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chemistry for health sciences quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cargo of uranium hexafluoride weighed kg and was contained in 30 drums, each containing L of UF . What is the density (g/mL) of uranium hexafluoride?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To find the density, we first calculate the total volume of uranium hexafluoride. Since each drum contains 15 L, the total volume is 30 drums * 15 L/drum = 450 L. Next, convert the mass from kg to g (1 kg = 1000 g). Density = mass/volume. Density = (mass in g) / (volume in mL). Since the mass is in g, we need to convert the volume from L to mL (1 L = 1000 mL). Density = (mass in g) / (volume in mL) = (mass in g) / (volume in L * 1000). Density = (mass in g) / (450 L * 1000) = (mass in g) / 450000 mL. Therefore, the density is the mass divided by 450000. The correct answer is C: 2.25 g/mL. Choice A is incorrect as it is too low
Question 2 of 5
Many classic experiments have given us indirect evidence of the nature of the atom. Which of the experiments listed below did not give the results described?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the Rutherford experiment actually disproved the Thomson "plum-pudding" model of the atom. Rutherford's experiment involved firing alpha particles at a thin gold foil and observing their scattering patterns. The results showed that atoms have a small, dense, positively charged nucleus, which contradicted the Thomson model. Choice B is correct as the experiment was indeed useful in determining the nuclear charge on the atom. Choice C is incorrect because Millikan's oil-drop experiment determined the charge on the electron, not just that it was a simple multiple. Choice D is incorrect as the electric discharge tube did show that electrons have a negative charge.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following statements about atomic structure is false?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the statement that the number of protons and neutrons is always the same in a neutral atom is false. In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons, not the number of neutrons. Neutrons are not always equal to the number of protons. A: An atom is mostly empty space - Correct. This is true because the nucleus is very tiny compared to the overall size of the atom. B: Almost all of the mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus - Correct. This is true because protons and neutrons have much more mass than electrons. C: The protons and neutrons in the nucleus are very tightly packed - Correct. This is true because protons and neutrons are densely packed within the nucleus.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement is not correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because gamma rays are not light but a form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy. Gamma rays have no charge and are produced from the nucleus. Choice A is correct as an alpha particle is heavier than an electron. Choice B is correct as an alpha particle has a 2+ charge. Choice C is correct as these are types of radioactive emissions.
Question 5 of 5
The element rhenium (Re) exists as two stable isotopes and 18 unstable isotopes. Rhenium-185 has in its nucleus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer A is determined by knowing that the atomic number of rhenium is 75. Since the element is rhenium-185, the sum of protons and neutrons must equal 185. As the atomic number is 75, the number of protons is 75. Therefore, the number of neutrons is 185 - 75 = 110. Thus, rhenium-185 has 75 protons and 110 neutrons. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the correct number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of rhenium-185.