Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Ed.) – Chapter 1 Test Bank: Matter & Measurement (Multiple-Choice, Bimodal, Short Answer, T/F)

TEST BANK -
CHEMISTRY-THE
CENTRAL SCIENCE,
13TH EDITION
(BROWN)
Chapter 1 Introduction:
Matter and Measurement
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) What is the physical state in which matter has no
specific shape but does have a specific volume?
A) gas
B) solid
C) liquid
D) salts
E) ice
Answer:
C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO:
1.2
GO:
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2) The law of constant composition applies to .
A) solutions
B) heterogeneous mixtures
C) compounds
D) homogeneous mixtures
E) solids
Answer:
C
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LO:

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3) A combination of sand, salt, and water is an example
of a .
A) homogeneous mixture
B) heterogeneous mixture
C) compound
D) pure substance
E) solid




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, Answer: B
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, 4) A small amount of salt dissolved in water is an
example of a .
A) homogeneous mixture
B) heterogeneous mixture
C) compound
D) pure substance
E) solid
Answer:
A
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO:
1.2
GO:
G2

5) Which one of the following has the element name and
symbol correctly matched?
A) S, sodium
B) Tn, tin
C) Fe, iron
D) N, neon
E) B,
bromine
Answer:
C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
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GO:
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6) Which one of the following elements has a symbol that
is not derived from its foreign name?
A) tin
B) aluminum
C) mercury
D) copper
E) lead
Answer:
B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
LO:
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GO:
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7) Which one of the following is often easily separated into

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