General Chemistry

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A scientist is working in the lab, with compounds containing carbon. She is most likely working in the field of: Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical

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Organic

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of that matter is: a molecule, a compound, a mixture, an atom

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an atom

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Which statement best describes an element? Options: any combination of two or more atoms of different types, a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom, a substance containing only carbon atoms, any kind of crystal

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a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom

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Which of the following changes is a physical change of matter? Options: water evaporating, paper burning, a nail rusting, a silver spoon tarnishing

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water evaporating

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Which of the following changes is a chemical change of matter? Options: ice melting to produce water, vinegar combining with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, water boiling to produce water vapor, liquid silica solidifying to form glass

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vinegar combining with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide

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Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture? Options: tap water, chunky peanut butter, orange-colored sugar water, gold ring

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chunky peanut butter

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Which of the following is a pure substance? Options: air, granite, water, stainless steel

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water

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The horizontal rows of the periodic table are called

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periods

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Which of these recorded observations is qualitative, rather than quantitative? Options: A chemical reaction is complete in 2.3 s., The solid has a mass of 23.4 g., The compound melts at 87.5C., Iron is denser than aluminum.

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Iron is denser than aluminum.

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Which of these statements is true of the scientific method?

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The steps may vary somewhat to suit the experiment.