Question 1

Which of the following statements about ceramics is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silicon carbide has a diamond-like structure.
B)  Boron nitride can exist in both diamond-like and graphite-like forms.
C)  Silicon carbide can be prepared by direct reaction of silicon and carbon.
D)  Superconducting ceramics present manufacturing difficulties owing to their brittleness.
E)  Superconducting ceramic compounds usually incorporate cobalt in a key role.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following should have the highest surface tension at a given temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Diethyl ether, used as a solvent for extraction of organic compounds from aqueous solutions, has a high vapor pressure which makes it a potential fire hazard in laboratories in which it is used. How much energy is released when 100.0 g is cooled from 53.0°C to 10.0°C?

Accepted Answer

A)  10.1 kJ
B)  13.1 kJ
C)  16.1 kJ
D)  45.2 kJ
E)  48.6 kJF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

In which of the following compounds will the molecules not form hydrogen bonds with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 5

Hexagonal close packing of identical atoms occurs when close-packed layers are stacked in an abcabc... arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The phase diagram for xenon has a solid-liquid curve with a positive slope. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solid xenon has a higher density than liquid xenon.
B)  Solid xenon has the same density as liquid xenon.
C)  The phase diagram cannot be used to predict which phase of xenon is denser.
D)  Freezing xenon is an endothermic process.
E)  None of these choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Octane has a vapor pressure of 40. torr at 45.1°C and 400. torr at 104.0°C. What is its heat of vaporization?

Accepted Answer

A)  39.0 kJ/mol
B)  46.0 kJ/mol
C)  590 kJ/mol
D)  710 kJ/mol
E)  None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

When the electron cloud of a molecule is easily distorted, the molecule has a high

Accepted Answer

A)  polarity.
B)  polarizability.
C)  dipole moment.
D)  van der Waals radius.
E)  compressibility.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Lead crystallizes in the face-centered cubic lattice. What is the coordination number for Pb?

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  6
C)  8
D)  10
E)  12F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Ceramic superconductors often contain copper in unusual oxidation states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Liquid crystal displays are most commonly constructed of smectic type liquid crystals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The phase diagram of a substance shows the energy changes associated with changes of state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What types of forces exist between molecules of CO2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrogen bonding only.
B)  Hydrogen bonding and dispersion forces.
C)  Dipole-dipole forces only.
D)  Dipole-dipole and dispersion forces.
E)  Dispersion forces only.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Select the pair of substances in which the one with the higher vapor pressure at a given temperature is listed first.

Accepted Answer

A)  C 7H 16, C 5H 12
B)  CCl 4, CBr 4
C)  H 2O, H 2S
D)  CH 3CH 2OH, CH 3-O-CH 3
E)  Xe, KrF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

A metal with a body-centered cubic lattice will have __________ atom(s)  per unit cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  9F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Examine the phase diagram for the substance Bogusium (Bo)  and select the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bo( s) has a lower density than Bo( l) .
B)  The triple point for Bo is at a higher temperature than the melting point for Bo.
C)  Bo changes from a solid to a liquid as one follows the line from C to D.
D)  Bo changes from a liquid to a gas as one follows the line from C to D.
E)  Point B represents the critical temperature and pressure for Bo.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Examine the following phase diagram and identify the feature represented by point B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Melting point
B)  Triple point
C)  Critical point
D)  Sublimation point
E)  Boiling pointF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

A liquid may be made to boil at room temperature, simply by lowering the pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning a face-centered cubic unit cell and the corresponding lattice, made up of identical atoms, is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The coordination number of the atoms in the lattice is 8.
B)  The packing in this lattice is more efficient than for a body-centered cubic system.
C)  If the atoms have radius r, then the length of the cube edge is √8 × r.
D)  There are four atoms per unit cell in this type of packing.
E)  The packing efficiency in this lattice and hexagonal close packing are the same.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Examine the following phase diagram and identify the feature represented by point A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Melting point
B)  Critical point
C)  Triple point
D)  Sublimation point
E)  Boiling pointF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 12: Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes

Examine the following phase diagram and identify the feature represented by point B.

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Hexagonal close packing of identical atoms occurs when close-packed layers are stacked in an abcabc... arrangement.

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The phase diagram of a substance shows the energy changes associated with changes of state.

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Ceramic superconductors often contain copper in unusual oxidation states.

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Which of the following should have the highest surface tension at a given temperature?

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Which of the following statements about ceramics is incorrect?

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What types of forces exist between molecules of CO2?

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When the electron cloud of a molecule is easily distorted, the molecule has a high

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Lead crystallizes in the face-centered cubic lattice. What is the coordination number for Pb?

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In which of the following compounds will the molecules not form hydrogen bonds with each other?

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Liquid crystal displays are most commonly constructed of smectic type liquid crystals.

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A metal with a body-centered cubic lattice will have __________ atom(s) per unit cell.

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Examine the following phase diagram and identify the feature represented by point A.

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The phase diagram for xenon has a solid-liquid curve with a positive slope. Which of the following is true?

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Select the pair of substances in which the one with the higher vapor pressure at a given temperature is listed first.

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Diethyl ether, used as a solvent for extraction of organic compounds from aqueous solutions, has a high vapor pressure which makes it a potential fire hazard in laboratories in which it is used. How much energy is released when 100.0 g is cooled from 53.0°C to 10.0°C?

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Which of the following statements concerning a face-centered cubic unit cell and the corresponding lattice, made up of identical atoms, is incorrect?

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A liquid may be made to boil at room temperature, simply by lowering the pressure.

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Octane has a vapor pressure of 40. torr at 45.1°C and 400. torr at 104.0°C. What is its heat of vaporization?

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Examine the phase diagram for the substance Bogusium (Bo) and select the correct statement.

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