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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
,Chapter 1 Chemistry
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which science is primarily concerned with the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?
A) biology
B) chemistry
C) geology
D) physics
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
2) What is natural philosophy?
A) a belief in natural foods
B) an experimental approach to philosophy
C) an experimental approach to the study of nature
D) theoretical speculation about nature
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
3) The ancient Greek philosophers were probably the first to consider the behavior of matter in an organized
way. What is the major distinction between the "Greek philosophers" and "modern scientists"?
A) observation
B) hypotheses
C) experimentation
D) logic
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
4) Which developed first?
A) technology
B) chemistry
C) alchemy
D) natural philosophy
, Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj: LO
1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
5) Chemistry is
A) the mystical search for the elixir of life.
B) the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.
C) speculation about the nature of matter.
D) none of these
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj: LO
1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
6) Green chemistry uses
A) only water as a solvent.
B) materials and processes that are intended to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.
C) only grocery store bought chemicals.
D) reactions that are not heated.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
7) Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Egyptians were brewing beer and other fermented
beverages over 4000 years ago. In the mid-19th century, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered and
explained the source of fermentation using yeast. This example illustrates that
A) scientific knowledge may come before technological knowledge.
B) technological knowledge may come before scientific knowledge.
C) science and technology mean the same thing.
D) science and technology are not related.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
8) Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?
A) The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
B) Many new chemicals were discovered.
C) Alchemists developed techniques such as distillation and extraction that are still used today.
D) Many modern chemists inherited an interest in health and medicines from the alchemists.
Answer: A Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5: Demonstrate
an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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
,Chapter 1 Chemistry
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which science is primarily concerned with the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?
A) biology
B) chemistry
C) geology
D) physics
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
2) What is natural philosophy?
A) a belief in natural foods
B) an experimental approach to philosophy
C) an experimental approach to the study of nature
D) theoretical speculation about nature
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
3) The ancient Greek philosophers were probably the first to consider the behavior of matter in an organized
way. What is the major distinction between the "Greek philosophers" and "modern scientists"?
A) observation
B) hypotheses
C) experimentation
D) logic
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Learning Obj:
LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
4) Which developed first?
A) technology
B) chemistry
C) alchemy
D) natural philosophy
, Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj: LO
1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
5) Chemistry is
A) the mystical search for the elixir of life.
B) the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.
C) speculation about the nature of matter.
D) none of these
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry. Learning Obj: LO
1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
6) Green chemistry uses
A) only water as a solvent.
B) materials and processes that are intended to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.
C) only grocery store bought chemicals.
D) reactions that are not heated.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
7) Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Egyptians were brewing beer and other fermented
beverages over 4000 years ago. In the mid-19th century, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered and
explained the source of fermentation using yeast. This example illustrates that
A) scientific knowledge may come before technological knowledge.
B) technological knowledge may come before scientific knowledge.
C) science and technology mean the same thing.
D) science and technology are not related.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
8) Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?
A) The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
B) Many new chemicals were discovered.
C) Alchemists developed techniques such as distillation and extraction that are still used today.
D) Many modern chemists inherited an interest in health and medicines from the alchemists.
Answer: A Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5: Demonstrate
an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
