Question 1

A(n)__________ is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Question 2

Radio waves travel at the speed of light,which is 3.00 × 108 m/s.How many minutes does it take for a radio message to reach Earth from Saturn if Saturn is 7.9 × 108 km from Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.4 × 10-2 min
B)  1.6 × 105 min
C)  4.0 × 1015 min
D)  44 min
E)  2.6 minF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Boiling point and melting point are extensive properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n)__________ is a combination of two or more substances in which the substances retain their distinct identities.

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Question 5

The density of mercury,the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature,is 13.6 g/cm3.What is that density in pounds per cubic inch? (1 in = 2.54 cm; 1 lb = 454 g)

Accepted Answer

A)  849 lb/in3
B)  491 lb/in3
C)  376 lb/in3
D)  0.491 lb/in3
E)  1.83 × 10-3 lb/in3F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

How many significant figures does the sum 8.5201 + 1.93 contain?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

How many inches are in 382.5 cm? (1 in = 2.54 cm) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  150.6 in
B)  6.641 × 10-3 in
C)  151 in
D)  971.6 in
E)  972 inF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

What is the volume in milliliters of a 32.0 fl oz can of juice? (1 fl oz = 29.6 mL)

Accepted Answer

A)  1.08 mL
B)  947 mL
C)  0.925 mL
D)  0.95 mL
E)  1.1 mLF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 9

The dark meat of a 20-pound turkey requires an internal temperature of 180°F to be fully cooked.What minimum temperature reading should be displayed on a food thermometer that only measures in degrees Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)  82°C
B)  354°C
C)  261°C
D)  -192°C
E)  -310°CF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Explain the rule for significant figures for multiplication and division.

Accepted Answer

The number of significant figu...

Question 11

Which of the following does not have a uniform composition throughout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Element
B)  Compound
C)  Homogeneous mixture
D)  Heterogeneous mixture
E)  SolventF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Explain the difference between quantitative measurements and qualitative measurements.

Accepted Answer

A quantitative measurement is ...

Question 13

How many hertz is 600.11 MHz?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.0011 × 10-4 Hz
B)  60.011 Hz
C)  6.0011 × 106 Hz
D)  6.0011 × 10-2 Hz
E)  6.0011 × 108 HzF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A dose of medication was prescribed to be 35 microliters.Which of the following expresses that volume in centiliters?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 × 105 cL
B)  3.5 × 104 cL
C)  3.5 cL
D)  3.5 × 10-4 cL
E)  3.5 × 10-3 cLF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A geology student found an irregularly shaped rock,with a mass of 28.63 grams,and placed it into a graduated cylinder containing 13.31 mL of water.If the water level increased to 19.73 mL after the rock was placed in the cylinder,what is the density of the rock,in g/mL?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.46 g/mL
B)  4460 g/mL
C)  2.20 g/mL
D)  0.455 g/mL
E)  44.6 g/mLF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Acetic acid boils at 244.2°F.What is its boiling point in degrees Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)  382.0°C
B)  167.7°C
C)  153.4°C
D)  117.9°C
E)  103.7°CF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

_________,_________,and ________ are the three states of matter.

Accepted Answer

liquid,sol...

Question 18

When applying the scientific method,a model or theory should be based on experimental data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the length of the box,using the proper number of significant figures and units?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.5 cm
B)  5 cm
C)  6 cm
D)  5.67 cm
E)  5.6 cmF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Discuss the benefits of using the metric system for measurements.

Accepted Answer

All measurements in the metric system ar...

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A(n)__________ is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.

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_________,_________,and ________ are the three states of matter.

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A dose of medication was prescribed to be 35 microliters.Which of the following expresses that volume in centiliters?

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The dark meat of a 20-pound turkey requires an internal temperature of 180°F to be fully cooked.What minimum temperature reading should be displayed on a food thermometer that only measures in degrees Celsius?

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When applying the scientific method,a model or theory should be based on experimental data.

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What is the length of the box,using the proper number of significant figures and units?

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Which of the following does not have a uniform composition throughout?

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Boiling point and melting point are extensive properties.

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A geology student found an irregularly shaped rock,with a mass of 28.63 grams,and placed it into a graduated cylinder containing 13.31 mL of water.If the water level increased to 19.73 mL after the rock was placed in the cylinder,what is the density of the rock,in g/mL?

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The density of mercury,the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature,is 13.6 g/cm3.What is that density in pounds per cubic inch? (1 in = 2.54 cm; 1 lb = 454 g)

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How many inches are in 382.5 cm? (1 in = 2.54 cm) ?

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A(n)__________ is a combination of two or more substances in which the substances retain their distinct identities.

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Radio waves travel at the speed of light,which is 3.00 × 108 m/s.How many minutes does it take for a radio message to reach Earth from Saturn if Saturn is 7.9 × 108 km from Earth?

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Acetic acid boils at 244.2°F.What is its boiling point in degrees Celsius?

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What is the volume in milliliters of a 32.0 fl oz can of juice? (1 fl oz = 29.6 mL)

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How many significant figures does the sum 8.5201 + 1.93 contain?

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Explain the rule for significant figures for multiplication and division.

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How many hertz is 600.11 MHz?

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Discuss the benefits of using the metric system for measurements.

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Explain the difference between quantitative measurements and qualitative measurements.

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