Chemistry in Everyday Life Quiz

What is the primary focus of biochemistry?

• Study of chemical processes in living organisms

• Study of carbon compounds

• Study of chemical reactions in the kitchen

• Study of elements and compounds

Which branch of chemistry deals with the study of carbon compounds?

• Organic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

What is the definition of accuracy in measurements?

• The range of possible values

• Consistency of measurements

• The average of multiple measurements

• Closeness to the true value

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

• Flammability

• Density

• Corrosiveness

• Toxicity

What does Dalton's Atomic Theory state about atoms?

• Atoms can be created and destroyed

• Atoms of the same element are identical

• Atoms are visible under a microscope

• Atoms can change into different elements

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gases?

• They have a fixed shape

• They can be compressed

• They expand to fill their container

• They have no fixed volume

What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

• Mass can be created in chemical reactions

• Mass is conserved in chemical reactions

• Mass can be destroyed in reactions

• Mass varies with temperature

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

• Fruit salad

• Oil and water

• Saltwater

• Sand and water

What is the primary role of analytical chemistry?

• Studying the properties of gases

• Creating new compounds

• Analyzing the chemical components of samples

• Studying chemical reactions in living organisms

Which of the following describes a chemical property?

• Melting point

• Boiling point

• Flammability

• Density