Edc Chemistry30 Exemplars 2020 2021

Assessment Exemplars
Chemistry 30
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Chemistry 30 Assessment Exemplars
These Chemistry 30 assessment exemplars were developed by the Provincial Assessment
Sector in cooperation with the Curriculum Branch of Alberta Education and Alberta
Chemistry teachers to assist teachers with the interpretation of curricular outcomes in the
program of studies (implemented in September 2007). The assessment exemplars, which
include multiple-choice and numerical-response questions, illustrate how a particular
concept can be assessed in a machine-scored format. Teachers are encouraged to use
other assessment tools as well as machine-scored questions to assess the learning of their
students.
This exemplar document parallels the Chemistry 30 Program of Studies. Each outcome
is identified by a letter that indicates the unit of study (A, B, C, or D); by a number that
indicates the general learner outcome within the unit; and by a number that indicates
the specific outcome. Each specific outcome is further classified as knowledge (k);
science, technology, and society (STS); or skills (s). For example, A2.1k indicates that the
concept is from Unit A, general outcome 2, specific outcome 1, and that the outcome is
knowledge-based.
This exemplars document is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. Its purpose is simply
to provide a variety of useful examples of how specific outcomes in the Chemistry 30
Program of Studies can be assessed.
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Contents
Unit A—Thermochemical Changes...............................................................................................1
Unit B—Electrochemical Changes..............................................................................................13
Unit C—Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds...................................................................38
Unit D—Chemical Equilibrium Focusing on Acid–Base Systems..............................................54
Multi-unit Scenarios.....................................................................................................................80
Chemistry 30
Unit A—Thermochemical Changes
Use the following information to answer questions 1 and 2.
A student used an aluminium calorimeter as part of the apparatus below to determine the
molar enthalpy of combustion for pentane, C5H12(l).
The following data were recorded when a sample of pentane was burned.
Mass of calorimeter 58.5 g

Mass of calorimeter and water 558.5 g
Initial temperature of water 21.2 °C
Final temperature of water 40.0 °C
1. The energy absorbed by the water in the calorimeter is
A. 39.4 kJ
B. 44.0 kJ
C. 83.8 kJ
D. 93.6 kJ
Answer: A
Outcome: A1.1k, A1.4s
Unit A 1
Thermochemical Changes
Use the following additional information to answer question 2.
C5H12(l) + 8 O2(g) → 5 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(g) ∆H = –3 244.8 kJ
2. If 1.07 g of pentane burns, the energy released is
A. 45.0 kJ
B. 48.1 kJ
C. 3.03 × 103 kJ
D. 3.47 × 103 kJ
Answer: B
Outcome: A1.5k
Use the following information to answer numerical-response question 1.
Hydrogen gas can be produced by the reaction of methane and water vapour in the presence
of a nickel catalyst, as represented by the following equation.
CH4(g) + H2O(g) + 205.9 kJ CO(g) + 3 H2(g)
Numerical Response
1. The molar enthalpy of reaction for hydrogen gas in the reaction above
is +/– kJ/mol.
(Record your three-digit answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 68.6
Outcome: A1.3k
Unit A 2
3. Which of the following equations represents the balanced chemical equation for the
decomposition of water into its elements and the energy transfer during the reaction?
A. H2(g) + 12 O2(g) → H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ
B. H2O(l) → H2(g) + 12 O2(g) + 285.8 kJ
C. 2 H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)
D. H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ → H2(g) + 12 O2(g)
Answer: D
Outcome: A1.4k
Use the following information to answer question 4.
When used as a fuel in automobiles, ethanol burns more efficiently than fossil fuels.
4. The balanced equation, including the appropriate enthalpy change for the complete
combustion of ethanol, is
A. C2H5OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(g) ∆H° = +1 234.8 kJ
B. C2H5OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(g) ∆H° = –1 234.8 kJ
C. C2H5OH(l) → 2 C(s) + 3 H2(g) + 12 O2(g) ∆H° = +277.6 kJ
D. C2H5OH(l) → 2 C(s) + 3 H2(g) + 12 O2(g) ∆H° = –277.6 kJ
Answer: B
Outcome: A1.4k, A1.6k, C2.2k, C2.4k, A1.1sts
Unit A 3
Numerical Response
2. The energy released when 0.500 mol of AgI(s) is formed from its elements
is kJ.
Answer: 30.9
Outcome: A1.5k
Disposable lighters contain butane gas, C4H10(g), which undergoes combustion, as

represented by the following equation.
2 C4H10(g) + 13 O2(g) → 8 CO2(g) + 10 H2O(g)
5. The molar enthalpy of combustion of butane is
A. –2 657.3 kJ/mol
B. –2 877.3 kJ/mol
C. –5 314.6 kJ/mol
D. –5 754.6 kJ/mol
Answer: A
Outcome: A1.3k, A1.6k, C2.4k, A1.1sts
Unit A 4
Ammonium dichromate, (NH4)2Cr2O7(s), is known as “Vesuvian Fire” because of its use in

pyrotechnic displays. Its decomposition can be represented by the following equation.
(NH4)2Cr2O7(s) → N2(g) + 4 H2O(g) + Cr2O3(s) ∆H = –300.9 kJ
6. The molar enthalpy of formation for (NH4)2Cr2O7(s) is
A. –1 682.4 kJ/mol
B. –1 806.0 kJ/mol
C. –1 982.0 kJ/mol
D. –2 106.9 kJ/mol
Answer: B
Outcome: A1.6k, A1.1sts
Equations Involving Nitrogen Oxides
N2O5(g) → 2 NO(g) + 3 O2(g) ∆H° = +225.7 kJ

2
NO(g) + 1 O2(g) → NO2(g) ∆H° = –58.1 kJ
2
7. The enthalpy of the reaction represented by the equation 2 NO2(g) + 1 O2(g) → N2O5(g)
2
is
A. –167.6 kJ
B. –109.5 kJ
C. +109.5 kJ
D. +167.6 kJ
Answer: B
Outcome: A1.7k
Unit A 5
The complete combustion of cyclopropane, C3H6(g), is represented below.
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C3H6(g) + 2 O2(g) → 3 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(g) ∆H º = –1 959.2 kJ
Numerical Response
3. The molar enthalpy of formation of cyclopropane is +/– kJ/mol.
Answer: 53.3
Outcome: A1.6k
The complete combustion of methanol, CH3OH(l), is represented below.
2 CH3OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 4 H2O(g) ∆H° = –1 275.8 kJ
8. The amount of methanol that must be burned to raise the temperature of 250.0 g of water
from 20.0 °C to 35.0 °C is
A. 6.16 × 10 –3 mol
B. 1.23 × 10 –2 mol
C. 2.46 × 10 –2 mol
D. 2.46 × 101 mol
Answer: C
Unit A 6
9. The products of photosynthesis are i , and the products of hydrocarbon
combustion in an open system are ii .
The statement above is completed by the information in row
Row i ii
A. CO2(g) and H2O(l) CO2(g) and H2O(g)
B. CO2(g) and H2O(l) CO2(g) and H2O(l)
C. C6H12O6(s) and O2(g) CO2(g) and H2O(g)
D. C6H12O6(s) and O2(g) CO2(g) and H2O(l)
Answer: C
Outcome: A1.9k
In order to pollinate its flowers, the corpse plant generates heat to diffuse a chemical that
attracts flies. The energy generated by the plant comes from the metabolism of fats, which
can be represented by the following simplified equation.
C5H11COOH(l) + 8 O2(g) → 6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l) + 3 494.3 kJ
10. The products of fat metabolism are the same as those of i . In the photosynthesis
reaction that also occurs in the plant, carbon dioxide, CO2(g), and water, H2O(l), are
the ii .
The statements above are completed by the information in row
Row i ii
A. cellular respiration products
B. cellular respiration reactants
C. hydrocarbon combustion in an open system products
D. hydrocarbon combustion in an open system reactants
Answer: B
Outcome: A1.9k
Unit A 7
Nine Thermochemical Processes
1 The reaction that represents the ΔfH° for C2H4(g)

2 The reaction that represents the ΔfH° for C6H12O6(s)
3 Photosynthesis
4 Cellular respiration
5 Hydrocarbon combustion
6 PCl5(s) + energy → PCl3(l) + Cl2(g)
7 C2H4(g) + H2(g) → C2H6(g) + energy
8 CH4(g) + H2O(g) → CO(g) + 3 H2(g) ΔH = +205.9 kJ
9 CH4(g) + Cl2(g) → CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g) ΔH = –101.4 kJ
Numerical Response
4. The thermochemical processes above that would be classified as endothermic are numbered
, , , and .
(Record all four digits of your answer in any order in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 1368, any order

Outcome: A1.10k
11. One reason that could explain why dynamite releases a large quantity of energy when it
explodes is that the reaction is
A. endothermic, and the products have more potential energy than the reactants
B. endothermic, and the reactants have more potential energy than the products
C. exothermic, and the products have more potential energy than the reactants
D. exothermic, and the reactants have more potential energy than the products
Answer: D
Outcome: A1.10k, A2.2k, A1.1sts
Unit A 8
Potential Energy Diagram
12. The energy barrier that must be overcome for the forward catalyzed reaction to occur is
called the i , and in the diagram above it is the difference between ii .
Row i ii
A. enthalpy change I and II
B. enthalpy change I and III
C. activation energy I and II
D. activation energy I and III
Answer: C
Outcome: A2.1k, A2.3k, A2.3s
Unit A 9
Use the following information to answer question 13 and numerical-response question 5.
Naphthalene, C10H8(s), is commonly found in coal tar but has also been isolated from
meteorites. Its combustion can be represented by the following equation.
C10H8(s) + 12 O2(g) → 10 CO2(g) + 4 H2O(g)
When a 0.820 g sample of naphthalene was burned in a calorimeter containing 250 mL of

water, a temperature change of 12.5 °C was observed.
13. The chemical energy stored in naphthalene originally came from i , and during
the combustion of naphthalene the chemical potential energy will ii .
Row i ii
A. the Sun decrease
B. the Sun increase
C. a hydrocarbon decrease
D. a hydrocarbon increase
Answer: A
Outcome: A1.2k, A2.2k, A1.1sts
Numerical Response
5. The experimental value for the molar enthalpy of combustion of naphthalene, C10H8(s),
expressed in scientific notation, is +/–a.bc × 10d kJ/mol. The values of a, b, c, and d
are , , , and .
a b c d
(Record all four digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 2053
Outcome: A1.8k, A1.2s, A1.4s, A1.1sts
Unit A 10
14. In the reaction represented by the enthalpy diagram above, the products are produced from
the reactants as the result of chemical bonds i , and compared to the reactants,
the potential energy of the products is ii .
Row i ii
A. breaking and forming less
B. breaking and forming greater
C. breaking less
D. breaking greater
Answer: B
Outcome: A2.2k, A2.3k, A2.3s
Unit A 11
MgO(s) + CO2 (g) → MgCO3(s)
15. When a catalyst is added to the reaction above, the
A. enthalpy change for the reaction increases

B. enthalpy change for the reaction decreases
C. catalyst provides an alternative pathway at a higher energy
D. catalyst provides an alternative pathway at a lower energy
Answer: D
Outcome: A2.4k
Unit A 12
Unit B—Electrochemical Changes
Four Statements
I Sulfur forms stable ions by gaining electrons.

II Magnesium forms stable ions by losing electrons.
III The oxidation number of iron changes from +3 to +2.
IV The oxidation number of oxygen changes from –2 to –1.
1. The statements numbered above that refer to oxidation are
A. I and III
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.1k, B1.2k
Unit B 13
Electrochemical Changes
Leaching technology is used in the mining and refining of copper ore. In the first step of
the leaching process, concentrated aqueous sulfuric acid, H2SO4(aq), flows through a copper
ore deposit. Solid copper(II) oxide, CuO(s), reacts with sulfuric acid as represented by the
following net ionic equation.
CuO(s) + 2 H +(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + H2O(l)
The resulting solution that contains copper(II) ions is transferred to an electrolytic cell where
pure copper is produced.
2. In the reaction represented by the equation above, copper undergoes
A. reduction only
B. oxidation only
C. both oxidation and reduction
D. neither oxidation nor reduction
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.1k, B1.1sts
2 H2S(g) + 3 O2(g) → 2 SO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)
3. Which of the following rows identifies the process O2(g) undergoes and describes the
change in oxidation number for sulfur?
Process O2(g) Change in Oxidation

Row
Undergoes Number for Sulfur
A. Oxidation Increases by two
B. Oxidation Increases by six
C. Reduction Increases by two
D. Reduction Increases by six
Answer: D
Unit B 14
4. Which of the following equations represents a disproportionation reaction?
A. 2 Na(s) + I2(s) → 2 NaI(s)

B. 2 F2(g) + O2(g) → 2 OF2(g)
C. Cl2(aq) + H2O(l) → HOCl(aq) + H +(aq) + Cl –(aq)
D. 2 NH3(aq) + NaOCl(aq) → N2H4(aq) + NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
Answer: C
Outcome: B1.2k
Three Equations
I NaCl(aq) + 3 H2O(l) → NaClO3(aq) + 3 H2(g)

II 3 NaOCl(aq) → NaClO3(aq) + 2 NaCl(aq)
III NaClO3(aq) + KCl(aq) → KClO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)
5. The equations above that represent a redox reaction are equations i , and the
equation that represents a disproportionation reaction is Equation ii .
Row i ii
A. I and II II
B. I and II III
C. II and III II
D. II and III III
Answer: A
Unit B 15
Methanol gas, CH3OH(g), can be manufactured industrially by the catalytic hydrogenation

of carbon monoxide, CO(g), as represented by the following equation.
CO(g) + 2 H2(g) → CH3OH(g)
6. Which of the following rows identifies the process carbon undergoes and the type of agent
H2(g) is acting as?
Process Carbon Type of Agent

Row
Undergoes H2(g) is Acting As
A. Oxidation Reducing agent
B. Oxidation Oxidizing agent
C. Reduction Reducing agent
D. Reduction Oxidizing agent
Answer: C
7. During the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide, the total number of electrons
transferred is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: B
Outcome: B1.4k, B1.7k, B1.1sts
Unit B 16
Cellular Respiration
C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g) → 6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l)
8. During cellular respiration, the oxidizing agent is
A. O2(g)
B. CO2(g)
C. H2O(l)
D. C6H12O6(s)
Answer: A
Metallurgical Processes
I 2 Al2O3(s) → 4 Al(s) + 3 O2(g)

II 2 PbO(s) + C(s) → 2 Pb(s) + CO2(g)
III Zn(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
IV Cu(s) + 4 HNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 NO2(g) + 2 H2O(l)
9. The metallurgical processes in which the metal loses electrons are
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. III and IV
Answer: D
Outcome : B1.2k, B1.4k
Unit B 17
Spontaneity of Reactions for Various Chemical Species
Be2+(aq) Cd2+(aq) Ra2+(aq) V2+(aq)

Be(s)    
Cd(s)    
Ra(s)    
V(s)    
 evidence of a spontaneous reaction

 no evidence of reaction
10. When listed in order from strongest to weakest, the oxidizing agents are
A. Ra(s), Be(s), V(s), Cd(s)

B. Cd(s), V(s), Be(s), Ra(s)
C. Ra2+(aq), Be2+(aq), V2+(aq), Cd2+(aq)
D. Cd2+(aq), V2+(aq), Be2+(aq), Ra2+(aq)
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.5k, B1.3s
Unit B 18
During an investigation, a student mixed various chemicals and observed all evidence of
reaction. The observations can be represented by the following equations.
M2+(aq) + 2 Q(s) → M(s) + 2 Q+(aq)

2 Q(s) + X+(aq) → no reaction
2 Z3+(aq) + 3 M(s) → 2 Z(s) + 3 M2+(aq)
Reaction Types
1 Spontaneous
2 Nonspontaneous
Numerical Response
1. For each of the following, match the number describing the reaction type to the set of
reactants.
Z(s) + Q+(aq) (Record in the first column)
M(s) + X(s) (Record in the second column)
Z3+(aq) + X(s) (Record in the third column)
M(s) + X+(aq) (Record in the fourth column)
(Record your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 2212
Outcome: B1.5k, B1.6k, B1.3s
Unit B 19
A student collected the data below.
Ir3+(aq) + 3 e– → Ir(s) E° = +1.16 V

AuCl4 –(aq) + 3 e– → Au(s) + Cl–(aq) E° = +1.00 V
3+ – 2+
Yb (aq) + e → Yb (aq) E° = –1.05 V
– 2–
Te(s) + 2 e → Te (aq) E° = –1.23 V
11. From the student’s data, the strongest reducing agent is
A. Ir3+(aq)
B. Te2–(aq)
C. Te(aq)
D. Ir(s)
Answer: B
Outcome: B1.6k
12. Which of the following equations represents a spontaneous redox reaction?
A. Zn2+(aq) + Pb(s) → Zn(s) + Pb2+(aq)

B. Sn4+(aq) + Fe(s) → Sn2+(aq) + Fe2+(aq)
C. Zn2+(aq) + Co(s) → Zn(s) + Co2+(aq)
D. O2(g) + 2 H2O(l) + 4 Br–(aq) → 2 Br2(l) + 4 OH –(aq)
Answer: B
13. The reducing agent that can convert 1.0 mol/L Sn4+(aq) ions to Sn2+(aq) but not 1.0 mol/L
Sn2+(aq) to Sn(s) is
A. Cu(s)
B. Pb(s)
C. Ni(s)
D. Cr(s)
Answer: B
Unit B 20
The anammox process, carried out by certain bacteria, converts nitrite, NO2–(aq), and
ammonium ions, NH4+(aq), directly to nitrogen, N2(g). The relevant half-reaction equations
and reduction potentials are given below.
2 NH4+(aq) → N2(g) + 8 H+(aq) + 6 e– E° = +0.28 V

2 NO2–(aq) + 8 H+(aq) + 6 e– → N2(g) + 4 H2O(l) E° = +1.52 V
This process is used to treat municipal wastewater to remove nitrogenous waste.
14. An ion capable of reacting spontaneously with acidified NO2–(aq) is
A. Zn2+(aq)
B. Pb2+(aq)
C. Ni2+(aq)
D. Cr2+(aq)
Answer: D
Unit B 21
OCl –(aq) + I –(aq) + H+(aq) → I2(aq) + Cl –(aq) + H2O(l)
15. When the equation above is balanced under acidic conditions, the lowest whole number
coefficient for H +(aq) is i and the amount of electrons transferred is ii .
Row i ii
A. 1 1 mol
B. 1 2 mol
C. 2 1 mol
D. 2 2 mol
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.7k
Unit B 22
Use the following information to answer numerical-response question 2 and question 16.
Two species that are important to biological cells are NAD+(aq), a biological oxidizing agent,
and NADH(aq), a biological reducing agent. Two half-reactions that occur are represented by
the equations below.
Equation I O2(aq) + 4 H+(aq) + 4 e– → 2 H2O(l)

Equation II NADH(aq) → NAD+(aq) + H+(aq) + 2 e–
Numerical Response
2. When the net ionic equation is balanced with the lowest possible whole numbers, the
coefficient for
O2(aq) is (Record in the first column)
H+(aq) is (Record in the second column)
NADH(aq) is (Record in the third column)
H2O(l) is (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 1222
Unit B 23
Other important chemical species are also found in biological cells. A student collected the
following data when studying the reactions of several of these species.
Cu2+ cytochrome Fe3+ ferredoxin NAD+(aq) + H+(aq) O2(g) + H+(aq)

Cu+ cytochrome —   
Fe2+ ferredoxin  —  
NADH(aq)   — 
H2O(l)    —
 = evidence of a spontaneous reaction
 = no evidence of a reaction
— = no experiment performed
16. When the reducing agents are listed from strongest to weakest, the order is
A. NAD+(aq) + H+(aq), Cu2+ cytochrome, Fe3+ ferredoxin, O2(g) + H+(aq)

B. O2(g) + H+(aq), Fe3+ ferredoxin, Cu2+ cytochrome, NAD+(aq) + H+(aq)
C. H2O(l), Fe2+ ferredoxin, Cu+ cytochrome, NADH(aq)
D. NADH(aq), Cu+ cytochrome, Fe2+ ferredoxin, H2O(l)
Answer: D
Unit B 24
High levels of nitrite ions, NO2–(aq), in drinking water are a health concern. The
concentration of nitrite ions can be determined by titrating acidified samples of drinking
water with potassium permanganate, as represented by the following equation.
2 MnO4 –(aq) + 5 NO2–(aq) + 6 H+(aq) → 2 Mn2+(aq) + 5 NO3–(aq) + 3 H2O(l)
An average of 21.6 mL of 0.0300 mol/L KMnO4(aq) was required to react completely with
the NO2–(aq) in 25.0 mL samples of drinking water.
17. When the incomplete half-reaction NO2– (aq) → NO3 – (aq) is balanced in acidic conditions,
H2O(l) will appear in the equation as a i , and the equation will
represent ii half-reaction.
Row i ii
A. product a reduction
B. product an oxidation
C. reactant a reduction
D. reactant an oxidation
Answer: D
18. The experimental concentration of NO2–(aq) in the drinking water was
A. 1.04 × 10 –2 mol/L
B. 2.59 × 10 –2 mol/L
C. 3.47 × 10 –2 mol/L
D. 6.48 × 10 –2 mol/L
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.8k, B1.4s, B1.1sts
Unit B 25
A standardized 0.125 mol/L potassium dichromate solution, K2Cr2O7 (aq), was used to
titrate 20.0 mL samples of acidified Sn2+(aq). The data is represented in the following table.
Titration Data
Trial I II III
Final burette volume (mL) 15.35 27.65 39.85
Initial burette volume (mL) 3.25 15.35 27.65
19. The concentration of Sn2+(aq) in the sample is
A. 0.0254 mol/L
B. 0.0763 mol/L
C. 0.229 mol/L
D. 0.615 mol/L
Amswer: C
Unit B 26
The Statue of Liberty is located on an island in New York Harbour which is surrounded
by the Atlantic Ocean. The statue, which has a skin made of copper that is supported by
iron ribs, has undergone many attempts to repair the damage caused by the corrosion of the
iron ribs. Recently, the iron ribs have been replaced with stainless steel alloys, which resist
corrosion.
20. The corrosion of the Statue of Liberty occurred because the metal that was most readily
oxidized was i , and the oxidation process caused this metal to act as ii .
Row i ii
A. iron an anode
B. iron a cathode
C. copper an anode
D. copper a cathode
Answer: A
Unit B 27
Electrochemical Cell
21. Which of the following rows identifies the direction the electrons would flow and the
direction the anions would flow?
Direction Electrons
Row Direction Anions Would Flow
Would Flow
From the C(s) electrode
A. Toward the Cu(s) electrode
to the Cu(s) electrode
From the C(s) electrode
B. Away from the Cu(s) electrode
to the Cu(s) electrode
From the Cu(s) electrode
C. Toward the Cu(s) electrode
to the C(s) electrode
From the Cu(s) electrode
D. Away from the Cu(s) electrode
to the C(s) electrode
Answer: C
Unit B 28
Pure aluminium metal can be extracted from aluminium oxide, Al2O3(l), through the
process of electrolysis. A technician sets up an electrochemical cell to produce aluminium,
Al(s). Two rods made of graphite, C(s), are used for the electrodes, and a current is applied to
the cell. The reaction that occurs in the cell is represented by the equation below.
3 C(s) + 2 Al2O3(l) → 4 Al(s) + 3 CO2(g)
22. Which of the following rows identifies the type of reaction that occurs in the cell and the
sign of the cell potential of the cell constructed by the technician?
Sign of the
Row Type of Reaction Cell Potential
A. Spontaneous Positive
B. Spontaneous Negative
C. Nonspontaneous Positive
D. Nonspontaneous Negative
Answer: D
Unit B 29
Use the following additional information to answer numerical-response question 3.
Eight Statements Regarding the Anode
1 It is a graphite rod.
2 It is a strip of aluminium.
3 Electrons move toward it.
4 Electrons move away from it.
5 Anions migrate toward it.
6 Cations migrate toward it.
7 It is the site where Al(s) is produced.
8 It is the site where CO2(g) is produced.
Numerical Response
3. The statements above that describe the anode in the cell constructed by the technician are
numbered , , , and .

Outcome: B2.1k, B2.3k, B2.3s, B2.2sts
Unit B 30
Seven Statements About Electrochemical Cells
1 Oxidation occurs at the anode.

2 The oxidizing agent reacts at the cathode.
3 Cations move through the wire to the cathode.
4 Cations move through the electrolyte to the cathode.
5 Electrons move through the wire to the cathode.
6 Electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
7 Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.
Numerical Response
4. The statements numbered above that apply to both electrolytic cells and voltaic cells are
, , , and .

Outcome: B2.2k
Unit B 31
23. The net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs in the electrochemical cell shown in the
diagram above is
A. Sn(s) + 2 Pb2+(aq) → Sn4+(aq) + 2 Pb(s)

B. Sn(s) + Pb2+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + Pb(s)
C. Sn4+(aq) + 2 Pb(s) → Sn(s) + 2 Pb2+(aq)
D. Sn2+(aq) + Pb(s) → Sn(s) + Pb2+(aq)
Answer: B
Unit B 32
C(s) | Cr3+(aq), Cr2+(aq) || Ni2+(aq) | Ni(s)
24. If the standard lead half-cell had been chosen as the reference half-cell instead of the standard
hydrogen half-cell, then the cell potential for the electrochemical cell above would be
A. + 0.15 V
B. + 0.28 V
C. + 0.65 V
D. + 0.78 V
Answer: A
Unit B 33
Numerical Response
5. The cell potential for the electrochemical cell in the diagram above is +/– V.
Answer: 1.33
Outcome: B2.6k
Unit B 34
A student designs an experiment that requires an electrochemical cell that uses a silver
electrode and that produces an electrical potential of at least 1.20 V. The direction of
electron flow is from metal electrode A to metal electrode B. The design is shown in the
diagram below.
Available Materials
1 Silver metal, Ag(s) 5 Nickel(II) nitrate solution, Ni(NO3)2(aq)

2 Nickel metal, Ni(s) 6 Silver nitrate solution, AgNO3(aq)
3 Zinc metal, Zn(s) 7 Zinc nitrate solution, Zn(NO3)2(aq)
4 Iron metal, Fe(s) 8 Iron(II) nitrate solution, Fe(NO3)2(aq)
9 Sodium nitrate solution, NaNO3(aq)
Unit B 35
Numerical Response
8. Using the numbers given, identify the best materials that the student should use to set up the
electrochemical cell required in the experiment. (There is more than one correct answer.)
A suitable material for Electrode A is numbered . (Record in the first column)

A suitable material for Electrode B is numbered . (Record in the second column)
A suitable material for Solution C is numbered . (Record in the third column)
A suitable material for Solution D is numbered . (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 3169, 4169, 4167

Outcome: B2.6k, B2.7k, B2.1s, B2.2s
The reduction half-reaction for a Hall–Héroult electrolytic cell is represented by the

following equation.
Al3+(l) + 3 e– → Al(l)
25. If a current of 10.0 A is applied for 5.00 h to the Hall–Héroult electrolytic cell, then the
amount of electrons transferred is
A. 5.60 mol
B. 1.87 mol
C. 6.22 × 10 –1 mol
D. 5.18 × 10 –4 mol
Answer: B
Unit B 36
An electrolytic cell is used to produce molten aluminium from molten aluminium oxide, as
represented by the simplified equation below.
2 Al2O3(l) → 4 Al(l) + 3 O2(g)
26. If a current of 5.00 × 104 A were applied to the electrolytic cell for 5.00 h, then the
predicted mass of aluminium produced would be
A. 9.33 × 103 g
B. 8.39 × 104 g
C. 2.52 × 105 g
D. 7.55 × 105 g
Answer: B
Outcome: B2.8k, B2.4s, B2.1sts
Unit B 37
Unit C—Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
Eight Chemical Compounds
1 CO2(g) 5 Co(OH)2(s)
2 CH3OH(l) 6 NaCN(s)
3 H2CO3(aq) 7 CH3COOCH3(aq)
4 ClCH3(l) 8 HCOOH(l)
Numerical Response
1. The chemical compounds numbered above that represent organic compounds

are , , , and .

Outcome: C1.1k
Unit C 38
Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
Many gaseous compounds have been classified as air pollutants.
Eight Air Pollutants
1 ICN(g)
2 CO(g)
3 CH4(g)
4 CCl2F2(g)
5 NH3(g)
6 CH2O(g)
7 CO2(g)
8 C8H10(g)
Numerical Response
2. The air pollutants above that would be classified as organic compounds are numbered
, , , and .

Outcome: C1.1k
Unit C 39
1. Which of the following rows identifies the structural diagram and the corresponding
IUPAC name of the compound with the chemical formula C8H16(l)?
Row Structural Diagram IUPAC Name
A. ethylbenzene
B. ethylcyclohexane
C. cyclopentylpropane
D. propylcyclopentene
Answer: B
Outcome: C1.3k, C1.3s
Condensed Structural Diagram
2. The IUPAC name for the organic molecule represented by the diagram above is
A. 2-methylhexane-4,5-diol
B. 5-methylhexane-2,3-diol
C. 1,1-dimethylpentane-3,4-diol
D. 5,5-dimethylpentane-2,3-diol
Answer: B
Unit C 40
Six Models of Organic Molecules
1 4
2 5
3 6
Numerical Response
3. Match the molecular models numbered above with the descriptions below.
Unbranched alkane (Record in the first column)

Cyclic alkane (Record in the second column)
Halogenated hydrocarbon (Record in the third column)
Alcohol (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 2135
Outcome: C1.3k, C1.4k, C1.2s
Unit C 41
A student added a bromine solution, Br2(aq), to a hydrocarbon sample that contains an

isomer of C6H12(l). After shaking the sample, the student observed that the colour of the
bromine solution changed from orange-brown to colourless.
3. An interpretation that could be made from the student’s observation is that the
hydrocarbon sample is i and the IUPAC name of the sample could
be ii .
Row i ii
A. saturated hex-2-ene
B. saturated cyclohexane
C. unsaturated hex-2-ene
D. unsaturated cyclohexane
Answer: C
Unit C 42
Sodium fluoroethanoate, NaCH2FCOO(aq), is a potent metabolic poison that can be

used to kill rodents. The conjugate acid of the fluoroethanoate ion is fluoroethanoic acid,
CH2FCOOH(aq).
Fluoroethanoic Acid
Structure
I Methyl
II Carboxyl
III Ester linkage
IV Halogen
4. The structure(s) numbered above found in fluoroethanoic acid is/are
A. I and II
B. II only
C. II and IV
D. III and IV
Answer: C
Outcome: C1.4k, C1.1sts
Unit C 43
The structural diagram of the active ingredient in many pain-relief medications is shown
below.
5. Which of the following rows identifies three classifications of the organic compound
represented above?
Row Classification One Classification Two Classification Three

A. Aromatic Carboxyl Alkene
B. Aromatic Hydroxyl Ester
C. Aliphatic Carboxyl Alkene
D. Aliphatic Hydroxyl Ester
Answer: B
Outcome: C1.3k, C1.4k, C1.1sts
Unit C 44
6. Which of the following rows identifies a structural diagram and the IUPAC name of an
isomer of C6H12?
Condensed Structural Diagram

Row IUPAC Name
or Line Diagram
A. Methylcyclopentane
B. Cyclohexene
C. 3-methylpent-3-ene
D. Hex-3-yne
Answer: A
Unit C 45
7. When a mixture of dodecane, C12H26(l), and hexadecane, C16H34(l), is heated in the

tower, the hydrocarbon that will condense at a lower collection point in the tower
is i because its boiling point is ii .
Row i ii
A. hexadecane lower
B. hexadecane higher
C. dodecane lower
D. dodecane higher
Answer: B
Outcome: C1.7k
Unit C 46
o–Xylene can be used industrially to remove paraffin wax from pipes. The line diagram for
o–xylene is given below.
8. o–Xylene is classified as an i compound, and its solubility in water is expected to

be ii .
Row i ii
A. aliphatic high
B. aliphatic low
C. aromatic high
D. aromatic low
Answer: D
Outcome: C1.3k, C1.6k, C1.2sts
Unit C 47
Four Common Organic Equations
1 C2H4(g) + H2(g) → C2H6(g)
2 C2H5OH(l) → C2H4(g) + H2O(l)
3 C6H6(l) + Br2(l) → C6H5Br(l) + HBr(g)
4 CH3COOH(l) + CH3OH(l) → CH3COOCH3(l) + H2O(l)
Numerical Response
4. Match each equation numbered above with the corresponding reaction type below. (Use
each number only once.)
Addition (Record in the first column)

Substitution (Record in the second column)
Elimination (Record in the third column)
Esterificaton (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 1324
Outcome: C2.1k
Unit C 48
Four Equations
I C2H6(g) C2H4(g) + H2(g)
II C2H5OH(l) C2H4(g) + H2O(l)
III C2H6(g) + Cl2(g) C2H5Cl(g) + HCl(g)
IV CH3COOH(l) + C2H5OH(l) CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)
9. Which of the following rows identifies the equations that contain the organic reactant with
the lowest boiling point and the organic product with the highest boiling point?
Reactant with Product with

Row
Lowest Boiling Point Highest Boiling Point
A. I II
B. IV III
C. IV I
D. III IV
Answer: D
Outcome: C1.6k
10. An elimination reaction is represented by Equation
A. I or II only
B. I, II, or IV
C. II only
D. III or IV
Answer: A
Outcome: C2.1k
Unit C 49
Below are two methods for chemically producing ethanol.
Method I
Possible reactant + NaOH(aq) → + NaI(aq)
Method II
Possible reactant + HOH(l) →
Possible Possible
Reactants Reaction Types
5 Addition
6 Substitution
1
7 Elimination
8 Condensation
Unit C 50
Numerical Response
5. Match the numbers above with the descriptions below to identify the possible reactants and
reaction types for Method I and Method II.
The reactant in Method I is numbered (Record in the first column)

The reaction type of Method I is numbered (Record in the second column)
The reactant in Method II is numbered (Record in the third column)
The reaction type of Method II is numbered (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 4625
Outcome: C2.1k, C2.2k
11. When methanol and ethanoic acid react, the product(s) is/are
A. ethyl methanoate only

B. methyl ethanoate only
C. ethyl methanoate and water
D. methyl ethanoate and water
Answer: D
12. The type of reaction that occurs when ethene gas and chlorine gas react is i , and
the name of the organic compound produced is ii .
Row i ii
A. addition 1,2-dichloroethane
B. addition 1-chloroethene
C. substitution 1,2-dichloroethane
D. substitution 1-chloroethene
Answer: A
Outcome: C2.1k, C2.2k
Unit C 51
Many esters are responsible for the odour and taste of fruits such as apricots, pears, and
pineapples. The line diagram for one of these molecules is shown below.
13. A structural isomer of the ester represented above is
A. ethyl octanoate
B. methyl heptanoate
C. 2-methyloctanoic acid
D. 3-propylheptanoic acid
Answer: C
14. Which of the following rows contains the structural diagrams of the reactants necessary to
produce the ester represented above?
Row Structural Diagrams
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: A
Unit C 52
Certain bacteria manufacture an organic polymer to store energy. The structural diagram
that represents a segment of this polymer is given below.
15. The monomer that makes up this polymer contains a i , and the structure of this
polymer closely resembles the structure of the polymer found in ii .
Row i ii
A. carbon–carbon double bond polyester
B. carbon–carbon double bond polypropene
C. carboxyl and a hydroxyl functional group polyester
D. carboxyl and a hydroxyl functional group polypropene
Answer: C
16. Which of the following monomers is required to produce the polymer in the structural
diagram above?
A. CH2–Cl–CH2–Cl
B. CH3–CH2–Cl
C. CH2=CHCl
D. CH / CCl
Answer: C
Unit C 53
Unit D—Chemical Equilibrium Focusing
on Acid–Base Systems
N2O4(g) + heat ⇌ 2 NO2(g)

colourless brown
1. Which of the following properties would not be used to determine if the equilibrium system
represented by the equation above is at equilibrium?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Colour
D. Mass
Answer: D
Outcome: D1.1k
2. When applied to an equilibrium system, which of the following stresses would cause a
change in the Kc value after the equilibrium has been re-established?
A. Addition of a catalyst
B. Decrease in temperature by cooling the system
C. Addition of an inert gas to increase the pressure
D. Decrease in concentration by removing a product
Answer: B
Outcome: D1.3k
Unit D 54
Chemical Equilibrium
Focusing on Acid–Base Systems
2 NO2(g) ⇌ N2O4(g) + heat

brown colourless
Stresses Applied to an Equilibrium System
1 Increase volume 5 Increase NO2(g) concentration

2 Decrease volume 6 Decrease NO2(g) concentration
3 Increase temperature 7 Increase N2O4(g) concentration
4 Decrease temperature 8 Decrease N2O4(g) concentration
Numerical Response
1. The stresses numbered above that will cause the equilibrium system to shift toward the
reactants are , , , and .

Outcome: D1.3k, D1.3s
Unit D 55
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NO2–(aq) Ka = 5.6 × 10 –4
3. Which of the following rows identifies the equilibrium-law expression and compares the
amount of products and reactants present at equilibrium?
Row Equilibrium-law Expression Equilibrium Comparison

[H3O+(aq)][NO2–(aq)] Amount of products is less
A. Ka =
[HNO2(aq)] than the amount of reactants
[H3O+(aq)][NO2–(aq)] Amount of products is greater

B. Ka =
[HNO2(aq)] than the amount of reactants
[H3O+(aq)][NO2–(aq)] Amount of products is less

C. Ka =
[HNO2(aq)][H2O(l)] than the amount of reactants
[H3O+(aq)][NO2–(aq)] Amount of products is greater

D. Ka =
[HNO2(aq)][H2O(l)] than the amount of reactants
Answer: A
Unit D 56
When samples of CO(g) and H2O(g) are added to an empty reaction container, the system at
equilibrium is represented by the following equilibrium equation.
CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + H2(g) Kc = 4.2
Statements About Equilibrium Systems

1 There are more moles of products present than moles of reactants.
2 There are more moles of reactants present than moles of products.
3 Less than 50% of the reactants will be converted to products.
4 More than 50% of the reactants will be converted to products.
5 The system could be represented by the following diagram.
6 The system could be represented by the following diagram.
Numerical Response
2. The statements that apply to the equilibrium system above are numbered
, , and .
(Record all three digits of your answer in any order in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)

Outcome: D1.1k, D1.4k, D1.3s
Unit D 57
4. With the addition of a catalyst to the equilibrium system on the previous page, the amount of
products present would i . Another stress that would cause the same effect on the
amount of products is an ii .
The statements above are completed by the information in row

Row i ii
A. increase increase in the volume
B. increase addition of CO(g)
C. not change increase in the volume
D. not change addition of CO(g)
Answer: C
[NO2(g)]2
Ka =
[NO(g)]2 [O2(g)]
5. The equation that is represented by the equilibrium-law expression above is
A. 2 NO2(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) + O2(g)

B. 2 NO(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2 NO2(g)
C. NO2(g) ⇌ NO(g) + O2(g)
D. NO(g) + O2(g) ⇌ NO2(g)
Answer: B
Unit D 58
Some oil fractions are treated with hydrogen to remove impurities such as sulfur and nitrogen.
The hydrogen needed for this treatment can be produced by the steam-reforming process,
represented by the following unbalanced equilibrium equation.
CH4(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ H2(g) + CO2(g)
Equilibrium-law Expression
[W]w[X]x
Kc =
[Y]y[Z]z
Numerical Response
3. When the reactants and products are entered into the equilibrium-law expression above, the
values of the exponents w, x, y, and z are , , , and .
w x y z
Answer: 4112, 4121, 1412, 1421

6. Which of the following substances can act as a Brønsted–Lowry base?
A. NaCl(aq)
B. CH3OH(aq)
C. HCOOH(aq)
D. NaHCO3(aq)
Answer: D
Outcome: D1.5k
Unit D 59
A Venn diagram is used to identify the similarities and differences between acids and bases.
Characteristics and Examples of Acids and Bases
1 Water
2 Carbonic acid
3 Sodium carbonate
4 Sodium hydrogen carbonate
5 Can be diprotic
6 Can be monoprotic
7 Accepts protons
8 Donates protons
Numerical Response
4. The characteristics and examples that belong in Section II of the Venn diagram are
numbered , , , and .

Unit D 60
HCO3–(aq) + HSO3–(aq) ⇌ H2CO3(aq) + SO32–(aq)
7. The Brønsted–Lowry acids in the reaction equation above are
A. HCO3–(aq) and HSO3–(aq)

B. HCO3–(aq) and H2CO3(aq)
C. HSO3–(aq) and H2CO3(aq)
D. HSO3–(aq) and SO32–(aq)
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.5k
8. Which of the following equations represents an equilibrium system that favours the
products?
A. HOCl(aq) + HCO3–(aq) ⇌ OCl –(aq) + H2CO3(aq)

B. H2SO3(aq) + Cl –(aq) ⇌ HSO3–(aq) + HCl(aq)
C. HF(aq) + NO2–(aq) ⇌ F –(aq) + HNO2(aq)
D. H2S(aq) + F –(aq) ⇌ HS –(aq) + HF(aq)
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.6k
9. Which of the following rows identifies the equilibrium equation and solution colour that
would occur when a few drops of phenol red indicator, HPr(aq)/Pr–(aq), are added to a
100.00 mL sample of 0.50 mol/L nitrous acid?
Row Equilibrium Equation Solution Colour

A. HNO2(aq) + Pr–(aq) ⇌ NO2–(aq) + HPr(aq) Yellow
B. HNO2(aq) + Pr–(aq) ⇌ NO2–(aq) + HPr(aq) Red
C. HNO2(aq) + HPr(aq) ⇌ NO2–(aq) + H2Pr+(aq) Yellow
D. HNO2(aq) + HPr(aq) ⇌ NO2–(aq) + H2Pr+(aq) Red
Answer: A
Outcome: D1.6
Unit D 61
The following equilibrium system describes a buffer that maintains a constant pH in the
intracellular fluid in the body.
H2PO4 –(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HPO42–(aq) + H3O+(aq)
10. Which of the following ions would react with this buffer in a reaction that would favour the
products?
A. Carbonate ion, CO32–(aq)

B. Acetate ion, CH3COO –(aq)
C. Oxalate ion, OOCCOO2–(aq)
D. Benzoate ion, C6H5COO –(aq)
Answer: A
Outcome: D1.6k, D1.8k
11. Which of the following substances is an amphiprotic species?
A. CH4(g)
B. CH3OH(aq)
C. CH3COO –(aq)
D. HOOCCOO –(aq)
Answer: D
Outcome: D1.7k
Unit D 62
HNO2(aq) + H2BO3–(aq) ⇌ NO2–(aq) + H3BO3(aq)
12. In the reaction represented by the equation above, an amphiprotic species is i ,

and a conjugate acid–base pair is ii .
Row i ii
A. HNO2(aq) HNO2(aq) and NO2–(aq)
B. HNO2(aq) H2BO3–(aq) and NO2–(aq)
C. H2BO3–(aq) HNO2(aq) and NO2–(aq)
D. H2BO3–(aq) H2BO3–(aq) and NO2–(aq)
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.7k
Unit D 63
Isocitric acid, C3H5O(COOH)3(aq), is found in low concentrations in citrus fruits. The

equilibrium formed by isocitric acid in solution can be represented by the following equation.
C3H5O(COOH)3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ C3H5O(COOH)2COO –(aq) + H3O+(aq) Ka = 5.1 × 10 –4
13. Which of the following rows identifies the number of conjugate acid–base pairs and the
number of amphiprotic species in the equation above?
Number of Conjugate Number of

Row
Acid–base Pairs Amphiprotic Species
A. 1 2
B. 1 3
C. 2 2
D. 2 3
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.7k
14. In order to prepare a suitable buffer with a solution of isocitric acid, a student could
add i until the ii .
Row i ii
A. NaC3H5O(COOH)2COO(aq) pH is equal to 7
B. NaC3H5O(COOH)2COO(aq) amount of each component is equal
C. Na2C3H5OCOOH(COO)2(aq) pH is equal to 7
D. Na2C3H5OCOOH(COO)2(aq) amount of each component is equal
Answer: B
Outcome: D1.8k
Unit D 64
15. Which of the following pairs of chemical compounds can act as a buffer system?
A. HCl(aq) and NaOH(aq)

B. HCl(aq) and H2SO4(aq)
C. CH3COOH(aq) and HCl(aq)
D. CH3COOH(aq) and NaCH3COO(aq)
Answer: D
Outcome: D1.8k
A 100.00 mL sample of a 0.100 mol/L solution of H2CO3(aq) is combined with a 100.00 mL

sample of a 0.100 mol/L solution of NaHCO3(aq) and the following equilibrium system is
established.
H2CO3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HCO3–(aq) + H3O+(aq)
16. Which of the following rows identifies the direction of the shift in equilibrium and the
effect on the pH of the system when a small quantity of hydrochloric acid is added to the
equilibrium system above?
Row Direction of Shift Effect on pH

A. Toward the products No change
B. Toward the products Decrease
C. Toward the reactants No change
D. Toward the reactants Decrease
Answer: C
Unit D 65
A student was asked to investigate a factor that would affect the value of Ka for a weak acid.
The student made the following hypothesis.
The value of Ka is dependent upon the initial concentration of the weak acid.
Nine Possible Reagents
1 0.10 mol/L HCl(aq)

2 0.10 mol/L HOCl(aq)
3 0.10 mol/L HClO4(aq)
Numerical Response
5. The best reagents to use to test this hypothesis are numbered , , and .
(Record all three digits of your answer in any order in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer 258, any order

Outcome: A1.1s
Unit D 66
A student titrated an unknown sample of an aqueous acid with aqueous sodium hydroxide.
The student graphed the data as shown in the diagram below.
Graph of Titration Data
17. The graph of the student’s titration data shows the titration of a i acid with
a strong base, and on the graph, buffering occurs at ii .
Row i ii
A. strong region II only
B. strong regions II and IV
C. weak region II only
D. weak regions II and IV
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.3s
Unit D 67
18. If the pH of a solution changes from 2 to 4, then the hydronium ion concentration
A. is doubled
B. is halved
C. increases by a factor of 100
D. decreases by a factor of 100
Answer: D
Outcome: D2.1k
Numerical Response
6. The hydroxide ion concentration in a solution with a pH of 3.50, expressed in

scientific notation, is a.b × 10 –cd mol/L. The values of a, b, c, and d are
, , , and .
a b c d
Answer: 3211
Outcome: D2.1k
Numerical Response
7. The Kb for the ethanoate ion, CH3COO –(aq), expressed in scientific notation, is a.b × 10 –cd.
The values of a, b, c, and d are , , , and .
a b c d
Answer: 5610
Outcome: D2.2k
Unit D 68
If hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S(g), is released into the atmosphere, it dissolves in atmospheric
water to form aqueous hydrosulfuric acid, H2S(aq). The ionization of aqueous hydrosulfuric
acid can be represented by the following equilibrium equation.
H2S(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HS –(aq) + H3O+(aq)
19. If the concentration of a sample of aqueous hydrosulfuric acid is 0.050 mol/L, then
the hydronium ion concentration, H30+(aq), is i and the pOH of the solution
is ii .
Row i ii
A. 5.0 × 10 –2 mol/L 1.30
B. 5.0 × 10 –2 mol/L 9.82
C. 6.7 × 10 –5 mol/L 1.30
D. 6.7 × 10 –5 mol/L 9.82
Answer: D
Outcome: D2.1k, D2.2k, D2.3k
Unit D 69
Hydrangea flowers are usually white, but can be pink, purple, or blue. The exact colour
depends on the concentration of aluminium ions, Al3+(aq), accumulated by the plant.
Aluminium occurs naturally in the soil as aluminium hydroxide, Al(OH)3(s), which
dissociates in the water in the soil, as represented by the following equilibrium equation.
Aluminium Hydroxide Equilibrium System
Al(OH)3(s) ⇌ Al3+(aq) + 3 OH–(aq) + energy Kc = 4.6 × 10 –33
20. At equilibrium, compared to the rate of the reverse reaction, the rate of the forward
reaction is i and the pH of the solution over time would ii .
Row i ii
A. greater decrease
B. greater remain constant
C. equal decrease
D. equal remain constant
Answer: D
Outcome: D1.1k
Unit D 70
Numerical Response
8. The pOH of a solution of aluminium hydroxide was measured to be 4.86. The hydronium
ion, H3O+(aq), concentration of this solution, expressed in scientific notation, is a.b × 10 –cd.
The values of a, b, c, and d are , , , and .
a b c d
Answer: 7210
Outcome: D2.2k
Household bleach contains sodium hypochlorite, which is a weak base with a Kb of

2.5 × 10 –7. The ionization of sodium hypochlorite can be represented by the following
equilibrium equation.
OCl –(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HOCl(aq) + OH –(aq)
21. The pOH of a 0.012 5 mol/L solution of sodium hypochlorite is
A. 1.90
B. 4.25
C. 8.51
D. 9.75
Answer: B
Outcome: D2.2k
Unit D 71
Use the following information to answer questions 22 to 24.
One of the chemicals responsible for the odour of fish is methylamine, CH3NH2(aq).
Methylamine is a weak base and reacts with water as represented by the following equation.
CH3NH2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ CH3NH3+(aq) + OH–(aq) Kb = 4.4 × 10 –4
22. Which of the following rows identifies a Brønsted–Lowry base and a conjugate acid–base
pair in the equation above?
Row Brønsted–Lowry Base Conjugate Acid–Base Pair

A. CH3NH3+(aq) H2O(l) and OH–(aq)
B. CH3NH3+(aq) CH3NH2(aq) and OH–(aq)
C. CH3NH2(aq) H2O(l) and OH–(aq)
D. CH3NH2(aq) CH3NH2(aq) and OH–(aq)
Answer: C
23. The value of the Ka for the conjugate acid of methylamine is i , and the conjugate
acid is classified as ii .
Row i ii
A. 2.3 × 10 –11 weak and monoprotic
B. 2.3 × 10 –11 strong and polyprotic
C. 4.4 × 10 –18 weak and monoprotic
D. 4.4 × 10 –18 strong and polyprotic
Answer: A
Unit D 72
24. The OH–(aq) concentration in a 0.50 mol/L solution of methylamine is
A. 3.0 × 10 –2 mol/L
B. 1.5 × 10 –2 mol/L
C. 8.8 × 10 –4 mol/L
D. 2.2 × 10 –4 mol/L
Answer: B
Outcome: D2.2k
CN –(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HCN(aq) + OH –(aq) Kb = 1.6 × 10 –5
Numerical Response
9. If the pH of a solution of NaCN(aq) is 8.71, then the equilibrium concentration of

CN –(aq), expressed in scientific notation, is a.b × 10 –c mol/L. The values of a, b, and c
are , , and .
a b c
(Record all three digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 166
Unit D 73
The equilibrium-law expression for an industrial method of producing ethanol is shown

below.
[C2H5OH(g)]
Kc = Kc = 300.0
[C2H4(g)] [H2O(g)]
At equilibrium, a 5 000 L reaction vessel contains 115 mol of C2H4(g) and 110 mol of
H2O(g).
25. Under these conditions, the equilibrium concentration of C2H5OH(g) is
A. 1.69 × 10 –6 mol/L
B. 1.52 × 10 –1 mol/L
C. 7.50 × 101 mol/L
D. 5.92 × 105 mol/L
Answer: B
Outcome: D2.3k
Unit D 74
A technician injected PCl3(g) and NH3(g) into a 1.00 L reaction vessel, closed the vessel,
and allowed the reaction to reach equilibrium, as represented by the following equation.
PCl3(g) + 3 NH3(g) ⇌ P(NH2)3(g) + 3 HCl(g) + energy
The technician then changed the reaction conditions and allowed a new equilibrium to be
established. The graph below represents both the establishment of the original equilibrium
and the changes to the equilibrium system.
Numerical Response
10. The value of the equilibrium constant at time p on the graph is .
Answer: 4.00
Unit D 75
26. The change in the reaction conditions represented by time q on the graph is the result
of i , and the value of the new equilibrium constant at time r will ii .
Row i ii
A. increasing the temperature of the system increase
B. increasing the temperature of the system decrease
C. decreasing the temperature of the system increase
D. decreasing the temperature of the system decrease
Answer: C
Outcome: D1.3k, D1.3s, D2.3s
Methane gas, CH4(g), can be produced in a laboratory by reacting carbon disulfide, CS2(g),
and hydrogen gas, H2(g), as represented by the following equation.
CS2(g) + 4 H2(g) ⇌ CH4(g) + 2 H2S(g)
Initially, at a temperature of 90 °C, 0.18 mol/L CS2(g) and 0.31 mol/L H2(g) are present in a
closed container. When equilibrium is established, 0.13 mol/L CS2(g) is present.
Numerical Response
11. The concentration of hydrogen gas present in the container at equilibrium

is mol/L.
Answer: 0.11
Unit D 76
Toluene, C7H8(g), is an important organic solvent and can be produced as represented by the
following equilibrium equation.
C7H14(g) + energy ⇌ C7H8(g) + 3 H2(g)
A technician placed 3.00 mol of C7H14(g) into an empty 1.00 L flask. The flask was then
stoppered and allowed to reach equilibrium. At equilibrium, 1.20 mol of H2(g) was present
in the flask.
27. The value of the equilibrium constant is
A. 0.185
B. 0.266
C. 0.798
D. 1.15
Answer: B
Unit D 77
A technician added CS2(g), H2(g), CH4(g), and H2S(g) to an empty 1.00 L container at
960 °C and allowed the contents of the container to reach equilibrium, as represented by the
following equation.
CS2(g) + 4 H2(g) ⇌ CH4(g) + 2 H2S(g)
The technician records the following data.
CS2(g) H2(g) CH4(g) H2S(g)

Initial concentration (mol/L) 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00
Equilibrium concentration (mol/L) 1.25 ? ?
28. The equilibrium concentration of H2(g) is i mol/L, and the equilibrium

concentration of H2S(g) is ii mol/L.
Row i ii
A. 3.25 2.50
B. 3.25 5.50
C. 1.00 2.50
D. 1.00 5.50
Answer: D
Unit D 78
A student observes a system at equilibrium between a silver nitrate solution and

copper solid. The net ionic equation for this equilibrium is shown below.
2 Ag+(aq) + Cu(s) ⇌ 2 Ag(s) + Cu2+(aq) + 54.1 kJ

colourless blue
Materials Involved in Direction of Qualitative Observation

Shifting Equilibrium Equilibrium Shift After Shift in Equilibrium
1 Hot plate 5 Toward products 7 Solution turns lighter blue
2 Ice water bath 6 Toward reactants 8 Solution turns darker blue
3 Concentrated NaCl(aq)
4 Concentrated AgNO3(aq)
Numerical Response
12. Using the numbers above, choose one material that would result in a shift in equilibrium
and match it with the direction of the equilibrium shift and with a qualitative observation
that would confirm this shift. (There is more than one correct answer.)
Number:
Material Direction of Qualitative
chosen equilibrium observation
shift
(Record all three digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)
Answer: 167, 258, 367, 458

Unit D 79
Multi-unit Scenarios
Volcanoes on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, emit hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S(g), and sulfur dioxide
gas, SO2(g). The gases can react as represented by the following equilibrium equation.
16 H2S(g) + 8 SO2(g) ⇌ 16 H2O(g) + 3 S8(g) + 332.2 kJ
1. The enthalpy diagram that could represent the reaction above is
Answer: A
Multi-unit Scenarios 80
Numerical Response
1. The oxidation number of sulfur in
H2S(g) is +/– (Record in the first column)

SO2(g) is +/– (Record in the second column)
S8(g) is +/– (Record in the third column)
Answer: 240
Outcome: B1.2k
Use the following information to answer questions 2 to 7 and numerical-response question 2.
Most automobile engines are cooled by a mixture of antifreeze and water. Antifreezes are
added to the water to prevent the cooling system in an engine from freezing in cold weather.
Many compounds can be used for this purpose.
Compounds Used as an Antifreeze
Compound 1 2 3 4
Common wood
ethylene glycol glycerol propylene glycol
name alcohol
IUPAC
methanol ethane-1,2-diol propane-1,2,3-triol propane-1,2-diol
name
Specific heat
capacity 2.52 2.40 2.41 2.50
(J/g•°C)
Viscosity
(relative
0.64 17.8 648 52
to water,
water = 1.00)
Density
0.79 1.11 1.26 1.04
(g/mL)
2. If a 1.25 kg sample of pure antifreeze was heated by 16.5 °C when 52.0 kJ of energy was
added, then the sample is most likely to be
A. methanol
B. ethane-1,2-diol
C. propane-1,2-diol
D. propane-1,2,3-triol
Answer: A
3. The two compounds that belong to the same homologous series are numbered
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answer: C
Outcome: C1.6k
Use the following additional information to answer numerical-response question 2.
A student took a 25.0 mL sample of Compound 1 and poured it into a tube, as illustrated in
the diagram. They measured the time it took for the marble to fall the distance indicated
in the diagram and repeated this procedure for each remaining compound, with identical
equipment, and with all measurements made at the same temperature.
Variables
1 Number of carbon atoms

2 Number of hydroxyl groups
3 Density of the liquid
4 Viscosity of the liquid
5 Volume of the liquid
6 Time for the marble to travel
the distance
7 Distance the marble travelled
8 Temperature of the liquid
Numerical Response
2. In the experiment described above,
the responding variable is numbered (Record in the first column)

one controlled variable is numbered (Record in the second column)
another controlled variable is numbered (Record in the third column)
and a third controlled variable is numbered (Record in the fourth column)
Answer: 6578, 6587, 6785, 6758, 6857, 6875

Outcome: C1.1s
Use the following additional information to answer questions 4 to 7.
If ethylene glycol, C2H6O2(aq), is ingested, enzymes in the body convert it to glycolic acid,
C2H4O3(aq), as represented by the following unbalanced incomplete half-reaction.
C2H6O2(aq) C2H4O3(aq)
The buildup of glycolic acid (Ka = 1.5 × 10 –4) causes acidosis, a serious medical condition.
4. The oxidation number of carbon in ethylene glycol is
A. –2
B. –1
C. +1
D. +2
Answer: B
Outcome: B1.2k
5. If the half-reaction above is balanced in an acidic solution, the H +(aq) will appear on the
side of the equation with the i and will have a coefficient of ii .
Row i ii
A. reactants 2
B. reactants 4
C. products 2
D. products 4
Answer: D
Outcome: B1.7k
Use the following additional information to answer question 6 and 7.
The glycolic acid produced can react with the H2PO4 –(aq)/HPO42–(aq) buffer that is present
in cellular fluid.
6. Which of the following rows identifies the Brønsted–Lowry base that will first react with
the glycolic acid and the extent of that reaction?
Row Brønsted–Lowry Base Extent of the Reaction

A. H2PO4 –(aq) <50%
B. H2PO4 –(aq) >50%
C. HPO42–(aq) <50%
D. HPO42–(aq) >50%
Answer: D
During acidosis, the pH of the blood may change from 7.40 to 7.25.
7. Which of the following rows identifies the [OH–(aq)] at a pH of 7.25 and compares it to the
[OH–(aq)] at a pH of 7.40?
[OH– (aq)] Compared to

Row –
at pH of 7.25 [OH (aq)] at pH of 7.40
A. 1.8 × 10 –7 Less at a pH of 7.25
B. 1.8 × 10 –7 Greater at a pH of 7.25
C. 5.6 × 10 –8 Less at a pH of 7.25
D. 5.6 × 10 –8 Greater at a pH of 7.25
Answer: A
Use the following information to answer questions 8 to 11 and numerical-response question 3.
Sorbic acid, C5H7COOH(aq), is used as a preservative in wine as it inhibits the growth of

fungi and bacteria. Its structure can be represented by the following line diagram.
Ka = 1.7 × 10 –5
8. Which of the following rows identifies a classification and a functional group for sorbic acid?
Row Classification Functional Group

A. Aromatic Ester linkage
B. Aromatic Carboxyl
C. Aliphatic Ester linkage
D. Aliphatic Carboxyl
Answer: D
9. Sorbic acid can react with excess Br2 (l) in i and the number of different inorganic
products produced is ii .
Row i ii
A. an addition reaction two
B. an addition reaction zero
C. a substitution reaction two
D. a substitution reaction zero
Answer: B
outcome: C2.2k
10. The pH of a 0.020 mol/L solution of sorbic acid is
A. 6.47
B. 4.77
C. 3.23
D. 1.70
Answer: C
Outcome: D2.2k
Numerical Response
3. The value of Kb for the sorbate ion is a.b × 10 –cd. The values of a, b, c, and d are
, , , and .
a b c d
Answer: 5910
Outcome: D2.2k
Sorbic acid can react with the bicarbonate ion that is also present in wine. The reaction can
be represented by the following equilibrium equation.
C5H7COOH(aq) + HCO3–(aq) ⇌ C5H7COO–(aq) + H2CO3(aq)
11. Which of the following rows identifies the extent of reaction and a conjugate acid–base
pair?
Row Extent of Reaction Conjugate Acid–Base Pair

A. Reactants Favoured HCO3–(aq), C5H7COO –(aq)
B. Reactants Favoured C5H7COOH(aq), C5H7COO –(aq)
C. Products Favoured HCO3–(aq), C5H7COO –(aq)
D. Products Favoured C5H7COOH(aq), C5H7COO –(aq)
Answer: D

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Use the following information to answer questions 1 and 2.

Mass of calorimeter 58.5 g

1. The energy absorbed by the water in the calorimeter is

C5H12(l) + 8 O2(g) → 5 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(g) ∆H = –3 244.8 kJ

2. If 1.07 g of pentane burns, the energy released is

Use the following information to answer numerical-response question 1.

CH4(g) + H2O(g) + 205.9 kJ CO(g) + 3 H2(g)

A. H2(g) + 12 O2(g) → H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ

B. H2O(l) → H2(g) + 12 O2(g) + 285.8 kJ

C. 2 H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)

D. H2O(l) + 285.8 kJ → H2(g) + 12 O2(g)

Use the following information to answer question 4.

A. C2H5OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(g) ∆H° = +1 234.8 kJ

B. C2H5OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(g) ∆H° = –1 234.8 kJ

C. C2H5OH(l) → 2 C(s) + 3 H2(g) + 12 O2(g) ∆H° = +277.6 kJ

D. C2H5OH(l) → 2 C(s) + 3 H2(g) + 12 O2(g) ∆H° = –277.6 kJ

Use the following information to answer question 5.

Disposable lighters contain butane gas, C4H10(g), which undergoes combustion, as

5. The molar enthalpy of combustion of butane is

Ammonium dichromate, (NH4)2Cr2O7(s), is known as “Vesuvian Fire” because of its use in

(NH4)2Cr2O7(s) → N2(g) + 4 H2O(g) + Cr2O3(s) ∆H = –300.9 kJ

6. The molar enthalpy of formation for (NH4)2Cr2O7(s) is

Use the following information to answer question 7.

Equations Involving Nitrogen Oxides

N2O5(g) → 2 NO(g) + 3 O2(g) ∆H° = +225.7 kJ

The complete combustion of cyclopropane, C3H6(g), is represented below.

3. The molar enthalpy of formation of cyclopropane is +/– kJ/mol.

Use the following information to answer question 8.

The complete combustion of methanol, CH3OH(l), is represented below.

2 CH3OH(l) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 4 H2O(g) ∆H° = –1 275.8 kJ

The statement above is completed by the information in row

B. CO2(g) and H2O(l) CO2(g) and H2O(l)

C. C6H12O6(s) and O2(g) CO2(g) and H2O(g)

D. C6H12O6(s) and O2(g) CO2(g) and H2O(l)

Use the following information to answer question 10.

C5H11COOH(l) + 8 O2(g) → 6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l) + 3 494.3 kJ

The statements above are completed by the information in row

Nine Thermochemical Processes

1 The reaction that represents the ΔfH° for C2H4(g)

Answer: 1368, any order

Potential Energy Diagram

The statement above is completed by the information in row

When a 0.820 g sample of naphthalene was burned in a calorimeter containing 250 mL of

The statement above is completed by the information in row

The statement above is completed by the information in row

MgO(s) + CO2 (g) → MgCO3(s)

15. When a catalyst is added to the reaction above, the

A. enthalpy change for the reaction increases

Use the following information to answer question 1.

I Sulfur forms stable ions by gaining electrons.

1. The statements numbered above that refer to oxidation are

2. In the reaction represented by the equation above, copper undergoes

Use the following information to answer question 3.

2 H2S(g) + 3 O2(g) → 2 SO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)

Process O2(g) Change in Oxidation

A. 2 Na(s) + I2(s) → 2 NaI(s)