Chemistry for nursing entrance exams worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

According to the Arrhenius definition, what does an acid produce in water?

  1. ASodium ions (Na⁺)
  2. BHydrogen ions (H⁺)
  3. COxide ions (O²⁻)
  4. DHydroxide ions (OH⁻)
2.Easy

In which state are most metals at room temperature?

  1. AGas
  2. BLiquid
  3. CSolid
  4. DPlasma
3.Easy

What is the name for the attraction of water molecules to each other?

  1. ACohesion
  2. BAdhesion
  3. COsmosis
  4. DDiffusion
4.Medium

Oxygen has 8 electrons. What is its electron configuration?

  1. A1s² 2s² 2p⁶
  2. B1s² 2s² 2p⁴
  3. C1s² 2p⁶
  4. D1s² 2s⁶
5.Medium

Which statement describes an endothermic process?

  1. AIt releases heat, so the surroundings feel warmer
  2. BIt happens only at very high temperatures
  3. CIt neither absorbs nor releases any energy
  4. DIt absorbs heat, so the surroundings feel colder
6.Medium

What is the oxidation number of sulfur in H₂SO₄?

  1. A+4
  2. B−2
  3. C+2
  4. D+6
7.Hard

Which list puts the elements in order of increasing atomic radius?

  1. AC, N, O, F
  2. BO, F, N, C
  3. CF, O, N, C
  4. DNa, Mg, Al, Si
8.Hard

Which element has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵?

  1. AChlorine
  2. BFluorine
  3. CArgon
  4. DSulfur

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Hydrogen ions (H⁺)
  2. 2. C · Solid
  3. 3. A · Cohesion
  4. 4. B · 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
  5. 5. D · It absorbs heat, so the surroundings feel colder
  6. 6. D · +6
  7. 7. C · F, O, N, C
  8. 8. A · Chlorine

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