Chemistry Test Bank

Chapter 01: Introduction 1. A tentative explanation for a set of observations that can be tested by further experimentation is referred to as A) a hypothesis. B) a law. C) a theory. D) none of the above. Ans: A Category: Easy Section: 1.2 2. A concise verbal or mathematical statement of a relationship between phenomena that is always the same under the same conditions is referred to as A) a hypothesis. B) a law. C) a theory. D) none of the above. Ans: B Category: Easy Section: 1.2 3. A un...

Chapter 1-Structure and Bonding:Acids and Bases 1. How many total valence electrons are represented in the following electron configuration? 1s22s22px2 2py2 2pz1 or 1s22s22p5 a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7 e. 9 ANS: D Instructions: Write valid Lewis (electron-dot) structures for each formula below. Show all electrons as dots and show all nonbonding electrons. 2. Write: CH3CH2OH ethanol ANS: 3. The structure of urea is shown below. Fill in any nonbonding valence electrons that are missing from the l...

Chapter 1—Molecular Reasons MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of these is the best definition of matter? a. The pull of gravity on an object. b. Anything that has weight and volume. c. Anything that has mass and occupies space. d. Anything that is directly proportional to weight. e. The measure of the amount of space an object occupies. ANS: C PTS: 1 2. Which of these statements is correct? a. The amount of carbon on earth is essentially constant. b. The amount of carbon on earth fluctuates...

1. The quantity 0.0000064 g expressed in scientific notation. A.6.4×106 g B. 6.4 × 10 ̄6 g C.6.4×107 g D. 6.4 × 10 ̄7 g Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Chapter: 01 Section: 01.08 Subtopic: Scientific Notation Topic: Study of Chemistry Feedback: Negative powers of ten move the decimal to the left. 2. The quantity 8.7 × 105 g expressed in standard decimal notation. A. 0.000087 g B. 870.000 g C. 0.0000087 g D. 870,000 g Accessibility: Keyboard Navigat...

NETA Assessment: Test Bank to accompany Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity, Second International Edition By Peter G. Mahaffy, Robert Bucat, Roy Tasker, John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, Gabriela C. Weaver, John McMurry Test Bank prepared by Brett McCollum, Mount Royal University Text ISBN: 0176660887 NETA copy editor: Kelli Howey For more information contact Nelson, 1120 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1K 5G4. Or you can visit our Internet site at . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part...

Chapter 1—Matter, Measurements, and Calculations MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The mass of an object is a. the force between the object and the earth. b. a measure of the amount of matter in the object. c. the amount of space the object occupies. d. depends on the location of the object on the earth. ANS: B PTS: 1 Any two objects are attracted to each other by _____ . a. gravity c. magnetism b. electrostatic forces d. all of them ANS: A PTS: 1 How is the weight of ...

Chapter 1—Basic Concepts of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A hypothesis is a a. mathematical formula that models a pattern of behavior. b. concise statement of a behavior that is always the same under the same conditions. c. set of experiments designed to test a theory. d. well-tested, unifying principle that explains a body of facts. e. tentative explanation or prediction based upon experimental observations. ANS: E 2. A theory is a a. concise statement of a behavior that is always t...

Chapter 1—The Foundations of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. A body in motion possesses kinetic energy because of its motion. b. An object possesses potential energy because of its position or composition. c. Nuclear energy is an important kind of potential energy. d. Chemical reactions and physical changes that release energy to their surroundings are endothermic. e. The Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy states that the combined ...

1. What is a unifying principle that explains a body of experimental observations? A. Law B. Hypothesis C. Theory D. Phenomena E. Prediction 2. Which of the following is a tentative explanation for a set of observations? A. Law B. Hypothesis C. Theory D. Phenomena E. Prediction 3. What is the term used for findings that are summarized based on a pattern or trend? A. Law B. Hypothesis C. Theory D. Phenomena E. Prediction 4. Which of the following activities is not a part of good scien...

Chapter 1—Living in a World of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which activity comes first in the scientific method? a. conclusion b. hypothesis c. experimentation d. observation ANS: D 2. Which is considered a physical science? a. physics b. biology c. zoology d. botany ANS: A 3. A scientist is trying to make a new insecticide that will be more toxic to flies, but less toxic to humans than insecticides now available. The scientist is engaged in a. basic research. b. applied research. ...