NY Regents Chemistry Practice Questions

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Question 1Subatomic Particles

What is the number of protons in an atom with the electron configuration of 2–5?

Question 2Subatomic Particles

In the wave-mechanical model of an atom, an orbital is defined as

Question 3Electron Configuration

In the ground state, which shell of a potassium atom has an electron with the greatest amount of energy?

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Question 4Isotopes & Atomic Mass

Which phrase describes two atoms that contain the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?

Question 5Subatomic Particles

All atoms of an element have the same

Question 6Periodic Law & Organization

Which Group 15 element is classified as a metal?

Question 7Periodic Law & Organization

Compared to the number of electron shells and radius of an aluminum atom in the ground state, a boron atom in the ground state has

Question 8Moles & Molar Mass

Hydrogen sulfide, H2S\mathrm{H_2S}, is classified as a

Question 9Ionic & Metallic Bonds

A structural formula differs from a molecular formula in that a structural formula shows the

Question 10Moles & Molar Mass
NameMolar Mass (g/mol)
methanal30.0
ethanal44.1
propanal58.1
butanal72.1
pentanal86.1

Which type of reaction occurs when a compound is separated into its elements?

Question 11Ionic & Metallic Bonds

Which terms represent two categories of compounds?

Question 12Ionic & Metallic Bonds

When an atom of hydrogen and an atom of chlorine combine to form a molecule of hydrogen chloride, a bond is

Question 13Subatomic Particles

All atoms of the element vanadium must have the same

Question 14States of Matter & Phase Changes

Which sample of matter can be separated into two different substances by physical means?

Question 15States of Matter & Phase Changes

Two liquids can be separated by distillation due to a difference in

Question 16Solutions & Solubility

Which unit can be used to express the concentration of a PbCl2(aq)\mathrm{PbCl_2(aq)} solution?

Question 17Solutions & Solubility

Compared to the freezing point and boiling point of water at 1.0 atm, a 0.5M0.5\mathrm{M} aqueous solution of NaCl at 1.0 atm has

Question 18States of Matter & Phase Changes

Which form of energy is converted to thermal energy when propane burns in air?

Question 19States of Matter & Phase Changes

According to the kinetic molecular theory, which statement explains why an ideal gas can be compressed to a smaller volume?

Question 20States of Matter & Phase Changes

Under which conditions of temperature and pressure does a sample of propane behave least like an ideal gas?

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