HESI A2 Chemistry Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. 2. The formula for pH is pH = - log[H+]. 3. This formula indicates an inverse logarithmic relationship between pH and H+ concentration. 4. The effective concentration of hydrogen ions directly influences pH. 5. The molarity of H+ ions is crucial in determining the pH value of a solution. Summary: Choice A is correct as it accurately describes the relationship between pH and hydrogen ion concentration, supported by the logarithmic formula. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they misinterpret the role of pH and its relationship to hydrogen ions in a solution.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dalton's law states that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases. In the given equation, Ptot = Pa + Pb, it directly represents Dalton's law where Ptot is the total pressure and Pa and Pb are component pressures. This equation shows that the total pressure is the sum of the pressures contributed by each gas in the mixture. Therefore, choice B is correct. Henry's law deals with the solubility of a gas in a liquid, not the relationship between the total and partial pressures of gases in a mixture (Choice A). Boyle's law relates pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature, not the total and partial pressures of gases in a mixture (Choice C). Gay-Lussac's law describes the relationship between pressure and temperature of a gas at constant volume, not the total and partial pressures of gases in a mixture (Choice D).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Protons. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons, as the number of protons determines the element's identity. Isotopes differ in the number of neutrons, leading to variations in atomic mass. Neutrons play a role in the stability and mass of an isotope but do not affect the element's identity. Protons and electrons determine the overall charge of an atom, but isotopes only vary in the number of neutrons, not electrons. Thus, the correct answer is A as it aligns with the fundamental concept of isotopes having the same number of protons.

Correct Answer: B

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Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Temperature affects reaction rates by increasing kinetic energy. Particle size influences surface area available for collision. Concentration impacts frequency of collisions. Catalysts lower activation energy. Barometric pressure, container material, elevation, and volatility do not directly affect reaction rates. Option A includes "barometric pressure" and "facilitator," which are irrelevant. Option C includes "container material" and "elevation," which are not factors. Option D includes "volatility," which is not typically a factor in rates of reaction.