The topics on the exam are listed in the title of this page. The sections of this document provide a few practice exercises for each topic. They are not comprehensive and only represent typical types of questions. By attempting to answer them you should be able to identify areas where further review is required. For sections you complete easily, spend less time reviewing. For sections you struggle with, spend more time reviewing. Use the learning targets for each topic, shared elsewhere, to guide what you need to review for each topic.
If you are looking at this document online then each topic or subtopic will link to a relevant activity with further information and/or examples.
Given a name, write a formula. Given a formula, write a name.
Fill in the following table by calculating the total number of valence electrons, drawing a correct Lewis structure, and giving the name of the 3-D shape.
Formula | Total Valence Electrons |
Structural Drawing | 3-D Shape |
CS2 | |||
AlF3 | |||
CBr4 | |||
PH3 | |||
H2S |
Assign the correct ionic charge to the following elements. The first one is done for you as an example.
Build all possible compounds from the following ions and write their names. The first one is done for you.
K+, Ca2+, Al3+, P3–, S2–, I–
Build all possible compounds from the following ions and write their names. Remember that some ions, those made from the transition elements in groups 3 – 12, can have more than one possible charge. The name must include the charge of the ion as a roman numeral. The first one is done for you.
Fe2+ (iron(II)), Fe3+ (iron(III)), N3–, O2–, F–
Write the name of the compound given a formula or write the formula given the name. The Ions Reference will be helpful here. Remember that acids have formulas starting with the hydrogen ion (H+) like HCl orH2SO4.
Answer the following questions.
For each of the following elements or compounds calculate the mass of 1 mole of particles of that substance. Express answers in units of g/mol. Use at least five significant figures for the mass of each element when calculating molar masses.
For each of the masses, convert to number of moles. For each quantity given in moles, convert to mass in grams. Express each answer with the correct number of significant figures.
Balance the following chemical equations.
Identify the type of reaction for each of the following chemical equations. The types used are Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement, and Combustion.
You may also practice balancing them, if you like. For that matter, go ahead and identify the types of reaction for the equations given above.
Solve the following stoichiometry problems.
Answer the following questions based on your class notes. The link brings you back to the main activity we used for this lesson.
Use the Speed Formula to find wavelength (λ) given frequency or to find frequency (f) given wavelength. For each problem identify what part of the electromagnetic spectrum each problem refers to by using the spectrum reference sheet you have received.
Sometimes wavelengths of light are given in nanometers (nm, 1 m = 1 × 109 nm) or micrometers (μm, 1 m = 1 × 106 μm). Visible and ultraviolet light are measured using nanometers (nm) and infrared and some microwave wavelengths are are measured using micrometers (μm).
For each of the following problems find the wavelength in meters and then decide whether the light is in the ultraviolet (UV) (10 nm – 400 nm), Visible (400 nm – 700 nm) or the infrared (IR) range (0.7 μm – 1000 μm). If it is in the UV or visible range convert meters to nanometers. If it is in the IR range convert meters to micrometers.
Frequencies, too, are sometimes given in units other than Hz (1/s). The only proper unit to use in c = λf is 1/s (which is the same as Hz). So when frequencies are given in kHz, MHz, or GHz it is necessary to convert them first.
1 GHz = 1 × 109 Hz 1 MHz = 1 × 106 Hz 1 kHz = 1,000 Hz.
Find the wavelength in meters for each of the following frequencies.
Use Planck’s Formula (E = hf) to find energy per photon (E) given frequency (f) or to find frequency given energy per photon. For each problem identify what part of the electromagnetic spectrum each problem refers to by using the spectrum reference sheet you have received.
Often it is important to be able to use a wavelength (λ) to find the energy per photon (E). This is a two-step calculation in which you must first use c = λf to find frequency (f) and second use E = hf to find energy per photon (E). For each of the following, perform the indicated calculation. For each problem identify what part of the electromagnetic spectrum each problem refers to by using the spectrum reference sheet you have received.