The University of the State of New York

REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only

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 Part I

Answer all 56 questions in this part. [65]

Directions (1–56): For each statement or question, select the word or expression that, of those given, best
completes the statement or answers the question. Record your answer on the separate answer sheet in accor-
dance with the directions on the front page of this booklet.

1 Which sample of water has the lowest vapor 7 Which type of radiation has neither mass nor
pressure? charge?
(1) 100 mL at 50°C (3) 300 mL at 40°C (1) gamma (3) alpha
(2) 200 mL at 30°C (4) 400 mL at 20°C (2) neutron (4) beta

2 Which type of matter is composed of two or 8 Which list of particles is in order of increasing
more different elements that are chemically mass?
combined in a definite ratio? (1) proton → electron → alpha particle
(1) a solution (2) proton → alpha particle → electron
(2) a compound (3) electron → proton → alpha particle
(3) a homogeneous mixture (4) alpha particle → electron → proton
(4) a heterogeneous mixture
9 Compared to a sodium atom in the ground state,
3 A sealed flask containing 1.0 mole of H2(g) and a sodium atom in the excited state must have
a sealed flask containing 2.0 moles of He(g) are (1) a greater number of electrons
at the same temperature. The two gases must (2) a smaller number of electrons
have equal (3) an electron with greater energy
(1) masses (4) an electron with less energy
(2) volumes
(3) average kinetic energies
10 Which particles are isotopes of each other?
(4) numbers of molecules
(1) 11X and 31X (3) 21X and 42X
4 Two basic properties of the gas phase are
(2) 21X and 32X (4) 31X and 32X
(1) a definite shape and a definite volume
(2) a definite shape but no definite volume
(3) no definite shape but a definite volume 11 Which electron-dot symbol correctly represents
(4) no definite shape and no definite volume an atom of its given element?

5 The temperature at which the solid and liquid (1) S (3) Li

phases of matter exist in equilibrium is called its
(1) melting point
(2) boiling point
(3) heat of fusion (2) Al (4) B
(4) heat of vaporization

6 Which element has an atom with the electron

configuration 2–8–8–2?
(1) Mg (3) Ca
(2) Ni (4) Ge

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 12 The half-life of a radioactive substance is 18 In aqueous solution, a chloride ion is attracted to
2.5 minutes. What fraction of the original which end of the water molecule?
radioactive substance remains after 10 minutes? (1) the hydrogen end, which is the positive pole
(1) 12 (3) 18 (2) the hydrogen end, which is the negative pole
1 1 (3) the oxygen end, which is the positive pole
(2) 4 (4) 16 (4) the oxygen end, which is the negative pole

13 Given the unbalanced equation:

19 Which statement best describes the substance
Mg(ClO3)2(s) → MgCl2(s) + O2(g) that results when electrons are transferred from
a metal to a nonmetal?
What is the coefficient of O2 when the equation (1) It contains ionic bonds and has a low melting
is balanced correctly using the smallest whole- point.
number coefficients? (2) It contains ionic bonds and has a high melt-
(1) 1 (3) 3 ing point.
(2) 2 (4) 4 (3) It contains covalent bonds and has a low
melting point.
(4) It contains covalent bonds and has a high
14 The burning of magnesium involves a conversion
melting point.
of
(1) chemical energy to mechanical energy
(2) chemical energy to heat energy 20 Which trends appear as the elements in Period 3
(3) heat energy to chemical energy are considered from left to right?
(4) heat energy to mechanical energy (1) Metallic character decreases, and electro-
negativity decreases.
(2) Metallic character decreases, and electro-
15 The chemical formula for nickel (II) bromide is
negativity increases.
(1) Ni2Br (3) N2Br (3) Metallic character increases, and electro-
(2) NiBr2 (4) NBr2 negativity decreases.
(4) Metallic character increases, and electro-
negativity increases.
16 Which statement explains why H2O has a higher
boiling point than N2?
(1) H2O has greater molar mass than N2. 21 Which statement is true about the properties of
the elements in any one period of the Periodic
(2) H2O has less molar mass than N2. Table?
(3) H2O has stronger intermolecular forces than
(1) They are determined by the number of neu-
N2.
trons.
(4) H2O has weaker intermolecular forces than (2) They are determined by the number of elec-
N2. trons in the first shell.
(3) They change in a generally systematic
17 The ability of carbon to attract electrons is manner.
(4) They change in a random, unpredictable
(1) greater than that of nitrogen, but less manner.
than that of oxygen
(2) less than that of nitrogen, but greater
than that of oxygen 22 Arsenic and silicon are similar in that they both
(3) greater than that of nitrogen and oxygen (1) have the same ionization energy
(4) less than that of nitrogen and oxygen (2) have the same covalent radius
(3) are transition metals
(4) are metalloids

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 23 Which statement explains why the radius of a 30 A closed container holds 3.0 moles of CO2 gas at
lithium atom is larger than the radius of a STP. What is the total number of moles of Ne(g)
lithium ion? that can be placed in a container of the same size
(1) Metals lose electrons when forming an ion. at STP?
(2) Metals gain electrons when forming an ion. (1) 1.0 mole (3) 3.0 moles
(3) Nonmetals lose electrons when forming an (2) 1.5 moles (4) 0.0 moles
ion.
(4) Nonmetals gain electrons when forming an
31 According to Reference Table G, how many
ion.
grams of KNO3 would be needed to saturate
200 grams of water at 70°C?
24 The atoms of the elements in Group 2 have the (1) 43 g (3) 134 g
same (2) 86 g (4) 268 g
(1) mass number
(2) atomic number
32 According to Reference Table G, which of these
(3) number of protons
substances is most soluble at 60°C?
(4) number of valence electrons
(1) NaCl (3) KClO3
(2) KCl (4) NH4Cl
25 Which element has the highest electrical con-
ductivity?
(1) Mg (3) He 33 Which statement best describes a chemical reac-
(2) H (4) Cl tion when it reaches equilibrium?
(1) The concentrations of reactants and prod-
ucts are the same.
26 Most metals have the properties of
(2) The concentrations of the reactants decrease
(1) brittleness and high ionization energy to zero.
(2) brittleness and low ionization energy (3) The forward and reverse reaction rates are
(3) ductility and high ionization energy the same.
(4) ductility and low ionization energy (4) The forward reaction rate decreases to zero.

27 Given the reaction: 34 Which reaction has the greatest increase in

entropy?
C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g) → 6CO2(g) + 6H2(
)
(1) 2H2O() → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
How many moles of C6H12O6(s) are needed to (2) 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
produce 24 moles of carbon dioxide? (3) H2O(g) → H2O()
(4) H2O() → H2O(s)
(1) 1.0 mole (3) 24 moles
(2) 12 moles (4) 4.0 moles
35 In a potential energy diagram, the difference
between the potential energy of the products
28 Which formula is an empirical formula? and the potential energy of the reactants is equal
(1) C2H6 (3) H2O to the
(2) C4H10 (4) H2O2 (1) heat of reaction
(2) entropy of the reaction
(3) activation energy of the forward reaction
29 What is the percent by mass of oxygen in (4) activation energy of the reverse reaction
Ca(OH)2? [formula mass = 74.1]
(1) 21.6% (3) 45.9%
(2) 43.2% (4) 54.1%

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 36 Equal volumes of 0.1 M NaOH and 0.1 M HCl 43 Which component of an electrochemical cell is
are thoroughly mixed. The resulting solution has correctly paired with its function?
a pH closest to (1) external conductor — allows the solutions to
(1) 5 (3) 3 mix
(2) 7 (4) 9 (2) external conductor — permits the migration
of ions
(3) salt bridge — allows the solutions to mix
37 Which substance can act as an Arrhenius base in
(4) salt bridge — permits the migration of ions
an aqueous solution?
(1) LiCl (3) LiBr
(2) LiNO3 (4) LiOH 44 In which substance is the oxidation number of Cl
equal to +1?
(1) Cl2 (3) AlCl3
38 Based on Reference Table F, which salt is the
strongest electrolyte? (2) Cl2O (4) HClO2
(1) CaCO3 (3) AgCl
(2) Na2SO4 (4) Zn3(PO4)2 45 Given the reaction:

2Na(s) + 2H2O() → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

39 How many liters of 2.5 M HCl are required to
exactly neutralize 1.5 liters of 5.0 M NaOH? Which substance undergoes oxidation?
(1) 1.0 L (3) 3.0 L (1) Na (3) H2
(2) 2.0 L (4) 4.0 L (2) NaOH (4) H2O

40 Given the reaction: 46 In which substance does hydrogen have an oxi-

dation number of zero?
NH3 + H2O NH4+ + OH– (1) LiH (3) H2S
The water acts as the (2) H2O (4) H2
(1) base (3) proton acceptor
(2) acid (4) electron donor 47 In a redox reaction, there is conservation of
(1) mass, only
41 Which reaction represents the process of neu- (2) charge, only
tralization? (3) both mass and charge
(4) neither mass nor charge
(1) Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
(2) HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) → KCl(aq) + H2O()
48 Which element is present in all organic com-
(3) Pb(NO3)2(aq) + CaCl2(aq) →
pounds?
Ca(NO3)2(aq) + PbCl2(s)
(1) H (3) C
(4) 2KClO3(s) → 2KCl(s) + 3 O2(g) (2) He (4) Ca

42 Which expression correctly represents a bal-

49 When butane burns in an excess of oxygen, the
anced reduction half-reaction?
principal products are
(1) Na+ + e– → Na (3) Cl2 + 2e– → Cl–
(1) CO2 and H2O (3) CO and H2O
(2) Na → Na+ + e– (4) 2Cl– → Cl2 + 2e–
(2) CO2 and H2 (4) CO and H2

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 50 Which structural formula represents an isomer 52 Organic compounds that are essentially non-
of 1-propanol? polar and exhibit weak intermolecular forces
have
H O H (1) low vapor pressure
C (2) low melting points
(1) H C C H
(3) high boiling points
H H (4) high electrical conductivity in solution

H H O Note that questions 53 through 56 have only

three choices.
(2) H C C C
H 53 As the concentration of reacting particles
H H
increases, the rate of reaction generally
(1) decreases
H OH H (2) increases
(3) H C C C H (3) remains the same

H H H 54 As an aqueous solution becomes more acidic,

the hydroxide ion concentration
H H O (1) decreases
(4) H
(2) increases
C C C (3) remains the same
H H OH
55 As the pressure on a gas confined above a liquid
increases, the solubility of the gas in the liquid
51 Which structural formula represents an unsatu- (1) decreases
rated hydrocarbon? (2) increases
H (3) remains the same

(1) H C H
56 As the temperature of a gas increases at constant
H pressure, the volume of the gas
H O (1) decreases
(2) increases
(2) H C C OH (3) remains the same
H

H H
(3) C C
H H

H O H
(4) H C C C H
H H

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 Part II
This part consists of twelve groups, each containing five questions. Each group tests a major
area of the course. Choose seven of these twelve groups. Be sure that you answer all five questions
in each group chosen. Record the answers to these questions on the separate answer sheet in accor-
dance with the directions on the front page of this booklet. [35]

Group 1 — Matter and Energy

If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 57– 61.

57 Which substance has vibrating particles in regu- 60 A real gas differs from an ideal gas because the
lar, fixed positions? molecules of real gas have
(1) Ca(s) (3) Cl2(g) (1) some volume and no attraction for each
(2) Hg() (4) CaCl2(aq) other
(2) some volume and some attraction for each
other
58 Based on Reference Table H, which sample has (3) no volume and no attraction for each other
the highest vapor pressure? (4) no volume and some attraction for each
(1) water at 20°C (3) ethanol at 50°C other
(2) water at 80°C (4) ethanol at 65°C
61 Which temperature change would cause the vol-
59 If 4.00 moles of oxygen gas, 3.00 moles of hydro- ume of a sample of an ideal gas to double when
gen gas, and 1.00 mole of nitrogen gas are com- the pressure of the sample remains the same?
bined in a closed container at standard pressure, (1) from 200°C to 400°C
what is the partial pressure exerted by the hydro- (2) from 400°C to 200°C
gen gas? (3) from 200 K to 400 K
(1) 1.00 atm (3) 3.00 atm (4) from 400 K to 200 K
(2) 0.125 atm (4) 0.375 atm

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 Group 2 — Atomic Structure
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 62–66.

62 The diagram below represents radioactive emanations passing through an electric field.
+ + +
Positive plate
Lead 1
block
2
3
Radioactive source Negative plate
– – –

Which type of emanation is represented by the arrow labeled 1?

(1) alpha particle (3) positron
(2) beta particle (4) gamma ray

63 What is the total number of neutrons in an atom 65 The characteristic bright-line spectrum of an
of 73Li? element occurs when electrons
(1) move from lower to higher energy levels
(1) 7 (3) 3
(2) move from higher to lower energy levels
(2) 10 (4) 4
(3) are lost by a neutral atom
(4) are gained by a neutral atom
64 In Rutherford’s gold foil experiments, some
alpha particles were deflected from their origi-
66 What is the total number of valence electrons in
nal paths but most passed through the foil with
a fluorine atom in the ground state?
no deflection. Which statement about gold
atoms is supported by these experimental obser- (1) 5 (3) 7
vations? (2) 2 (4) 9
(1) Gold atoms consist mostly of empty space.
(2) Gold atoms are similar to alpha particles.
(3) Alpha particles and gold nuclei have oppo-
site charges.
(4) Alpha particles are more dense than gold
atoms.

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 Group 3 — Bonding Group 4 — Periodic Table
If you choose this group, be sure to answer If you choose this group, be sure to answer
questions 67–71. questions 72–76.

67 Which electron-dot structure represents a non- 72 The graph below represents the relationship
polar molecule? between atomic radii, in picometers, and increas-
ing atomic number for elements in Group 15.
(1) H Cl (3) H N H

Atomic Radius (pm)

E
D
H C
B
H A
(2) H C H (4) H O
H H

68 Which bond is most polar?

Atomic Number
(1) H—F (3) H—Br
(2) H—Cl (4) H—I Which element is most metallic?
(1) A (3) D
69 Which formula represents a compound that is (2) B (4) E
formed primarily by sharing electrons?
(1) KCl (3) CrCl3 73 As the atoms in Period 3 of the Periodic Table
(2) CaCl2 (4) CCl4 are considered from left to right, the atoms gen-
erally show
(1) an increase in radius and an increase in
70 When a chemical bond is broken, energy is
ionization energy
(1) absorbed, only (2) an increase in radius and a decrease in
(2) released, only ionization energy
(3) both absorbed and released (3) a decrease in radius and an increase in
(4) neither absorbed nor released ionization energy
(4) a decrease in radius and a decrease in
71 Which compound has molecules that form the ionization energy
strongest hydrogen bonds?
74 Which element of Group 17 exists as a solid at
(1) HI (3) HF 25°C and standard pressure?
(2) HBr (4) HCl
(1) fluorine (3) bromine
(2) chlorine (4) iodine

75 Which group in the Periodic Table contains ele-

ments that are all monatomic gases at STP?
(1) 15 (3) 17
(2) 16 (4) 18

76 Which molecule contains a triple covalent bond

between its atoms?
(1) N2 (3) F2
(2) O2 (4) H2

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 Group 5 — Mathematics of Chemistry
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 77–81.

77 Which sample of matter is classified as a solu- 80 What is the total number of moles of atoms con-
tion? tained in 1 mole of NH3?
(1) H2O(s) (3) CO2(g) (1) 1 mole (3) 3 moles
(2) H2O() (4) CO2(aq) (2) 2 moles (4) 4 moles

78 A 3.00-liter sample of gas is at 288 K and 81 Which preparation produces a 2.0 M solution of
1.00 atm. If the pressure of the gas is increased to C6H12O6? [molecular mass = 180.0]
2.00 atm and its volume is decreased to 1.50 liters, (1) 90.0 g of C6H12O6 dissolved in 500.0 mL of
the Kelvin temperature of the sample will be solution
(1) 144 K (3) 432 K (2) 90.0 g of C6H12O6 dissolved in 1000. mL of
(2) 288 K (4) 576 K solution
(3) 180.0 g of C6H12O6 dissolved in 500.0 mL of
solution
79 The gram-formula mass of (NH4)2CO3 is (4) 180.0 g of C6H12O6 dissolved in 1000. mL of
(1) 46.0 g (3) 78.0 g solution
(2) 64.0 g (4) 96.0 g

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 Group 6 — Kinetics and Equilibrium
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 82–86.

82 Which sample has the greatest entropy? 85 Given the reaction at equilibrium:
(1) NH3(g) (3) NH3(s)
2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g) + heat
(2) NH3() (4) NH3(aq)
Which change will shift the equilibrium to the
right?
83 The activation energy required for a chemical
reaction can be decreased by (1) increasing the temperature
(2) increasing the pressure
(1) increasing the surface area of the reactant (3) decreasing the amount of SO2(g)
(2) increasing the temperature of the reactant
(4) decreasing the amount of O2(g)
(3) adding a catalyst to the reaction
(4) adding more reactant
86 What occurs when the temperature is increased
in a system at equilibrium at constant pressure?
84 Given the potential energy diagram of a chemi-
cal reaction: (1) The rate of the forward reaction increases, and
the rate of the reverse reaction decreases.
(2) The rate of the forward reaction decreases,
and the rate of the reverse reaction increases.
Potential Energy

(3) The rate of the endothermic reaction increases.

A (4) The rate of the exothermic reaction decreases.

C D

Reaction Coordinate

Which arrow represents the potential energy of

the reactants?
(1) A (3) C
(2) B (4) D

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 Group 7 — Acids and Bases Group 8 — Redox and Electrochemistry
If you choose this group, be sure to answer If you choose this group, be sure to answer
questions 87–91. questions 92–96.

87 A solution with a pH of 11 is first tested with 92 Which procedure requires the use of an external
phenolphthalein and then with litmus. What is electric current to force a redox reaction to
the color of each indicator in this solution? occur?
(1) Phenolphthalein is colorless and litmus is (1) polymerization (3) electrolysis
blue. (2) distillation (4) saponification
(2) Phenolphthalein is colorless and litmus is red.
(3) Phenolphthalein is pink and litmus is blue.
93 Given the balanced equation:
(4) Phenolphthalein is pink and litmus is red.
3Fe3+(aq) + Al(s) → 3Fe2+(aq) + Al3+(aq)
88 An example of a nonelectrolyte is What is the total number of moles of electrons
(1) C6H12O6(aq) (3) NaCl(aq) lost by 2 moles of Al(s)?
(2) K2SO4(aq) (4) HCl(aq) (1) 1 mole (3) 3 moles
(2) 6 moles (4) 9 moles
89 What produces hydrogen ions as the only posi-
tive ions in aqueous solution? 94 Given the reaction:
(1) KOH (3) NH3 Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) →
(2) HBr (4) NaCl Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O()
As the reaction occurs, what happens to copper?
90 Which type of reaction will produce water and a (1) It undergoes reduction and its oxidation
salt? number decreases.
(1) saponification (3) esterification (2) It undergoes reduction and its oxidation
(2) fermentation (4) neutralization number increases.
(3) It undergoes oxidation and its oxidation
number decreases.
91 Which statement describes the characteristics of
(4) It undergoes oxidation and its oxidation
an Arrhenius base?
number increases.
(1) It changes blue litmus to red and has a pH
less than 7.
(2) It changes blue litmus to red and has a pH 95 In any redox reaction, a reactant can undergo a
greater than 7. decrease in oxidation number by
(3) It changes red litmus to blue and has a pH (1) losing electrons, only
less than 7. (2) gaining electrons, only
(4) It changes red litmus to blue and has a pH (3) losing protons, only
greater than 7. (4) gaining protons, only

96 Which is a redox reaction?

(1) H+ + Cl– → HCl
(2) NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O
(3) Fe + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2
(4) MgO + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2O

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 Group 9 — Organic Chemistry
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 97–101.

97 Which organic reaction produces rubber and 100 Given the equation:
plastics? CH4 + Br2 → CH3Br + HBr
(1) polymerization (3) saponification Which type of reaction does this equation repre-
(2) esterification (4) fermentation sent?
(1) addition (3) polymerization
98 Which compounds are isomers? (2) hydrogenation (4) substitution
(1) CH3OH and CH3CH2OH
(2) CH4 and CCl4 101 Which formula represents an ether?
(3) CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3
(4) CH3CH2OH and CH3CH2COOH O
(1) CH3 C O CH3
99 Which functional group, when attached to a
chain of carbon atoms, will produce an organic O
molecule with the characteristic properties of an
(2) CH3 C OH
aldehyde?

O O
(1) (3) (3) CH3 O CH3
C OH C

O
(4)
(4) CH3 OH
(2) C H OH

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 Group 10 — Applications of Chemical Principles
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 102–106.

102 Given the lead-acid battery reaction:

discharge
Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O()
charge

As the lead-acid battery discharges, sulfuric acid is a

(1) reactant, with decreasing concentration
(2) reactant, with increasing concentration
(3) product, with decreasing concentration
(4) product, with increasing concentration

103 Given the nickel-cadmium battery reaction:

discharge
2NiOOH + Cd + 2H2O 2Ni(OH)2 + Cd(OH)2
charge

During the discharge of the battery, Ni3+ ions are

(1) reduced, and cadmium metal is reduced
(2) reduced, and cadmium metal is oxidized
(3) oxidized, and cadmium metal is reduced
(4) oxidized, and cadmium metal is oxidized

104 Which metal can replace Cr in Cr2O3? 106 Ammonia is produced commercially by the
(1) nickel (3) copper Haber reaction:
(2) lead (4) aluminum N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) + heat
The formation of ammonia is favored by
105 Fractional distillation is a technique used to sepa- (1) an increase in pressure
rate complex mixtures of hydrocarbons based on (2) a decrease in pressure
differences in their (3) removal of N2(g)
(1) heats of fusion (3) melting points (4) removal of H2(g)
(2) heats of vaporization (4) boiling points

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 Group 11 — Nuclear Chemistry
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 107–111.

107 Given the equation: 110 Which process converts an atom from one ele-
ment to another, when the nucleus of an atom is
14
7N + 42He → X + 178O bombarded with high-energy particles?
(1) artificial transmutation
When the equation is balanced correctly, which (2) natural transmutation
particle is represented by X? (3) addition polymerization
0
(1) –1e (3) 21H (4) condensation polymerization

(2) 11H (4) 10n

111 A fission reaction is similar to a fusion reaction in
that both reactions involve
108 When cobalt-60 undergoes nuclear decay, it (1) collisions between nuclei of high atomic
emits number
(1) a positron (3) a beta particle (2) collisions between nuclei of low atomic
(2) a neutron (4) an alpha particle number
(3) the conversion of mass to energy
(4) the conversion of energy to mass
109 Which equation represents a fusion reaction?
2 2 4
(1) 1H + 1H → 2He
14 0 14
(2) 6C → –1e + 7N
238 4 241 1
(3) 92U + 2He → 94Pu + 0n
1 27 24 4
(4) 0n + 13Al → 11Na + 2He

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 Group 12 — Laboratory Activities
If you choose this group, be sure to answer questions 112–116.

112 A sample of water is being heated from 20°C to 30°C, and the temperature is recorded every 2 minutes.
Which table would be most appropriate for recording the data?

Time Temp Time Temp Temp Time Temp Time

(min) (°C) (min) (°C) (°C) (min) (°C) (min)
0 20 0 20
2 22 2 22
4 24 4 24
6 26 6 26
8 28 8 28
10 30 10 30

(1) (2) (3) (4)

113 The diagram below represents a Celsius ther- 114 Expressed to the correct number of significant
mometer recording a certain temperature. figures, the sum of two masses is 445.2 grams.
100 Which two masses produce this answer?
(1) 210.10 g + 235.100 g
90
(2) 210.100 g + 235.10 g
80
(3) 210.1 g + 235.1 g
(4) 210.10 g + 235.10 g
70

115 A student observed that the temperature of

60
water increased when a salt was dissolved in it.
50 The student should conclude that dissolving the
salt caused
40 (1) formation of an acidic solution
(2) formation of a basic solution
30
(3) an exothermic reaction
10 (4) an endothermic reaction
20

10 116 A dry mixture of KNO3 and sand could be sepa-

rated by
0
(1) adding water to the mixture and filtering
-10 (2) adding water to the mixture and evaporating
(3) heating the mixture to a high temperature
(4) cooling the mixture to a low temperature

What is the correct reading of the thermometer?

(1) 5°C (3) 0.3°C
(2) 4.3°C (4) 4°C

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 Part II (35 credits)

Answer the questions in only seven of the twelve groups in this part. Be sure to mark the answers to
the groups of questions you choose in accordance with the instructions on the front cover of the test
booklet. Leave blank the five groups of questions you do not choose to answer.
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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

Matter and Energy Atomic Structure Bonding Periodic Table

57 1 2 3 4 62 1 2 3 4 67 1 2 3 4 72 1 2 3 4

58 1 2 3 4 63 1 2 3 4 68 1 2 3 4 73 1 2 3 4

59 1 2 3 4 64 1 2 3 4 69 1 2 3 4 74 1 2 3 4

60 1 2 3 4 65 1 2 3 4 70 1 2 3 4 75 1 2 3 4

61 1 2 3 4 66 1 2 3 4 71 1 2 3 4 76 1 2 3 4

Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8

Mathematics of Chemistry Kinetics and Equilibrium Acids and Bases Redox and
Electrochemistry
77 1 2 3 4 82 1 2 3 4 87 1 2 3 4 92 1 2 3 4

78 1 2 3 4 83 1 2 3 4 88 1 2 3 4 93 1 2 3 4

79 1 2 3 4 84 1 2 3 4 89 1 2 3 4 94 1 2 3 4

80 1 2 3 4 85 1 2 3 4 90 1 2 3 4 95 1 2 3 4

81 1 2 3 4 86 1 2 3 4 91 1 2 3 4 96 1 2 3 4

Group 9 Group 10 Group 11 Group 12

Organic Chemistry Applications of Nuclear Chemistry Laboratory Activities
Chemical Principles
97 1 2 3 4 102 1 2 3 4 107 1 2 3 4 112 1 2 3 4

98 1 2 3 4 103 1 2 3 4 108 1 2 3 4 113 1 2 3 4

99 1 2 3 4 104 1 2 3 4 109 1 2 3 4 114 1 2 3 4

100 1 2 3 4 105 1 2 3 4 110 1 2 3 4 115 1 2 3 4

101 1 2 3 4 106 1 2 3 4 111 1 2 3 4 116 1 2 3 4

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I do hereby affirm, at the close of this examination, that I had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the examination
and that I have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination.

Signature

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 The University of the State of New York
REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION FOR TEACHER USE ONLY

CHEMISTRY Credits
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........
(Use table below)

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ANSWER SHEET Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........
■ Male
Student ................................................................ Sex: ■ Female Total .............. ...........

Teacher ................................................................................................ Rater’s Initials: .........

School ..................................................................................................
Part I Credits
Directions to Teacher:
Record all of your answers on this answer sheet in accordance In the table below, draw a circle around the
with the instructions on the front cover of the test booklet. number of right answers and the adjacent number
of credits. Then write the number of credits (not
Part I (65 credits) the number right) in the space provided above.
1 1 2 3 4 21 1 2 3 4 41 1 2 3 4 No. No.
Right Credits Right Credits

2 1 2 3 4 22 1 2 3 4 42 1 2 3 4 56 65 28 41
55 64 27 40
54 63 26 39
3 1 2 3 4 23 1 2 3 4 43 1 2 3 4 53 62 25 39
52 62 24 38
4 1 2 3 4 24 1 2 3 4 44 1 2 3 4 51 61 23 37
50 60 22 36
5 1 2 3 4 25 1 2 3 4 45 1 2 3 4 49 59 21 35
48 58 20 34
47 57 19 33
6 1 2 3 4 26 1 2 3 4 46 1 2 3 4 46 56 18 33
45 56 17 32
7 1 2 3 4 27 1 2 3 4 47 1 2 3 4 44 55 16 31
43 54 15 30
42 53 14 29
8 1 2 3 4 28 1 2 3 4 48 1 2 3 4 41 52 13 27
40 51 12 25
9 1 2 3 4 29 1 2 3 4 49 1 2 3 4 39 51 11 23
38 50 10 21
37 49 9 19
10 1 2 3 4 30 1 2 3 4 50 1 2 3 4 36 48 8 17
35 47 7 14
11 1 2 3 4 31 1 2 3 4 51 1 2 3 4 34 46 6 12
33 45 5 10
32 45 4 8
12 1 2 3 4 32 1 2 3 4 52 1 2 3 4 31 44 3 6
30 43 2 4
13 1 2 3 4 33 1 2 3 4 53 1 2 3 29 42 1 2
0 0
14 1 2 3 4 34 1 2 3 4 54 1 2 3

15 1 2 3 4 35 1 2 3 4 55 1 2 3

16 1 2 3 4 36 1 2 3 4 56 1 2 3
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17 1 2 3 4 37 1 2 3 4

18 1 2 3 4 38 1 2 3 4

19 1 2 3 4 39 1 2 3 4 No. right ...............

20 1 2 3 4 40 1 2 3 4

Your answers for Part II should be placed in the proper spaces on the back of this sheet.