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General, Organic,
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Structures of Life,
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,General, Organic and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life, 6e, (Timberlake)
Chapter 1 Chemistry in Our Lives

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Water, H2O, is an example of a(n)
A) chemical.
B) type of energy.
C) wave.
D) electric charge.
E) element.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

2) In this list, which substance can be classified as a chemical?
A) salt
B) sleep
C) cold
D) heat
E) temperature
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

3) One example of a chemical used in toothpaste is
A) chlorine.
B) sulfur.
C) carbon dioxide.
D) calcium carbonate.
E) sugar.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

4) Which of the following is NOT a chemical?
A) salt
B) water
C) light
D) carbon dioxide
E) sugar
Answer: C
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2



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,5) Sodium fluorophosphate is a chemical used in toothpaste to
A) make the paste white.
B) disinfect the toothbrush.
C) keep the paste from spoiling.
D) remove plaque.
E) strengthen tooth enamel.
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

6) Titanium dioxide is a chemical used in toothpaste to
A) make the toothpaste white.
B) disinfect the toothbrush.
C) keep the paste from spoiling.
D) remove plaque.
E) strengthen tooth enamel.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

7) When a part of the body is injured, substances called ________ are released.
A) aspirins
B) pain relievers
C) nitrogen oxides
D) chlorofluorocarbons
E) prostaglandins
Answer: E
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2

8) Which of the following is a chemical?
A) sugar
B) heat
C) light
D) noise
E) sound
Answer: A
Objective: 1.1
Global Outcomes: GO2




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, 9) You notice that there is more traffic between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. This would be a(n)
A) observation.
B) hypothesis.
C) experiment.
D) conclusion/theory.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2
Global Outcomes: GO1

10) There is more traffic between 8:00 and 9:00 AM because most people start work at 9:00 AM.
This would be a(n)
A) observation.
B) hypothesis.
C) experiment.
D) conclusion/theory.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2
Global Outcomes: GO1

11) In order to enhance your learning in chemistry, you should NOT
A) study a little every day.
B) form a study group.
C) go to professor's office hours.
D) be an active learner.
E) wait until the night before the exam to study.
Answer: E
Objective: 1.3
Global Outcomes: GO2

12) Which of the following would NOT be part of a study plan to learn chemistry?
A) study a little every day
B) skip your professor's office hours
C) form a study group
D) read the chapter before class
E) work the sample problems
Answer: B
Objective: 1.3
Global Outcomes: GO2




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