Chapter 2
Chemistry for Allied Health · 53 exercises
Problem 1
Give the names and symbols of three elements.
7 step solution
Problem 2
Describe where protons, neutrons, and electrons are located in an atom.
4 step solution
Problem 4
How many protons are in the nucleus of each of the following atoms? a. neon (Ne) b. gold (Au) c. strontium (Sr) d. uranium (U)
5 step solution
Problem 5
A certain atom contains 28 protons, 28 electrons, and 31 neutrons. Provide the following: a. atomic number b. mass number c. name of element
3 step solution
Problem 6
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an atom of cesium-133?
3 step solution
Problem 7
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are there in the atom \({ }_{9}^{19} \mathrm{~F}\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 8
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are there in an atom of lead-207?
3 step solution
Problem 9
A certain atom has an atomic number of 36 and a mass number of 84 . Write out the designation for this isotope in both nuclide symbol form and in hyphenated form.
5 step solution
Problem 10
An atom has a mass number of 59 and contains 32 neutrons in its nucleus. What element is it?
2 step solution
Problem 12
Which one is an isotope of \({ }_{18}^{40} \mathrm{Ar}\) ? Explain. a. \({ }_{20}^{40} \mathrm{Ca}\) b. \({ }_{18}^{39} \mathrm{Ar}\) c. \({ }_{18}^{40} \mathrm{Ar}\)
4 step solution
Problem 15
Define matter and give three examples of matter.
2 step solution
Problem 16
Explain the differences between compounds and mixtures.
5 step solution
Problem 17
Explain the differences between pure substances and mixtures.
5 step solution
Problem 18
Identify each of the following as a pure substance or a mixture. a. salt water b. \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) c. brewed coffee d. air
5 step solution
Problem 19
Label each of the following as an element, compound, homogeneous mixture, or heterogeneous mixture. a. silicon b. sulfuric acid c. air d. soda e. sugar f. muddy water g. chicken noodle soup h. scoop of sand from the beach
8 step solution
Problem 20
Identify each of the following elements as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. a. iron (Fe) b. gallium (Ga) c. phosphorus (P) d. potassium (K) e. neon (Ne) f. germanium (Ge)
13 step solution
Problem 21
Identify each of the following elements as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. a. chlorine (Cl) b. hydrogen (H) c. antimony (Sb) d. titanium (Ti) e. nitrogen (N) f. selenium (Se)
7 step solution
Problem 22
Describe how you identify molecular and ionic compounds.
4 step solution
Problem 23
Label each as an ionic or molecular compound. a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) b. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) c. \(\mathrm{PF}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\) e. \(\mathrm{KBr}\) f. \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\)
5 step solution
Problem 24
Label each as an ionic or molecular compound. a. \(\mathrm{CaO}\) b. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) c. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) e. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) f. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
7 step solution
Problem 25
Define "counting number".
4 step solution
Problem 27
What seven elements exist as diatomic molecules in nature?
4 step solution
Problem 28
How many atoms of helium are present in each of the following samples? a. 1 mole b. 2 moles c. \(2.5\) moles d. \(0.5\) moles e. \(0.35\) moles
6 step solution
Problem 29
How many molecules of water are present in each of the following samples? a. 1 mole b. 2 moles c. \(2.5\) moles d. \(0.5\) moles e. \(0.35\) moles
6 step solution
Problem 31
How many moles of silicon is \(6.73 \times 10^{25}\) atoms of silicon?
4 step solution
Problem 32
How many moles of sodium is \(4.29 \times 10^{22}\) atoms of sodium?
5 step solution
Problem 33
How many atoms of each element are in one unit of each compound? a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) b. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) c. \(\mathrm{PF}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\) e. \(\mathrm{KBr}\) f. \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) g. \(\mathrm{CaO}\) h. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) i. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) j. \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) k. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) l. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
12 step solution
Problem 34
How many moles of each element are in one mole of each compound? a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) b. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) ?. \(\mathrm{PF}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\) e. \(\mathrm{KBr}\) f. \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) g. \(\mathrm{CaO}\) h. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) i. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) j. \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) k. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) l. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
13 step solution
Problem 36
How many moles of carbon are in \(0.75\) moles of \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) ? How many moles of chlorine?
5 step solution
Problem 37
How many atoms of carbon are in \(0.75\) moles of \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) ? How many atoms of chlorine?
4 step solution
Problem 38
How many moles of hydrogen are in \(2.5\) moles of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) ? How many moles of oxygen?
3 step solution
Problem 39
How many atoms of hydrogen are in \(2.5\) moles of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) ? How many atoms of oxygen?
3 step solution
Problem 41
A sample of propane gas \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}\right)\) contains \(5.39 \times 10^{24}\) atoms of carbon. How many atoms of hydrogen are in the sample?
5 step solution
Problem 42
What is the molar mass of each of the following elements (in atomic form)? a. carbon b. nitrogen c. sodium d. hydrogen e. potassium f. phosphorus
13 step solution
Problem 47
Calculate the moles of each of the following samples. a. \(25.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\) b. \(10.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) c. \(85.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{CaF}_{2}\) d. \(15.5 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\) e. \(20.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{CH}_{4}\) f. \(100.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) g. \(30.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) h. \(75.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~K}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) i. \(50.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3}\) j. \(47.2 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{Mg}_{3}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{2}\)
11 step solution
Problem 48
Calculate the mass of each of the following samples. a. \(3.5 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\) b. \(0.45 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) c. \(2.25 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CaF}_{2}\) d. \(1.75 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\) e. \(4.9 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CH}_{4}\) f. \(8.75 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) g. \(2.35 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) h. \(0.672 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~K}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) i. \(0.95 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3}\) j. \(1.15 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{Mg}_{3}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{2}\)
5 step solution
Problem 49
What is the electron arrangement for each of the elements? a. Na b. Ne c. Be d. \(\mathrm{N}\)e. \(\underline{S}\) f. \(\mathrm{Cl}\)
8 step solution
Problem 50
How many valence electrons are in each element? a. K b. P c. F d. \(\mathrm{S}\) e. \(\mathrm{Li}\) f. B
7 step solution
Problem 51
What is the octet rule?
2 step solution
Problem 52
Define ion.
4 step solution
Problem 53
How are anions and cation the same? Different?
5 step solution
Problem 54
What is the most common ion formed from each element? a. \(\mathrm{Li}\) b. Na c. Ca d. B e. \(\mathrm{P}\) f. \(\mathrm{S}\) g. Cl h. Br
9 step solution
Problem 56
Identify the following elements. a. An ion with a \(3+\) charge and two electrons. b. An ion with a \(1-\) charge and 18 electrons. c. An ion with a \(1+\) charge and 18 electrons. d. An ion with a 3 - charge and 10 electrons.
5 step solution
Problem 57
Describe a polyatomic ion.
4 step solution
Problem 58
Which are polyatomic ions? a. \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\) b. \(\mathrm{O}^{2-}\) c. \(\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}\) d. \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) e. \(\mathrm{Na}^{+}\) f. \(\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}\)
3 step solution
Problem 59
What element is present in all organic compounds?
2 step solution
Problem 60
Give three examples of metallic elements.
3 step solution
Problem 61
Give three examples of nonmetallic elements.
3 step solution
Problem 62
What types of elements form an ionic compound?
3 step solution
Problem 63
How do the electrons behave in the formation of an ionic bond?
6 step solution