An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 14e (Timberlake)
Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Water, , is an example of a(n) ________.
A) chemical
B) solid
C) wave
D) electric charge
E) element
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
A) Salt
B) Sleep
C) Cold
D) Heat
E) Temperature
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is ________.
A) chlorine
B) sulfur
C) carbon dioxide
D) calcium carbonate
E) sugar
Answer: D
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
4) Which of the following is not a chemical?
A) Salt
B) Water
C) Light
D) Carbon dioxide
E) Sugar
Answer: C
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
,A) make the paste white
B) disinfect the toothbrush
C) keep the paste from spoiling
D) remove plaque
E) strengthen tooth enamel
Answer: E
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
6) 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
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
7) 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
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
8) Which of the following is a chemical?
A) Sugar
B) Heat
C) Light
D) Noise
E) A wave
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
,9) 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) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: A
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
10) 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) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: B
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
11) To lower your commute time, you take a new route to class. This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: C
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
12) By the end of the semester, you see that the new route to class has cut 10 minutes a day from your
commute time. This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: D
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
, 13) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is to ________.
A) study a little every day
B) retest every few days
C) go to office hours
D) study different ideas at the same time
E) all the above
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
14) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is by ________.
A) keeping a problem notebook
B) working the Sample Problem before checking the answer
C) answering the Engage questions
D) responding to Thinking About Your Thinking
E) all the above
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
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) retest every few days
E) wait until the night before the exam to study
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
16) Which of the following will help you succeed in chemistry?
(1) Underlining key points (2) Retesting after a few days (3) Reading the text before class.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 and 3
E) 3
Answer: D
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.
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