January 2016 Chemistry Regents #41-45
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41 Which formula represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon? (1) C2H4 (2) C3H8 (3) С4Н10 (4) С5Н12 | 1 | the only one that is not an alkane not CnH2n+2 | |
42 Which radioisotope is used in dating geological formations? (1) I-131 (2) U-238 (3) Ca-37 (4) Fr-220 | 2 | largest half-life just memorize it | |
43 The heating curve below represents a sample of a substance starting as a solid below its melting point and being heated over a period of time Which statement describes the energy of the particles in this sample during interval DE? (1) Both potential energy and average kinetic energy increase. (2) Both potential energy and average kinetic energy decrease. (3) Potential energy increases and average kinetic energy remains the same. (4) Potential energy remains the same and average kinetic energy increases. | 3 | Plateau...phase change....PE change Potential energy increases and average kinetic energy remains the same | |
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44 Given the potential energy diagram for a reaction: Which intervals are affected by the addition of a catalyst? (1) 1 and 2 (2) 1 and 3 (3) 2 and 4 (4) 3and 4 | 2 | anything that touches the top of the hill | |
45 Which balanced equation represents a redox reaction? (1) Mg + Cl2 ==> MgCl2 (2) CaO + H2O ==> Ca(OH)2 (3) HNO3 + NaOH ==> NaNO3 + H2O (4) NaCl + AgNO3 ==>AgCl + NaNO3 | 1 | look for the free element on one side and the same element in a compound on the other | |
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