Chem 065 - Introductory General Chemistry » Winter 2024 » Practice Matter and Energy

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Question #1
Mixtures of miscible liquids that differ in their boiling points may be separated by distillation.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
An example of a chemical change is burning a wood log to give a pile of ashes.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Matter can be destroyed in a combustion reaction (such as burning fuel).
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
The energy of position is called kinetic energy.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Gases are the only form of matter that is easily compressible.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
A compound is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Which of the following statements about matter is FALSE?
A.   none of these
B.   Matter is smooth and continuous.
C.   Matter occupies space and has mass.
D.   Matter exists in either a solid, liquid or gas state.
E.   Matter is ultimately composed of atoms.
Question #8
Which of the following items is a pure substance?
A.   brass
B.   ice
C.   none of these
D.   seawater
E.   air
Question #9
Which of the following items is a mixture?
A.   none of these
B.   brass
C.   water
D.   helium
E.   sugar
Question #10
Which of the following is a heterogenous mixture?
A.   none of these
B.   air
C.   raisin bran
D.   sugar water
E.   milk
Question #11
Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
A.   trail mix
B.   stainless steel
C.   water
D.   molten iron
E.   none of these
Question #12
Which of the following items is a physical property?
A.   the combustion of gasoline
B.   the corrosive action of acid rain on granite
C.   none of these
D.   the odor of spearmint gum
E.   the tarnishing of a copper statue
Question #13
Which of the following items is a chemical property?
A.   the tarnishing of a copper statue
B.   the odor of spearmint gum
C.   the paint color on a new red Corvette
D.   none of these
E.   the melting and boiling point of water
Question #14
Which of the following statements about physical and chemical changes is FALSE?
A.   In a physical change, matter does not change its composition.
B.   All of these statements are true.
C.   Chemical reactions are chemical changes.
D.   In a chemical change, matter changes its composition.
E.   Phase changes are always physical changes.
Question #15
If you hold a solid piece of pure gallium metal in your hand, your body heat will melt the gallium into its liquid form. This illustrates which of the following?
A.   chemical change
B.   none of these
C.   chemical property
D.   physical change
E.   distillation
Question #16
Which state of matter has atomic spacing that is close together and definite shape?
A.   solid
B.   liquid
C.   gas
D.   plasma
E.   none of these
Question #17
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A.   Burning of natural gas when you turn on your stove: exothermic
B.   Movement of electrons in electrical wires: potential energy
C.   none of these
D.   Still water in a lake on top of a mountain: kinetic energy
E.   Melting of Ice: exothermic
Question #18
How many of the following are true? A. The melting of ice is a physical change B. The process of boiling water is an endothermic process. C. Solids have indefinite shape and volume. D. The corrosion of iron is a physical change. E. In physical changes, the atoms or molecules that compose the matter do not change their identity, even though the matter may change its appearance.
A.   1
B.   5
C.   4
D.   3
E.   2
Question #19
Of the following, how many are physical changes? 1.A balloon filled with hydrogen gas explodes upon contact with a spark. 2. Condensation of water vapor on a cold glass window. 3.Copper metal turns green on exposure to air and water. 4. Breaking down of food with saliva and digestive enzyme 5. Making maple syrup by heating maple sap to remove water through evaporation
A.   three
B.   five
C.   four
D.   two
E.   one

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