Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological
Chemistry
Karen C. Timberlake
14th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Chemistry in Our Lives 1
Chapter 02 Chemistry and Measurements 14
Chapter 03 Matter and Energy 40
Chapter 04 Atoms and Elements 69
Chapter 05 Nuclear Chemistry 103
Chapter 06 Ionic and Molecular Compounds 130
Chapter 07 Chemical Quantities and Reactions 164
Chapter 08 Gases 196
Chapter 09 Solutions 218
Chapter 10 Acids and Bases and Equilibrium 245
Chapter 11 Introduction to Organic Chemistry-Hydrocarbons 270
Chapter 12 Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones 316
Chapter 13 Carbohydrates 350
Chapter 14 Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides 387
Chapter 15 Lipids 427
Chapter 16 Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes 453
Chapter 17 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 493
Chapter 18 Metabolic Pathways and ATP Production 513
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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 trafoc 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 trafoc 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 ofoce 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 ofoce 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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17) In the number 12.345, the 4 is in the ________ place.
A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths
Answer: D
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
18) In the number 12.345, the 1 is in the ________ place.
A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths
Answer: A
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
19) In the number 12.345, the 3 is in the ________ place.
A) tens
B) ones
C) tenths
D) hundredths
E) thousandths
Answer: C
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
20) Evaluate: ________.
A)
B) 20
C)
D) 1
E) 0
Answer: B
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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21) Evaluate: ________.
A)
B) 6
C)
D) 12
E) 4
Answer: B
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
22) Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 10, x equals ________.
A) 8
B) 12
C) 3
D) 2
E)
Answer: D
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
23) Solve for x: , x equals ________.
A) 8
B)
C) 16
D)
E) 6
Answer: B
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
24) Evaluate: = ________.
A) 6
B)
C) 14
D)
E) 4
Answer: B
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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25) 12 is what percent of 36?
A) 3%
B) 30%
C) 33%
D) 330%
E) 12%
Answer: C
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
26) The grades on the first exam are: 30 A's, 20 B's and 10 C's. What is the percentage of B's on the test?
Answer to the ones place.
A) 33%
B) 100%
C) 50%
D) 20%
E) 30%
Answer: A
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
27) Use the graph to estimate the solubility of sugar in 100 mL of water at .
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A) 150 g
B) 200 g
C) 215 g
D) 255 g
E) 325 g
Answer: C
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G3 Read and interpret graphs and data.
28) Use the graph to estimate the temperature at which 300 g of sugar dissolves in 100 mL of water.
A) .
B) .
C) .
D) .
E) .
Answer: E
Section: 1.4
Learning Obj: 1.4
Global Outcomes: G3 Read and interpret graphs and data.
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