CHEM 16 Review

1. Which of the following is blue in color?

a. CuO
b. CuSO4
c. CuCl
d. Cu
2. In order to test the alkalinity of the solution, we need to use:
a. Red litmus paper
b. Blue litmus paper
c. Filter paper
d. Yellow paper
3. Formation of CuO from Cu(OH)2 undergoes what type of reaction?
a. Synthesis
b. Decomposition
c. Single displacement
d. Double displacement
4. What process describes the separation of solid and liquid by allowing the large, solid particles to settle down
and pouring out the liquid?
a. Filtration
b. Decantation
c. Centrifugation
d. Precipitation
5. What reagent may be used in order to convert CuSO4 to Cu solid?
a. NaOH
b. HCl
c. H2O
d. Zn
6. What reagent may be used to remove excess zinc from Cu solid?
a. NaOH
b. HCl
c. H2O
d. NH3
7. Addition of Zn to CuSO4 in order to form Cu involves what type of reaction?
a. Synthesis
b. Decomposition
c. Displacement
d. Redox
8. What happens after the stoichiometric point?
a. More solution A will react with solution B
b. More products will be formed
c. No more products are formed
d. Solution A becomes the limiting reactant
9. Chemical reactions should be balanced as a result of:
a. Law of conservation of mass
b. Law of definite composition
c. Law of multiple proportions
d. Le chateliers principle

10. Error in titration of softdrinks sample may arise since:

a. Phenolphthalein is a contaminant
b. H2CO3 easily dgrades to CO2 and H2O at room conditions
c. Bubbles are present in the solution
d. KOH was used as titrant instead
11. Which of the following will always be a strong electrolyte?
a. Acids
b. Bases
c. Salts
d. Sugars
12. Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?
a. 1.0 M CH3COOH
b. 1.0 M NH3
c. 1.0 M CH3COOH + 1.0 M NH3
d. Glacial CH3COOH