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SECOND QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE
SHS (SPECIALIZED STEM) GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
SY 2022 – 2023
Directions: Carefully read each statement. Write the CAPITAL letter of your answer in your
answer sheet.

1. Which quantum number describes the main energy level?

A. Angular Momentum Quantum Number

B. Magnetic Quantum Number
C. Spin Quantum Number
D. Principal Quantum Number

2. Consider the ground state of (Z = 24). The numbers of electrons with the azimuthal
quantum numbers, l = 1 and 2 are, respectively
A. 16 and 4
B.12 and 5
C. 12 and 4
D. 16 and 5
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3. Find the error in the following set of quantum numbers: n= 3 l=2 ml = 3 ms = -𝟐
A. The set of quantum numbers has no error.
B. Only the n and ms are correct
C. The value for ml is incorrect.
D. All quantum numbers are incorrect.

4. What is the magnetic property of:

A. Diamagnetic
B. Polymagnetic
C. Paramagnetic
D. Quasimagnetic

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5. Based on the orbital diagram of the valence electrons of element Z, which among the
choices is correct about its magnetic property?

A. Element X is diamagnetic because there are unpaired electrons.

B. Element X is paramagnetic because there are unpaired electrons.
C. Element X is diamagnetic because there is one pair electron.
D. Element X is paramagnetic because there is one pair electron.
6. Using the periodic table below, assess the elements in group D if they can be considered as
paramagnetic or diamagnetic.

A. The elements are paramagnetic.

B. The elements are diamagnetic.
C. Some elements are either paramagnetic or diamagnetic
D. It cannot be determined from the information given.

7. These are graphic descriptions of an atom wherein boxes and arrows are used to represent
the orbital and electrons, respectively.
A. atomic model
B. electron configuration
C. orbital diagram
D. quantum numbers
8. The orbital diagram illustrated below represents an element whose number of electrons is
equal to:

A. Phosphorous – 15 electrons
B. Potassium – 19 electrons
C. Silicon – 14 electrons
D. Sulfur – 17 electrons
9. Arrange the following orbital diagram in correct sequence:

I. II. III. IV.

A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, III, IV, and II
C. IV, II, III and I
D. III, IV, I and II
10. Carbon is found in the 2nd column of the p-block. Which of the following is the correct
Lewis symbol for this element?

A.
B.

C.
D.
11. Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure for the ion Na+1?

A.

B.

C.

D.

12. Which is the Lewis dot symbol of phosphorous atom?

A.

B.

C.

D.

13. Which of the following corresponds to the octet rule?

A. Chemical bonds can only form when electrons are shared or given away from one atom’s
outer shell to another’s.
B. Elements are organized according to their atomic number and arranged in order from low
atomic numbers to high atomic numbers.
C. Elements tend to bound in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence
shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
D. The chemical elements are arranged according to increasing atomic weight, those with
similar physical and chemical properties occur after each interval of seven elements.

14. Which of the following best describes the Cl2 bond?

A. The bond is formed because of the presence of charges
B. The bond is formed because of the sharing of electrons forming the octet
C. The bond is formed because of the transfer of electrons forming the octet
D. The bond is formed because of the conductivity of both elements
15. Which of the following statements describe covalent bonding?
I. It is formed by sharing of protons
II. Bond of two electrons shared by two atoms
III. Covalent bond forms when metals and non-metals combine their electrons.
A. I only B. II only C. I and II D. II and III

16. Create the I2 Lewis structure with the octet rule applied.

17. Mg(OH)2 is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia, as well as

laxatives. What is the correct name of this compound?
A. Magnesium Dihydroxide C. Monomagnesium Dihydroxide
B. Monomagnesium Hydroxide D. Magnesium Hydroxide

18. Both carbon monoxide and nitrogen gas have low boiling and melting points, do not
conduct electricity, and share their valence electrons to bond the atoms that make up the
compound. What can you deduce from this information?
A. The compounds are ionized
B. There is a significant amount of valence electrons that can be transferred from one atom to
another
C. The compounds are bound by forces that produces covalent compounds
D. The presence of metal makes the compounds electro conductive

19. When ammonium nitrate is heated to a high temperature, it forms dinitrogen monoxide and
water. What is the correct chemical formula of dinitrogen monoxide?
A. NO2 B. N2O2 C. N2O D. NO

20. Which of the following elements can only form one bond in a Lewis structure?
A. O B. C C. H D. A

21. Which Lewis structure below is incorrectly paired with its formula?
A. CH3NH2 C. HCN

B. C2H2 D. C2H4

22. Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure for CF4?
A. B. C. D.
 23. According to VSEPR model, electron groups around the central atom of a molecule repel
each other. Which of the following is an example of an electron group in a VSEPR model?
A. Bonding pairs C. All electrons in the outer shell
B. Electron in lower shells D. Lone pairs in the attached atoms

24. Which of the following will exhibit tetrahedral geometry?

A. O3 B. CCl4 C. PCl5 D. CO−2
3

25. Applying the concept of VSEPR model, what is the molecular geometry of PH3?
A. Linear B. T-shaped C. See-saw D. Trigonal pyramidal

26. What is a characteristic of a polar molecule?

A. Octagonal C.Asymmetrical
B. Symmetrical D. Square

27. Why water is polar?

A. The water molecule is nearly linear.
B. The water molecule is bent hence, asymmetrical.
C. The electrons of hydrogen are being “pulled” towards electrons of oxygen.
D. The electrons of oxygen are being “pulled” towards electrons of hydrogen.

28. The molecule boron trifluoride, BF3, assumes a trigonal planar geometry with boron as the
central atom. Boron is from Group IIIa and Fluorine is from Group VIIa. Which statement
correctly describes the polarity of the B-F bond and the polarity of the molecule?
A. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar.
B. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar.
C. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is polar.
D. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is polar.

29. How do you write the chemical formula of the ETHERS class?
A. ROR’ B. ROOH C. ORO D. ROOR’

30. Which of these chemical classes is NOT the main actor of the functional group?
A. Amide B. carboxylic acid C. ester D. imine

31.In the composition of proteins and nitrogenous bases of DNA or RNA, what group is
commonly observed?
A. Amino functional group B. amine C. amide D. ketone

32. What are isomers? Isomers are compounds that

A. have the same number of carbon atoms but a different number of hydrogen atoms
B. have the same number of hydrogen atoms but a different number of carbon atoms
C. have the same number and kind of atoms in a molecule but differ in structure
D. have the same kind of atoms in a molecule but differ in the number of atoms present

33. Which of the structures below is not an isomer of pentane?

A. B. C. D.
34. Which alkene exhibits geometrical isomerism?
A. 2-butene
B. 2-methyl-2-butene
C. propene
D. 2-methylpropene

35. The reaction that leads to the formation of salts of glycerol and fatty acids.
A. addition C. saponification
B. substitution D. esterification

36. Which of the following is an addition reaction?

A. C2H4 + Cl2 → C2H4Cl2 C. C3H8 + HBr → C3H7Br + H2
B. C2H6 + Cl2 → C2H5Cl + HCl D. CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

37. Given the equation: CH4 + Br2 → CH3Br + HBr . Which type of reaction does this \
reaction represents?
A. addition C. saponification
B. substitution D. esterification

38. It is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules,

composed of many repeating subunits.
A. Monomer C. Polymerization
B. Polymer D. Macromolecules

39. What following process is the beginning of polymerization of two or more molecules?
A. Forming of Radicals C. Electron sharing
B. Double bond open up D. Electrostatic

40. Polyethylene is a polymer, which of the following choices is its monomer?

A.

B.

C.

D.
41. Which of the following is Not a factor to determine the physical property of polymer?
A. Average Length C. Geometry
B. Average molecular mass D. Bonding
42. If the orientation of the polymer substituent is random, it is called?
A. Atactic C. Elastic
B. Isotactic D. Syndiotactic

43. Determine the type of orientation of the given polymer below.

A. Syndiotactic B. Isotactic C. Atactic D. Synthetic

44. Determine the type of orientation of the given polymer below.

A. Syndiotactic B. Isotactic C. Atactic D. Synthetic

45. ________ are composed of four elements, namely: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and
nitrogen.
A. Lipids B. Protein C. Carbohydrates D. Nucleic Acid

46. Lipids are composed of two major parts, the hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail,
which of the following is the property of lipid’s head?
A. Polar B. Non-polar C. Bipolar D. Polarity

47. Disaccharides are carbohydrates that is made of two monosaccharides, which of the
following combination of monosaccharides will produce lactose?
A. Glucose and Fructose C. Glucose and glucose
B. Galactose and Glucose D. Galactose and Fructose

48. What process is being used in preparation of alkanes from alkenes?

A. Hydrogenation B. Dehydration C. Hydration D. Dehydrogenation

49. In preparation of organic compounds, what will be the product of alkyl halides (except
fluorides) through reduction with zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid.
A. Alkanes B. Alkynes C. Alkenes D. Aldehyde

50. In preparation of Alkene from alkyne, what part of alkyne is being hydrogenated to
alkene? Refer to the image below.

A. The carbons with single bonds C. The carbons with triple bonds
B. The carbons with double bonds D. The hydrogens

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