SN2 Test 2 Study guide

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

 The problem numbers are based on the Zumdahl 11th Ed. Zumdahl book

Chap 14: Acid and bases

Section Suggested problems
14.5Calculating the pH of Weak Acid Solutions 77, 83, 85, 87, 89, 92,
14.6 Bases 95, 97, 99, 103, 111,
14.8 Acid-Base Properties of Salts 129, 130, 133, 135, 141. 143, 145,

Chap. 15 - ACIDS AND BASES (buffer & titration)

Section Suggested problems
15.1Solutions of Acids or Bases Containing a Common Ion31, 33
15.2 Buffered Solutions 43, 49, 51, 59, 139,
15.3 Buffering Capacity 53, 61, 71, 73,
15.4 Titrations and pH Curves 75, 77, 81, 91, 122,

Chap. 16 – SOLUBILITY AND COMPLEX ION EQUILIBRIA

Section Suggested problems
16.1Solubility Equilibria and the Solubility Product29, 36, 39, 45, 55, 57, 62,
16.2 Precipitation and Qualitative Analysis (pp 649-653) 63, 65, 69, 73,

Chap. 11 - PROPERTIES OF SOLUTIONS

Section Suggested problems
11.5Boiling point elevation & Freezing-point depression83, 87, 89, 131,
11.7 Colligative properties of electrolyte solutions99, 101, 109, 111.

Instructions

  1. The value of this test is 15% of the semester and the duration is 60 minutes.
  2. Handouts for revision are already posted on LEA
  3. An average of 7 to 8 questions is generally asked.
  4. The test includes multiple choices questions worth a maximum of 20% of the test value.
  5. In order to receive full credit for your answer, your work must be shown.
  6. Double check your numbers. If the number of digits is insufficient throughout the calculation, giving a result different from the expected one, it will be considered a mathematical error

Math or calculator mistake: −25% of the problem mark
Logic mistake: −50% of the problem mark

A Data sheet is provided. However, equations are not given. You have to memorize them.