Question 1
Arrange the steps in formation of the elements in the correct order:
I. formation of oxygen-16
II. helium burning
III. hydrogen burning
IV. reaction of beryllium-8 with helium-4
V. successive fusions up to calcium-40
Answer is C
Question 2
Which element was probably not formed when a neutron star exploded as a
supernova?
Answer is E
Question 3
Which element was probably formed when a neutron star exploded as a
supernova?
Answer is C
Question 4
The r process of formation of heavy elements takes place when a nucleus
Answer is E
Question 5
The s process of formation of heavy elements takes place when a nucleus
Answer is C
Question 6
Which group of elements is normally obtained from the atmosphere in pure
form?
Answer is E
Question 7
The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is
Answer is C
Question 8
A naturally occurring inorganic compound with a characteristic
composition and crystal structure is called __________.
Answer is C
Question 9
All of the following are among the most common types of minerals except
Question 10
All of the following are examples of condensed silicates except
Answer is D
Question 11
The most economically important transition metal is
Answer is C
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Question 12
The metal with the highest melting point is _____, and the one with the
lowest melting point is _____.
Answer is E
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Question 13
Which group of elements could be correctly classified as not being
transition metals?
Answer is D
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Question 14
Which group of elements is chemically similar to the Group 2 (IIA)
elements?
Answer is A
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Question 15
Which pair of elements will always display the oxidation states of +2
and +3 respectively?
Answer is A
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Question 16
The explanation for the [Ar]3d54s1 electron configuration of chromium is
that
Answer is A
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Question 17
The electron configuration of Co is [Ar]3d74s2. The electron
configuration of the Co2+ ion is most likely to be
Answer is B
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Question 18
The correct electron configuration for silver is
Answer is D
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Question 19
The correct electron configuration for silver ion is
Anwer is E
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Question 20
The element Mo follows the same pattern of filling orbitals as other
elements in its group. Its electron configuration is
Answer is B
