The basis of the VSEPR model of molecular bonding is ________.

The basis of the VSEPR model of molecular bonding is ________.



A. hybrid orbitals will form as necessary to, as closely as possible, achieve spherical symmetry

B. electron domains in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to minimize repulsions

C. regions of electron density on an atom will organize themselves so as to maximize s-character

D. regions of electron density in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to maximize overlap

E. atomic orbitals of the bonding atoms must overlap for a bond to form



Answer: B

The kinetic-molecular theory predicts that pressure rises as the temperature of a gas increases because ________.

The kinetic-molecular theory predicts that pressure rises as the temperature of a gas increases because ________.



A. the gas molecules collide less frequently with the wall

B. the gas molecules collide more frequently with the wall

C. the gas molecules collide more energetically with the wall

D. the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules decreases

E. both the gas molecules collide more frequently with the wall and the gas molecules collide more energetically with the wall



Answer: E

What exactly does chymotrypsin do?

What exactly does chymotrypsin do?



Answer: It cleaves the peptide bond at the C-terminal side of phenylalanine via two tetrahedral oxyanion intermediates

What are the ways enzymes are regulated?

What are the ways enzymes are regulated?



Answer: Genetic control, covalent modification, allosteric regulation, and compartmentation

What happens during noncompetitive inhibition?

What happens during noncompetitive inhibition?



Answer: The inhibitor binds to a site other than the active site called the allosteric site (hence the inhibitor is called an allosteric affector)

Why is the Induced Fit Model deemed to be more correct than the Lock and Key Model?

Why is the Induced Fit Model deemed to be more correct than the Lock and Key Model?



Answer: Because of the enzyme's active site perfectly fit and binded the substrate to it, it wouldn't want to detach. It is more realistic to assume that both the substrate and the enzyme will undergo conformational changes to ensure a fit.

How exactly do active sites catalyze reactions when a substrate is bound to it?

How exactly do active sites catalyze reactions when a substrate is bound to it?



Answer: The shape and charge distribution of an enzyme's active site constrains the motion and conformation of the substrate to make it adopt a conformation more like that of the transition state.

How does X-Ray Crystallography separate proteins?

How does X-Ray Crystallography separate proteins?



Answer: Highly ordered crystalline specimens are exposed to an X-ray beam. As the rays hit the crystal, they are scattered by atoms in the crystal. The diffraction patterns are used to construct an electron density map, as the resolving power of X-ray crystallography is equivalent to interatomic distances. A computer is then used to reconstruct a 3D model of the polypeptide using the electron density map.

How does mass spectrometry (electrospray ionization) separate proteins?

How does mass spectrometry (electrospray ionization) separate proteins?



Answer: A protein solution positively charged by an electric current is vaporized by MALDI (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization) and the fragmented protein ions flow through a magnetic field, which deflects the ions depending on their m/z (mass-to-charge) ratios. The lighter ions are more deflected from a straight path than heavier ions.

How does electrophoresis separate proteins?

How does electrophoresis separate proteins?



Answer: The protein samples are poured in wells in an apparatus that contains negatively charged SDS-Pac (Sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel).The SDS causes proteins to denature and in an electric current will migrate towards the positive end of the current. The smaller/lighter the protein, the farther the protein will travel.

How does gel-filtration separate proteins?

How does gel-filtration separate proteins?



Answer: Protein particles in an aqueous solution flow through a hollow tube filled with gel. Molecules that are larger than the gel pores are excluded and move through the column quickly, and molecules that are smaller than the gel pores diffuse in and out of the pores, so their elution through the column is slower.

How does ion-exchange chromatography separate proteins?

How does ion-exchange chromatography separate proteins?



Answer: It separates proteins on the basis of their charge when anions or cations bind negatively or positively charged groups. For example, when salt cations (like NaCl) are being exchanged, negatively charged proteins will pass through, while positively charged proteins will stick.

Predict the products by completing a balanced equation for the following decomposition reaction. CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> ?

Predict the products by completing a balanced equation for the following decomposition reaction.
CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> ?


A) CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> Ca(l) + 2Cl-(l)


B) CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> Ca²⁺(l) + Cl₂(g)


C) CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> Ca²⁺


D) CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> Ca(l) + Cl₂(g)


E) CaCl₂(l) --electricity--> CaCl(l) + Cl⁻



Answer: D

Identify all the spectator ions in the following reaction. 2KMnO₄(aq) + 10FeSO₄(aq) + 8H₂SO₄(aq) → K₂SO₄(aq) + 2MnSO₄(aq) + 5Fe₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 8H₂O(l)

Identify all the spectator ions in the following reaction.
2KMnO₄(aq) + 10FeSO₄(aq) + 8H₂SO₄(aq) → K₂SO₄(aq) + 2MnSO₄(aq) + 5Fe₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 8H₂O(l)


A) only K⁺


B) only SO₄²⁻


C) only K⁺ and SO₄²⁻


D) only K⁺, SO₄²⁻, and Fe²⁺


E) only K⁺, SO₄²⁻, Fe²⁺ and Mn²⁺


Answer: C

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?


A) 2Na(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H₂(g)


B) H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g)


C) 2H₂O₂(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + O₂(g)


D) Fe₂O₃(s) + 3H₂SO₄(aq) → Fe₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 3H₂O(l)


E) 2KMnO₄(aq) + 10FeSO₄(aq) + 8H₂SO₄(aq) → K₂SO₄(aq) + 2MnSO₄(aq) + 5Fe₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 8H₂O(l)


Answer: D

Which one of the following is a redox reaction?

Which one of the following is a redox reaction?


A) 2Na(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2NaCl(s)


B) Ba²⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq) → BaSO₄(s)


C) K₂Cr₂O₇(aq) + 2KOH(aq) → 2K₂CrO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)


D) Na₂CO₃(s) + 2HCl(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + CO₂(g) + H₂O(l)


E) H₂O(l) → H⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq)


Answer: A

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?


A) 2H₂O₂(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + O₂(g)


B) N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) → 2NH₃(g)


C) BaCl₂(aq) + K₂CrO₄(aq) → BaCrO₄(aq) + 2KCl(aq)


D) 2Al(s) + Fe₂O₃(s) → Al₂O₃(s) + 2Fe(s)


E) 2H₂O(g) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)



Answer: C

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?




A) 2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(l)


B) Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g)


C) H₂O(l) + NH₃(g) → NH4⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq)


D) 6FeSO₄(aq) + K₂Cr2₂O₇(aq) + 7H₂SO₄(aq) → Cr₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 3Fe₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + K₂SO₄(aq) + 7H₂O(l)


E) Cl₂(g) + 2KBr(aq) → Br₂(l) + 2KCl(aq)



Answer: C

Sodium thiosulfate, Na2S2O3, is used as a "fixer" in black and white photography. Identify the reducing agent in the reaction of thiosulfate with iodine. 2S₂O₃²⁻(aq) _ I₂(aq) → S₄O₆²⁻(aq) + 2I⁻(aq)

Sodium thiosulfate, Na2S2O3, is used as a "fixer" in black and white photography.
Identify the reducing agent in the reaction of thiosulfate with iodine.
2S₂O₃²⁻(aq) _ I₂(aq) → S₄O₆²⁻(aq) + 2I⁻(aq)


A) I₂(aq)


B) I⁻(aq)


C) S₂O₃²⁻(aq)


D) S₄O₆²⁻(aq)


E) S₂O₃²⁻(aq) and I⁻(aq)



Answer: C

A 0.00100 mol sample of Ca(OH)₂ requires 25.00 mL of aqueous HCl for neutralization according to the reaction below. What is the concentration of the HCl? Equation: Ca(OH)₂(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)

A 0.00100 mol sample of Ca(OH)₂ requires 25.00 mL of aqueous HCl for neutralization according to the reaction below. What is the concentration of the HCl?
Equation: Ca(OH)₂(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)



A) 0.0200 M


B) 0.0400 M


C) 0.0800 M


D) 4.00 x 10⁻⁵ M


E) None of these choices is correct.



Answer: C

A standard solution of 0.243 M NaOH was used to determine the concentration of a hydrochloric acid solution. If 46.33 mL of NaOH is needed to neutralize 10.00 mL of the acid, what is the molar concentration of the acid?

A standard solution of 0.243 M NaOH was used to determine the concentration of a hydrochloric acid solution. If 46.33 mL of NaOH is needed to neutralize 10.00 mL of the acid, what is the molar concentration of the acid?


A) 0.0524 M


B) 0.888 M


C) 1.13 M


D) 2.26 M


E) 2.43 M


Answer: C

Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between lithium hydroxide and hydrobromic acid. LiOH(aq) + HBr(aq) → H₂O(l) + LiBr(aq)

Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between lithium hydroxide and hydrobromic acid.
LiOH(aq) + HBr(aq) → H₂O(l) + LiBr(aq)


A) LiOH(aq) → Li⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq)


B) HBr(aq) →H⁺(aq)+ Br⁻(aq)


C) H⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → H₂O(l)


D) Li⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq) → LiBr(aq)


E) Li⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq)+ H⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq) → H₂O(l) + LiBr(aq)



Answer: C

Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride and mercury(I) nitrate. 2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s)

Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride and mercury(I) nitrate.
2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s)


A) Na⁺(aq) + NO₃⁻(aq) → NaNO₃(aq)


B) Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2Cl⁻(aq) → Hg₂Cl₂(s)


C) NaCl(aq) → Na⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)


D) Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2NO₃⁻(aq)


E) Hg₂²⁺(aq) → Hg₂(s)


Answer: B

Select the correct name and chemical formula for the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed. CoSO4(aq) + (NH4)3PO4(aq) →

Select the correct name and chemical formula for the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed.
CoSO4(aq) + (NH4)3PO4(aq) →


A) cobalt(II) phosphate, Co₃(PO₄)₂


B) cobalt(III) phosphate, Co₃(PO₄)₂


C) cobalt(II) phosphate, CoPO₄


D) cobalt(III) phosphate, CoPO₄


E) ammonium sulfate, (NH₄)₂SO₄



Answer: A

Select the correct name and chemical formula for the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed. CuCl₂(aq) + Na₂CO₃(aq) →

Select the correct name and chemical formula for the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed.
CuCl₂(aq) + Na₂CO₃(aq) →


A) copper(I) carbonate, Cu₂CO₃


B) copper(II) carbonate, Cu₂CO₃


C) copper(I) carbonate, CuCO₃


D) copper(II) carbonate, CuCO₃


E) sodium chloride, NaCl



Answer: D

Which of the following will be least soluble in water?

Which of the following will be least soluble in water?


A) potassium sulfate, K₂SO₄


B) ammonium nitrate, NH₄NO₃


C) chloromethane, CH₃Cl


D) calcium chloride, CaCl₂


E) ethanol, C₂H₆O


Answer: C

Which of the following is most soluble in water?

Which of the following is most soluble in water?


A) benzene, C₆H₆


B) potassium nitrate, KNO₃


C) carbon tetrachloride, CCl₄


D) hexane, C₆H₁₄


E) ethane, C₂H₄



Answer: B

Potassium carbonate, K₂CO₃, sodium iodide, NaI, magnesium chloride, MgCl₂, methanol, CH₃OH, and ammonium chloride, NH⁴Cl, are soluble in water. Which produces the largest number of dissolved particles per mole of dissolved solute?

Potassium carbonate, K₂CO₃, sodium iodide, NaI, magnesium chloride, MgCl₂, methanol, CH₃OH, and ammonium chloride, NH⁴Cl, are soluble in water. Which produces the largest number of dissolved particles per mole of dissolved solute?


A) K₂CO₃


B) NaI


C) MgCl₂


D) CH₃OH


E) NH₄Cl


Answer: A

Potassium chloride, KCl, sodium sulfate, Na₂SO₄, glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆, carbon dioxide, CO₂ and ammonium phosphate, (NH₄)₃PO₄, are soluble in water. Which one produces largest number of dissolved particles per mole of dissolved solute?

Potassium chloride, KCl, sodium sulfate, Na₂SO₄, glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆, carbon dioxide, CO₂ and ammonium phosphate, (NH₄)₃PO₄, are soluble in water. Which one produces largest number of dissolved particles per mole of dissolved solute?


A) KCl


B) Na₂SO₄


C) C₆H₁₂O₆


D) CO₂


E) (NH₄)₃PO₄


Answer: E