June 2015 Chemistry Regents #1-5
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Questions | Answer | Links | Explanations |
1. Compared to an electron, which particle has a charge that is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign? (1) an alpha particle (2) a neutron (3) a beta particle (4) a proton | 4 | link | electrons are negative and protons are the opposite |
2. The mass of a proton is approximately equal to (1) 1 atomic mass unit (2) 12 atomic mass units (3) the mass of one mole of carbon atoms (4) the mass of 12 moles of carbon atoms | 1 | link | a protons has a mass of 1 amu |
3. Which property decreases when the elements in Group 17 are considered in order of increasing atomic number? (1) atomic mass (3) melting point (2) atomic radius (4) electronegativity | 4 | link | Use Table S |
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4. Any substance composed of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed proportion is (1) an isomer (3) a solution (2) an isotope (4) a compound | 4 | link | Definition of a compound |
5. Which term refers to how strongly an atom of an element attracts electrons in a chemical bond with an atom of a different element? (1) entropy (2) electronegativity (3) activation energy (4) first ionization energy | 2 | link | Definition of electronegativity |
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