Test Bank For Chemistry An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 14th Edition by Karen C. Timberlake Chapter 1-18

An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 14e (Timberlake)
Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Water, , is an example of a(n) ________.
A) chemical
B) solid
C) wave
D) electric charge
E) element
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
A) Salt
B) Sleep
C) Cold
D) Heat
E) Temperature
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is ________.
A) chlorine
B) sulfur
C) carbon dioxide
D) calcium carbonate
E) sugar
Answer: D
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

4) Which of the following is not a chemical?
A) Salt
B) Water
C) Light
D) Carbon dioxide
E) Sugar
Answer: C
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

5) Sodium fluorophosphate is a chemical used in toothpaste to ________.
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,A) make the paste white
B) disinfect the toothbrush
C) keep the paste from spoiling
D) remove plaque
E) strengthen tooth enamel
Answer: E
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

6) 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
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

7) Titanium dioxide 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: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

8) Which of the following is a chemical?
A) Sugar
B) Heat
C) Light
D) Noise
E) A wave
Answer: A
Section: 1.1
Learning Obj: 1.1
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.




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,9) You notice that there is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning. This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: A
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

10) There is more traffic between 8 and 9 in the morning because most people start work at 9. This would
be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: B
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

11) To lower your commute time, you take a new route to class. This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: C
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

12) By the end of the semester, you see that the new route to class has cut 10 minutes a day from your
commute time. This would be a(n) ________.
A) observation
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) conclusion
E) all the above
Answer: D
Section: 1.2
Learning Obj: 1.2
Global Outcomes: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.




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, 13) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is to ________.
A) study a little every day
B) retest every few days
C) go to office hours
D) study different ideas at the same time
E) all the above
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

14) One way to enhance your learning in chemistry is by ________.
A) keeping a problem notebook
B) working the Sample Problem before checking the answer
C) answering the Engage questions
D) responding to Thinking About Your Thinking
E) all the above
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

15) 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 office hours
D) retest every few days
E) wait until the night before the exam to study
Answer: E
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.

16) Which of the following will help you succeed in chemistry?
(1) Underlining key points (2) Retesting after a few days (3) Reading the text before class.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 and 3
E) 3
Answer: D
Section: 1.3
Learning Obj: 1.3
Global Outcomes: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across chemistry.




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