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This study set covers Chemistry through
25 practice questions.
A rigorous assessment covering high school advanced chemistry concepts including kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and molecular geometry. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Advanced Chemistry Assessment study set below.
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1
What is the hybridization state of the central carbon atom in a molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2)?
2
Which of the following describes the entropy change (ΔS) for the process of water freezing into ice at -10°C?
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A
ΔS > 0
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B
ΔS < 0
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C
ΔS = 0
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D
ΔS is undefined
3
According to the Arrhenius equation, what happens to the rate constant (k) as the activation energy (Ea) increases at a constant temperature?
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A
It increases exponentially
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B
It remains constant
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C
It decreases exponentially
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D
It increases linearly
4
In an electrochemical cell, which electrode is defined as the site of oxidation?
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A
The cathode
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B
The anode
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C
The salt bridge
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D
The external circuit
5
Which molecular geometry is associated with an AX4E2 electron domain geometry according to VSEPR theory?
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A
Tetrahedral
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B
Square planar
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C
See-saw
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D
T-shaped
6
What is the formal charge of the oxygen atom in the hydronium ion (H3O+)?
7
Which radiation type has the highest penetrating power through matter?
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A
Alpha particles
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B
Beta particles
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C
Gamma rays
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D
Positrons
8
In a first-order reaction, what does a plot of ln[reactant] versus time produce?
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A
A curve with a positive slope
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B
A straight line with a negative slope
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C
A straight line with a positive slope
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D
A hyperbola
9
Which element has the highest electronegativity according to the Pauling scale?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Fluorine
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C
Chlorine
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D
Nitrogen
10
What is the conjugate base of the dihydrogen phosphate ion (H2PO4-)?
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A
H3PO4
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B
HPO4(2-)
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C
PO4(3-)
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D
H2PO4
11
Which law states that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases?
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A
Boyle's Law
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B
Charles's Law
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C
Dalton's Law
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D
Henry's Law
12
What is the oxidation state of manganese in the permanganate ion (MnO4-)?
13
Which crystal system is characterized by three unequal axes at right angles (a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°)?
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A
Cubic
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B
Tetragonal
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C
Orthorhombic
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D
Triclinic
14
Which spectroscopic technique is primarily used to determine the functional groups present in an organic molecule?
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A
Mass spectrometry
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B
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
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C
NMR spectroscopy
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D
UV-Vis spectroscopy
15
How many d-orbitals are contained within a single d-subshell?
16
What is the bond order of the nitrogen molecule (N2) based on molecular orbital theory?
17
Which thermodynamic property is a state function?
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A
Work
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B
Heat
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C
Enthalpy
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D
Power
18
What happens to the solubility of a gas in a liquid as the temperature increases?
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A
It increases
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B
It decreases
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C
It remains constant
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D
It fluctuates unpredictably
19
Which type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?
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A
London dispersion forces
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B
Dipole-dipole interactions
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C
Hydrogen bonding
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D
Ionic bonding
20
What is the molar volume of an ideal gas at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP, 0°C and 1 atm)?
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A
22.4 L
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B
24.8 L
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C
10.0 L
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D
27.3 L
21
Which quantum number describes the orientation of an orbital in space?
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A
Principal
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B
Angular momentum
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C
Magnetic
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D
Spin
22
In a buffer solution, which components are present to resist changes in pH?
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A
A strong acid and its salt
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B
A weak base and its salt
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C
A weak acid and its conjugate base
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D
A strong acid and a strong base
23
Which law states that the rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass?
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A
Graham's Law
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B
Gay-Lussac's Law
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C
Raoult's Law
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D
Nernst's Law
24
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 4f subshell?
25
Which organic compound is the simplest alkene?
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A
Methane
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B
Ethene
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C
Ethyne
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D
Propene
