Chemistry for Changing Times
15th Edition
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TEST BANK
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John Hill
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Terry
Marilyn Duerst
Rill Reuter
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
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© John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst & Rill Reuter
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, Test Bank for Hill's Chemistry for Changing
Times, 15e John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst,
Rill Reuter (All Chapters)
Chapter 1 Chemistry
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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
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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.
IA
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
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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.
PP
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
RO
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.
VE
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
4) Which developed first?
A) technology
B) chemistry
D?
C) alchemy
D) natural philosophy
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, 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
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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.
UV
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.
IA
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.
_A
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
PP
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
RO
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?
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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
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.
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, 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.
ST
10) "Better Living Through Chemistry" was a slogan used
A) by morphine users.
B) by Cheech and Chong on their television series.
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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.
IA
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
_A
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.
PP
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.
RO
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
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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.
D?
Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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15th Edition
ST
TEST BANK
UV
IA
John Hill
_A
Terry
Marilyn Duerst
Rill Reuter
PP
RO
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
VE
© John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst & Rill Reuter
D?
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
©MedConnoisseur
, Test Bank for Hill's Chemistry for Changing
Times, 15e John Hill, Terry, Marilyn Duerst,
Rill Reuter (All Chapters)
Chapter 1 Chemistry
ST
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
UV
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.
IA
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
_A
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.
PP
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
RO
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.
VE
Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
4) Which developed first?
A) technology
B) chemistry
D?
C) alchemy
D) natural philosophy
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, 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
ST
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.
UV
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.
IA
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.
_A
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
PP
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
RO
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?
VE
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
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.
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, 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.
ST
10) "Better Living Through Chemistry" was a slogan used
A) by morphine users.
B) by Cheech and Chong on their television series.
UV
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.
IA
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
_A
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.
PP
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.
RO
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
VE
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.
D?
Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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