Stoichiometry Quizzes: Master Chemical Calculations

Question 1

In a chemical reaction, the ratio of the number of moles of reactants to the number of moles of products is determined by the:

Accepted Answer

Stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced chemical equation

Answer

Law of Conservation of Mass

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Temperature and pressure of the reaction

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Molarity of the reactants and products

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a unit of mass?

Accepted Answer

Mole

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Gram

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Pound

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Kilogram

Question 3

The SI unit for amount of substance is the:

Accepted Answer

Mole

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Atom

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Pound

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Gram

Question 4

In the reaction 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O, the mole ratio of hydrogen gas to oxygen gas is:

Accepted Answer

2:1

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1:2

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1:1

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2:2

Question 5

The percent yield of a reaction is calculated by:

Accepted Answer

(Actual yield / Theoretical yield) x 100%

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(Theoretical yield / Actual yield) x 100%

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(Actual yield - Theoretical yield) x 100%

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(Theoretical yield + Actual yield) x 100%

Question 6

In a neutralization reaction between a strong acid and a strong base, the products are:

Accepted Answer

Always water and a salt

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Always a weak acid and a weak base

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Always gases

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Always solids

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a redox reaction?

Accepted Answer

Fe + CuSO4 -> FeSO4 + Cu

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2Na + Cl2 -> 2NaCl

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NaOH + HCl -> NaCl + H2O

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CaCO3 -> CaO + CO2

Question 8

Identify the non-limiting reactant in a reaction.

Accepted Answer

The reactant that is present in excess

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The reactant that is completely consumed in a reaction

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The reactant that determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed

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The reactant that is present in stoichiometrically correct proportions

Question 9

Which of the following balanced equations represents the combustion of methane?

Accepted Answer

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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CH4 + O2 → CO2 + 2H2

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2CH4 + O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O

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CH4 + 3O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

Question 10

The mole is a unit used to represent the amount of a substance. Which of the following is NOT a unit for mole?

Accepted Answer

Kilograms

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Atoms

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Molecules

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Ions

Question 11

A balanced chemical equation represents the stoichiometric ratio between reactants and products. What does the coefficient in front of a chemical formula in a balanced equation represent?

Accepted Answer

The number of moles of that substance involved in the reaction

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The molar mass of that substance

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The volume of that substance

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The concentration of that substance

Question 12

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

Identity of the experimenter

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Concentration of reactants

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Temperature

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Surface area of reactants

Question 13

Which of the following is the limiting reactant?

Accepted Answer

The reactant that is completely consumed in a reaction

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The reactant that is present in excess

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The reactant that is not completely consumed in a reaction

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The reactant with the lowest molecular weight

Question 14

Which of the following techniques is used to separate a mixture of sand and salt?

Accepted Answer

Filtration

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Distillation

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Chromatography

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Sublimation

Question 15

In the reaction NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O, what is the mole ratio of NaOH to HCl?

Accepted Answer

1:1

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1:2

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2:1

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2:2

Question 16

When 25.0 g of Mg reacts completely with excess HCl, how many grams of MgCl2 are produced?

Accepted Answer

95.0 g

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47.5 g

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190.0 g

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380.0 g

Question 17

In the reaction 2Fe + 3Cl2 → 2FeCl3, if 10.0 g of Fe and 15.0 g of Cl2 are used, which reactant is limiting?

Accepted Answer

Fe

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Cl2

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FeCl3

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Cannot be determined from the given information

Question 18

Which equation represents a balanced chemical equation?

Accepted Answer

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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CH4 + O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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2CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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CH4 + 3O2 → CO2 + H2O

Question 19

Which statement correctly describes stoichiometry?

Accepted Answer

It involves the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions.

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It deals with the qualitative relationships between elements and compounds.

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It predicts the products of a chemical reaction.

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It determines the rate of a chemical reaction.

Question 20

Which unit is used to express concentration?

Accepted Answer

Molarity

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Density

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Volume

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Mass

Question 21

In a balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane (C3H8), what is the mole ratio of propane to water produced?

Accepted Answer

1:2

Answer

1:1

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1:3

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2:1

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a unit of molarity?

Accepted Answer

% (w/v)

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mol/L

Answer

M

Answer

mmol/mL

Question 23

When 25.0 g of sodium (Na) reacts completely with chlorine gas (Cl2), what mass of sodium chloride (NaCl) is produced?

Accepted Answer

117.0 g

Answer

25.0 g

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58.5 g

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234.0 g

Question 24

Which of the following balanced chemical equations represents a synthesis reaction?

Accepted Answer

2Na + Cl2 -> 2NaCl

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2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O

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CaCO3 -> CaO + CO2

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NH3 + HCl -> NH4Cl

Question 25

What is the empirical formula of a compound that contains 40.0% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen, and 53.3% oxygen by mass?

Accepted Answer

CH2O

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C2H4O

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C3H6O

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C4H8O2

Question 26

In a reaction between 2 moles of propane (C3H8) and 7 moles of oxygen (O2), which reactant is limiting?

Accepted Answer

Propane

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water

Question 27

Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

HCl

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CH3OH

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NH3

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C6H12O6

Question 28

How do the empirical and molecular formulas of a compound differ?

Accepted Answer

The empirical formula shows the simplest whole-number ratio of elements, while the molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms.

Accepted Answer

The molecular formula is a multiple of the empirical formula, indicating the actual number of atoms in a molecule.

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The empirical formula can be determined from the molecular formula, but not vice versa.

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The molecular formula cannot be uniquely determined from the empirical formula alone.

Question 29

To accurately determine the number of moles of a substance, use the formula:

Accepted Answer

Moles = Mass (g) / Molar Mass (g/mol)

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Moles = Volume (L) / Molarity (mol/L)

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Moles = Mass (g) / Density (g/mL)

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Moles = Volume (mL) / Mass (g)

Question 30

In a balanced chemical equation, the numerical coefficients in front of the reactants and products signify:

Accepted Answer

The number of moles of each reactant and product

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The mass of each reactant and product

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The volume of each reactant and product

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The concentration of each reactant and product

Question 31

Identify the limiting reactant:

Accepted Answer

The reactant that determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed

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The reactant that is completely consumed during a reaction

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The reactant that is present in excess

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The reactant that is not completely consumed during a reaction

Question 32

Which chemical equation is balanced?

Accepted Answer

H2 + 2 O2 → 2 H2O

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2 H2 + O2 → H2O

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H2O2 → H2 + O2

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2 H + 2 O → H2O2

Question 33

At room temperature, which of the following substances exists as a gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen (O2)

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Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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Iron (Fe)

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Water (H2O)

Question 34

Identify the redox reaction:

Accepted Answer

CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O

Answer

2 H2 + O2 → 2 H2O

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NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl

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NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

Question 35

When 5.0 moles of methane (CH4) react with 8.0 moles of oxygen (O2) in the combustion reaction CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O, which reactant is limiting?

Accepted Answer

Methane (CH4)

Answer

Oxygen (O2)

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Water (H2O)

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in stoichiometry?

Accepted Answer

Quantum mechanics

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Conservation of mass

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Mole relationships

Answer

Avogadro's number

Question 37

What unit is used to express the concentration of a solution in terms of moles per liter?

Accepted Answer

Molarity (M)

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Molality (m)

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Normality (N)

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Percentage (%)

Question 38

In a titration experiment, what is the purpose of using an indicator?

Accepted Answer

To signal the endpoint of the titration

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To determine the exact volume of titrant added

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To increase the reaction rate

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To neutralize the analyte

Question 39

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

Enthalpy change

Answer

Temperature

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Concentration

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Surface area

Question 40

Which of the following units is NOT used to measure mass in chemistry?

Accepted Answer

milliliter

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gram

Answer

pound

Answer

kilogram

Question 41

What is the molar mass of sodium chloride (NaCl)?

Accepted Answer

58.5 g/mol

Answer

23 g/mol

Answer

35.5 g/mol

Answer

12.5 g/mol

Question 42

What is the volume of 2.0 moles of oxygen at standard temperature and pressure (STP)?

Accepted Answer

22.4 L

Answer

44.8 L

Answer

67.2 L

Answer

89.6 L

Question 43

In NaCl, the mole ratio of sodium to chlorine is:

Accepted Answer

1:1

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1:2

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2:1

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3:1

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a limiting reactant?

Accepted Answer

Present in excess

Answer

Present in the smallest mole ratio

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Completely consumed in the reaction

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Determines the maximum amount of product formed

Question 45

Which stoichiometric coefficient balances the equation: 2Fe + __O2 -> Fe2O3?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 46

A limiting reactant is the reactant that:

Accepted Answer

Limits the amount of product that can be formed

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Is completely consumed in the reaction

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Reacts completely with the other reactant

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Is present in **excess**

Question 47

Which of the following is a **strong electrolyte**?

Accepted Answer

NaCl

Answer

Sugar

Answer

NH3

Answer

CO2

Question 48

What is the **molarity** of a solution prepared by dissolving 10.0 g of NaOH in 250.0 mL of water?

Accepted Answer

0.100 M

Answer

0.050 M

Answer

0.250 M

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0.500 M

Question 49

In a balanced chemical equation, the coefficients in front of each chemical formula indicate the:

Accepted Answer

Number of moles of each compound involved in the reaction

Answer

Number of atoms of each element present in the molecule

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Mass of each compound involved in the reaction

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Volume of each gas involved in the reaction

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a mole-to-mole ratio?

Accepted Answer

25 grams of NaCl to 143.5 grams of AgCl

Answer

1 mole of H2 to 2 moles of O2

Answer

2 moles of HCl to 2 moles of NaCl

Answer

1 mole of glucose (C6H12O6) to 6 moles of CO2

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative observation?

Accepted Answer

The solid is blue in color

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The density of the liquid is 1.2 g/mL

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The temperature of the gas is 25°C

Answer

The mass of the precipitate is 5.0 grams