Quiz about Chemistry Fall 24 Final

Question 1

Air is classified as matter because:

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It has mass and occupies space

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It is a mixture of gases

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It can be compressed

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It is invisible

Question 2

Describe the main difference between inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.

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Inorganic chemistry deals with compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while organic chemistry focuses on compounds with carbon-hydrogen bonds.

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Inorganic chemistry is the study of living organisms, while organic chemistry is the study of non-living matter.

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Inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry are the same fields of study.

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Inorganic chemistry only studies metals, while organic chemistry only studies non-metals.

Question 3

Is a scientist who is studying cancer with the goal of finding an effective treatment doing pure research or applied research?

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Applied research

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Pure research

Question 4

What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis

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To prove a theory

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To collect data

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To analyze results

Question 5

Which of the following is not involved in scientific methodology?

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guess

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hypothesis

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theory

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experiment

Question 6

How do an independent variable and a dependent variable differ?

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An independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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There is no difference between an independent and a dependent variable.

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A dependent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the independent variable.

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Both variables are manipulated simultaneously to observe their effects.

Question 7

You perform an experiment and get unexpected results. According to scientific methodology, what should you do next?

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Repeat the experiment

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Change the hypothesis

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Publish the results

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Ignore the results

Question 8

Explain how the results of many experiments can lead to both a theory and a scientific law.

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By providing consistent evidence that supports a hypothesis

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By disproving existing theories

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By documenting the failures of experiments

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By creating new experimental methods

Question 9

Scientists are likely to collaborate for which of the following reasons?

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To share resources and expertise

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To work in isolation

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To avoid sharing knowledge

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To compete with each other

Question 10

What is a mixture?

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A physical blend of two or more components

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A single element in its pure form

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A solution of a single component

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A chemical compound of two or more elements

Question 11

How can mixtures be classified based on the distribution of their components?

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As homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures

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As elements or compounds

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As solutions or suspensions

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As solids or liquids

Question 12

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout

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A mixture of only liquids

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A mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout

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A mixture of only gases

Question 13

What is another name for homogeneous mixtures?

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Solution

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Emulsion

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Colloid

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Suspension

Question 14

What does the term "phase" describe in a sample?

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Any part of a sample with uniform composition and properties

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The temperature of the sample

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The color of the sample

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The weight of the sample

Question 15

What process separates a solid from the liquid in a heterogeneous mixture?

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Filtration

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Distillation

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 16

What process is used to separate components of a mixture using different boiling points?

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Distillation

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Filtration

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Sublimation

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Crystallization

Question 17

What process is used to separate ground coffee beans from the brewed coffee?

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Filtration

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Sedimentation

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Distillation

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Decantation

Question 18

What type of properties are used to separate mixtures?

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Physical properties

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Electrical properties

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Biological properties

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Chemical properties

Question 19

How many phases does a homogeneous mixture have?

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One

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Two

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Four

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Three

Question 20

How many phases does a heterogeneous mixture have?

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Two or more

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One

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None

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Exactly two

Question 21

Classify food coloring as either a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.

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Homogeneous

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Both

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Heterogeneous

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Neither

Question 22

Classify ice cubes in liquid water as either a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.

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Heterogeneous

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Both

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Homogeneous

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Neither

Question 23

Classify mouthwash as either a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.

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Homogeneous

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Neither

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Heterogeneous

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Both

Question 24

How are a substance and a solution similar?

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Both have uniform composition throughout.

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Both have no composition.

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Both have variable composition throughout.

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Both have definite composition throughout.

Question 25

How are a substance and a solution different?

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A substance has a definite composition; a solution has a variable composition.

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Both have variable composition.

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Both have definite composition.

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A substance has a variable composition; a solution has a definite composition.

Question 26

In general, when would you use filtration to separate a mixture?

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When you need to separate solids from liquids in a heterogeneous mixture.

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When you need to separate liquids from gases in a homogeneous mixture.

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When you need to separate solids from liquids in a homogeneous mixture.

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When you need to separate gases from solids in a heterogeneous mixture.

Question 27

When would you use distillation to separate a mixture?

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When you need to separate a liquid from substances dissolved in a liquid.

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When you need to separate two solids.

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When you need to separate a gas from a liquid.

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When you need to separate a solid from a gas.

Question 28

How are elements and compounds different?

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Elements are made of one type of atom, while compounds are made of two or more types of atoms.

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Elements are found only in nature, while compounds are man-made.

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Elements are always gases, while compounds are always solids.

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Elements can be broken down into simpler substances, while compounds cannot.

Question 29

What is the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties?

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Element

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Compound

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Solution

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Mixture

Question 30

What is a substance that contains two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion?

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Compound

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Solution

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Element

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Mixture

Question 31

What is a chemical change?

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A change that produces matter with a different composition than the original matter.

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A change that involves only physical separation.

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A change that produces matter with the same composition as the original matter.

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A change that does not alter the composition of matter.

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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Using electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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Boiling water to produce water vapor.

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Melting ice to form water.

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Dissolving sugar in water.

Question 33

What is a general property of compounds compared to their original elements?

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Compounds have different properties from their elements.

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Compounds are always liquids.

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Compounds are always gases.

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Compounds have the same properties as their elements.

Question 34

What do chemists use to represent elements and compounds?

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Chemical symbols and formulas

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Numbers and equations

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Letters and numbers

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Colors and shapes

Question 35

How is each element represented in terms of letters?

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One or two-letter chemical symbol

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Three-letter chemical symbol

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Two numbers

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Single number

Question 36

What is the rule for the capitalization of chemical symbols?

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First letter is always capitalized

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Both letters are lowercase

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Both letters are capitalized

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First letter is always lowercase

Question 37

What is the purpose of the periodic table?

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To arrange elements in groups based on repeating properties

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To arrange elements randomly

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To list elements alphabetically

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To separate elements based on color

Question 38

What does the periodic table allow you to do easily?

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Compare the properties of one element to another

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Predict the age of an element

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Find the color of an element

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Determine the weight of an element

Question 39

What is each horizontal row of the periodic table called?

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Period

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Group

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Column

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Section

Question 40

What is each vertical column of the periodic table called?

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Group

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Line

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Period

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Row

Question 41

What is the purpose of using significant figures in scientific measurements?

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To express the degree of uncertainty in measurements

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To make numbers look more complex

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To convert units easily

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To simplify calculations

Question 42

In scientific notation, what is the range for the coefficient?

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Greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10

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Greater than or equal to 0 and less than 100

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Greater than or equal to 0 and less than 10

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Greater than or equal to 1 and less than 100

Question 43

What must be compared to evaluate the accuracy of a measurement?

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The measured value and the correct value

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The measured value and the smallest value

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The measured value and the estimated value

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The measured value and the average value

Question 44

Which of the following is an intensive property that depends only on the composition of a substance?

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Density

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Mass

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Volume

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Weight

Question 45

What is dimensional analysis used for in problem-solving?

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To solve conversion problems by changing units

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To determine significant figures

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To measure the density of a substance

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To calculate percent error

Question 46

What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis

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To prove a theory

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To create a law

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To find errors

Question 47

What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable

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A constant

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A dependent variable

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A control

Question 48

What should you do if an experiment fails?

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Repeat the experiment

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Give up

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Change the hypothesis

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Publish the results

Question 49

How can you support a hypothesis?

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By providing consistent evidence that supports a hypothesis

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By guessing

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By ignoring evidence

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By changing the hypothesis

Question 50

What is a mixture?

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A physical blend of two or more components

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A single element

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A compound

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A solution

Question 51

How can mixtures be classified?

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As homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures

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As elements or compounds

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As solids or liquids

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As gases or vapors

Question 52

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout

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A uniform mixture

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A solution

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A compound

Question 53

What is a phase?

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Any part of a sample with uniform composition and properties

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A single element

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A compound

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A mixture

Question 54

When do you use filtration?

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When you need to separate solids from liquids in a heterogeneous mixture

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When you need to separate solids from liquids in a homogeneous mixture

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When you need to separate gases from liquids

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When you need to separate liquids from gases

Question 55

What is a change that produces matter with a different composition than the original matter?

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Chemical reaction

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Physical change

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Mixture

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A change that produces matter with a different composition than the original matter.

Question 56

What process uses electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen?

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Electrolysis

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Filtration

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Distillation

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Evaporation

Question 57

Ability to rust is this type of property:

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Chemical property

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Physical property

Question 58

Which is an example of a chemical property?

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the ability of wood to burn

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carbon fiber shaped for airplanes

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gold melting

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the ability of magnets to stick to metal

Question 59

Which list of elements consists of a metal, a metalloid, and a nonmetal?

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Sn, Si, C

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O, S, Te

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Li, Na, Rb

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Cr, Mo, W

Question 60

Which atom in the ground state requires the least amount of energy to remove its valence electron?

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Sodium

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Lithium

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Potassium

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Rubidium

Question 61

As you read left to right across a period, the atomic size of the elements generally

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decreases

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doubles

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increases

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stays the same.

Question 62

How many valence electrons do the elements in Group 6A (from the periodic table) have?

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6

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3

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12

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18

Question 63

Which of the following is the correct definition for Ionization energy?

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The ionization energy is the amount of energy needed to remove an electron.

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Ionization energy is the amount of energy needed to make an element a gas

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The ionization energy is the amount of energy needed to add an electron

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The ionization energy is the amount of energy needed for the element to conduct electricity.

Question 64

What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the highest occupied energy level of an element's atoms

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Electrons that are found in the nucleus of an atom

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Electrons that are not involved in chemical bondin

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Electrons in the lowest energy level of an element's atoms

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