CHEM 110 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE 2026
▶ Convert 0.565 miles to feet. Answer: 0.565 miles x (5280 feet)/(1 mile)
0.565 miles=2983.2 feet
▶ While setting up a beaker to boil a solution on a hot plate, you notice that
the stirring is erratic and unstable. What should you do to stabilize the
stirring solution?
-Completely turn off the stirring function.
-Turn down the stirring speed.
-Clamp the beaker in place at the edge of the hot plate
-Move the beaker to the center of the hot plate. Answer: -Turn down the
stirring speed.
-Move the beaker to the center of the hot plate
▶ What should you do every time you are about to heat glassware on a hot
plate?
-Measure the height and width of the glassware
-Check that there are no cracks in the glassware
-Ensure that the glassware is designed for heating
-Inspect the hot plate for frayed cords. Answer: -Inspect the hot plate for
frayed cords
-Check that there are no cracks in the glassware
-Ensure that the glassware is designed for heating
▶ When heating a solution to boiling on a hot plate, start by_________
Then, turn the heat to _______ to start. If necessary, ________ after
waiting about ten minutes without seeing boiling.. Answer: 1. starting and
stabilizing the stir function
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE 2026
▶ Convert 0.565 miles to feet. Answer: 0.565 miles x (5280 feet)/(1 mile)
0.565 miles=2983.2 feet
▶ While setting up a beaker to boil a solution on a hot plate, you notice that
the stirring is erratic and unstable. What should you do to stabilize the
stirring solution?
-Completely turn off the stirring function.
-Turn down the stirring speed.
-Clamp the beaker in place at the edge of the hot plate
-Move the beaker to the center of the hot plate. Answer: -Turn down the
stirring speed.
-Move the beaker to the center of the hot plate
▶ What should you do every time you are about to heat glassware on a hot
plate?
-Measure the height and width of the glassware
-Check that there are no cracks in the glassware
-Ensure that the glassware is designed for heating
-Inspect the hot plate for frayed cords. Answer: -Inspect the hot plate for
frayed cords
-Check that there are no cracks in the glassware
-Ensure that the glassware is designed for heating
▶ When heating a solution to boiling on a hot plate, start by_________
Then, turn the heat to _______ to start. If necessary, ________ after
waiting about ten minutes without seeing boiling.. Answer: 1. starting and
stabilizing the stir function
