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2018 CIE Review

First Comprehensive Examination

1. Find the value of x from log6 (x - 2) + log6 (x + 3) = 1

a. 1 c. 5
b. 3 d. 7

Solution:

log6 (x − 2) + log6 (x + 3) = 1
log6 ((x − 2)(x + 3)) = 1
6 = ((x − 2)(x + 3))
x 2 + x − 12 = 0
x=3

2. In a quadratic equation problem, one student made a mistake in copying the coefficient of x and got roots of 3 and -2.
Another student made a mistake in copying the constant term and got the roots of 3 and 2. What are the correct roots?
a. 6 and -1 c. 5 and 2
b. -6 and 1 d. 5 and -2

Solution:
First student: roots are 3 and − 2
(x − 3)(x + 2) = 0 a = 1 and b = −5 are correct, c = 6 is wrong
x2 − x − 6 = 0 Thus, a = 1, b = −5, and c = −6. The correct equation is
a = 1 and c = −6 are correct, b = −1 is wrong ax 2 + bx + c = 0
Second student: roots are 3 and 2
x 2 − 5x − 6 = 0
(x − 3)(x − 2) = 0
(x − 6)(x + 1) = 0
x 2 − 5x + 6 = 0
x = 6 and − 1 → the correct roots

3. Find the sum and product of roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 2x + 5 = 0.

a. Sum: 6 and Product: 3 c. Sum: 3 and Product: 6
b. Sum: 2 and Product: 5 d. Sum: 5 and Product: 2

Solution:

From the given equation: a = 1, b = −2, and c = 5

Sum of Roots Product of Roots

b −2 c 5
x1 x2 = a = 1 = 5
x1 + x2 = − = − =2
a 1

4. What time between 2 and 3 o’clock will the angle between the hands of the clock be bisected by the line connecting the
center of the clock and the 3 o’clock mark?
a. 2:18:27.6 c. 2:17:56.3
b. 2:16:00.0 d. 2:19:03.1
 Solution:

x
10 + + θ = 15
12
x
θ= 5−
12

x = 15 + θ
x
x = 15 + (5 − )
12
x
x = 20 −
12
13x
= 20
12
x = 18.46 min and 27. 6 sec

5. The sum of the parent’s ages is twice the sum of their children’s ages. Five years ago, the sum of the parent’s ages is
four times the sum of their children’s ages. In fifteen years, the sum of the parent’s ages will be equal to the sum of
their children’s ages. How many children were in the family?
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 6

Solution:

Let

x = number of children in the family

y = sum of parent’s ages
z = sum of children’s ages
The sum of the parent’s ages is twice the sum of their children’s ages

y = 2z → eq 1

Five years ago, the sum of the parent’s ages is four times the sum of their children’s ages
y = 5(2) = 4(z − 5x)
y = 10 = 4z − 20x)

Substitute Eq 1

2z − 10 = 4z − 20x
20x − 10 = 2z
z = 10x − 5 → eq 2

In fifteen years, the sum of the parent ′ s ages will be equal to the sum of their children′ s ages

y + 15(2) = z + 15x Substitute Eq 2

y + 30 = z + 15x
(10x − 5) + 30 = 15x
Substitute Eq 1 25 = 5x
2z + 30 = z + 15x x=5
z + 30 = 15x
6. In a class experiment, a student needs 5 liters of 6% solution. He found a 4% and a 10% solution in the laboratory. How
many liters of each solution should he mix in order to obtain 5 liters of 6% solution?
a. 3.33 liters of 4% and 1.67 liters of 10% c. 3.67 liters of 4% and 1.33 liters of 10% solution
solution d. 1.33 liters of 4% and 3.67 liters of 10% solution
b. 1.67 liters of 4% and 3.33 liters of 10% solution

Solution:

4% + 10% = 6%

x + y = 5

x+y= 5 20 = 6x
y =5−x → eq 1 x = 3.33 L
4x + 10y = 6(5)
From Equation 1
Substitute Eq 2
y = 5 − 3.33
4x + 10(5 − x) = 30 y = 1.67 L
4x + 50 − 10x = 30

7. From the right triangle ABC shown below, AB = 40 cm and BC = 30 cm. Points E and F are projections of point D from
hypotenuse AC to the perpendicular legs AB and BC, respectively. How far is D from AB so that length EF is minimal?

a. 19.2 c. 18.25
b. 20.4 d. 21.34

Solution:
 EF and BD are diagonals of rectangle EBFD, thus, EF = BD. Length of EF is minimal only if BD is perpendicular to
AC (BD as altitude through B of triangle ABC). Therefore,

BD BC
sin α = =
AB AC
BD BC
=
AB AC
BD 30
=
40 50
BD = 24cm
y AB
sin β = =
BD AC
y 40
=
24 50
𝑦 = 19.2

8. Six times the middle digit of a three digit number is the sum of the other two. If the number is divided by the sum of
its digits, the quotient is 51 and the remainder is 11. If the digits are reversed, the number becomes smaller by 198.
Find the number.
a. 635 c. 545
b. 725 d. 365

Solution:

100h + 10t + u = number

h = 1st digit; t = 2nd digit; u = 3rd digit

Six times the middle digit of a three digit number is the sum of the other two
6t = h + u → eq. 1

If the number is divided by the sum of its digits, the quotient is 51 and the remainder is 11

100h + 10t + u
= 51 R 11
h+t+u

100h + 10t + u = 51h + 51t + 51u + 11

49h − 41t − 50u = 11 → eq. 2

If the digits are reversed, the number becomes smaller by 198

100h + 10t + u − 198 = 100u + 10t + h

99h = 99u + 198
u =h−2 → eq. 3

substitute eq 3 to eq 1

6t = h + (h − 2)
2h − 2 h − 1
t= = → eq 4
6 3

substitute eq 3 & 4 to eq 2
41(h − 1)
49h − − 50(h − 2) = 11
3
147h − 41h + 41 − 150h + 300 = 33
−44h = −308
h=7
 Substitute h =7 to eq 3 and 4

u =h−2 =7−2 = 5
h−1 7−1
t= = =2
3 3

Therefore the number is = 725

9. A pipe can fill a tank in 4 hrs. If the drain is open. If the pipe runs with the drain open for 1 hour and the pipe is then
closed, the tank will be emptied in 40 minutes more. How long in hours does it take the pipe to fill the tank if the
drain is closed right at the start of filling?

a. 1.6 hrs. c. 2.0 hrs.

b. 1.8 hrs. d. 2.2 hrs.

Solution:

1
= fill pipe rate
x
1
− = fill pipe rate
y
1
= combined pipes fill rate
4
1 1 1
− =
x y 4

Pipe runs with the drain open for 1 hour and the pipe is then closed, the tank will be emptied in 40 minutes more
1 1 2
(1) + ( ) = 1
x x 3
5
= 1; 3𝑥 = 5
3x

x = 1.6 hrs

10. What is the rationalized value of the following complex quotient?

6 + 2.5i
3 + 4i

a. -0.32+0.66i c. 1.1-0.66i
b. 0.32-0.66i d. -1.7+1.1

Solution:
6 + 2.5i (6 + 2.5i)(3 − 4i) 28 − 16.5i
= = = 1.1 − 0.66i
3 + 4i (3 + 4i)(3 − 4i) 25

11. Which number has four significant figures?

a. 0.0014 c. 0.141
b. 0.01414 d. 1.4140

12. Naperian logarithms have a base closest to which number?

a. 2.17 c. 3.14
b. 2.72 d. 10.0

Solution:
The base of Naperian logarithms is the number 𝑒 = 2.7183. of the choices given, 2.72 is the closest to 𝑒
13. At approximately what time between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00pm would the angle between the hour hand
and the minute hand of a continuously driven clock be exactly 180o?
a. 12:28pm c. 12:33pm
b. 12:30pm d. 12:37pm

Solution:

The change in the angle of the minute hand between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm., 𝛼1 , is

360°
𝛼1 = 𝑡 = (6𝑡)°
60 𝑚𝑖𝑛

The change in the angle of the hour hand between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm., 𝛼2 , is

360°
𝛼2 = 𝑡 = (0.5𝑡)°
12(60 𝑚𝑖𝑛)

In the preceding equations, t is in minutes past 12:00 noon. The angle between the two hands is 𝛼1 − 𝛼2

𝛼1 − 𝛼2 = 180°
(6𝑡)° − (0.5𝑡)° = 180°
(5.5𝑡)° = 180°
𝑡 = 32.7 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑠

The time is approximately 12:33 p.m

14. The equation y = a1 + a 2x is an algebraic expression for which of the following?

a. Cosine expansion series c. A circle in polar form
b. Projectile motion d. A straight line

Solution:

𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 is the slope intercept form of the equation of a straight line. Thus, 𝑦 = 𝑎1 + 𝑎2 𝑥 describes a straight line

15. Which of the following materials is not a viscoelastic material?

a. Plastic c. Rubber
b. Metal d. Glass

Solution:

A material that is viscoelastic exhibits time-dependent elastic strain. Of the choices, only metal does not fit this
description. Metal is considered to be an elastoplastic material.
16. In molecules of the same composition, what are the variations if atomic arrangements known as?
a. Polymers c. Monomers
b. Non-crystalline structures d. Isomers

Solution:
Isomers are molecules that have the same composition but different atomic arrangements.

17. What is the atomic packing factor (APF) for a simple cubic crystal?
a. 0.48 c. 1.0
b. 0.52 d. 1.1

Solution:

4πr 3
Volume of atoms
APF = = 3 3 = 0.52
volume of unit cell (2r)

18. Which of the following is a line defect in a lattice crystal structure?

a. Tilt boundary c. Vacancy
b. Screw dislocation d. Schottky imperfection

Solution:

The most common type of line defect is a dislocation.

19. _______ is the single force that is of the same magnitude of the resultant but opposite in direction.
a. Equilibrant c. Equlibrant
b. Equilibriant d. Equlibriant

20. Moment is also called as _________

a. Torque c. Inertia
b. Momentum d. Impulse

21. A car moving at 70 kph has a mass of 1700 kg. What force is necessary to decelerate it at a rate of 40 cm/s 2?
a. 4250 N c. 680 N
b. 0.680 N d. 42.5 N

Solution:
0.4m
F = ma = (1700kg) ( ) = 680N
s2

22. When will a three-force member be considered in equilibrium?

a. When the sum of the two forces is equal to the c. When they are coplanar.
third force. d. All of the above
b. When they are concurrent or parallel.

23. A roller support has how many reactions?

a. None c. 2
b. 1 d. 3
24. “Two forces acting on a particle may be replaced by a single force called resultant which can be obtained by drawing
diagonal of parallelogram, which has the sides equal to the given forces”. This statement is known as _____.
a. Pappus Propositions c. Parallelogram Law
b. Principle of Transmissibility d. Varignon’s Theorem

25. Second moment of area is the product of:

a. area and square of the distance from the reference axis
b. area and distance from the reference axis
c. square of the area and distance from the reference axis
d. square of the area and square of the distance from the reference axis

26. The following are quantities that describe motion and uses Newton’s law of motion and d’Alembert’s principle except
one. Which one?
a. Time c. Acceleration
b. Mass d. Force

27. Determine the diameter of a steel rod that will carry a tensile load of 50000 kg at a stress of 1400 kg per square
centimeter.
a. 5.78 cm c. 8.32 cm
b. 6.74 cm d. 7.46 cm

Solution:

1400kg
S= 50,000 kg
cm2 d = 2√ = 6.74 cm
P = 50,000kg 1400kg
π( )
cm2
P πd2 P
S= =( ) → d = 2√
A 4 πS

28. A 100 kg weight rests on a 30 degrees inclined plane. Neglecting friction how much pull must one exert to bring the
weight up the plane?
a. 86.67 kg c. 70.71 kg
b. 100 kg d. 50 kg

Solution:

P = Wsin30 = (100)(sin30) = 50kg

29. A box is being pulled by a force of 20 lb exerted in a rope inclined 30° with horizontal. What is the effective component
of the force pulling the box?
a. 15.89 lbs c. 17.32 lbs
b. 16.21 lbs d. 18.12 lbs

Solution:
 Fx = effective full = 20 cos 30 = 17. 32 lbs

30. A circle has a diameter of 20 cm. Determine the moment of inertia of the circular area relative to the axis perpendicular
to the area through the center of the circle in cm4.
a. 14280 c. 17279
b. 15708 d. 19007

Solution:

πD4 (20)4
J= = π = 15, 707.96327
32 32

31. A man driving his car at a constant speed of 42 mph suddenly sees a cow crossing the road 60 feet ahead. At what
constant deceleration (in feet/second2) is required to avoid hitting the animal? Assume a reaction time of 0.3 second
before the man applies the brake.
a. 43.895 c. 45.67
b. 44.129 d. 46.982

Solution:

42mi m 3.28ft 1hr ft

V= x 1609.344 x x = 61. 5842304
hr mi m 3600s s
ft
S = 60 – 0.3 (61. 5842304 ) = 41. 52473088 ft
s
2as = Vf2 − Vo2
ft
0 − 61. 5842304
a= s = − 45.67ft
2(41. 52473088 ft) s2

32. A projectile with a muzzle velocity of 500 m/sis fired from a gun on a top of a cliff 420 m above sea level. If the projectile
hits the water surface 48 seconds after being fired, determine the horizontal range of this projectile.
a. 20.48 km c. 22.12 km
b. 21.39 km d. 22.58 km

Solution:
 t = 48s 1
(9.81)(48)2 − 420
1 2
gt − 500tsinθ = 420 sin θ = 2
(500)(48)
2
1 2
gt − 420
sin θ = 2 θ = 26. 96074893
(500)t
500(48)(cos 26.96074893) = 21.39 km

33. Determine the elevation of a road curve 183 m in radius so that there will be no side thrust for a speed of 72 kph.
a. 10.223 degrees c. 12.56 degrees
b. 11.43 degrees d. 13.78 degrees

Solution:

v2
tan θ =
gr
72km 1h 1000 2
arctan ( h x 3600s x 1km )
θ= = 12.56°
9.81 (183)

34. A 200 gram object attached to a 1.5 m long string is whirled around a horizontal circle at a speed of 6 m/s. Determine
the centripetal acceleration (in meters/second2) of the object.
a. 21 c. 23
b. 22 d. 24

Solution:

Fr = mv 2

mv 2
F= = ma
r
v 2 62 24m
a= = =
r 1.5 s

35. What is the length of the vector A + B + C, the sum of the three orthogonal vectors?
a. 3.5m c. 7.1m
b. 4.3m d. 10m
Solution:

|A + B + C| = √A2 + B 2 + C 2 = √32 + 42 + 52 = 7.07m

36. Degaussing is that process of ________.

a. Removal of magnetic impurities c. Remagnetizing metallic parts
b. Demagnetizing mettalic parts d. Removing gases from the materials

37. Unit potential difference which is equal to one joule of work done per one coulumb of charge.
a. Volt c. Watts
b. Ohms d. Coulumb

38. The reciprocal of temperature coefficient of resistance

a. Absolute temperature c. Super temperature
b. Zero temperature d. Conductive temperature

39. The inverse of capacitance is called ______.

a. Reluctance c. Susceptance
b. Conductance d. Elastance

40. Which of the following is the main function of a dc motor?

a. to generate power c. to change electrical energy to mechanical
b. to change mechanical energy to electrical energy energy
d. to change chemical energy to mechanical energy
41. A method of converting chemical energy into electric energy by dissolving two different conducting materials in an
electrolyte
a. Battery c. Voltaic cell
b. Cell d. Charging

42. To increase the voltage output, cells are connected in

a. parallel c. parallel-series
b. series-parallel d. series
43. To increase current capacity, cells are connected in
a. parallel c. series- parallel
b. series d. parallel- series

44. Which of the following is not a secondary cell?

a. Silver-zinc c. Silver-oxide
b. Nickel-iron d. Lead-acid
45. A conductor whose diameter is 0.175 inch has a resistance of 0.5 ohm. The wire is drawn through a series of dies until
its diameter is reduced to 0.08 inch. Assuming the specific resistance of the material remains constant, what is the
resistance of the lengthened conductor?
a. 11.45 Ω c. 12.75 Ω
b. 10.22 Ω d. 10.82 Ω

Solution:

Clay method: Constant Volume

ρL A ρV
R= x =
A A A2
Note: ρV = k; A = d2
k
Therefore: R = d4

k = R1 d14 = R 2 d42; (0.5)(0.175)4 = R 2 (0.08)4

R 2 = 11. 44886017

46. Given a charge of 36nCoul at time of 4 millisecond. Find the current.

a. 9μA c. 0.9mA
b. 0.09A d. 9A

Solution:

Q = 36x 10−9 C; t = 4x10−3 s

Q 36x 10−9 C
Q = tI; I = = = 9x10−6 A
t 4x10−3 s

47. What is the nominal voltage in the Philippines?

a. 220 Volts c. 240 Volts
b. 230 Volts d. 110 Volts

48. What is the voltage drop across the 8 Ω resistor in the following circuit?
 a. 8V c. 20V
b. 12V d. 22V

Solution:

Redrawing the circuit as shown, with Ic equal to the component of the current through the 8 Ω resistor due to the
current source, and Iv equal to the component of the current through the resistor due to the voltage source,

I8Ω = IC − IV

But, Ic = 1A, and Iv= 0 A. Therefore,

I8Ω = 1A

V8Ω = IR = (1A)(8Ω) = 8V

49. The rated voltage drop across a device is 50V and the current drawn is 30A. What is most nearly the power rating of
this device?
a. 0.66hp c. 1.5hp
b. 1.0hp d. 2.0hp

Solution:

Power is calculated as current multiplied by voltage

30A(50V)
P = IV = = 2.01 hp
W
746 hp

50. The shunt field winding of a shunt generator has a resistance of 80 ohms at 20 °C. After several hours of continuous
operation, the winding temperature rises to 50 °C. How much is the winding resistance under this condition. Assume
the resistance temperature coefficient of copper to be 0.004 ohm per degree at 0 °C.
a. 88.89 Ω c. 85.22 Ω
b. 90.12 d. 92.81 Ω

Solution:

R 20 = 80Ω ; R 50 =? ; Cco = 0.004

R 20 T + 20
= ; But CCo−1
R 50 T + 50
 80 0. 004−1 + 20
=
R 50 0. 004−1 + 50

R 50 = 88.89 Ω

51. Find the connection of capacitors C1 = 1μF , C2 = 3 μ F and C3 = 4μF needed to have a total of 2 μF.
a. C1 & C2 in parallel, series with C3 c. C1 & C3 in parallel, series with C2
b. All in parallel d. All in series

Solution:
Choose A, then try

[(C1 + C2 )−1 + (C0 )−1 ]−1

[(1 + 3)−1 + (4)−1 ]−1 = 2μF

52. A 50μF capacitor is charged by a 12 volt battery, what is the stored energy in the capacitor?
a. 3.60 mJ c. 1.07 mJ
b. 2.88 mJ d. 1.44 mJ

Solution:

1
W = 2 CV 2 ; C = 50μF; V = 12V

1
W = (50x10−6 )(12)2 = 3.6mJ
2

53. What is the resistance of a 4 m wire , 1 inch in diameter and having a resistivity of 107 μΩ-cm?
a. 8.54 mΩ c. 4.85Ω
b. 8.45 mΩ d. 8.45 Ω

Solution:

ρL
R= ; L = 4m = 400cm, ∅ = 1" = 2.54cm, ρ = 107x10−6 Ωcm
A

(107x10−6 Ωcm)(400)
R= = 8.45m𝛀
2.542 (π)(0.25)

54. Find the length of a wire whose resistance is 10 ohms with a diameter of 2 cm. Assume specific resistance of 109 μΩ-
cm.
a. 2882.19 m c. 2288.19 m
b. 2883.19 m d. 2828.19 m

Solution:

ρL RA
R= ; L= ; R = 10Ω ∅ = 2cm, ρ = 109μΩcm
A ρ

(10)(0.25π)(2)2
L= = 288, 219. 5095cm = 2, 882.19m
109x10−6
55. A 3m wire with a diameter of 2 cm has a conductivity of 9000 mho per cm. What is its resistance?
a. 10.61 Ω c. 10.61 mΩ
b. 10.16mΩ d. 10.16 Ω

Solution:
ρL 1 L
R= ; ρ= ; → R=
A g gA
mho
L = 3m, ∅ = 2cm, g = 9,000
cm
3x100
R= = 10.61mΩ
(. 25π)(2)2 (9,000)
56. What is another term for “chemical change”?
a. Chemical reaction c. State change
b. Phase change d. Composition change

57. A material is said to be ______ if its composition and properties are not uniform throughout.
a. Un-pure c. heterogeneous
b. homogeneous d. malicable

58. How does Joseph John Thomson call his model of the atom?
a. Orbital model c. Radioactive model
b. Planetary model d. Plum-pudding model

59. The number of _______ in an atom defines what element the atom is.
a. neutron c. protons
b. electrons d. protons and electrons

60. A negatively charged ion which results when an electron is added to an atom called _____.
a. Boson c. Cation
b. Fermion d. Anion

61. Those properties of a substance that are independent of the shape and size of the substance is
a. Extrinsic Properties c. Chemical Properties
b. Intrinsic Properties d. Physical Property
62. The chemical formula that shows the exact number of atoms is called
a. Molecular Formula c. Structural Formula
b. Empirical Formula d. Compound Formula

63. Find the percent composition of oxygen in KClO3.

a. 28.9% c. 32.9%
b. 31.9% d. 39.34%

Solution:
K =39
CL = 35 48
% of O = x 100 = 39.2%
O =16(3) =48 122
64. The Critical point of a mixture occurs for which of the following cases?
a. The vapor and liquid exist in a single form c. The vapor phase is stable
b. The liquid has no absorbed gas d. The liquid is completely vaporized

Solution:
The critical point for a mixture occurs when vapor and the liquid have a form that is stable for a “critical temperature
and critical presssure” It is both a liquid and a vapor with no boundaries and a uniform composition (a single form). A
few substances have a triple point at which a solid, a liquid and a gas are in equilibrium.

65. How is molality defined?

a. The number of moles of solute in 1000g of solvent
b. The number of moles of solute in 1L of solution
c. The number of gram-formula weights of solute per liter
d. The number of gram-equivalent weights of solute in 1 L of solution

Molality is defined as the number of moles of solution per 1000g of solvent. B is the definition of molarity, C is the
definition of formality, and D is the definition of normality.

66. A substance is oxidized when which of the following occurs?

a. It turns red c. It loses electrons
b. It becomes more negative d. It gives off heat

Solution:

By definition, a substance is oxidized when it loses electrons

67. Which of the following elements and compounds is reactive in its pure form?
a. Sodium (Na) c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b. Helium (He) d. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Solution:

Helium is an inert gas and therefore is not very reactive. Hydro-chloric acid and carboon dioxide have all of their
valence orbitals filled. Thus, they are also not very reactive. Sodium has only one valence electron that is easily
ionizable. Threfore, it is very reactive.

68. Two major types of chemical bonds are observed in chemical bonding; ionic and covalent. Which of the following has
a bond that is the least ionic in character?
a. NaCl c. H2
b. CH4 d. H2O

Solution:

The electronegavity difference between two similar atoms is zero. Therefore, the H2 bond is completely covalent. It
has no ionic bond characteristics
69. Calculate the mole fraction of ethylene glycol (C2H6O2) when 120g of it are dissolved in 1.2kg acetone (C3H6O).
a. 0.0947 c. 0.0497
b. 0.0197 d. 0.0857

Solution:
mC2H6O2 = 120 g; mC3 H6O = 1.2kg

C2 = 2 x 12 C3 = 3 x 12
H6 = 6 x 1 H6 = 6 x 1
O2 = 2 x 16 O = 1 x 16

62g 58g
= =
mole mole
120g 1200g
n= = 1.94 mol n= = 20.7 mol
62g 58g
mole mole
nH6 O2 1.94
nfraction = n = 1.94+20.7 = 0.0857
H6 O2 + nC2 H6 O2

70. A chemist wants to make a 500 ml of 0.05M HCl by diluting a 6M HCl solution. How much of that solution should be
used?
a. 4.2ml c. 24ml
b. 2.4ml d. 42ml

Solution:

M1 = 500ml V1 = 0.05M M2 = 6M V2 =?

M1 V1 = M2 V2

0.05(500ml) = 6V2

V2 = 4.17ml = 4.2ml

71. Calculate the molar concentration of a solution that contains 15g of potassium hydroxide in 225ml of solution.
a. 1.2M c. 4.4M
b. 11.9M d. 2.6M

Solution:
nsolute
molar concentration = Molarity =
Lsolution
Lsolution = 0. 225L
msolute = mKOH = 15g

K = 39
O = 16
H=1
56g
= mole
 msolute 15g
nsolute = = = 0.268mole
MWsolute 56g
mole

0.268mole
M= = 1.19 M = 1.2M
0.225L

72. Consider Arsenic Acid (H3AsO3). How many moles is 1kg of Arsenic Acid? (Note: Molecular weight of arsenic is
74.9g/mol)

a. 7.94mol c. 5.94mol
b. 6.94mol d. 8.94mol

Solution:
m = 1000g
MWH3AsO3

H3 = 3 x 1
As = 1 x 74.9
O3 = 3 x 16

125.9g
=
mole

1000g
n= = 7.94mol
125.9g/mol

73. What is the molarity of a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution prepared by mixing 20g H2O2 per 500ml of solution?
a. 2.43M c. 1.43M
b. 2.18M d. 1.18M

Solution:
nsolute
M=L
solution
MWH2O2

H2 = 2 x 1
O2 = 2 x 16

34g
=
mol

20g
n= = 0. 588 mol
34g/mol

0.588mole
M= 0.5L
= 1.18 M

74. What volume is occupied by 4g of oxygen at STP?

a. 5.6L c. 2.8L
b. 1.4L d. 0.7L

Solution:
 4g O @ STP; T = 273K, P = 1 atm
Note: Oxygen = O2 = diatomic
m atm
PV = nRT; n= ; R = 0.0821L.
MW mol . K
mRT
PV =
MW
4g atm
1atm (V) = (0.0821L. ) (273K)
2(16)g mol . K
mole
V = 2.8 L

75. A mixture at 14.7psia and 68 oF that is 30% by weight CO2 (MW=44) and 70% by weight N2 (MW=28) has a partial
pressure of CO2 in psia that is nearest to
a. 3.15 c. 6.83
b. 2.14 d. 7.86

Solution:

Pa = 14.7 psia = 1atm

T = 68°F = 293K
44g
30% by wt. CO2 (MW = mol)

28g
70% by wt. N2 (MW = mol)

Let m = 100g; mCO2 = 30g; mN2 = 70g

For Gases; V is constant

PV = nRT

m
PV = RT
MW
mRT
P=
V(MW)

(30)(0.0821)(293K) 16.4
PCO2 = = atm
44V V

(70)(0.0821)(293K) 60.14
PN2 = = atm
28V V

PT = PCO2 + PN2 = 1atm

16.4 60.14
atm + atm = 1
V V

V = 76.54 L

16.4 16.4 14.7psi

PCO2 = atm → PCO2 = atm = 0.214 atm ( ) = 3.15 psi
V 76.54 L 1atm
76. Results from the sharing of electrons by two atoms.
a. Covalent bond c. Ionic Bond
b. Metallic Bond d. Calcipation

77. What form of energy refers to those a system possesses as a whole with respect to some outside reference frame,
such as potential and kinetic energies?
a. Macroscopic form of energy c. Internal energy
b. Microscopic form of energy d. External energy

78. The electrons in an atom which rotate about the nucleus possess what kind of energy?
a. Translational energy c. Rotational kinetic energy
b. Spin energy d. Sensible energ
79. What gas thermometer is based on the principle that at low pressure, the temperature of a gas is proportional to its
pressure at constant volume?
a. Constant-pressure gas thermometer c. Isometric gas thermometer
b. Isobaric gas thermometer d. Constant-volume gas thermometer

80. The difference between the absolute pressure and the atmospheric pressure is called the _____ pressure.
a. Gage c. Standard
b. Normal d. Vacuum

81. What states that for a confined fluid, the pressure at a point has the same magnitude in all directions?
a. Avogadro’s Law c. Pascal’s Law
b. Amagat Law d. Bernoulli’s Theorem

82. Fahrenheit and Celsius thermometer were immersed on a fluid. What is the temperature of the fluid in oK if the
numerical value of Fahrenheit thermometer is twice of the Celsius thermometer?

a. 552 c. 170
b. 433 d. 710

Solution:
5
℃ = (9) (℉ − 32)
Fahrenheit thermometer is twice of the Celsius thermometer
5
℃ = ( ) (2℃ − 32)
9
9°C = 10°C – 160
°C = 160

Convert to Kelvin
°K = °C + 237 = 160 + 273 = 433

83. A gas has a density of 0.094 lb/ft3 at 100 oF and 2atm. What pressure is needed to change the density to 0.270 lb/ft3
at 250 oF?
a. 7.28atm c. 6.26atm
b. 3.23atm d. 5.25atm
84. Five masses in a region where the acceleration due to gravity is 30.5 ft⁄s2 are as follows: m1 is 500g of mass; m2
lb .ft
weighs 800 g f ; m3 weighs 15 poundals ( sm2 ); m4 weighs 3 lbf ; m5 is 0.10 slug of mass. What is the total mass
expressed in lbm ?
a. 8.54 lbm c. 6.83 lbm
b. 10.54 lbm d. 9.83 lbm

Solution:

ft 12in 2.54cm cm
g = (30.5 )( )( ) = 929.64 2
s2 ft in s

g m . cm
(800g f ) (980.66 )
Fg2 k g f . s2
m2 = = cm = 843.91 g m
g 929.64 2
s

m3 Fg3 15lbm .ft 453.6gm

= = ft = (0.49 lbm ) ( ) = 222.26g m
k g 30.5 2 lbm
s

lbm . ft
Fg4 k (3lbf ) (32.174 lb. s2 ) gm
m4 = = (453.6 ) = 1,435.49 g m
g ft lbm
30.5 2
s

m5 lbm gm
= (0.10 slug) (32.174 ) (453.6 ) = 1,459.41 g m
k slug lbm

Total mass = m1 + m2 + m3 + m4 + m5

1
Total mass = 500 + 843.91 + 222.26 + 1435.49 + 1459.41 = 4461.01 g m ( ) = 9.83 lbm
453.6g m
lbm

85. Two liquids of different densities (ρ1 = 1500 kg⁄m3 , ρ2 = 500 kg⁄m3) are poured together into a 100-L tank, filling it.
If the resulting density of the mixture is 800 kg⁄m3 , find the respective quantities of liquids used. Also, find the weight
of the mixture; local g = 9.675 mps2 .
a. 78.93 kg f c. 91.85 kg f
b. 80.85 kg f d. 95.14 kg f

Solution:
800kg
Mass of the mixture, mm = ρm vm = ( ) (. 100 m3 ) = 80kg
m3

m1 + m2 = mm
ρ1 v1 + ρ2 v2 = mm
1500v1 + 500v2 = 80kg → eq 1
v1 + v2 = .100 m3 → eq 2

Solve eq 1 and eq 2 simultaneously

v1 = .03 m3
v2 = .07 m3
1500kg
m1 = ρ1 v1 = (. 03m3 ) = 45 kg
m3
 500kg
m2 = ρ2 v2 = (. 07m3 ) = 35 kg
m3

Weight of the mixture

9.675m
mm g 80 kg m ( s2 )
Fg m = = = 78.93kgf
k kg . m
9.8066 m 2
kg f . s

86. A vertical column of water will be supported to what height by standard atmospheric pressure.
a. 40.1 ft c. 38.5 ft
b. 33.9 ft d. 30.1 ft

Solution:

87. Which of the following thermodynamic relations is INCOREECT?

a. TdS = dU + pdV c. 𝐔 = 𝐐 − 𝐖
b. TdS = dH + Vdp d. H = U + pV

Solution:

U = Q + W. Therefore, the relation in option C is incorrect.

88. What is the expression for the heat of vaporization?

hg = enthalphy of the saturated vapor
hf = enthalphy of the saturated liquid

a. hg + hf c. 𝐡𝐠 − 𝐡𝐟
b. hf − hg d. h2g − h2f

Solution:

The heat of vaporization, hfg , is the difference between the enthalpy of the saturated vapor and the enthalpy of the of
the saturated liquid. Thus,

hfg = hg − hf
J
89. 1.36 kg of air are held at 6.89 kPa and 38oC. Given that R air = 88.89 kg.K, what is most nearly the volume of the
container?
a. 2.2 m3 c. 4.8 m3
b. 3.1 m3 d. 5.5 m3
 Solution:

Use the ideal gas law,

T = 39°C + 273° = 311K

pV = mRT
mRT
V=
p
88.89j
1.36kg ( kg. K ) (311K)
V= = 5.46m3
6890Pa
90. Given the barometric pressure of 14.7 psia (29.92 in. Hg abs), convert 80 psig to psia and to atmosphere.
a. 10.6 atm c. 5.44 atm
b. 9.4 atm d. 3.56 atm

Solution:
80psig
Pg = = 5.44 atm
14.7psia
atm

91. Two gaseous streams enter a combining tube and leave as a single mixture. These data apply at the entrance section:
For one gas, A1 = 75 in2. v1 = 500 fps, v1 = 10 ft 3⁄lb
For the other gas, A2 = 50 in2, ṁ2 = 16.67 lb/s, ρ2 = 0.12 lb⁄ft 3
At exit, v3 = 350 fps, v3 = 7 ft 3⁄lb
Find the flow at the exit section.

a. 50.35 lb/s c. 65.35 lb/s

b. 42.71 lb/s d. 31.78 lb/s

Solution:

75ft 2 500ft
o A1 v1 ( 144 ) ( s ) lb
m1 = V1 = 10ft 3 = 26.04
s
( )
lb
o o o 42.71lb
m3 = m1 + m2 = 26.04 + 16.67 = s

92. Steam is supplied to a fully loaded 100-hp turbine at 200 psia with u1 = 1163.3 Btu/lb, v1 = 2.65 ft 3⁄lb and v1 = 400
fps. Exhaust is at 1 psia with u2 = 925 Btu/lb, v2 = 294 ft 3⁄lb and v2 = 1100 fps. The heat loss from the steam in the
turbine is 10 Btu/lb. Neglect the potential energy change and determine the Work per lb steam.
a. 400 Btu/lb c. 784 Btu/lb
b. 251 Btu/lb d. 847 Btu/lb

Solution:

P1 +K1 + Wf1 + u1 + Q = P2 +K 2 + Wf2 + u2 + W

 K1 + Wf1 + u1 + Q = K 2 + Wf2 + u2 + W

v12 4002 Btu

K1 = = = 3.20
2k 2(32.174)(778) lbm

v22 11002 Btu

K2 = = = 24.17
2k 2(32.174)(778) lbm

200(144)(2.65) Btu
Wf1 = P1 v1 = = 98.10
778 lbm

1(144)(294) Btu
Wf2 = P2 v2 = = 54.42
778 lbm

K1 + Wf1 + u1 + Q = K 2 + Wf2 + u2 + W

3.2 + 98.10 + 1163.3 + (−10) = 2.17 + 54.42 + 925 + W

Btu
W = 251
lbm

93. A centrifugal pump operating under a steady flow condition delivers 2,270 kg/min of water from an initial pressure of
82,740 Pa to final pressure of 275,800 Pa. The diameter of the inlet pipe to the pump is 15.24 cm and the diameter of
the discharge pipe is 10.16 cm. What is the work?
kJ kJ
a. 352.2 min c. 458.1 min
kJ kJ
b. -352.2 min d. -458.1 min
94. A drum 6 in. in diameter and 40 in. long contained acetylene at 250 psia and 90℉. After some of the acetylene was
used, the pressure was 200 psia and the temperature was 85℉, What portion of the acetylene was used?
a. 25.5% c. 19.26%
b. 34.8% d. 11.55%

Solution:

ft.lb
95. What volume would the used acetylene occupy at 14.7 psia and 80℉.? R for acetylene is 59.35 lb.°R .
a. 2.105 ft 3 c. 4.125 ft 3
b. 3.540 ft 3 d. 6.41ft 3

Solution:

P3 = 14.7 psia

T3 = 80℉ + 460 = 540°R

m3 RT3 (0.139)(59.35)(540)
V3 = = = 2.105ft 3
P3 (14.7)(144)
96. A certain gas, with c = 0.529 Btu/lb.°R and R = 96.2 ft.lb/lb.°R, expands from 5 cu ft and 80℉ to 15 cu ft while the
pressure remains constant at 15.5 psia. Compute for ∆H.
a. 125.6 Btu c. 215 Btu
b. 122.7 Btu d. 221 Btu

Solution:

P = 15.5 psia

V1 = 5 ft 3

V2 = 15 ft 3

T1 = 80℉ + 460 = 540°R

T1 V1 (540)(15)
T2 = = = 1620°R
V2 5

P1 V1 (15.5)(144)(5)
m= = = 0.2148 lb
RT1 96.2(540)

∆H = mc (T2 − T1 )

∆H = (0.2148)(0.529)(1620 − 540) = 122.7 BTU

97. Twenty grams of ice at 0°C melts to water at 0°C. How much does the entropy change?
a. 30.5 J/K c. 21.3 J/K
b. 24.6 J/K d. 15.7 J/K

Solution:

98. A gas is enclosed in a cylinder with a weighed piston as the top boundary. The gas is heated and expands from a volume
of 0.04 m³ to 0.10 m³ at a constant pressure of 200 kPa. Fond the work done on the system.
a. 5 kJ c. 10 kJ
b. 15 kJ d. 12 kJ
 Solution:

99. If a system absorbs 500 cal of heat at the same time does 400 J of work, find the change in internal energy of the
system.
a. 1400 J c. 1900 J
b. 1700 J d. 1500 J

Solution:

100. Heat is transferred to a heat engine from a furnace at a rate of 92 MW. If the rate of waste heat rejection to a nearby
river is 45 MW, determine the net power output and the thermal efficiency for this heat engine.
a. 48.91% c. 32.84%
b. 51.09% d. 67.14%

Solution: