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TEST BANK
Hill's Chemistry for Changing Times
15th Edition by Hill, All Chapters 1-21 Covered

,Table of Contents

o Chemistry
o Atoms
o Atomic Structure
o Chemical Bonds
o Chemical Accounting
o Gases, Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces
o Acids and Bases
o Oxidation and Reduction
o Organic Chemistry
o Polymers
o Nuclear Chemistry
o Chemistry of Earth
o Air
o Water
o Energy
o Biochemistry
o Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
o Drugs
o Chemistry Down on the Farm and in the Garden and on the Lawn
o Household Chemicals
o Poisons

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1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
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1) Which science is primarily concerned with the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?
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A) biology
B) chemistry
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D) physics
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Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj: LO
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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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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Learning Obj: LO
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3) The ancient Greek philosophers were probably the first to consider the behavior of matter in an organized way.
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What is the major distinction between the "Greek philosophers" and "modern scientists"?
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A) observation
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A) the mystical search for the elixir of life.
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6) Green chemistry uses T T


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7) Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Egyptians were brewing beer and other fermented beverages
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over 4000 years ago. In the mid-19th century, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered and explained the
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A) scientific knowledge may come before technological knowledge.
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C) science and technology mean the same thing.
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills 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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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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