,General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 4e (Frost)
Chapter 1 Chemistry Basics — Matter and Measurement
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
A) Sugar water
B) Trail mix
C) Air
D) Vodka
Answer: B
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2) Which of the following is a pure substance?
A) Sugar
B) Sand
C) Gold
D) Maple syrup
Answer: C
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3) Which of the following represents a homogeneous mixture?
A) Vinegar
B) Chocolate chip ice cream
C) Methane (natural gas)
D) Muddy water
Answer: A
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LO: 1.1
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,4) Which of the following represents a homogeneous mixture?
A) Gasoline
B) Chocolate macadamia nut cookies
C) Vegetable soup
D) An apple
Answer: A
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Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
5) Which of the following is not a pure substance?
A) Gasoline
B) Ammonia
C) Iodine crystals
D) Steam
Answer: A
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LO: 1.1
6) All the different kinds of substances that make up all of the material of the universe are known
collectively as:
A) elements
B) compounds
C) matter
D) electrolytes
Answer: C
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LO: 1.1
7) Which of the following is an element?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Sodium
C) Ammonia
D) Sand
Answer: B
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, 8) Which of the following is an element?
A) Brass
B) Mercury
C) Air
D) Water
Answer: B
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LO: 1.1
9) Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
A) A cup of black coffee
B) Salt — sodium chloride
C) Iron filings and sulfur
D) Oil and vinegar salad dressing
Answer: A
Diff: 1
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Global: G1
LO: 1.1
10) What is the correct symbol for the element copper?
A) Ca
B) Cr
C) Co
D) Cu
Answer: D
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Section: 1-2
Global: G1
LO: 1.2
11) Which element is in period 4 and group 7B in the periodic table?
A) Mn
B) Tc
C) Br
D) I
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-2
Global: G1
LO: 1.2
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Chapter 1 Chemistry Basics — Matter and Measurement
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
A) Sugar water
B) Trail mix
C) Air
D) Vodka
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
2) Which of the following is a pure substance?
A) Sugar
B) Sand
C) Gold
D) Maple syrup
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
3) Which of the following represents a homogeneous mixture?
A) Vinegar
B) Chocolate chip ice cream
C) Methane (natural gas)
D) Muddy water
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
1
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,4) Which of the following represents a homogeneous mixture?
A) Gasoline
B) Chocolate macadamia nut cookies
C) Vegetable soup
D) An apple
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
5) Which of the following is not a pure substance?
A) Gasoline
B) Ammonia
C) Iodine crystals
D) Steam
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
6) All the different kinds of substances that make up all of the material of the universe are known
collectively as:
A) elements
B) compounds
C) matter
D) electrolytes
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
7) Which of the following is an element?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Sodium
C) Ammonia
D) Sand
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
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, 8) Which of the following is an element?
A) Brass
B) Mercury
C) Air
D) Water
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
9) Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
A) A cup of black coffee
B) Salt — sodium chloride
C) Iron filings and sulfur
D) Oil and vinegar salad dressing
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-1
Global: G1
LO: 1.1
10) What is the correct symbol for the element copper?
A) Ca
B) Cr
C) Co
D) Cu
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Section: 1-2
Global: G1
LO: 1.2
11) Which element is in period 4 and group 7B in the periodic table?
A) Mn
B) Tc
C) Br
D) I
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1-2
Global: G1
LO: 1.2
3
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