,
,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.
,9) Rachel Carson Was An Early Proponent Of
A) Environmental Awareness.
B) Conservation.
C) Pesticides To Improve Crops.
D) Using Insects To Improve
Pollination. 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.
10) "Better Living Through Chemistry" Was A Slogan Used
A) By Morphine Users.
B) By Cheech And Chong On Their Television Series.
C) In The Television Show Breaking Bad Each Time That A Batch Of Meth Was Produced.
D) At Dupont In The
1970s. Answer: D
Diff: 1 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.
11) DDT Was Widely Used As An Insecticide During And Following World War II. However, The Egg
Shells Of Birds That Live In Areas Where DDT Was Used Were Very Thin, And The Young Did Not
Hatch. This Is An Example Of
A) Sam Kean's Book, The Disappearing Spoon.
B) Dan Schwartz's Book, No Cure For Nature.
C) George Orwell's Book, 1984.
D) Rachel Carson's Book, Silent Spring.
Answer: D
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.
12) Chemistry Is Designed To Meet The Needs Of The Present Generation Without
Compromising The Needs Of Future Generations.
A) Experimental
B) Green
C) Organic
D) Sustainable
Answer: D
Diff: 1 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.
,13) Science Is Tentative, Explanatory, And
A) Absolute.
B) Testable.
C) Unpredictable.
D) Mystical.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
14) A Scientific Hypothesis Is
A) Absolute.
B) Complex.
C) Simple.
D) Tentative
. Answer:
D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
15) Scientific Results Must Be Verified By
A) Constructing Plausible Theories.
B) Consulting Noted Scientific Authorities.
C) Further Experiment.
D) Government
Agencies. Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
16) A Brief Statement Summarizing Many Observations Of A Physical Phenomenon Is Called A
A) Scientific Theory.
B) Hypothesis.
C) Fact.
D) Scientific
Law. Answer:
D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
,17) Tangible Items Or Pictures Used By Scientists To Represent Invisible Processes Are Called
A) Theories.
B) Models.
C) Laws.
D) Experiments.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
18) Kim Chemist Proposes That Increasing The Proportion Of Butadiene In Her Glue Formulation Will
Ma Ke The Glue Stickier. Her Proposal Is Called A(N)
A) Theory.
B) Experiment.
C) Law.
D) Hypothesis
. Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
19) A Variable
A) Does Not Change Over The Course Of The Experiment.
B) Is Something That Can Change Over The Course Of An Experiment.
C) Does Not Affect The Outcome Of An Experiment.
D) Can Be
Controlled.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
20) A Scientific Hypothesis Is
A) Explanatory.
B) Predictive.
C) Testable.
D) All Of The Above
.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
,21) Which Of The Following Is NOT True For A Scientific Law?
A) It Summarizes Observed Scientific Data.
B) It Is Often Stated In Mathematical Terms.
C) It Explains Observed Scientific Data.
D) It Is Universal And Will Hold Everywhere Under The Stated Condition
S. Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
22) One Method Of Rating Complexity In Scientific Disciplines Is With Respect To The Number Of
Variabl Es That Are Involved Indexperiments. Using This Method, Which Of The Following
Disciplines Is The Mo St Complex?
A) Anatomy
B) Chemistry
C) Mathematics
D) Psychology
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific
Model, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
23) The Results Of An Experiment Are Easiest To Interpret When The Experiment Has Variable(S).
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 10
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific
Model, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
24) Which Of The Following Variables Would Be The Easiest To Control?
A) Atmospheric Air Pressure
B) A Teenager's Diet
C) Amount Of Antibiotic Added To A Bacterial Culture
D) Political
Opinion Answer:
C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And
Scientificdmodel, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
,25) Joe Conducts An Experiment To Test The Effectiveness Of A New Drug For Cancer. Which Of The
Followi Ng Variables Would Be Easiest To Control?
A) Amount Of Drug Administered
B) Patient's Diet
C) Exposure To Air Pollution
D) Exposure To Other
People Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
26) Which Of The Following Variables Can Be Most Easily Controlled?
A) Blood Pressure
B) Diet
C) Humidity
D) Indoor
Temperature
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
27) Methapyrilene, Once An Active Ingredient In Certain Over-The-
Counter Sleeping Pills, Was Found To Be A Potent Carcinogen (A Substance That Causes Cancer). The
Pills Were Also Found To Be About As Effective As Placebos In Promoting Sleep. The Desirability
Quotient (DQ
) For Methapyrilene Is
A) Low.
B) Moderate.
C) High.
D) Uncertain
. Answer:
A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
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 1.5 Estimate A Desirability Quotient From Benefit And Risk Analysis.
, 28) Saccharin Is Used In Some Artificial Sweeteners. Saccharin Has Been Shown To Be A Very Weak
Carcino Gen (A Substance That Causes Cancer) In Animal Tests, But There Is Little Evidence Of
Carcinogenicity In Hum Ans. Studies Have Also Shown That Artificial Sweeteners Provide Little Benefit
To Those Who Want To Lose Weight. The DQ For Saccharin Is
A) Low.
B) Moderate.
C) High.
D) Uncertain
. Answer:
D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
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 1.5 Estimate A Desirability Quotient From Benefit And Risk Analysis.
29) The Evaluation Of Societal Risk Includes All Of The Components Of Individual Risk Plus
A) The Probability That An Incident Will Occur.
B) The Degree Of Severity Of The Incident.
C) The Number Of People Affected By The Incident.
D) The Benefit Associated With The Incident
. Answer: C
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.4 Define Risk And Benefit, And Give An Example Of Each.
30) When Doing A Risk-
Benefit Analysis And Determining DQ, Which Situationdis Often The Most Difficult To Evaluate From
Both An Individual And Societal Perspective?
A) Small Benefit And High Risk
B) Large Benefit And High Risk
C) Large Benefit And Low Risk
D) All Are Equally Difficult To Evaluate
. Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.4 Define Risk And Benefit, And Give An Example Of Each.
31) Is Considered By Many People To Play A Central Role Among The Sciences.
A) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Geology
D) Physics
Answer:
B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learni Ng Obj: LO 1.1 Define Science, Chemistry, Technology, And Alchemy.
,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.
,9) Rachel Carson Was An Early Proponent Of
A) Environmental Awareness.
B) Conservation.
C) Pesticides To Improve Crops.
D) Using Insects To Improve
Pollination. 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.
10) "Better Living Through Chemistry" Was A Slogan Used
A) By Morphine Users.
B) By Cheech And Chong On Their Television Series.
C) In The Television Show Breaking Bad Each Time That A Batch Of Meth Was Produced.
D) At Dupont In The
1970s. Answer: D
Diff: 1 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.
11) DDT Was Widely Used As An Insecticide During And Following World War II. However, The Egg
Shells Of Birds That Live In Areas Where DDT Was Used Were Very Thin, And The Young Did Not
Hatch. This Is An Example Of
A) Sam Kean's Book, The Disappearing Spoon.
B) Dan Schwartz's Book, No Cure For Nature.
C) George Orwell's Book, 1984.
D) Rachel Carson's Book, Silent Spring.
Answer: D
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.
12) Chemistry Is Designed To Meet The Needs Of The Present Generation Without
Compromising The Needs Of Future Generations.
A) Experimental
B) Green
C) Organic
D) Sustainable
Answer: D
Diff: 1 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.
,13) Science Is Tentative, Explanatory, And
A) Absolute.
B) Testable.
C) Unpredictable.
D) Mystical.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
14) A Scientific Hypothesis Is
A) Absolute.
B) Complex.
C) Simple.
D) Tentative
. Answer:
D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
15) Scientific Results Must Be Verified By
A) Constructing Plausible Theories.
B) Consulting Noted Scientific Authorities.
C) Further Experiment.
D) Government
Agencies. Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
16) A Brief Statement Summarizing Many Observations Of A Physical Phenomenon Is Called A
A) Scientific Theory.
B) Hypothesis.
C) Fact.
D) Scientific
Law. Answer:
D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
,17) Tangible Items Or Pictures Used By Scientists To Represent Invisible Processes Are Called
A) Theories.
B) Models.
C) Laws.
D) Experiments.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
18) Kim Chemist Proposes That Increasing The Proportion Of Butadiene In Her Glue Formulation Will
Ma Ke The Glue Stickier. Her Proposal Is Called A(N)
A) Theory.
B) Experiment.
C) Law.
D) Hypothesis
. Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
19) A Variable
A) Does Not Change Over The Course Of The Experiment.
B) Is Something That Can Change Over The Course Of An Experiment.
C) Does Not Affect The Outcome Of An Experiment.
D) Can Be
Controlled.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
20) A Scientific Hypothesis Is
A) Explanatory.
B) Predictive.
C) Testable.
D) All Of The Above
.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
,21) Which Of The Following Is NOT True For A Scientific Law?
A) It Summarizes Observed Scientific Data.
B) It Is Often Stated In Mathematical Terms.
C) It Explains Observed Scientific Data.
D) It Is Universal And Will Hold Everywhere Under The Stated Condition
S. Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learn Ing Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientificdtheory, And Scientific Model,
And Expl Ain Their Relationships In Science.
22) One Method Of Rating Complexity In Scientific Disciplines Is With Respect To The Number Of
Variabl Es That Are Involved Indexperiments. Using This Method, Which Of The Following
Disciplines Is The Mo St Complex?
A) Anatomy
B) Chemistry
C) Mathematics
D) Psychology
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific
Model, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
23) The Results Of An Experiment Are Easiest To Interpret When The Experiment Has Variable(S).
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 10
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific
Model, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
24) Which Of The Following Variables Would Be The Easiest To Control?
A) Atmospheric Air Pressure
B) A Teenager's Diet
C) Amount Of Antibiotic Added To A Bacterial Culture
D) Political
Opinion Answer:
C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And
Scientificdmodel, And Explain Their Relationships In Science.
,25) Joe Conducts An Experiment To Test The Effectiveness Of A New Drug For Cancer. Which Of The
Followi Ng Variables Would Be Easiest To Control?
A) Amount Of Drug Administered
B) Patient's Diet
C) Exposure To Air Pollution
D) Exposure To Other
People Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
26) Which Of The Following Variables Can Be Most Easily Controlled?
A) Blood Pressure
B) Diet
C) Humidity
D) Indoor
Temperature
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.3 Define Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, And Scientific Model,
An D Explain Their Relationships In Science.
27) Methapyrilene, Once An Active Ingredient In Certain Over-The-
Counter Sleeping Pills, Was Found To Be A Potent Carcinogen (A Substance That Causes Cancer). The
Pills Were Also Found To Be About As Effective As Placebos In Promoting Sleep. The Desirability
Quotient (DQ
) For Methapyrilene Is
A) Low.
B) Moderate.
C) High.
D) Uncertain
. Answer:
A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
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 1.5 Estimate A Desirability Quotient From Benefit And Risk Analysis.
, 28) Saccharin Is Used In Some Artificial Sweeteners. Saccharin Has Been Shown To Be A Very Weak
Carcino Gen (A Substance That Causes Cancer) In Animal Tests, But There Is Little Evidence Of
Carcinogenicity In Hum Ans. Studies Have Also Shown That Artificial Sweeteners Provide Little Benefit
To Those Who Want To Lose Weight. The DQ For Saccharin Is
A) Low.
B) Moderate.
C) High.
D) Uncertain
. Answer:
D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
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 1.5 Estimate A Desirability Quotient From Benefit And Risk Analysis.
29) The Evaluation Of Societal Risk Includes All Of The Components Of Individual Risk Plus
A) The Probability That An Incident Will Occur.
B) The Degree Of Severity Of The Incident.
C) The Number Of People Affected By The Incident.
D) The Benefit Associated With The Incident
. Answer: C
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skills And
Gl Obal 5: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Impact Of Science On Society.
Learning Obj: LO 1.4 Define Risk And Benefit, And Give An Example Of Each.
30) When Doing A Risk-
Benefit Analysis And Determining DQ, Which Situationdis Often The Most Difficult To Evaluate From
Both An Individual And Societal Perspective?
A) Small Benefit And High Risk
B) Large Benefit And High Risk
C) Large Benefit And Low Risk
D) All Are Equally Difficult To Evaluate
. Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate The Ability To Think Critically And Employ Critical Thinking Skill
S. Learning Obj: LO 1.4 Define Risk And Benefit, And Give An Example Of Each.
31) Is Considered By Many People To Play A Central Role Among The Sciences.
A) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Geology
D) Physics
Answer:
B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Principles Of Scientific Inquiry.
Learni Ng Obj: LO 1.1 Define Science, Chemistry, Technology, And Alchemy.
