Chemistry for nursing entrance exams worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

For a given substance, in which state do its particles move fastest?

  1. AThey move at the same speed in all states
  2. BSolid
  3. CLiquid
  4. DGas
2.Easy

Between which kinds of elements do ionic bonds usually form?

  1. ATwo identical metals
  2. BA metal and a nonmetal
  3. CTwo noble gases
  4. DTwo nonmetals
3.Easy

Which element exists naturally as diatomic molecules (two atoms joined together)?

  1. AOxygen
  2. BHelium
  3. CIron
  4. DSodium
4.Medium

What is the charge of a chloride ion?

  1. A+1
  2. B+7
  3. C−1
  4. D−2
5.Medium

What are the products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon such as methane?

  1. ACarbon dioxide and water
  2. BCarbon monoxide and hydrogen
  3. CCarbon and hydrogen gas
  4. DOxygen and water
6.Medium

Which kind of reaction is AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃?

  1. ADecomposition
  2. BDouble replacement
  3. CCombustion
  4. DSingle replacement
7.Hard

A substance melts at 801 °C, does not conduct as a solid but conducts when molten. What type of substance is it most likely?

  1. AA simple covalent (molecular) substance
  2. BA noble gas
  3. CAn ionic compound
  4. DA metal
8.Hard

When sugar dissolves in water, why is it not a chemical change?

  1. AThe sugar molecules stay sugar and can be recovered
  2. BSugar reacts with water to form a new compound
  3. CThe sugar is destroyed and replaced by water
  4. DHeat is always released when sugar dissolves

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Gas
  2. 2. B · A metal and a nonmetal
  3. 3. A · Oxygen
  4. 4. C · −1
  5. 5. A · Carbon dioxide and water
  6. 6. B · Double replacement
  7. 7. C · An ionic compound
  8. 8. A · The sugar molecules stay sugar and can be recovered

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