Test Bank For Chemistry For Changing Times 14th Edition by Hill

Chapter 1   Chemistry

1.1   Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which science is primarily concerned with the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?

1. A) biology
2. B) chemistry
3. C) geology
4. D) physics

Answer:  B

Diff: 1      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec. 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.1  Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.

2) What is natural philosophy?

1. A) a belief in natural foods
2. B) an experimental approach to philosophy
3. C) an experimental approach to the study of nature
4. D) theoretical speculation about nature

Answer:  D

Diff: 1      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.1  Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.

3) The ancient Greek philosophers were probably the first to consider the behavior of matter in an organized way.  What is the major distinction between the “Greek philosophers” and “modern scientists”?

1. A) observation
2. B) hypotheses
3. C) experimentation
4. D) logic

Answer:  C

Diff: 2      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec. 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.1  Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.

4) Which developed first?

1. A) technology
2. B) chemistry
3. C) alchemy
4. D) natural philosophy

Answer:  A

Diff: 1      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec. 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.1  Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.

5) Chemistry is

1. A) the mystical search for the elixir of life.
2. B) the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.
3. C) speculation about the nature of matter.
4. D) none of these

Answer:  B

Diff: 1      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec. 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.1  Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.

6) Green chemistry uses

1. A) only water as a solvent.
2. B) materials and processes that are intended to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.
3. C) only grocery store bought chemicals.
4. D) reactions that are not heated.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2      Var: 1      Page Ref: Sec. 1.1

Global Obj:  Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.

Learning Obj:  LO 1.2   Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.