HESI A2 Chemistry

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Question 1 of 5

Among the following elements, which is a nonmetal?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Nonmetals are elements that lack metallic properties. 2. Sulfur is a nonmetal as it exists in a gaseous form at room temperature, lacks luster, and is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. 3. Mercury (A) is a metal as it is a liquid at room temperature. 4. Magnesium (B) and Potassium (D) are both metals as they are solid at room temperature and exhibit typical metallic properties. Summary: - A: Mercury is a metal. - B: Magnesium is a metal. - C: Sulfur is the correct answer as a nonmetal. - D: Potassium is a metal.

Question 2 of 5

Which compound contains a polar covalent bond?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, H₂O. Water (H₂O) contains a polar covalent bond. This is because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, creating an unequal sharing of electrons, resulting in a partial negative charge on oxygen and a partial positive charge on hydrogen. This polarity makes water a universal solvent and gives rise to properties like surface tension and hydrogen bonding. Choices A, B, and C (O, F, Br) do not form polar covalent bonds as they do not have significantly different electronegativities compared to the other element in the bond.

Question 3 of 5

What is the molarity of a solution containing 45 moles of NaCl in 4 liters?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find molarity, divide moles of solute by liters of solution. In this case, molarity = 45 moles NaCl / 4 L = 11.25 M. However, NaCl is a salt, so you need to consider its formula weight (58.44 g/mol). Thus, 45 moles NaCl is 45 moles x 58.44 g/mol = 2634.6 g. Convert grams to kilograms (2634.6 g / 1000 = 2.6346 kg). Finally, molarity = 2.6346 kg / 4 L = 0.11 M NaCl. Choice A is correct because it accurately calculates the molarity. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect due to incorrect calculations.

Question 4 of 5

What is the correct name of ZnSO₄?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Zinc sulfate. ZnSO₄ consists of zinc (Zn) and sulfate (SO₄) ions. The name of an ionic compound follows the pattern of cation name + anion name with appropriate suffixes. In this case, "sulfate" is the correct name for the polyatomic ion SO₄, so the compound is named zinc sulfate. Incorrect choices: B: Zinc sulfide - Sulfide is a different anion (S²⁻) than sulfate. C: Zinc sulfur - Incorrect as it doesn't specify the anion involved. D: Zinc oxide - Oxide is a different anion (O²⁻) than sulfate.

Question 5 of 5

How many neutrons are in an atom of carbon-12?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 6. In an atom of carbon-12, the atomic number (number of protons) is 6. Since the atomic number represents the number of protons, to find the number of neutrons, we subtract the atomic number from the mass number. Carbon-12 has a mass number of 12, so 12 - 6 = 6 neutrons. Other choices are incorrect because: A: 2 - This is not correct because the number of neutrons is not equal to the atomic number in carbon-12. B: 4 - This is incorrect as it does not consider the correct calculation based on the atomic number and mass number. D: 24 - This answer is incorrect as it is not related to the atomic structure of carbon-12.

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