HESI A2 Chemistry

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Question 1 of 5

You contain two odorous gases in vials with porous plugs. Gas A has twice the mass of Gas B. Which observation is most likely?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass, assuming the same conditions. Since Gas A has twice the mass of Gas B, Gas B will effuse faster. Therefore, you will smell Gas A before you smell Gas B. Choice B is incorrect because Gas B will be smelled first due to its faster effusion rate. Choices C and D are incorrect because both gases will eventually be smelled due to their odorous nature, but the order of detection is based on effusion rates, not presence or absence of smell.

Question 2 of 5

What is the correct electron configuration for magnesium?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

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

Which of these elements has the greatest atomic mass?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: W (tungsten). Tungsten has the greatest atomic mass among the elements listed. Tungsten has an atomic number of 74, which corresponds to an atomic mass of approximately 183.84 g/mol. Gold (Au) has an atomic number of 79, with an atomic mass of around 196.97 g/mol, making it heavier than barium (Ba) and iodine (I). Barium has an atomic number of 56, with an atomic mass of about 137.33 g/mol, and iodine has an atomic number of 53, with an atomic mass of roughly 126.90 g/mol. Therefore, tungsten (W) has the greatest atomic mass compared to the other elements listed.

Question 5 of 5

What color does phenolphthalein turn in the presence of an acid?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, pink. Phenolphthalein is colorless in acidic solutions and turns pink in the presence of a base due to a shift in pH causing a structural change. This color change is a result of the molecule's ability to act as a pH indicator, making it ideal for titrations. Choice A, clear, is incorrect as phenolphthalein is not colorless in the presence of an acid. Choice B, blue, is incorrect as phenolphthalein does not turn blue in any pH range. Choice D, red, is incorrect as phenolphthalein turns pink, not red, in the presence of a base.

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