Chemistry: The Central Science, 13e (Brown et al.) Chapter
1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) What is the physical state in which matter has no specific shape but does have a specific volume?
A) gas
B) solid
C) liquid
D) salts
E) ice
Answer:
C
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2) The law of constant composition applies to .
A) solutions
B) heterogeneous mixtures
C) compounds
D) homogeneous mixtures
E) solids
Answer:
C
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3) A combination of sand, salt, and water is an example of a .
A) homogeneous mixture
B) heterogeneous mixture
C) compound
D) pure substance
E) solid
Answer:
B
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4) A small amount of salt dissolved in water is an example of a .
A) homogeneous mixture
B) heterogeneous mixture
C) compound
D) pure substance
E) solid
Answer:
A
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5) Which one of the following has the element name and symbol correctly matched?
A) S, sodium
B) Tn, tin
C) Fe, iron
D) N, neon
E) B,
bromine
Answer: C
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6) Which one of the following elements has a symbol that is not derived from its foreign name?
A) tin
B) aluminum
C) mercury
D) copper
E) lead
Answer:
B
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7) Which one of the following is often easily separated into its components by simple
techniques such as filtering or decanting?
A) heterogeneous mixture
B) compounds
C) homogeneous mixture
D) elements
E) solutio
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Answer:
A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
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