Name______________________________________________

Student ID Number___________________________________
LAB Sec. # ___; TA: __________; Lab day/time: __________
Dr. Dorte Madsen Winter 2009

CHEMISTRY 2A (Section B)
Exam II
Instructions:
CLOSED BOOK EXAM! No books, notes, or additional scrap paper are 1
permitted. All information required is contained on the exam. Place all
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work in the space provided. If you require additional space, use the back
of the exam. A scientific calculator may be used (if it is a programmable 3
calculator, its memory must be cleared before the exam). 4
(1) Read each question carefully.
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(2) For Parts I, and II there is no partial credit given, and
ONLY ANSWERS ON THE FRONT PAGE ARE GRADED 6
(3) Use the correct number of significant digits in your answers 7
(4) The last page contains a periodic table and some useful information.
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You may remove it for easy access.
(5) If you finish early, RECHECK YOUR ANSWERS! 9

U.C. Davis is an Honor Institution 10

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Possible Points Points
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#1–10. (2 points each) / 20
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#11-15 (6 points each) / 30 14

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#16-18 (6 + 12 + 6 points) / 24

#19-22 (6+ 6+ 6 +18 points) / 36

# 23 (30 points) / 30

Total Score / 140

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Part I: True/False Questions, Concepts (2 points each)

Write either “T” if the statement is True or “F” is the statement is False on the front page

1. A solid formed from a mixture of solutions is called a precipitate

2. The angular momentum quantum number, ℓ, determines the angular shape of the
electronic wave function

3. The hydroxides of group I metals are all strong bases

4. An aqueous solution of carbon dioxide is acidic

5. The symbol “n” in the Bohr theory of atomic structure refers to the number of electrons
in a shell

6. The electron configuration of Fe3+ is [Ar] 4s2 3d3

7. When an atom absorbs a photon an electron is promoted to a higher lying energy level

8. 0.5 moles of hydrochloric acid is exactly neutralized by 0.5 moles of calcium hydroxide

9. An atom with an even number of electrons is always diamagnetic

10. The nitrogen atom has three unpaired electrons

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Part II: Multiple Choice, Concepts (6 points each)

Select the best answer and enter it on the front page (either a, b, c, d, e, or f)
– No partial credit

11. (6 pts) Which of the following is the correct orbital diagram for the ground state
electronic configuration of phosphorous?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) None of the above

12. (6 pts) For an ideal gas, if the volume is doubled but the temperature and number of
moles stays the same

(a) Pressure is doubled

(b) The gas constant is doubled
(c) The pressure is squared
(d) The molecules moves slower
(e) none of the above

13. (6 pts) Which of the following orbitals does NOT have lobes aligned along the y-axis?

(a) d xy
(b) d x2 − y 2
(c) py
(d) None of the above are aligned along the y-axis
(e) All of the above are aligned along the y-axis

14. (6 pts) Which of the following species have unpaired electrons?

(a) F–
(b) Ca2+
(c) Fe2+
(d) S2–
(e) None of the above
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15. (6 pts) Which graph best represents the distribution of molecular speeds for the gases
argon and methane when both are in the same flask with a total pressure of 600
mmHg and a partial pressure of 450 mmHg for the argon? [Note: The vertical
lines on each curve represent the root mean square velocity, urms]
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Part III: Fill in the Blank

Fill in your result in the assigned space
– Partial credit may be given

16. (6 pts) Aqueous solutions of copper(II) sulfate and sodium carbonate are mixed.
Predict if a reaction is likely to occur. If so, write the net ionic equation. If not,
explain why.

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17. (12 pts) Balance the following reaction in acidic solution

I– (aq) + MnO4– (aq) → Mn2+ (aq) + I2 (s)

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18. (6 pts) For each of the following pairs, circle the ion or atom that has the larger size

(a) Te or Br

(b) K+ or Cl–

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19. (6 pts) Write the electron configuration for selenium (Se) ____________

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20. (6 pts) How many electrons can have n = 2 and ms = − ? ____________
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21. (6 pts) How many angular and radial nodes does a 4s orbital have?

Angular nodes: ___________

Radial nodes: ___________

Part IV: Long Answer

Please show all work for calculations. Fill in your result in the box (remember units!)
– Partial credit may be given

22. (18 pts) The energy levels for the hydrogen atom, in joules, are given by the equation

− 2.178 × 10 −18
En = J
n2

A photon with wavelength 2166 nm is emitted from a hydrogen atom in energy

level n = 7. What is the energy level of the atom after the photon is emitted?

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23. (30 pts) Carbon monoxide gas and hydrogen gas are mixed in an evacuated 25.0 L
reaction vessel at 25.0°C. The initial partial pressure of carbon monoxide is
0.350 atm and the initial total pressure is 1.32 atm. The mixture reacts
according to the reaction:

3 CO (g) + 7 H2 (g) → C3H8 (g) + 3 H2O (l)

(a) What is the partial pressure of hydrogen in the initial reaction mixture
(before the reaction takes place)?

(b) What type of reaction is this? (Circle ONE correct answer)

Combustion Neutralization Precipitation Redox

(c) What is the final number of moles of C3H8 produced in the reaction?

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The following two pages contains conversions, constants, equations, and a periodic table which
may be useful to you. You may remove it for easy access.

Conversions:
1 atm = 760 Torr = 760 mmHg = 101,325 Pa 1010 Å = 1 m = 1012 pm = 100 cm
1.00 in = 2.54 cm 1 cm3 = 1 mL 101.325 J = 1 L atm
1 lb = 453.6 g 1 cal = 4.184 J 1 gal = 3.785 L
T(K) = t(°C) + 273.15 t(°F) =9/5 t(°C) + 32

Constants:
R = 8.3145 J / mol K = 0.08206 L atm / mol K c = 2.9979 x 108 m / s
h = 6.626 x 10–34 J s g = 9.81 m / s NA = 6.022 x 1023 mol–1
d (H2O) = 1.00 g / cm3 m(electron) = 9.109 x 10–31 kg RH = 2.179 x 10–18 J

Equations:
m n
n = Mm d= M= P = dhg
V V
c h
E = hν ν= λ= PV = nRT
λ mu

3RT
3RT urms = u 2 =
urms = u = 2 M
M

xA h
Ptotal = ∑ Pi xA = ΔxΔp ≥ Z eff = Z − S
i xtot 4π

Solubility Rules:
1. Salts of group 1 cations (with some exceptions for Li+) and the NH4+ cation are soluble
2. Nitrates, acetates, and perchlorates are soluble
3. Salts of silver, lead, and mercury(I) are insoluble
4. Chlorides, bromides, and iodides are soluble
5. Carbonates, phosphates, sulfides, oxides, and hydroxides are insoluble (sulfides of group 2
cations and hydroxides of Ca2+, Sr2+, and Ba2+ are slightly soluble)
6. Sulfates are soluble except for those of calcium, strontium, and barium
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