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2011 E.C Chemistry Final Mock Examination For Grade 12

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 PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
Avogadro’s number, = 6.022 x 10 23 mol-1

Faraday’s constant, F, = 96500 C/mol

Gas constant , R = 8.314 J mol-1 K-1 / 0.0821 L atm mol-1 K-1

Planck Constant, h = 6.625 x 10-34 J. s

Speed of light c = 3 x 108 m·s–1

k/RH = 2.18 x 10-18J

CHAPTER ONE
SOLUTION ( Grade 12 )
1. Colloids can be distinguished from true solutions by:

A. the hydrophobic nature of the solute

B. the dispersing medium
C. the fact that no settling out occurs in the colloidal dispersion
D. the sizes of the dispersed particles
.

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2. Consider the three statements below. Which numbered response contains all the statements
that are TRUE?

A. Hydration is a special case of solvation in which the solvent is water.

B. The oxygen end of water molecules is attracted toward Ca2+ ions.
C. The hydrogen end of water molecules is attracted toward Cl- ions.

A. I, II, B) I, II and III C) III D) II

3. Which factor below would generally favor solution formation?

A. Nonpolar solvents C) Endothermic heat of solution

B. Large crystal lattice energy of solute D) Entropy of mixing

4. What is the molarity of a solution in which 50.0 mL of chloroform, CHCl3, are placed in a
100.0 mL volumetric flask and the flask is filled to the mark with acetone? The density of pure
CHCl3 is 1.483 g/Ml. (Molar mass of C= 12 , Cl = 35.5, H = 1 g/mol )

A. 6.21 M B) 500 M C) 5.00 M D) 0.006 M

5. Identify the INCORRECT statement below:

A. Henry's Law relates the pressure of a gas above a liquid to the concentration of dissolved gas.
B. The solubility of a substance generally increases when the temperature of solution is increased.
C. A colligative property is a physical property of a solution that depends on the number of solute
particles, and not their identity.
D. Raoult's Law relates the vapor pressure of a liquid to its mole fraction in the solution phase.

6. A solution has a mole fraction of the nonvolatile solute sucrose of 0.125. The vapor pressure of
the pure solvent is 26.0 torr at 25°C. What is the vapor pressure of the solution?

A. 3.25 torr B) 22.75 torr C) 26.0 torr D) 760 torr

7. Identify the INCORRECT statement below concerning the formation of solutions.

A. The entropy change upon mixing generally is a favorable factor for the formation of a solution.
B. The large crystal lattice energy of ionic solids is generally favorable to their solution formation.
C. An exothermic heat of solution would favor the formation of a solution relative to an
endothermic one.
D. One may generally say that "like dissolves like."

8. Another name for a true solution is:

A. Heterogeneous mixture C) Homogeneous mixture

B. Suspension D) Colloid

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9. 58.5 gm of NaCl and 180gm of glucose were separately dissolved in 1000ml of water. Identify
the correct statement regarding the elevation of boiling point of the resulting solutions.
A. Glucose solution will show higher elevation of boiling point
B. The boiling point elevation will be shown by neither of the solutions
C. NaCl solution will show higher elevation of boiling point
D. Both the solution will show equal elevation of boiling point

CHAPTER FIVE
SOME IMPORTANT ELEMENT (Grade 12 )

10. Identify the INCORRECT statement below:

A. Ore is heated strongly during calcinations to remove all volatile impurities

B. Ore is heated with oxygen during roasting to convert sulphide to oxide
C. In the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process, purified Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2 to
lower the melting point of Al2O3.
D. After leaching of Bauxite, it is directly used as an electrolyte

11. In the extraction of Zn fron ZnS, the reducing agent used and the method of refining are

A. Coke and Electrolysis C) Coke and Zone refining

B. Coke and Fractional distillation D) Coke and Adsorption

12. The method used for concentration of magnetic ore is

A. Froth flotation C) Leaching

B. Magnetic separation D) Gravity separation

13. Zone refining is based on the principle that ___________.

A. Impurities of low boiling metals can be separated by distillation.

B. Impurities are more soluble in molten metal than in solid metal.
C. Different components of a mixture are differently adsorbed on an adosrbent.
D. Vapours of volatile compound can be decomposed in pure metal

14. Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching the metal with CN – ion. The metal is recovered
by ________________.

A. Thermal decomposition of metal complex

B. Calcination followed by roasting.
C. Displacement of metal by some other metal from the complex ion.
D. Roasting of metal complex.
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 .
15. A number of elements are available in earth’s crust but most abundant elements are ________.
A. Al and Fe C. Al and Cu
B. Fe and Cu D. Cu and Ag

CHAPTER Four
CHEMICAL KINETICS (GRADE 11)
16. Which of the following change will increase the average kinetic energy of reactant molecules?

A. Adding catalyst C) Increasing temperature

B. Increasing surface area D) Increasing concentration

17. Consider the following experiments, each involving equal masses of Zinc and 10 ml of acid

The rate of reaction in order from fastest to slowest is

A. I > II > III C) II > I > III

B. III > I > II D) III > II > I

18. Consider the following reaction;

Fe2O3(s) + CO(g) → 2Fe3O4(s) +CO2(g) + 46 kJ

Which of the following would cause the rate of the reaction to increase?

A. Removing the Fe3O4 C) Decreasing temperature

B. Increasing the surface area of Fe2O3 D) Increasing the volume of the reaction vessel

19. Which of the following compounds acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base but not as an Arrhenius
base?
A. H2O B. BF3 C. NH3 D. LiOH

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20. A substance that is produced in one steps in the reaction mechanisms and consumed in a
subsequent steps without appearing in the overall reaction is

A. Catalyst B) Product C) Reactant D) Intermediate

21. From the following select the situation where both enthalpy and entropy favour the reaction
towards the product

ENTROPY ENTHALPY ENTROPY ENTHALPY

A. Increase Decrease C) Increase Increase
B. Decrease Decrease D) Decrease Increase

22. Use the following diagram to answer this question:

What is the activation energy for the forward reaction?

A. 50 KJ B) 20 kJ C) 30 kJ D) -20 KJ

23. Radioactive isotope concentrations typically decay by:

A. No simple order C) Zero order kinetics

B. First order kinetics D) Second order kinetics

24. Determine the rate-law expression for the reaction below:

2A + B2 + C  A2B + BC

Run # Initial Rate (M-1s-1) [A]o [B2]o [C]o

-----------------------------------------------------
1 1.6 x 106 1.2 M 1. x 10-2 M 1.0 M
2 1.6 x 106 2.4 M 1. x 10-2 M 1.0 M
3 3.2 x 106 1.2 M 2. x 10-2 M 1.0 M
4 6.4 x 106 1.2 M 1. x 10-2 M 2.0 M

A. Rate = k[A][B2][C] C) Rate = k[A]2[B2][C]

B. Rate = k[B2]2[C]2 D) Rate = k[B2][C]2
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 CHAPTER ONE
( GRADE 11 )
25. How many significant figures are in the following calculation?

|78.5230 − 77.993 |
% = × 100%
77.993

A. 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3

26. Which of the following processes are exothermic?

A. the second ionization energy of Mg C) the sublimation of Li

B. the bond energy of I2 D) the heat of formation of NaBr

27. Arrange the following in order of increasing ionic character:

Al2S3 MgS Na2S P4S3 S8

A. MgS, Na2S, Al2S3, P4S3, S8 C) Na2S, MgS, Al2S3, P4S3, S8

B. S8, P4S3, Al2S3, MgS, Na2S D) S8, P4S3, Al2S3, Na2S, MgS

CHAPTER FIVE
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM ( GRADE 11 )
28. Consider the following equilibrium;

2NO(g) + Br2(g) 2NOBr(g) + Energy

The equilibrium will shift to the left as the result of

A. Adding catalyst C) Adding some NO

B. Decreasing some temperature D) Increasing the volume

29. The rate of for the reaction:

CO( g) + ½ O2 ( g) CO2 ( g) is

A. 1 B) ( )1/2 C) RT D. ( )-1/2

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30. Consider the following equilibrium;

2HBr(g) H2(g) + Br2(g)

Initially 0.1 mol of HBr is placed into a 2 L container. At equilibrium there are 0.04 mol of
HBr present. The equilibrium concentration of H2 is

A. 0.005M B) 0.01 M C) 0.015 M D) 0.03 M

31. Consider the reaction:

CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)

in a closed container at equilibrium. What would be the effect of addition of CaCO3 on the
equilibrium concentration of CO2?

A. Increases C) Unpredictable
B. Decreases D) Remains unaffected

32. For the reaction,

PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

the forward reaction at constant temperature is favoured by

A. introducing an inert gas at constant volume

B. introducing PCl3(g) at constant volume
C. introducing PCl5(g) at constant volume
D. introducing Cl2(g) at constant volume

CHAPTER THREE
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION (GRADE 11)
33. According to the wave-mechanical model of the atom, electrons in an atom

A. travel in defined circles

B. are most likely found in an excited state
C. have a positive charge
D. are located in orbitals outside the nucleus

34. Which of these lists is arranged in order of decreasing energy per photon?

A. gamma rays, visible light, radio waves, microwaves

B. gamma rays, visible light, microwaves, radio waves
C. radio waves, microwaves, visible light, gamma rays
D. microwaves, radio waves, visible light, gamma rays

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35. The most important assumption in the bohr model is that

A. The electrons are positively charged.

B. The electrons move in patterns which are not orbits.
C. An electron can have only certain energies.
D. Most atoms have a net charge.

36. During a flame test, ions of a specific metal are heated in the flame of a gas burner. A
characteristic color of light is emitted by these ions in the flame when the electrons

A. gain energy as they return to lower energy levels

B. gain energy as they move to higher energy levels
C. emit energy as they return to lower energy levels
D. emit energy as they move to higher energy levels

37. Which hypothesis is attributed to deBroglie?

A. Electrons have wave-like properties

B. Electrons must satisfy Schrödinger’s equation
C. Electrons orbit the nucleus on circular paths
D. Electrons satisfy an uncertainty relation on their position and momentum

38. Wave effects in quantum mechanics are not noticeable in the everyday world because

A. Quantum mechanics doesn’t apply to composite objects, like all everyday objects
B. Quantum effects only describe wave packets, which don’t apply to particles
C. Quantum effects are so slow that you can’t observe them
D. The wavelength is tiny compared to the size of everyday objects

39. Rutherford scattered alpha particles off of gold atoms, and discovered, to his surprise, that

A. Most of them went straight through, suggesting the atom was mostly empty space
B. The gold atoms were often knocked out, suggesting they were loosely bound
C. The electrons did little to stop them, showing that electrons were light
D. The alpha particles sometimes scattered at large angles, suggesting there was a lot of mass
and charge concentrated in the “nucleus”

40. The magnetic quantum number describes the:

A. Number of electrons.
B. Average distance of the most electron-dense regions from the nucleus.
C. Shape of the orbital
D. Spatial orientation of the orbital.

41. Any reaction will be spontaneous if __________

A. ΔGsys > 0 B) . ΔSsys > 0 C) ΔGsys < 0 E. ΔHsys < 0

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42. What is the term used to refer to the minimum energy required for a photoelectron to escape
from a metal plate in a photocell?

A. Photoelectric effect C) Threshold wavelength

B. Work function D) Threshold frequency

43. The work function of a particular photo-emissive material is 4.0 eV. If photons with 16 eV of
energy are incident on the material, what would be the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected
photoelectrons?

A. 0.25 eV B) 4.0 eV C) 12 eV D) 20. eV

44. The graph below shows the relationship between the frequency of radiation incident on a
photosensitive surface and the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons What
does point P represent?
Kinetic Energy

P
Frequency (HZ)

A. Fundamental frequency C. Photoelectron frequency

B. Photon escape frequency D. Threshold frequency

CHAPTER THREE
CHEMICAL BONDING ( GRADE 11 )
45. Which of the following interactions are present between CO2 molecules?

I. London forces
II. Ion-dipole forces
III. Hydrogen bonding
IV. ipole-dipole attractions

A) I only B) II and III C) II only D) III only

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44. Consider a carbon atom in the ground-state. Which of the following statements is false?

B) The carbon atom has 6 electrons; 2 are core electrons and 4 are valence electrons.
C) The valence electrons in the carbon atom are all located in 2p orbitals.
D) The core electrons in the carbon atom are all located in the 1s orbital.
E) There are two unpaired electrons in the carbon atom.

46. The PCl5 molecule has:

A. nonpolar bonds, and is a nonpolar molecule. C) nonpolar bonds, but is a polar molecule.
B. polar bonds, and is a polar molecule. D) polar bonds, but is a nonpolar molecule.

47. Which of the following are correct resonance structures of SO3?

A) (1) and (5) C) (2) and (4)

B) (1), (2), and (4) D) (2), (3) and (4)

48. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The total number of molecular orbitals formed doesn’t always equal the number of atomic
orbitals in the set.
B. A bond order of zero represents a stable chemical bond.
C. Electrons placed in antibonding orbitals stabilize the ion/molecule
D. A bonding molecular orbital is of lower energy (more stable) than the atomic orbitals from
which it was formed.

49. The fact that BCl3 is a planar molecule while NCl3 is pyramidal can be explained several
different ways. Which is the best rationalization?

A. Nitrogen is more electronegative than boron.

B. The nitrogen atom in NCl3 has a lone pair of electrons whereas the boron atom in BCl3 does
not.
C. The nitrogen atom is smaller than the boron atom.
D. The boron atom in BCl3 is sp3 hybridized, while the nitrogen atom in NCl3 is sp2 hybridized.

50. Which of the following molecules have the same geometries?

A. SF4 and CH4 C) CO2 and H2O

B. CO2 and BeH2 D) N2 O and NO2

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51. Consider the molecular orbital diagram for carbon monoxide given below and determine its
bond order

A. 2.5 B) 3.0 C) 1.5 D ) 2.0

52. Consider the molecule below and identify the correct statement.

(A) There is one carbon that has an sp3 hybridization scheme.

(B) There are four carbons that have sp3 hybridization schemes.
(C) There are two carbons that have sp3 hybridization schemes.
(D) There are three carbons that have sp3 hybridization schemes.

53. What is the maximum mass of copper that would be plated out by electrolyzing aqueous
copper CuCl2 for 16 hr at constant current of 3 ampere?

A. 28 gm B) 57 gm C) 64 gm D) 114 gm

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 CHAPTER THREE
THERMODYNAMICS (GRADE 12)
54. An isolated system is one in which

A. Mass does not cross boundaries of the system , though energy may do so
B. Neither mass nor energy crosses the boundary of the system
C. Both mass and energy cross the boundary of the system
D. Thermodynamic reaction does not occur

55. Indicate which one of the following reactions result in a positive ΔSsys.

A. AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)  AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq)

B. H2O (g) + CO2 (g)  H2CO3 (aq)
C. H2(g) + I2(g)  2Hl(g)
D. C2H2O2(g)  2 CO(g) + H2(g)

56. Calculate the standard heat of formation, Hfo, for FeS2(s), given the following information:
2FeS2(s) + 5O2(g) 2FeO(s) + 4SO2(g) Horxn = -1370 kJ
Hfo for SO2(g) = -297 kJ/mol
Hfo for FeO(s) = -268 kJ/mol

A. -177 KJ B) -1550 kJ C) -774 kJ D) -686 kJ

57. Calculate the change in reaction enthalpy, ∆Hrxn, for the following reaction

CH4 (g) + 4 Cl2 (g)  CCl4 (g) + 4 HCl (g)

Using the following reactions:

C (s) + 2 H2 (g)  CH4 (g) ∆H = -74.6 kJ

C (s) + 2 Cl2 (g)  CCl4 (g) ∆H = -95.7 kJ
H2 (g) + Cl2 (g)  2 HCl (g) ∆H = -92.3 kJ

A. -205.7kJ B) 205.7 kJ C) 305.5 kJ D) -305.5 kJ

58. The Gibbs free energy is ______.

A. The energy available to do work in chemical reactions

B. The energy available to do mechanical work
C. The kinetic energy of a rock
D. The degree of disorder in a chemical

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59. Which one of the following statements best describes the enthalpy change of a reaction?

A. The energy released when chemical bonds are formed during a chemical reaction
B. The energy consumed when chemical bonds are broken during a chemical reaction
C. The difference between the energy released by bond formation and the energy consumed by
bond cleavage during a chemical reaction
D. The increase in disorder of the system as a reaction proceeds

60. The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression ∆S = . When water
freezes in a glass beaker, choose the correct statement amongst the following :

A. ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) remains the same.

B. ∆S (system) increases but ∆S (surroundings) decreases.
C. ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) increases.
D. ∆S (system) decreases and ∆S (surroundings) also decrease.

CHAPTER FOUR
ELECTROCHEMISTRY (GRADE 12)
61. An electrochemical cell is set up with a copper electrode in contact with 1.0 mol/L CuSO4(aq)
and a lead electrode in contact with 1.0 mol/L Pb(NO3)2(aq). The standard reduction potentials
are
Pb2+ +2e  Pb E0red = - 0.13 V
Cu2+ + 2e  Cu E0red = +0.34 V
At 25° C, the standard cell potential for this galvanic cell in volts is a.

A) 0.13 B. 0.34 C. 0.21 D. 0.47

62. What is the coefficient for hydroxide, and how many electrons are transferred after balancing
the reaction?
Pb(OH)42- (aq) + ClO -(aq)  PbO2 (s) + Cl- (aq) ( Basic Medium )
-
A. 2 OH and 2 electrons C) 2 OH- and 4 electrons
-
B. 3 OH and 4 electrons D) 1 OH- and 2 electrons

63. Which statement regarding voltaic cells is not correct?

A. Electrons flow in the external circuit toward the electrode represented by a positive sign
B. Anions move through the barrier/bridge toward the electrode where oxidation is occurring.
C. The electrode where reduction is occurring is represented by a positive sign.
D. Electrons flow in the external circuit from the cathode to the anode.

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64. The value of E˚cell for the following reaction is 1.260 V. What is the value of Ecell given the
concentrations shown below?

2Al(s) + 3Cd2+(aq)  3Cd (s) + 2Al3+ (aq) E0cell = 1.260 V

[ 0.1 M ] [ 0.6 M ]

A. 1.235 V B. 1.285 V C. 1.15 V D. 1.37 V

65. Which statement best describes the functions of a salt bridge in a voltaic cell?

A. Separate strong oxidizing agent from strong reducing agent; allow ions to pass through.
B. Separate strong oxidizing agent from strong reducing agent; allow electrons to pass through.
C. Allow contact between strong oxidizing agent from strong reducing agent; allow electrons to
pass through.
D. Allow contact between strong oxidizing agent from strong reducing agent; allow ions to pass
through.
66. Consider the reaction ; N2(g) + 3H2(g)  2NH3(g)

The reaction indicated above is thermodynamically spontaneous at 298 K and become non
spontaneous at higher temperature. Which of the following is true at 298 K?

A. ΔG . ΔH and ΔS are all positive

B. ΔG . ΔH and ΔS are all positive
C. ΔG and ΔH are negative but ΔS is positive
D. ΔG and ΔH are positive but ΔS is negative

CHAPTER TWO
ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM (GRADE 12)

67. What is the common ion effect?

A. When a molecule is added to a solution and causes precipitation or reduces ionization

B. When the addition of an ion common to two solutes causes precipitation or reduces ionization
C. When the subtraction of an ion common to two solutes causes precipitation or reduces
ionization.
D. The effect of adding ions to a solution

68. What is a buffer?

A. A conjugate acid-base pair which is in equilibrium.

B. A conjugate acid-base pair which maintains almost constant pH.
C. A conjugate acid-base pair which changes colour at a certain pH.
D. A conjugate acid-base pair which experiences a sharp change in pH.

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69. What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid?

A. An acid is a proton acceptor.

B. An acid reacts with water to produce H+ ions.
C. An acid is a proton donor.
D. An acid reacts with water to produce H3O+ ions.

70. Which of the following reactions corresponds to hydrolysis of NH4+ in water solution?

A. NH4+ (aq) + OH– (aq) NH3(aq) + H2O(l)

+
B. NH4 (aq) + H2O(l) NH3(aq) + H3O+(aq)
C. NH4+ (aq) + H2O(l) NH52+(aq) + OH–(aq)
D. NH4+ (aq) NH2+(aq) + H2(g)

71. Which of the following solutions is a good buffer system?

A. A solution that is 0.10 M NaCl and 0.10 M HCl

B. A solution that is 0.10 M HCN and 0.10 M LiCN
C. A solution that is 0.10 M NaOH and 0.10 M HNO3
D. A solution that is 0.10 M HNO3 and 0.10 M KNO3

72. Which of the following is always true?

A. the conjugate of a strong acid is a strong base

B. the conjugate of a strong acid is a weak base
C. the conjugate of a weak acid is a strong base
D. the conjugate of a weak acid is a weak base

73. Will a solution of sodium formate (NaCHO2) be an effective buffer?

A. yes, it produces acidic Na+ and basic CHO2 –

B. yes, it produces acidic HCHO2 and basic CHO2 –
C. no, there is not enough acid
D. no, there is not enough base

74. Potassium fluoride has a solubility of 92 g of KF in 100 g of water at 18 0C. Which of the
following mixture would form an unsaturated solution at 18 0C ?

A. Adding 35 g of KF to 25 g H2O
B. Adding 42 g of KF to 50 g H2O
C. Adding 145 g of KF to 150 g H2O
D. Adding 184 g of KF to 200 g of H2O

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 CHAPTER sIX
POLYMERS (GRADE 12)
75. Which of the following polymer type is not classified on the basis of its application and
properties?

A. Rubbers B) plastics C) fibres D) synthetic

76. Consider the polymerization reaction given below

What would be the structure of the polymer formed by this polymerization?

77. The characteristics of condensation polymerization are given below-

I. Only −C−C− linkages present in the polymer structure

II. Use of bifunctional or polyfunctional monomers
III. Elimination of a small byproduct molecule

Which of the following is true?

A. I, II, III B) II and III C) I and II D) Only III

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78. Which of the following monomers are unsuitable for condensation polymerization?

A. Propanoic acid and ethanol C) Butane-dioic acid and glycol

B. Diamines and dicarboxylic acids D) Hydroxy acids

79. Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?

A. Polystyrene B) polypropylene C) Nylons D) Bakelite

80. The principal source of the difference in the normal boiling points of ICl (97C; molecular
mass 162 amu) and Br2 (59C; molecular mass 160 amu) is

A. London-dispersion forces
B. dipole-dipole interactions
C. both hydrogen-bonding and dipole-dipole interactions
D. both dipole-dipole interactions and London dispersion forces

81. The following statements concern molecules that require resonance. Which is true?

A. The pi bonding is most clearly delocalized.

B. The sigma bonding is most clearly delocalized.
C. Both the sigma and pi bonding are delocalized.
D. The benzene molecule is best described by the MO theory.

82. Given the following information

N2 bond energy = 941 kJ/mol

F2 bond energy = 154 kJ/mol

) + ( ) → ( ) ∆ = − /

Calculate the N-F bond energy.

A) 113 kJ/mol B) 268 kJ/mol C ) 317 kJ/mol D) 66 kJ/mol

83. Which of the following ionic compounds has the smallest lattice energy?

A) NaCl B) BaO C) MgO D) BaS

84. When electrons in a molecule are not found between a pair of atoms but move throughout the
molecule, this is called

A. A dipole moment.. C) Covalent bonding.

B. Polar covalent bonding. D) Delocalization of the electrons.

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