Question 1

Basic properties are characteristic of all alkaline earth metal oxides except one. Which is the exception?

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A)   BeO
B)   MgO
C)   SO2
D)   B2O3
E)   CaOF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

According to the band theory, a band is

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A)   an elastic force that holds electrons close to atoms in an insulator.
B)   the energy gap associated with semiconductors.
C)   a large number of molecular orbitals that are close together in energy.
D)   a large number of atoms in a crystal.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What is another name for iron carbide (Fe3C)?

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Question 4

In a compound, the oxidation number of an alkali metal is always +1.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the chemical formula for limestone?

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A)   LiOH
B)   Li2CO3
C)   CaCO3
D)   BaCO3
E)   Ca3(PO4) 2F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Cryolite, Na3AlF6, is used in the electrolysis of aluminum oxide because

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A)   it is a good source of fluoride ions.
B)   it reduces the energy requirement of the process, due to its low melting point.
C)   it provides a source of fluorine, an oxidizing agent.
D)   it provides a source of sodium, a reducing agent.
E)   it is very soluble in water.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

What is the chemical formula for cinnabar?

Accepted Answer

A)   HgS
B)   SnBr
C)   SnO2
D)   TiO2
E)   SnBr4F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which undergoes electrolysis to form calcium metal?

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A)   Ca(OH) 2
B)   Ca(NO3) 2
C)   CaI2
D)   CaF2
E)   CaCl2F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

What is the chemical formula for gypsum?

Accepted Answer

A)   CaSO4 • 2H2O
B)   CaF2
C)   MgSO4 • 5H2O
D)   MgSO4 • 7H2O
E)   CaCl2F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Explain the method of zone refining.

Accepted Answer

A metal rod containing a few impurities ...

Question 11

What is the name of the process used to separate the minerals from the waste in ore?

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A)   Gangue
B)   Mining
C)   Fetching
D)   Flotation
E)   Mineral drawingF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Electrometallurgy 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)   molten salt processesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Which is the principal reducing agent in a blast furnace?

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A)   CaO(s) 
B)   CaSiO3(l) 
C)   CO(g) 
D)   O2(g) 
E)   CO2(g) F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the major component in limestone?

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A)   NaNO3
B)   KCl
C)   CaCl
D)   BaSO4
E)   CaCO3F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

What gas is produced at the anode in the Hall process for the electrolytic production of aluminum?

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Question 16

Solids containing donor impurities are called ________ - ________ ________.

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Question 17

Why is cryolite, Na3AlF6, mixed with alumina prior to electrolysis in the production of Al?

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