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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
An example of a chemical change is burning a wood log to give a pile of ashes.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Matter can be destroyed in a combustion reaction (such as burning fuel).
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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 occupies space and has mass.
C.   Matter is ultimately composed of atoms.
D.   Matter exists in either a solid, liquid or gas state.
E.   Matter is smooth and continuous.
Question #8
Which of the following items is a pure substance?
A.   seawater
B.   brass
C.   air
D.   none of these
E.   ice
Question #9
Which of the following items is a mixture?
A.   sugar
B.   none of these
C.   brass
D.   helium
E.   water
Question #10
Which of the following is a heterogenous mixture?
A.   milk
B.   sugar water
C.   air
D.   none of these
E.   raisin bran
Question #11
Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
A.   molten iron
B.   none of these
C.   stainless steel
D.   water
E.   trail mix
Question #12
Which of the following items is a physical property?
A.   none of these
B.   the corrosive action of acid rain on granite
C.   the tarnishing of a copper statue
D.   the odor of spearmint gum
E.   the combustion of gasoline
Question #13
Which of the following items is a chemical property?
A.   the odor of spearmint gum
B.   none of these
C.   the tarnishing of a copper statue
D.   the melting and boiling point of water
E.   the paint color on a new red Corvette
Question #14
Which of the following statements about physical and chemical changes is FALSE?
A.   Chemical reactions are chemical changes.
B.   In a chemical change, matter changes its composition.
C.   All of these statements are true.
D.   In a physical change, matter does not change 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.   distillation
B.   chemical change
C.   chemical property
D.   none of these
E.   physical change
Question #16
Which state of matter has atomic spacing that is close together and definite shape?
A.   none of these
B.   solid
C.   plasma
D.   gas
E.   liquid
Question #17
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A.   Melting of Ice: exothermic
B.   Still water in a lake on top of a mountain: kinetic energy
C.   Burning of natural gas when you turn on your stove: exothermic
D.   none of these
E.   Movement of electrons in electrical wires: potential energy
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.   4
B.   2
C.   5
D.   3
E.   1
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.   two
B.   five
C.   three
D.   one
E.   four

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