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, Test Bank for Hill's Chemistry for Changing Tim
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es, 15e John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst, Rill Reu
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ter (All Chapters) +i +i




Chapter 1 +i + i+ i Chemistry

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions +i +i




1) Which science is primarily concerned with the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?
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A) biology
B) chemistry
C) geology
D) physics +


Answer:
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B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learn
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ing Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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2) What is natural philosophy? +i +i +i


A) a belief in natural foods
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B) an experimental approach to philosophy
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C) an experimental approach to the study of nature
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D) theoretical speculation about nature +i +i +i


Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skill
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s. Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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3) The ancient Greek philosophers were probably the first to consider the behavior of matter in an orga
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nized way. What is the major distinction between the "Greek philosophers" and "modern scientists"?
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A) observation
B) hypotheses
C) experimentation
D) logic A +i


nswer: C +i


Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skill
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s. Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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4) Which developed first? +i +i


A) technology
B) chemistry
C) alchemy
D) natural philosophy +i

,Answer: A + i


Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learn
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ing Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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5) Chemistry is +i


A) the mystical search for the elixir of life.
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B) the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.
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C) speculation about the nature of matter. +i +i +i +i +i


D) none of these +i +i


Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learn
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ing Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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6) Green chemistry uses +i +i


A) only water as a solvent. +i +i +i +i


B) materials and processes that are intended to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.
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C) only grocery store bought chemicals.
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D) reactions that are not heated. +i +i +i +i


Answer: B
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Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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7) Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Egyptians were brewing beer and other fermented
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beverages over 4000 years ago. In the mid- +i +i +i +i + i +i +i


19th century, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered and explained the source of fermentation usi
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ng yeast. This example illustrates that
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A) scientific knowledge may come before technological knowledge.
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B) technological knowledge may come before scientific knowledge. +i +i +i +i +i +i


C) science and technology mean the same thing.
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D) science and technology are not related. +i +i +i +i +i


Answer: B
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Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and Gl
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obal 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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8) Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?
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A) The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
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B) Many new chemicals were discovered.
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C) Alchemists developed techniques such as distillation and extraction that are still used today.
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D) Many modern chemists inherited an interest in health and medicines from the alchemist
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s. Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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, 9) Rachel Carson was an early proponent of
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A) environmental awareness. +i


B) conservation.
C) pesticides to improve crops. +i +i +i


D) using insects to improve pollination.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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10) "Better Living Through Chemistry" was a slogan used
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A) by morphine users.
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B) by Cheech and Chong on their television series.
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C) in the television show Breaking Bad each time that a batch of meth was produced.
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D) at Dupont in the 1970s
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.
Answer: D + i


Diff: 1 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5
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: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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11) DDT was widely used as an insecticide during and following World War II. However, the egg she
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lls of birds that live in areas where DDT was used were very thin, and the young did not hatch. This
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is an example of
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A) Sam Kean's book, The Disappearing Spoon.
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B) Dan Schwartz's book, No Cure for Nature.
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C) George Orwell's book, 1984. +i +i +i


D) Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring. +i +i +i +i


Answer: D
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Diff: 2 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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12) chemistry is designed to meet the needs of the present generation without compromisin +i +i +i +i +i +i +i +i +i +i +i +i


g the needs of future generations.
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A) Experimental
B) Green
C) Organic
D) Sustainable
Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Var: 1 +i Page Ref: Sec. 1.1 +i +i +i +i


Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary, Marilyn D. Duerst, Rill Ann Reuter Chemistry for Changing Times
Publisher: 2019 ISBN: 9780134878102 Edition: Unknown

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