced equation H₂ + O₂ → H₂O, the correctly balanced form is:
ExplanationBalancing requires 2 H₂ and 1 O₂ to produce 2 H₂O, equalizing 4 H and 2 O atoms on each side.
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Question 37 of 100
The substance that gets reduced and accepts electrons from another substance is called the:
ExplanationAn oxidizing agent accepts electrons from another substance, becoming reduced itself in the process.
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Question 38 of 100
The atomic mass of an element is usually expressed in:
ExplanationAtomic mass is conventionally expressed in atomic mass units (amu), based on the carbon-12 standard.
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Question 39 of 100
In a balanced chemical equation, the coefficients represent:
ExplanationCoefficients show the relative mole ratios of reactants and products involved in the reaction.
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Question 40 of 100
A reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a single new substance is called a:
ExplanationIn a combination reaction, two or more reactants join together to form one product.
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Question 41 of 100
In the reaction 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO, 4 moles of Mg are reacted with 3 moles of O₂. Since only 2 moles of O₂ are needed for 4 moles of Mg, the limiting reagent is:
ExplanationOnly 2 moles of O₂ are required for all 4 moles of Mg to react, so Mg is fully consumed first, making it the limiting reagent.
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Question 42 of 100
In a displacement (single replacement) reaction, a more reactive element:
ExplanationA more reactive element can push out (displace) a less reactive element from its compound.
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Question 43 of 100
A reaction has a theoretical yield of 50 g of product, but the actual yield obtained is 40 g. The percentage yield is:
ExplanationPercentage yield = (40/50) × 100 = 80%.
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Question 44 of 100
Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?
ExplanationPhotosynthesis absorbs light energy from the Sun to drive the reaction, making it endothermic.
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Question 45 of 100
A precipitation reaction occurs when two soluble solutions react to form:
ExplanationA precipitation reaction produces an insoluble solid that settles out of the solution.
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Question 46 of 100
The symbol (aq) in a chemical equation indicates that a substance is:
ExplanationThe (aq) label means the substance is dissolved in water, forming an aqueous solution.
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Question 47 of 100
Blue litmus paper turns red in the presence of a(n):
ExplanationAcids turn blue litmus paper red, a classic test for acidity.
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Question 48 of 100
The substances that react together in a chemical reaction are called:
ExplanationReactants are the starting substances that undergo change during a chemical reaction.
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Question 49 of 100
Burning of wood is an example of a:
ExplanationBurning wood produces new substances like ash, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, making it a chemical change.
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Question 50 of 100
In most compounds, the oxidation state of oxygen is typically:
ExplanationOxygen usually has an oxidation state of -2 in most of its compounds.
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Question 51 of 100
Balancing chemical equations is necessary mainly to satisfy the:
ExplanationBalancing ensures atoms are neither created nor destroyed, upholding the law of conservation of mass.
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Question 52 of 100
A reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances is called a:
ExplanationA decomposition reaction is the breakdown of one compound into two or more simpler substances.
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Question 53 of 100
Digestion of food in our body involves mainly:
ExplanationDigestive enzymes chemically break down complex food molecules into simpler, absorbable substances.
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Question 54 of 100
A reaction that proceeds rapidly, often with a flame, and produces mostly heat and light is called a:
ExplanationRapid reactions with oxygen producing a flame, heat, and light are classified as combustion reactions.
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Question 55 of 100
In a chemical equation, the arrow (→) between reactants and products means:
ExplanationThe arrow indicates that the reactants react to produce (yield) the products.
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Question 56 of 100
The number of moles of NaCl present in 117 g of NaCl (molar mass = 58.5 g/mol) is:
ExplanationMoles = mass/molar mass = 117/58.5 = 2 moles.
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Question 57 of 100
An atom consists mainly of:
ExplanationAn atom has a dense nucleus of protons and neutrons, surrounded by orbiting electrons.
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Question 58 of 100
In a double displacement reaction, two compounds react by:
ExplanationDouble displacement reactions involve an exchange of ions between two compounds, producing two new compounds.
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Question 59 of 100
In the equation 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO, how many moles of oxygen gas are needed to react completely with 4 moles of magnesium?
ExplanationThe mole ratio is 2 Mg : 1 O₂, so 4 moles of Mg requires 4/2 = 2 moles of O₂.
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Question 60 of 100
A combustion reaction typically involves a substance reacting rapidly with:
ExplanationCombustion is a rapid reaction with oxygen that releases energy as heat and light.
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Question 61 of 100
A redox reaction always involves:
ExplanationOxidation and reduction always occur simultaneously in a redox reaction, as electrons lost by one species are gained by another.
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Question 62 of 100
An exothermic reaction is one that:
ExplanationExothermic reactions release energy, usually as heat, into the surroundings.
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Question 63 of 100
In the reaction 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃, if 4 moles of Al react completely with excess Cl₂, the moles of AlCl₃ produced are:
ExplanationThe mole ratio of Al to AlCl₃ is 2:2 (i.e., 1:1), so 4 moles of Al produces 4 moles of AlCl₃.
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Question 64 of 100
In the reaction Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu, zinc is:
ExplanationZinc loses electrons to become Zn²⁺ ions, so it is oxidized in this reaction.
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Question 65 of 100
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
ExplanationCombustion of fuel releases heat and light energy, making it a classic exothermic reaction.
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Question 66 of 100
Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with:
ExplanationStoichiometry studies the quantitative mole and mass relationships between reactants and products.
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Question 67 of 100
Reduction is defined as the process in which a substance:
ExplanationReduction involves the gain of electrons by a substance during a chemical reaction.
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Question 68 of 100
The law of conservation of mass states that in a chemical reaction:
ExplanationThis fundamental law states that total mass remains constant throughout a chemical reaction.
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Question 69 of 100
What is the molarity of a solution containing 2 moles of solute dissolved in 4 litres of solution?
ExplanationMolarity = moles/volume(L) = 2/4 = 0.5 M.
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Question 70 of 100
When hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), the products are:
ExplanationHCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O is a classic acid-base neutralization reaction.
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Question 71 of 100
If a reaction has excess of one reactant and a limited amount of another, the amount of product formed is determined by the:
ExplanationProduct formation is capped by whichever reactant is fully consumed first, the limiting reactant.
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Question 72 of 100
Rusting of iron is an example of a:
ExplanationRusting forms a new substance (iron oxide) with different properties, making it a chemical change.
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Question 73 of 100
A base is a substance that, when dissolved in water, produces:
ExplanationBases release hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved in water.
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Question 74 of 100
Litmus paper is commonly used to test whether a substance is:
ExplanationLitmus paper is a simple indicator used to determine whether a solution is acidic or basic.
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Question 75 of 100
The reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O is an example of a:
ExplanationHydrogen and oxygen combine to form a single new compound, water, making this a combination reaction.
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Question 76 of 100
The molar mass of water (H₂O) is approximately:
ExplanationMolar mass of H₂O = (2×1) + 16 = 18 g/mol, using H=1 and O=16.
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Question 77 of 100
Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?
ExplanationGas bubbles, a solid precipitate, or a color change are common signs that a chemical reaction has taken place.
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Question 78 of 100
How many moles of solute are present in 2 litres of a 3 M solution?
ExplanationMoles = Molarity × Volume(L) = 3 × 2 = 6 moles.
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Question 79 of 100
Common table salt (NaCl) is formed from the neutralization of:
ExplanationNaCl is produced when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction.
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Question 80 of 100
The molecular formula of a compound shows:
ExplanationA molecular formula gives the exact count of each type of atom present in a single molecule.
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Question 81 of 100
Balancing a chemical equation involves adjusting the:
ExplanationCoefficients (not subscripts) are adjusted to balance the number of atoms on each side without changing the compounds' identities.
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Question 82 of 100
Knowing the limiting reagent in a reaction allows you to correctly calculate the:
ExplanationThe limiting reagent determines the maximum (theoretical) amount of product that the reaction can produce.
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Question 83 of 100
A sample of 8 g of hydrogen gas (H₂, molar mass = 2 g/mol) reacts completely with oxygen according to 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O. The number of moles of oxygen required is:
ExplanationMoles of H₂ = 8/2 = 4 mol; mole ratio H₂:O₂ is 2:1, so O₂ needed = 4/2 = 2 moles.
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Question 84 of 100
A solution with a pH less than 7 is:
ExplanationpH values below 7 indicate an acidic solution.
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Question 85 of 100
In a balanced equation, stoichiometric coefficients represent the mole ratio of:
ExplanationCoefficients give the relative mole ratios among all reactants and products in the balanced equation.
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Question 86 of 100
An acid is a substance that, when dissolved in water, produces:
ExplanationAcids release hydrogen ions (H⁺) when dissolved in water, which defines their acidic character.
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Question 87 of 100
The molecular mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is approximately (C=12, O=16):
ExplanationMolecular mass of CO₂ = 12 + (2×16) = 12 + 32 = 44 g/mol.
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Question 88 of 100
A reaction in which a metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound is an example of a:
ExplanationDisplacement reactions between metals involve electron transfer, making them redox reactions.
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Question 89 of 100
The number of moles in 36 g of water (molar mass = 18 g/mol) is:
ExplanationMoles = mass/molar mass = 36/18 = 2 moles.
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Question 90 of 100
An endothermic reaction is one that:
ExplanationEndothermic reactions take in heat energy from their surroundings as the reaction proceeds.
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Question 91 of 100
What volume (in litres) of a 2 M solution is needed to obtain 4 moles of solute?
ExplanationVolume = moles/Molarity = 4/2 = 2 L.
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Question 92 of 100
A balanced chemical equation shows that:
ExplanationA balanced equation satisfies the law of conservation of mass by having equal atoms of each element on both sides.
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Question 93 of 100
The limiting reagent in a chemical reaction is the reactant that:
ExplanationThe limiting reagent runs out first, determining the maximum amount of product that can form.
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Question 94 of 100
In the reaction 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃, how many moles of Cl₂ are needed to completely react with 6 moles of Al?
ExplanationMole ratio Al:Cl₂ is 2:3, so 6 moles Al needs (3/2)×6 = 9 moles of Cl₂.
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Question 95 of 100
The molar mass of a substance is defined as the mass of:
ExplanationMolar mass is the mass (in grams) of exactly one mole of a given substance.
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Question 96 of 100
At standard temperature and pressure (STP), one mole of any gas occupies approximately:
ExplanationAt STP, the molar volume of any ideal gas is approximately 22.4 litres per mole.
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Question 97 of 100
In the reaction N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃, if the theoretical yield of NH₃ is 34 g but only 25.5 g is actually obtained, the percentage yield is:
ExplanationPercentage yield = (actual/theoretical) × 100 = (25.5/34) × 100 = 75%.
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Question 98 of 100
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where a pH of 7 indicates a:
ExplanationA pH value of exactly 7 represents a neutral solution, neither acidic nor basic.
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Question 99 of 100
To balance Fe + O₂ → Fe₂O₃, the correct balanced equation is:
ExplanationBalancing iron and oxygen atoms requires 4 Fe and 3 O₂ to produce 2 Fe₂O₃.
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Question 100 of 100
One mole of any substance contains how many particles (atoms, molecules, or ions)?
ExplanationBy definition, one mole of a substance contains Avogadro's number, 6.022 × 10²³, of particles.
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