Chem_1A_Final_Exam
Chem_1A_Final_Exam
Chem_1A_Final_Exam
1) For all elements in the second period draw Lewis structures for the simplest compounds of these
elements with hydrogen. In each case, indicate the geometries and bond angles using VSEPR theory.
Also say whether the molecules are polar or nonpolar.
VSEPR
chemical formula? Lewis structure? geometry? bond angles? hybridization? polar?
2) For each of the following covalent compounds and polyatomic ions, draw a valid Lewis structure,
indicating geometry around central atoms, hybridization, bond angles, and whether the species is
polar or not. (20 pts)
geometry
Lewis structure around each each central atom
chemical formula (include bond angles) central atom? hybridization? polar?
CO32-
HCN
N2
CH3OH
C6H6
CS2
PF3
PF5
3) Consider molecules from the previous problem. Draw an orbital overlap diagram (showing sigma
and pi bonds) for an above molecule of your choice which contains at least one multiple bond.
Draw resonance structures for two molecules above in which resonance structures are required.
4) What is the difference between electronegativity and electron affinity? Describe the general trends
for each in the periodic table.
What is ionization energy? Describe and explain the general trend in the periodic table for the IE.
5) Ethanol, CH3CH2OH (or C2H6O) is being developed as an alternative fuel since it can be produced
from renewable resources like corn or sugar cane.
b) Suppose you have a 70.0 L (typical fuel tank size) of ethanol (density 0.7893 g/cc) and unlimited
oxygen. Calculate the number of moles (theoretical yield) of carbon dioxide produced.
6) A solution is prepared by dissolving 2.50 g NaCl in 550.0 g H2O. The density of the resulting solution
is 0.997 g/mL.
8) Suppose you have a job in the Laney chemistry stockroom and your boss asks you to prepare 2.0000 L
of a 0.250 M solution of ammonium fluoride. (Assume you have an analytical balance and 2.0000L,
1.0000L, 500.00mL, and 250.00mL volumetric flasks.) Describe in detail with the correct amounts
how you would make this solution:
b) What is the vapor pressure at 100oC of a 2.0 molal aqueous solution of glucose, C6H12O6 ?
Hint: Determine the mole fraction of glucose and use Raoult’s Law. (You don’t need to know the
molar mass of glucose to solve this problem.)
c) Now use dotted lines to modify the above phase diagram for water by superimposing the new
phase boundaries for the 2.0 molal solution of glucose.
10) Calculate the reaction enthalpy for the formation of anhydrous aluminum chloride,
2 Al(s) + 3 Cl2(g) 2 AlCl3(s) from the following data:
Would you expect the equilibrium constant to rise or fall with increasing temperature for this reaction?
11) Draw valid Lewis structures for each of the following compounds: CH3CH2CH2OH (propanol),
CH3CH2CH2CH3 (butane), and CH3CH2OCH3 (methyl-ethyl-ether) indicating for each molecule which
Van der Waals forces are important.
c) Which molecule has the highest vapor pressure? Which has the lowest vapor pressure?
d) Which molecule has the highest boiling point? Which has the lowest boiling point?
12) The following molecule, resveratrol, is found in red wine and is thought to have beneficial health
effects.
b) As2S3(s) + ClO3-(aq) H3AsO4(aq) + SO42-(aq) + Cl-(aq) (arsenicIIIsulfide reacts with chloric acid soln.)
14) Write balanced “molecular”, complete ionic, and net ionic chemical equations for the following
reactions:
a) The neutralization of HCl by calcium carbonate to give calcium chloride, water, and carbon
dioxide (TUMS reaction).
15) All hydrogen halides are strong acids except for HF. HF is a weak acid with Ka = 3.5 x 10-4 at 25oC.
a. What is the pH of a solution that is initially 0.20 M HF? What is the pOH?
b. What is the pH of a solution that is initially 0.20 M in HBr? What is the pOH?
16) Extra: Given the data in previous problem concerning HF, what is the Kb for F-? Armed with this
knowledge, calculate [H+], pH, [OH-], and pOH for a solution which is initially 0.20 M in NaF.
a) How will you use what you have learned in this course?