Equilibrium and Acids and Bases: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

A solution has a hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) of 1.0 x 10^-5 M. Determine the pH of the solution and indicate whether it is acidic, basic, or neutral.

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pH = 5.0, Acidic

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pH = 7.0, Neutral

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pH = 10.0, Basic

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pH = 1.0, Strongly Acidic

Question 2

How does a catalyst influence the equilibrium position of a reaction? Explain your answer in terms of the reaction's energy profile.

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A catalyst provides an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy, shifting the equilibrium position right.

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A catalyst raises the activation energy of the reverse reaction, shifting the equilibrium position left.

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A catalyst lowers the activation energy of both forward and reverse reactions equally, having no effect on the equilibrium position.

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A catalyst lowers the activation energy of the forward reaction, shifting the equilibrium position left.

Question 3

What happens to the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt when a common ion is added?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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Becomes unpredictable

Question 4

A chemical reaction has an equilibrium constant (Kc) of 1.0 x 10^3 at 25 °C. Which direction will the reaction proceed towards at equilibrium?

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Products (forward direction)

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Reactants (reverse direction)

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Neither direction

Question 5

How does pH influence enzyme activity?

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pH changes can alter enzyme conformation, impacting activity.

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Optimal activity occurs when the enzyme has the highest net charge.

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Activity is always highest at pH 7.

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Optimal pH can be adjusted by changing substrate concentration.

Question 6

Identify the limitations of Le Chatelier's principle. Provide specific examples where it may not accurately predict the direction of a chemical reaction.

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Le Chatelier's principle may fail when a reaction involves a solid or liquid phase, or when the reaction is not at equilibrium.

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Le Chatelier's principle is universally applicable and always accurately predicts equilibrium shifts.

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Le Chatelier's principle applies only to gas reactions and not to reactions in solution.

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Le Chatelier's principle is only applicable to exothermic reactions and cannot predict the direction of endothermic reactions.

Question 7

How does the strength of the conjugate acid affect the buffering capacity of a buffer solution?

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A buffer solution with a stronger conjugate acid has a higher buffering capacity.

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A buffer solution with a weaker conjugate acid has a lower buffering capacity.

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The strength of the conjugate acid has no effect on the buffering capacity of a buffer solution.

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The buffering capacity of a buffer solution is determined solely by the concentration of the acid and its conjugate base.

Question 8

In biological systems, how does enzyme activity generally change in relation to pH?

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Enzyme activity peaks at the optimal pH and declines as pH deviates from it.

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Enzyme activity is lowest at the optimal pH and rises as pH deviates from it.

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Enzyme activity remains unchanged regardless of pH.

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Enzyme activity increases with increasing pH, reaching a plateau at a specific pH.

Question 9

The equilibrium constant expression for the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) <=> 2SO3(g) is:

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K = [SO2]^2[O2]/[SO3]^2

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K = [SO3]^2/[SO2]^2[O2]

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K = [O2]/[SO2]^2[SO3]^2

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K = [SO2][O2]^2/[SO3]

Question 10

The conjugate acid of NH3 is:

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NH4+

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OH-

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H2O

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H3O+

Question 11

The purpose of using a buffer solution in a chemical reaction is to:

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Maintain a constant pH

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Increase the reaction rate

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Decrease the equilibrium constant

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Prevent precipitation

Question 12

The solubility product expression for calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is:

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Ksp = [Ca2+][CO32-]

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Ksp = [Ca2+][CO32-]^2

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Ksp = [CaCO3]

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Ksp = [Ca2+][CO32-]/[CaCO3]

Question 13

Adding a common ion to a saturated solution will:

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Decrease solute solubility

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Increase solute solubility

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Have no effect on solubility

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Cause solute precipitation

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a weak acid?

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Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

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Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

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Nitric acid (HNO3)

Question 15

The role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction is to:

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Lower the activation energy of the reaction

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Increase the equilibrium constant of the reaction

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Change the reaction products

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Slow down the reaction rate

Question 16

In equilibrium reactions, which factor shifts the position to favor the products?

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Increasing temperature

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Decreasing pressure

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Adding more reactants

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Removing products

Question 17

What does the solubility product (Ksp) represent?

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The equilibrium constant for a dissolution reaction

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The maximum concentration of dissolved ions

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The molarity of the compound in solution

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The rate of dissolution of a compound

Question 18

Which of the following is characterized as a weak acid?

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Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

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Nitric acid (HNO3)

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Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Question 19

A solution with a [H+] concentration of 1 x 10^-4 M has a pH of:

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4

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7

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10

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14

Question 20

Which solution type maintains a relatively constant pH when small amounts of acid or base are added?

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Buffer solution

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Pure water

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Acidic solution

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Basic solution

Question 21

The conjugate base of HBr is:

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Br-

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HBrO

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Br2-

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H2BrO3

Question 22

The equilibrium constant (Kc) for a reaction is:

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The ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium

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The difference in concentrations between products and reactants at equilibrium

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The rate of the forward reaction divided by the rate of the reverse reaction

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The temperature at which the forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates

Question 23

Which of the following is a fundamental principle related to the behavior of systems at equilibrium?

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Le Chatelier's principle

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Solubility equilibria

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Reaction kinetics

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Redox reactions

Question 24

According to Le Chatelier's principle, when a stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will respond by shifting in a direction that:

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counteracts the applied stress

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reinforces the applied stress

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remains unchanged

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becomes unstable

Question 25

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the equilibrium position of a chemical reaction?

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Presence of a catalyst

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Temperature

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Concentration of reactants

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Volume of the system (for gaseous reactions)

Question 26

Which of the following is categorized as a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid

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Acetic acid

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Carbonic acid

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Hydrofluoric acid

Question 27

What is the primary function of a buffer solution?

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To maintain a relatively stable pH within a specific range despite the addition of small amounts of acid or base

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To enhance the solubility of sparingly soluble salts

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To act as a catalyst for chemical reactions

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To neutralize solutions completely

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of a buffer system found in the human body?

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Carbonic acid/bicarbonate system

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Phosphoric acid/dihydrogen phosphate system

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Acetic acid/acetate system

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Hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide system

Question 29

What is the conjugate base of a weak acid?

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A weak base

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A strong base

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An acid

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A salt

Question 30

Which of the following does NOT influence the position of equilibrium?

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Surface area

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Temperature

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Concentration

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Pressure

Question 31

Which of the following acids is the weakest in aqueous solution?

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H2CO3

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HCl

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CH3COOH

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H2SO4

Question 32

What is the primary function of a buffer solution?

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To maintain a relatively constant pH despite the addition of small amounts of acid or base

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To increase the rate of reactions

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To act as a solvent for ionic compounds

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To change the color of an indicator

Question 33

Which of the following describes a common ion effect?

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The solubility of a salt decreases when a common ion is added to the solution

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The pH of a solution increases when a strong acid is added

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The equilibrium constant for a reaction decreases as the temperature increases

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The rate of a reaction increases as the concentration of reactants decreases

Question 34

What is the conjugate acid of the base NH3?

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NH4+

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NH2-

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N3-

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H3O+

Question 35

Which of the following species is a Lewis base?

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NH3

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BF3

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CH3OH

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H3O+

Question 36

Define the characteristic of a chemical equilibrium where the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant over time.

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No change in the concentrations of reactants and products

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Continuous formation and consumption of products

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Dynamic equilibrium

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Rapid forward and reverse reactions

Question 37

According to Le Chatelier's principle, how will a system at equilibrium respond when a stress is applied?

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Shift in a direction that counteracts the stress

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Exacerbate the stress

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Eliminate the stress

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Reverse the reaction

Question 38

Identify the conjugate acid of the base NH3.

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NH4+

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N2H4

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NH2-

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NO3-

Question 39

Determine the pH of a solution with a [H+] concentration of 2.5 x 10^-4 M.

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3.6

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2

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6.0

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8.0

Question 40

Which of the following is considered a strong acid?

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HCl

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H2CO3

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CH3COOH

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NH3

Question 41

Describe the primary function of a buffer solution.

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To maintain a relatively constant pH despite the addition of small amounts of acid or base

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To neutralize strong acids or bases

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To increase the rate of a chemical reaction

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To decrease the solubility of a compound

Question 42

Write the equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction: 2A + B <=> C + 2D

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Kc = [C][D]^2/[A]^2[B]

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Kc = [A]^2[B]/[C][D]^2

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Kc = [C][D]/[A][B]^2

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Kc = [A][B]^2/[C][D]

Question 43

Which of the following factors has no effect on the equilibrium position of a reaction?

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Catalyst

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

Question 44

In a titration experiment, how does selecting an appropriate indicator affect its accuracy and precision?

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A suitable indicator changes color near the endpoint of the titration.

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Indicator selection has no impact on accuracy or precision.

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The indicator's concentration significantly influences the titration's accuracy.

Question 45

Which of the following accurately defines chemical equilibrium?

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A state where the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant despite ongoing reactions.

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A condition where the forward and reverse reactions occur at varying rates.

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The point at which the net change in reactant and product concentrations becomes non-zero.

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A state where only one reaction, either forward or reverse, is occurring.

Question 46

Which of the following acids is considered weak?

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Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

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Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

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Nitric acid (HNO3)

Question 47

A solution has a pH of 3.5. What is the molar concentration of hydrogen ions ([H+]) in this solution?

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10^-3.5 M

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10^-7 M

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10^-10.5 M

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10^-14 M

Question 48

Which of the following solutions can be classified as a buffer solution?

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A solution that resists significant pH changes upon the addition of small amounts of acid or base.

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A solution with an extremely high concentration of hydrogen ions.

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A solution with a very low concentration of hydroxide ions.

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A solution with a neutral pH of 7.

Question 49

What is the conjugate base of the ammonium ion (NH4+)?

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NH3

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NO3-

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H2O

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OH-

Question 50

For a compound that dissolves in water to form twice as many moles of cations as anions, what is the expression for its solubility product constant (Ksp)?

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Ksp = [cation]^2[anion]^3

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Ksp = [cation]^3[anion]^2

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Ksp = 1/[cation]^2[anion]^3

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Ksp = 1/[cation]^3[anion]^2

Question 51

Which substance among the following is classified as a strong electrolyte?

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Sodium chloride

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Glucose

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Methanol

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Acetic acid

Question 52

How does adding a common ion affect the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt, according to Le Chatelier's principle?

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Decreases solubility by shifting the equilibrium towards the reactant side.

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Increases solubility by shifting the equilibrium towards the product side.

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Has no effect on solubility as the equilibrium remains unaffected.

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Increases solubility by forming a more soluble complex with the common ion.

Question 53

Identify the weak acid in the following options:

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Acetic acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Sulfuric acid

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Nitric acid

Question 54

Determine the conjugate base of NH4+.

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NH3

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NH2-

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H2O

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OH-

Question 55

Identify the acid-base reaction from the following options:

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NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

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Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu

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2HgO → 2Hg + O2

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CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

Question 56

Describe the primary role of a buffer solution in a biological system.

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To maintain a constant pH

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To catalyze biochemical reactions

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To transport ions across cell membranes

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To regulate gene expression

Question 57

According to Le Chatelier's principle, which action will shift the equilibrium of a reaction to the right?

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Increasing the concentration of reactants

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Adding a catalyst

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Decreasing the temperature

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Decreasing the volume of the container

Question 58

What is the solubility product (Ksp) of a saturated solution defined as?

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The product of the molar concentrations of the ions raised to their stoichiometric coefficients

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The quotient of the molar concentrations of the ions

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The sum of the molar concentrations of the ions

Question 59

Which of the following acids has the strongest acidity?

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HCl

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H2CO3

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NH4OH

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CH3COOH

Question 60

Calculate the pH of a 0.1 M solution of NaOH.

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13

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7

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14

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1

Question 61

Which of the following solutions represents a buffer solution?

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A combination of a weak acid and its conjugate base

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A solution with a high concentration of acid

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A solution with a low concentration of base

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A solution with a neutral pH of 7

Question 62

Which of the following reactions is an example of an acid-base neutralization reaction?

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HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O

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CH3COOH + CH3OH → CH3COOCH3 + H2O

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NH3 + H2O → NH4+ + OH-

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2H2O → H3O+ + OH-

Question 63

Define the common ion effect.

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The reduction in ionization of a weak acid or base when a salt containing a common ion is added

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The increase in ionization of a strong acid or base when a salt containing a common ion is added

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The shift in equilibrium towards the formation of more ions

Question 64

Which species acts as a Lewis acid?

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H+

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OH-

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NH3