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03 Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Online Quiz Questions

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Given CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O\mathrm{CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O}, which statement best classifies the reaction and describes its product pattern?

  1. A

    Combustion: a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen and commonly forms carbon dioxide and water.

  2. B

    Decomposition: one compound breaks into simpler substances.

  3. C

    Single displacement: oxygen replaces hydrogen in methane.

  4. D

    Synthesis: two simpler substances combine to form one product.

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The balanced reaction 2H2O2→2H2O+O2\mathrm{2H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2} has one compound as its only reactant. Which reaction pattern does it show?

  1. A

    Synthesis, because two reactants combine to form one compound.

  2. B

    Decomposition, because one compound forms simpler products.

  3. C

    Double displacement, because two compounds exchange ions.

  4. D

    Combustion, because a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen.

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Which condition identifies a reaction as oxidation–reduction (redox), rather than merely identifying a reaction by its products?

  1. A

    Ions exchange partners, with no change in oxidation states.

  2. B

    A solid forms from dissolved ions, which is the defining feature of every redox reaction.

  3. C

    Electrons are transferred and oxidation states change.

  4. D

    An acid and a base produce water, which is the defining feature of every redox reaction.

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Which option balances H2+O2→H2O\mathrm{H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow H_2O} while preserving the formulas and using the smallest whole-number coefficients?

  1. A

    H2+O2→H2O\mathrm{H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow H_2O}

  2. B

    H2+2O2→H2O\mathrm{H_2 + 2O_2 \rightarrow H_2O}

  3. C

    2H2+2O2→2H2O\mathrm{2H_2 + 2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O}

  4. D

    2H2+O2→2H2O\mathrm{2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O}

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For 2Al+3Cl2→2AlCl3\mathrm{2Al + 3Cl_2 \rightarrow 2AlCl_3}, aluminum is in excess. How many moles of AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3} can form from 4.54.5 mol Cl2\mathrm{Cl_2}?

  1. A

    3.03.0 mol AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  2. B

    4.54.5 mol AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  3. C

    6.756.75 mol AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  4. D

    9.09.0 mol AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

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For 2Al+3Cl2→2AlCl3\mathrm{2Al + 3Cl_2 \rightarrow 2AlCl_3}, chlorine is in excess. What mass of AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3} can form from 10.810.8 g Al? Use molar masses 27.027.0 g/mol for Al and 133.5133.5 g/mol for AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}.

  1. A

    27.027.0 g AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  2. B

    53.453.4 g AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  3. C

    66.866.8 g AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

  4. D

    133.5133.5 g AlCl3\mathrm{AlCl_3}

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In AgNO3(aq)+NaCl(aq)→AgCl(s)+NaNO3(aq)\mathrm{AgNO_3(aq) + NaCl(aq) \rightarrow AgCl(s) + NaNO_3(aq)}, which classification is supported by both the reactant pattern and the product states?

  1. A

    Single displacement, because sodium replaces silver in a metal element.

  2. B

    Synthesis, because two dissolved compounds form one product.

  3. C

    Double displacement that forms a precipitate.

  4. D

    Combustion, because the reaction produces a solid.

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For 2H2+O2→2H2O\mathrm{2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O}, a mixture contains 7.07.0 mol H2\mathrm{H_2} and 3.03.0 mol O2\mathrm{O_2}. Which reactant is limiting?

  1. A

    H2\mathrm{H_2} is limiting because its coefficient is larger.

  2. B

    H2\mathrm{H_2} is limiting because there are more moles of it.

  3. C

    Neither reactant is limiting because both are present in moles.

  4. D

    O2\mathrm{O_2} is limiting because 3.03.0 mol requires only 6.06.0 mol H2\mathrm{H_2}, less than the 7.07.0 mol available.

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A reaction has an actual yield of 3.603.60 g and a theoretical yield of 4.504.50 g. What is its percent yield?

  1. A

    80.0%80.0\%

  2. B

    125%125\%

  3. C

    0.800%0.800\%

  4. D

    4.00%4.00\%

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How many moles of dissolved substance are in 35.035.0 mL of a 0.1200.120 M solution? Use n=MVn=MV and convert the volume to liters.

  1. A

    0.0004200.000420 mol

  2. B

    0.004200.00420 mol

  3. C

    0.04200.0420 mol

  4. D

    4.204.20 mol

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What volume of 0.1000.100 M NaOH is needed to react completely with 18.018.0 mL of 0.2500.250 M H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}, according to H2SO4+2NaOH→Na2SO4+2H2O\mathrm{H_2SO_4 + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_2SO_4 + 2H_2O}?

  1. A

    22.522.5 mL

  2. B

    45.045.0 mL

  3. C

    90.090.0 mL

  4. D

    180180 mL

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The reaction HCl+NaOH→NaCl+H2O\mathrm{HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O} has an acid and a base as reactants. Which classification best describes its characteristic reaction pattern?

  1. A

    Decomposition, because water is one of the products.

  2. B

    Combustion, because two reactants combine.

  3. C

    Single displacement, because sodium is present.

  4. D

    Acid–base neutralization, because an acid and a base produce a salt and water.

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Which equation for forming iron(III) oxide is balanced with the smallest whole-number coefficients?

  1. A

    2Fe+O2→Fe2O3\mathrm{2Fe + O_2 \rightarrow Fe_2O_3}

  2. B

    4Fe+3O2→2Fe2O3\mathrm{4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3}

  3. C

    3Fe+2O2→Fe2O3\mathrm{3Fe + 2O_2 \rightarrow Fe_2O_3}

  4. D

    2Fe+3O2→Fe2O3\mathrm{2Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow Fe_2O_3}

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Which equation shows a double-displacement reaction?

  1. A

    2H2+O2→2H2O\mathrm{2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O}

  2. B

    2H2O2→2H2O+O2\mathrm{2H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2}

  3. C

    AgNO3+NaCl→AgCl+NaNO3\mathrm{AgNO_3 + NaCl \rightarrow AgCl + NaNO_3}

  4. D

    CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O\mathrm{CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O}

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For Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2\mathrm{Zn + 2HCl \rightarrow ZnCl_2 + H_2}, which classification correctly accounts for both the reaction pattern and electron transfer?

  1. A

    It is only a synthesis reaction; no electron transfer occurs.

  2. B

    It is both single displacement and redox.

  3. C

    It is only double displacement because two reactants form two products.

  4. D

    It is a decomposition reaction because hydrogen gas is formed.

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For N2+3H2→2NH3\mathrm{N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3}, nitrogen is in excess. How many moles of ammonia can form from 4.54.5 mol of hydrogen?

  1. A

    1.51.5 mol NH3\mathrm{NH_3}

  2. B

    2.02.0 mol NH3\mathrm{NH_3}

  3. C

    3.03.0 mol NH3\mathrm{NH_3}

  4. D

    6.756.75 mol NH3\mathrm{NH_3}

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For 2H2+O2→2H2O\mathrm{2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O}, oxygen is in excess. If 8.0 g8.0\,\mathrm{g} of H2\mathrm{H_2} reacts, what mass of water forms? Use molar masses 2.0 g/mol2.0\,\mathrm{g/mol} for H2\mathrm{H_2} and 18.0 g/mol18.0\,\mathrm{g/mol} for H2O\mathrm{H_2O}.

  1. A

    18 g18\,\mathrm{g}

  2. B

    36 g36\,\mathrm{g}

  3. C

    64 g64\,\mathrm{g}

  4. D

    72 g72\,\mathrm{g}

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For 2CO+O2→2CO2\mathrm{2CO + O_2 \rightarrow 2CO_2}, a mixture contains 5.05.0 mol CO\mathrm{CO} and 2.02.0 mol O2\mathrm{O_2}. Which statement correctly identifies the limiting reactant, theoretical yield, and amount of excess reactant left?

  1. A

    CO\mathrm{CO} is limiting; 5.05.0 mol CO2\mathrm{CO_2} forms and no CO\mathrm{CO} remains.

  2. B

    O2\mathrm{O_2} is limiting; 5.05.0 mol CO2\mathrm{CO_2} forms and 1.01.0 mol O2\mathrm{O_2} remains.

  3. C

    O2\mathrm{O_2} is limiting; 4.04.0 mol CO2\mathrm{CO_2} forms and 1.01.0 mol CO\mathrm{CO} remains.

  4. D

    Neither reactant is limiting; 5.05.0 mol CO2\mathrm{CO_2} forms with no reactants remaining.

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A reaction has a theoretical yield of 4.8 g4.8\,\mathrm{g} and an actual yield of 3.6 g3.6\,\mathrm{g}. What is its percent yield?

  1. A

    25%25\%

  2. B

    75%75\%

  3. C

    133%133\%

  4. D

    480%480\%

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For H2SO4+2NaOH→Na2SO4+2H2O\mathrm{H_2SO_4 + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_2SO_4 + 2H_2O}, what volume of 0.250 M0.250\,\mathrm{M} NaOH\mathrm{NaOH} is needed to react completely with 25.0 mL25.0\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.100 M0.100\,\mathrm{M} H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}?

  1. A

    5.00 mL5.00\,\mathrm{mL}

  2. B

    10.0 mL10.0\,\mathrm{mL}

  3. C

    20.0 mL20.0\,\mathrm{mL}

  4. D

    40.0 mL40.0\,\mathrm{mL}