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HESI A2 Chemistry Practice Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

A molecule of water contains hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:8 ratio by mass. This is a statement of _____.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The statement that a molecule of water contains hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:8 ratio by mass is an example of the law of constant composition. This law states that all samples of a given chemical compound have the same elemental composition. In the case of water (H2O), no matter where you obtain a sample of water, it will always be composed of hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:8 ratio by mass. The law of multiple proportions deals with compounds that can be formed by the combination of elements in different ratios. The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.

Question 2 of 5

Which, if any, of these statements about solubility is correct?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A. The solubility of a substance is indeed defined as the concentration of a solute that can be dissolved in a solvent to form a saturated solution at a specific temperature and pressure. B. Substances with solubilities much less than 1 g/100 mL of solvent are generally considered insoluble because they do not dissolve in significant amounts in the solvent. C. A saturated solution is one that cannot dissolve any more solute as it has reached its maximum capacity at a specific temperature and pressure. Therefore, all the statements provided are correct, making option D the correct answer.

Question 3 of 5

What is a mathematical function that gives the amplitude of a wave as a function of position (and sometimes, as a function of time and/or electron spin)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Wavefunction. The wavefunction is a mathematical function that gives the amplitude of a wave as a function of position (and sometimes, as a function of time and/or electron spin). It is commonly used in quantum mechanics to describe the behavior of particles, particularly electrons, in atomic and molecular systems. The wavefunction provides information about the probability of finding a particle in a particular state or position. Wavelength (Choice A), Frequency (Choice B), and Wavenumber (Choice C) are properties of waves, but they do not directly represent the mathematical function that describes the wave's behavior as the wavefunction does.

Question 4 of 5

At what temperature does water boil in °F?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Water boils at 212°F under standard atmospheric pressure. This is the point at which water changes from a liquid to a gas phase. Choice A (210°F) is incorrect as it is below the boiling point of water. Choice C (215°F) and Choice D (220°F) are also incorrect as they are above the boiling point of water.

Question 5 of 5

The volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure. This is a statement of:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Charles' Law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure. This means that as the temperature of a gas increases, its volume also increases proportionally, and vice versa. This relationship between temperature and volume is a key feature of Charles' Law. The Combined Gas Law involves the relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas. Boyle's Law describes the inverse relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature. The Ideal Gas Law combines Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Avogadro's Law into a single expression. Therefore, the correct answer is Charles' Law, as it specifically describes the direct relationship between the temperature and volume of a gas.

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