Basic Chemistry, 5e (Timberlake)
Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Water, H2O, is an example of a(n) ________.
A) chemical
B) solid
C) wave
D) electric charge
E) element
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
A) salt
B) sleep
C) cold
D) heat
E) temperature
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is ________.
A) chlorine
B) sulfur
C) carbon dioxide
D) calcium carbonate
E) sugar
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
4) Which of the following is NOT a chemical?
A) salt
B) water
C) light
D) carbon dioxide
E) sugar
Answer: C
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
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5) Sodium fluorophosphate is a chemical used in toothpaste to ________.
A) make the paste white
B) disinfect the toothbrush
C) keep the paste from spoiling
D) remove plaque
E) strengthen tooth enamel
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
6) Methyl salicylate is a chemical used in toothpaste to ________.
A) make the paste white
B) disinfect the toothbrush
C) keep the paste from spoiling
D) give a pleasant flavor
E) strengthen tooth enamel
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global: GO2
7) When a part of the body is injured, substances called ________ are released.
A) aspirins
B) pain relievers
C) nitrogen oxides
D) chlorofluorocarbons
E) prostaglandins
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
8) Which of the following is a chemical?
A) sugar
B) heat
C) light
D) noise
E) a wave
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global: GO2
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9) The production of smog from the chemical NO requires ________.
A) nitrogen
B) chlorine
C) water
D) oxygen
E) CFCs
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
10) Titanium dioxide is a chemical used in toothpaste to ________.
A) make the paste white
B) disinfect the toothbrush
C) keep the paste from spoiling
D) remove plaque
E) strengthen tooth enamel
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
11) Which of the following is NOT a chemical?
A) sugar
B) salt
C) oxygen
D) noise
E) gold
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
12) The first step in the scientific method is ________.
A) using technology
B) making observations
C) forming a hypothesis
D) doing experiments
E) proposing a theory
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
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13) You notice that there is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning. This would be a(n)
________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) theory
E) all the above
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
14) There is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning because most people start work at 9.
This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) theory
E) all the above
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
15) In order to enhance your learning in chemistry, you should NOT ________.
A) study a little every day
B) form a study group
C) go to office hours
D) be an active learner
E) wait until the night before the exam to study
Answer: E
Objective: 1.3
Global: G2
16) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is to ________.
A) study a little every day
B) form a study group
C) go to office hours
D) be an active learner
E) all the above
Answer: E
Objective: 1.3
Global: G2
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17) In the number 12.345, the 4 is in the ________ place.
A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths
Answer: D
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
18) In the number 12.345, the 1 is in the ________ place.
A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths
Answer: A
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
19) The product of (-4) (-5) is ________.
A) -20
B) +20
C) -1
D) +1
E) 0
Answer: B
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
20) For the equation 4x + 2 = 10, x equals ________.
A) 8
B) 12
C) 3
D) 2
E) -2
Answer: D
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
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21) 12 is what percent of 36?
A) 3%
B) 30%
C) 33%
D) 330%
E) 12%
Answer: C
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
22) Written in scientific notation, 540 000 is ________.
A) 0.54 106
B) 54 108
C) 5.4 10-5
D) 5.4 105
E) 5.4
Answer: D
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
23) Written in scientific notation, 8300 is ________.
A) 8.3 102
B) 8.3 103
C) 8.3 104
D) 8.3 10-3
E) 8.3 10-2
Answer: B
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
24) Written in scientific notation, 0.000 000 33 is ________.
A) 3.3 107
B) 3.3 10-7
C) 3.3 10-8
D) 3.3 108
E) 3.3
Answer: B
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
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25) Written in scientific notation, 0.000 004 03 is ________.
A) 4.03 10-7
B) 4.03 10-6
C) 4.03 106
D) 0.403 10-5
E) 4.03
Answer: B
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
1.2 True/False Questions
1) The reddish-brown color of smog is due to NO2.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
2) Methyl salicylate is used in toothpaste as an abrasive.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
3) Titanium dioxide in toothpaste is used to give toothpaste a pleasant flavor.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
4) General chemistry is the study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
5) Organic chemistry is the study of substances that contain carbon.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
6) Geochemistry is the study of the chemical reactions that take place in the body.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
7) The first step in using the scientific method is usually the observation of some natural event.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
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8) In the scientific method, a hypothesis has more data to support it than a theory.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
9) A theory is confirmed after one experiment is performed.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
10) Working with a group of students can help you learn chemistry.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.3
Global: G2
11) It is best to study only the night before an exam.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.3
Global: G2
12) When -5 is added to -3, the answer is 8.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
13) When -5 is multiplied by -3, the answer is 15.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
14) (-8) - (4) is -12.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
15) (-8) - (-4) is -12.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
16) If 2x + 2 = 8, x is 5.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
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17) In the number 123.45, the digit 5 is in the hundreds place.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
18) When -7 is added to -5 the answer is 12.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
19) If a negative number is divided by another negative number, the answer will be a positive
number.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
20) 3.5 103 is equal to 3500.
Answer: TRUE
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
21) 2.25 10-4 is equal to 22500.
Answer: FALSE
Objective: 1.5
Global: G4
1.3 Short Answer Questions
1) A type of matter that has the same composition and properties wherever it is found is a(n)
________.
Answer: chemical
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
2) The brown color of smog is caused by ________.
Answer: nitrogen dioxide
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
3) The substances released when tissues are injured are ________.
Answer: prostaglandins
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
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4) Substances which prevent spoilage are called ________.
Answer: antioxidants
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
5) An abrasive used in toothpaste is ________.
Answer: calcium carbonate
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
6) Any material used in or produced by a chemical reaction is a(n) ________.
Answer: chemical
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
7) The science that studies the properties and composition of substances is called ________.
Answer: chemistry
Objective: 1.1
Global: G2
8) The use of observation and hypothesis are important steps in the ________ method.
Answer: scientific
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
9) A test performed to determine if a hypothesis is valid is called a(n) ________.
Answer: experiment
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
10) A hypothesis can be tested by performing a(n) ________.
Answer: experiment
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
11) An observation takes place when a(n) ________ is noted.
Answer: natural phenomenon
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
12) Name the steps in the scientific method.
Answer: observation, hypothesis, experiment, theory
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
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13) When a hypothesis is supported by many experiments is becomes a(n) ________.
Answer: theory
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
14) In the scientific method, after data is collected, a(n) ________ is proposed which gives a
possible explanation.
Answer: hypothesis
Objective: 1.2
Global: G1
15) In the number 34.56, the 4 is in the ________ place.
Answer: ones
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
16) When two negative numbers are added, the answer is ________.
Answer: negative
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
17) When two positive numbers are added, the answer is ________.
Answer: positive
Objective: 1.4
Global: G4
18) In the number 45.678, the digit 6 is in the ________ place.
Answer: tenths
Objective: 1.4
Global: GO2
Express each of the following numbers using scientific notation.
19) 351 000 000 000
Answer: 3.51 1011
Objective: 1.5
Global: G5
20) 0.000 860
Answer: 8.60 10-4
Objective: 1.5
Global: G5
21) 5 207 000
Answer: 5.207 106
Objective: 1.5
Global: G5
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22) 0.000 000 050
Answer: 5.0 10-8
Objective: 1.5
Global: G5
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