Chemistry for nursing entrance exams worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In the reaction AB → A + B, which kind of reaction is shown?

  1. ADecomposition
  2. BSynthesis
  3. CDouble replacement
  4. DNeutralisation
2.Easy

Chlorine, bromine and iodine are examples of which group?

  1. AAlkali metals
  2. BHalogens
  3. CNoble gases
  4. DTransition metals
3.Easy

Which type of bond holds sodium chloride (table salt) together?

  1. AHydrogen bonding
  2. BMetallic bonding
  3. CCovalent bonding
  4. DIonic bonding
4.Medium

An atom of chlorine-37 has 17 protons. How many neutrons does it have?

  1. A37
  2. B20
  3. C17
  4. D54
5.Medium

Water can act as an acid in some reactions and as a base in others. What is such a substance called?

  1. AAmphoteric
  2. BIsotonic
  3. CNeutral
  4. DSaturated
6.Medium

How does a higher temperature usually affect how much of a solid dissolves in water?

  1. AIt has no effect on solids
  2. BThe solid turns into a gas
  3. CMore solid dissolves
  4. DLess solid dissolves
7.Hard

A sealed rigid can holds gas at 2 atm and 27 °C. It is heated to 327 °C. What is the new pressure?

  1. A24 atm
  2. B2.4 atm
  3. C1 atm
  4. D4 atm
8.Hard

A gas is at 1 atm in a 6 L container. At the same temperature, it is compressed to 2 L. What is the new pressure?

  1. A3 atm
  2. B12 atm
  3. C0.33 atm
  4. D4 atm

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Decomposition
  2. 2. B · Halogens
  3. 3. D · Ionic bonding
  4. 4. B · 20
  5. 5. A · Amphoteric
  6. 6. C · More solid dissolves
  7. 7. D · 4 atm
  8. 8. A · 3 atm

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