Question 1

A(n) ________ is a solid solution either of two or more metals, or of a metal or metals with one or more nonmetals.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is a solid solution either...

Question 2

The process of converting metal sulfides to metal oxides is called

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A)   roasting.
B)   smelting.
C)   flotation.
D)   leaching.
E)   sulfoxidation.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Pyrometallurgy uses ________ to separate a metal from its ore.

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A)   solid phase chemical properties
B)   electrical processes
C)   thermal processes
D)   aqueous chemical processes
E)   explosivesF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Aluminum and magnesium are light metals which are used in many structural applications. Although they are highly active metals (as their electrode potentials suggest), they can often be used without the use of paint or other applied finishes to protect them against corrosion. How is this possible?

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Both Al and Mg have strong, adherent, re...

Question 5

Potassium is produced industrially by the reactionNa(g) + KCl(l)  NaCl(l) + K(g)The reaction is carried out at 850°C, but the equilibrium constant (Kc) strongly favors the reactants. Explain how the conditions are manipulated to ensure a good yield of potassium despite the small value of Kc.

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The gaseous potassium product ...

Question 6

What is the chemical formula for talc?

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A)   NaNO3
B)   Mg3(PO4) 2
C)   CaCO3 
D)   Mg3(Si4O10) (OH) 2
E)   Ca3(PO4) 2F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of these elements when doped into silicon would give an n-type semiconductor?

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A)   C
B)   Ga
C)   P
D)   Ge
E)   BF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which ion is not found in sea water in a concentration high enough to be an industrial source of the metal?

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A)   Ca2+
B)   Mg2+
C)   Na+ 
D)   K+
E)   Ag+F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The debris accompanying a mineral is called

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A)   slag.
B)   gangue.
C)   ore.
D)   halite.
E)   ash.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Cast iron as it is prepared in a blast furnace is a product of high purity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Calcium oxide is added to molten iron in the production of carbon steel in order to

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A)   convert silicon and phosphorus oxides to slag which can be decanted from the molten steel.
B)   serve as a scrubber to remove sulfur dioxide from the gases leaving the furnace.
C)   remove any traces of acid which could weaken the steel.
D)   add a small amount of oxygen to the steel to prevent corrosion and increase its strength.
E)   create gangue.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

What is the source of most metals?

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A)   Industry
B)   Synthesis
C)   Saturated
D)   Ocean floor
E)   MineralsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which is an example of a basic oxide?

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A)   SO3(g) 
B)   BaO(s) 
C)   Al2O3(s) 
D)   Fe2O3(s) 
E)   SiO2(s) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

What is the name for the elements in Group 2A of the periodic table?

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Alkaline e...

Question 15

The flotation process used in metallurgy involves

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A)   the roasting of sulfides.
B)   separation of gangue from ore.
C)   electrolytic reduction.
D)   chemical reduction of a metal.
E)   zone refining.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

The process that selectively extracts a metal from its ore, by dissolving it, is called

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A)   roasting.
B)   leaching.
C)   smelting.
D)   flotation.
E)   hydration.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

What is the name of the relationship that exists because of the similar properties of carbon to phosphorus and nitrogen to sulfur?

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A)   A diagonal relationship
B)   The periodic law
C)   Amphoterism
D)   An isoelectronic relationship
E)   An allotropic relationshipF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

_____ consists of potassium nitrate, wood charcoal, and sulfur.

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A)   Salt peter
B)   Chile salt peter
C)   Carborundum
D)   Gunpowder
E)   AnglesiteF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

What are two raw materials used in the Solvay process?

Accepted Answer

A)   NaHCO3 and NaCl
B)   CaCO3 and Na2CO3
C)   NaCl and NaCO3 
D)   NH3 and NaCl
E)   Na2CO3 and NH4ClF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

A metal crystal consisting of 1 × 1020 atoms has 0.5 × 1020 bonding orbitals and 0.5 × 1020 antibonding molecular orbitals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds

_____ consists of potassium nitrate, wood charcoal, and sulfur.

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Potassium is produced industrially by the reactionNa(g) + KCl(l) NaCl(l) + K(g)The reaction is carried out at 850°C, but the equilibrium constant (Kc) strongly favors the reactants. Explain how the conditions are manipulated to ensure a good yield of potassium despite the small value of Kc.

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What are two raw materials used in the Solvay process?

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Aluminum and magnesium are light metals which are used in many structural applications. Although they are highly active metals (as their electrode potentials suggest), they can often be used without the use of paint or other applied finishes to protect them against corrosion. How is this possible?

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Which is an example of a basic oxide?

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Which of these elements when doped into silicon would give an n-type semiconductor?

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Calcium oxide is added to molten iron in the production of carbon steel in order to

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The debris accompanying a mineral is called

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Pyrometallurgy uses ________ to separate a metal from its ore.

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The flotation process used in metallurgy involves

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A(n) ________ is a solid solution either of two or more metals, or of a metal or metals with one or more nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for talc?

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The process of converting metal sulfides to metal oxides is called

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A metal crystal consisting of 1 × 1020 atoms has 0.5 × 1020 bonding orbitals and 0.5 × 1020 antibonding molecular orbitals.

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What is the name for the elements in Group 2A of the periodic table?

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Cast iron as it is prepared in a blast furnace is a product of high purity.

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Which ion is not found in sea water in a concentration high enough to be an industrial source of the metal?

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What is the name of the relationship that exists because of the similar properties of carbon to phosphorus and nitrogen to sulfur?

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A metal crystal consisting of 1 × 10²⁰ atoms has 0.5 × 10²⁰ bonding orbitals and 0.5 × 10²⁰ antibonding molecular orbitals.

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