Inorganic Chemistry

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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

  1. Fluorine

  2. Oxygen

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Carbon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fluorine is the most electronegative element, meaning it has the strongest attraction for electrons in a chemical bond.

What type of chemical bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?

  1. Covalent bond

  2. Ionic bond

  3. Metallic bond

  4. Hydrogen bond


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium and chlorine form an ionic bond, where sodium donates an electron to chlorine, resulting in oppositely charged ions.

Which of the following is an example of a coordination complex?

  1. Sodium chloride

  2. Water

  3. Hemoglobin

  4. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hemoglobin is a coordination complex, where an iron ion is surrounded by a porphyrin ring and other ligands.

What is the general trend in atomic size across a period in the periodic table?

  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Remains constant

  4. Varies irregularly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atomic size generally decreases across a period from left to right due to increasing nuclear charge and the same number of electron shells.

Which of the following is a strong acid?

  1. Hydrochloric acid

  2. Acetic acid

  3. Carbonic acid

  4. Phosphoric acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, meaning it completely dissociates in water to form hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl-).

What is the name of the compound with the formula $Fe_2O_3$?

  1. Iron(II) oxide

  2. Iron(III) oxide

  3. Iron(IV) oxide

  4. Iron(V) oxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The compound with the formula $Fe_2O_3$ is called iron(III) oxide, also known as ferric oxide.

Which of the following is a noble gas?

  1. Helium

  2. Neon

  3. Argon

  4. Krypton


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Helium, neon, argon, and krypton are all noble gases, characterized by their lack of reactivity due to their full valence electron shells.

What is the name of the process by which a metal loses electrons?

  1. Oxidation

  2. Reduction

  3. Corrosion

  4. Electrolysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oxidation is the process by which a metal loses electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation state.

Which of the following is an example of a Lewis acid?

  1. Hydroxide ion

  2. Hydrogen ion

  3. Boron trifluoride

  4. Ammonia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Boron trifluoride is a Lewis acid because it can accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate bond.

What is the name of the compound with the formula $H_2SO_4$?

  1. Sulfuric acid

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Nitric acid

  4. Acetic acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compound with the formula $H_2SO_4$ is called sulfuric acid, a strong mineral acid.

Which of the following is an example of a transition metal?

  1. Iron

  2. Copper

  3. Gold

  4. Sodium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iron is a transition metal, characterized by its partially filled d orbitals.

What is the name of the compound with the formula $NaCl$?

  1. Sodium chloride

  2. Potassium chloride

  3. Calcium chloride

  4. Magnesium chloride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compound with the formula $NaCl$ is called sodium chloride, also known as common salt.

Which of the following is an example of a halogen?

  1. Fluorine

  2. Chlorine

  3. Bromine

  4. Iodine


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are all halogens, characterized by their high reactivity and ability to form diatomic molecules.

What is the name of the compound with the formula $CO_2$?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Methane

  4. Ethane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compound with the formula $CO_2$ is called carbon dioxide, a colorless, odorless gas.

Which of the following is an example of a main group element?

  1. Sodium

  2. Magnesium

  3. Aluminum

  4. Iron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium is a main group element, also known as an alkali metal, characterized by its one valence electron.

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