Chemistry The Central Science, 14e Theodore Brown, Eugene LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew Stoltzfus
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Chemistry: The Central Science, 14e (Brown, et al.)
Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) What is the physical state in which matter has a specific volume but does not have a specific shape?
- gas
- solid
- liquid
- salts
- ice
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
2) The law of constant composition applies to ________.
- solutions
- heterogeneous mixtures
- compounds
- homogeneous mixtures
- solids
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
3) A combination of sand, salt, and water is an example of a ________.
- homogeneous mixture
- heterogeneous mixture
- compound
- pure substance
- solid
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
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2 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.4) A small amount of salt dissolved in water is an example of a ________.
- homogeneous mixture
- heterogeneous mixture
- compound
- pure substance
- solid
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
5) Which one of the following has the element name and symbol correctly matched?
- S, sodium
- Tn, tin
- Fe, iron
- N, neon
- B, bromine
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
6) Which one of the following elements is identified by the chemical symbol, Al?
- tin
- aluminum
- mercury
- copper
- lead
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
7) Which one of the following is often separated into its components by simple techniques such as filtering or decanting?
- heterogeneous mixture
- compounds
- homogeneous mixture
- elements
- solutions
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
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3 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.8) Which states of matter are significantly compressible?
- gases only
- liquids only
- solids only
- liquids and gases
- solids and liquids
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.2
GO: G2
9) For which of the following, can the composition vary?
- pure substance
- element
- both homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
- homogeneous mixture
- heterogeneous mixture
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
10) If matter is uniform throughout and cannot be separated into other substances by physical means, it is ________.
- a compound
- either an element or a compound
- a homogeneous mixture
- a heterogeneous mixture
- an element
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
11) An element cannot ________.
- be part of a heterogeneous mixture
- be part of a homogeneous mixture
- be separated into other substances by chemical means
- interact with other elements to form compounds
- be a pure substance
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO: 1.1
GO: G2
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