An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 13e (Timberlake)
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Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives n n n n n
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1) Water, H2O, is an example of a(n) .n n n n n n n
A) chemical
B) solid
C) wave
D) electric charge n
E) element A n
nswer: A Pag n n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
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A) salt
B) sleep
C) cold
D) heat
E) temperature n
Answer: A Pa n n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is
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A) chlorine
B) sulfur
C) carbon dioxide n
D) calcium carbonate n
E) sugar Ans n
wer: D Page n n n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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,4) Which of the following is not a chemical?
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A) salt
B) water
C) light
D) carbon dioxide n
E) sugar Ans n
wer: C Page
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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5) Sodium fluorophosphate is a chemical used in toothpaste to
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A) make the paste white n n n
B) disinfect the toothbrush n n
C) keep the paste from spoiling
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D) remove plaque n
E) strengthen tooth enamel n n n
Answer: E n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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6) When a part of the body is injured, substances called
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A) aspirins
B) pain relievers
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C) nitrogen oxides n
D) chlorofluorocarbons
E) prostaglandins n
Answer: E n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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7) Titanium dioxide is a chemical used in toothpaste to
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A) make the paste white n n n
B) disinfect the toothbrush n n
C) keep the paste from spoiling
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D) remove plaque n
E) strengthen tooth enamel n n n
Answer: A n
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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,8) Which of the following is a chemical?
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A) sugar
B) heat
C) light
D) noise
E) a wave An
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swer: A Page
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Learning Obj.: 1.1 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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9) You notice that there is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning. This would be a(n)
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A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) theory
E) all the above
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Answer: A Pag n n
e Ref: 1.2
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Learning Obj.: 1.2 n n
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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10) There is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning because most people start work at 9. This
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would be a(n) n . n n
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) theory
E) all the above
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Answer: B Pag n n
e Ref: 1.2
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Learning Obj.: 1.2 n n
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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, 11) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is to
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A) study a little every day n n n n
B) retest every few days n n n
C) go to office hours
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D) study different ideas at the same time
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E) all the above
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Answer: E Pag n n
e Ref: 1.3
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Learning Obj.: 1.3 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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12) In order to enhance your learning in chemistry, you should not
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A) study a little every day n n n n
B) form a study group n n n
C) go to office hours
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D) retest every few days n n n
E) wait until the night before the exam to study A
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nswer: E n
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Learning Obj.: 1.3 n n
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemist
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13) In the number 12.345, the 4 is in the
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A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths n
Answer: D Pa n n
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Learning Obj.: 1.4 n n
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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14) In the number 12.345, the 1 is in the
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A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths n
Answer: A Pa n n
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Learning Obj.: 1.4 n n
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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