General Organic and Biological Chemistry Structures of Life 6th Edition Timberlake Test Bank

General, Organic,
and Biological
Chemistry
Structures of Life,
6e Karen
Timberlake (Test
Bank All Chapters)

,General, Organic and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life, 6e, (Timberlake)
Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Water, H2O, is an example of a(n)
A) chemical.
B) type of energy.
C) wave.
D) electric charge.
E) element.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
A) salt
B) sleep
C) cold
D) heat
E) temperature
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is
A) chlorine.
B) sulfur.
C) carbon dioxide.
D) calcium carbonate.
E) sugar.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

4) Which of the following is NOT a chemical?
A) salt
B) water
C) light
D) carbon dioxide
E) sugar
Answer: C
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2



1

,5) Sodium fluorophosphate is a chemical used in toothpaste to
A) make the paste white.
B) disinfect the toothbrush.
C) keep the paste from spoiling.
D) remove plaque.
E) strengthen tooth enamel.
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

6) Titanium dioxide is a chemical used in toothpaste to
A) make the toothpaste white.
B) disinfect the toothbrush.
C) keep the paste from spoiling.
D) remove plaque.
E) strengthen tooth enamel.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

7) When a part of the body is injured, substances called ________ are released.
A) aspirins
B) pain relievers
C) nitrogen oxides
D) chlorofluorocarbons
E) prostaglandins
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

8) Which of the following is a chemical?
A) sugar
B) heat
C) light
D) noise
E) sound
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2




2

, 9) You notice that there is more traffic between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. This would be a(n)
A) observation.
B) hypothesis.
C) experiment.
D) conclusion/theory.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2
Global Outcomes: GO1

10) There is more traffic between 8:00 and 9:00 AM because most people start work at 9:00 AM.
This would be a(n)
A) observation.
B) hypothesis.
C) experiment.
D) conclusion/theory.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2
Global Outcomes: GO1

11) In order to enhance your learning in chemistry, you should NOT
A) study a little every day.
B) form a study group.
C) go to professor's office hours.
D) be an active learner.
E) wait until the night before the exam to study.
Answer: E
Objective: 1.3
Global Outcomes: GO2

12) Which of the following would NOT be part of a study plan to learn chemistry?
A) study a little every day
B) skip your professor's office hours
C) form a study group
D) read the chapter before class
E) work the sample problems
Answer: B
Objective: 1.3
Global Outcomes: GO2




3