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, xz Times, 15e John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst, xz xz x z xz xz xz
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Chapter 1 xz x z x z Chemistry
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions xz xz
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
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B
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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2) What is natural philosophy?
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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 xz xz xz
Answer: D
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking
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skills. 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
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organized way. What is the major distinction between the "Greek philosophers" and "modern
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scientists"?
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A) observation
B) hypotheses
C) experimentation
D) logic
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C
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking
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skills. Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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4) Which developed first? xz xz
A) technology
B) chemistry
C) alchemy
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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5) Chemistry is xz
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. xz xz xz xz xz
D) none of these xz xz
Answer: B
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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6) Green chemistry uses xz xz
A) only water as a solvent.
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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. xz xz xz xz
Answer: B
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global
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5: 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
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fermented beverages over 4000 years ago. In the mid-19th century, French scientist Louis Pasteur
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discovered and explained the source of fermentation using 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. xz xz xz xz xz xz
C) science and technology mean the same thing.
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D) science and technology are not xz xz xz xz
related. Answer: B
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
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Global 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
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alchemists. Answer: A
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global
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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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, 9) Rachel Carson was an early proponent of
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A) environmental awareness. xz
B) conservation.
C) pesticides to improve crops. xz xz xz
D) using insects to improve pollination.
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Answer: A
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global
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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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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
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1970s.
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and
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Global 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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11) DDT was widely used as an insecticide during and following World War II. However, the egg
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shells of birds that live in areas where DDT was used were very thin, and the young did not
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hatch. This 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. xz xz xz
D) Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring.xz xz xz xz
Answer: D
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global
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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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12) chemistry is designed to meet the needs of the present generation without xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
compromising the needs of future generations.
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A) Experimental
B) Green
C) Organic
D) Sustainable
Answer: D
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global
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5: 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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