Chemistry: The Central Science, 11th Edition Test Bank / Chemistry (The Central Science), Edition 11, Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward Testbank,
... [Show More] Updated.-1) Solids have a shape and are not appreciably .
A) definite, compressible
B) definite, incompressible
C) indefinite, compressible
D) indefinite, incompressible
E) sharp, convertible Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
2) is the chemical symbol for elemental sodium.
A) S
B) W
C) So
D) Na
E) Sn Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
3) If matter is uniform throughout, cannot be separated into other substances by physical processes, but can be decomposed into other substances by chemical processes, it is called a (an) .
A) heterogeneous mixture
B) element
C) homogeneous mixture
D) compound
E) mixture of elements Answer: D
Diff: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
4) The symbol for the element potassium is .
A) Pt
B) P
C) K
D) S
E) Ca Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref:Sec. 1.2
5) The symbol for the element magnesium is .
A) Rb
B) Mn
C) Ne
D) Si
E) Mg Answer: E
Diff: 1 Page Ref:Sec. 1.2
6) The initial or tentative explanation of an observation is called a(n) .
A) law
B) theory
C) hypothesis
D) experiment
E) test Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref:Sec. 1.3
7)A concise verbal statement or mathematical equation that summarizes a broad variety of observations and experiences is called a(n) .
A) law
B) theory
C) hypothesis
D) experiment
E) test Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref:Sec. 1.3
8) A separation process that depends on differing abilities of substances to form gases is called .
A) filtration
B) solvation
C) distillation
D) chromatography
E) all of the above are correct Answer: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref:Sec. 1.3
9) The SI unit for mass is .
A) kilogram
B) gram
C) pound
D) troy ounce
E) none of the above Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref:Sec. 1.4
10) A one degree of temperature difference is the smallest on the
A) Kelvin
B) Celsius
C) Fahrenheit
D) Kelvin and Celsius
E) Fahrenheit and Celsius Answer: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref:Sec. 1.4
temperature scale.
11) A common English set of units for expressing velocity is miles/hour. The SI unit for velocity is ?
A) km/hr
B) km/s
C) m/hr
D) m/s
E) cm/s Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref:Sec. 1.4 [Show Less]