Test Bank for General Chemistry, 12th Edition by Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon
Chapter 01 Chemistry and Measurement
1. Which one of the following discoveries led mankind to observe changes in certain rocks and minerals, which further
led to the development of ceramics, glass, and metals?
a. fire
b. rubber
c. plastic
d. neoprene
e. plasma
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: remember
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
2. _____ have replaced copper wires in long-distance communication as they are cheaper and less bulky than copper
cables carrying the same information.
a. Aluminum wires
b. Ethernet cables
c. Optical fibers
d. Semaphore lines
e. Wireless antennas
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: apply
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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3. Individual organisms store their genetic information in _____, which consist of two intertwined molecular chains.
a. deoxyribonucleic acids
b. prokaryotic cells
c. peptide amino acids
d. eukaryotic cells
e. thylakoid membranes
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: remember
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
4. Which of the following is an example of the contribution of chemistry in the energy sector? Select all that apply.
a. Creation of batteries and solar cells.
b. Invention of nuclear reactors.
c. Development of renewable energy policies.
d. Synthesis of biofuel from organic matter.
e. Hardening of wind energy.
ANSWER: a, d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Contributions of Chemistry to Humanity
KEYWORDS: apply
OTHER: general chemistry
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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5. What is a scientific theory?
a. It is a collection of experimental data.
b. It is an assertion of scientific fact.
c. It is a guess about natural phenomena.
d. It is a fundamental relationship of nature.
e. It is an explanation of natural phenomena that has undergone significant testing.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
OTHER: general chemistry
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
6. An untested explanation of a series of experimental observations is called _____.
a. a hypothesis
b. a theory
c. a law
d. an experiment
e. the scientific method
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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7. Which of the following statements concerning experiment and explanation is/are true?
1. A law is always given in the form of a mathematical expression.
2. Once a hypothesis passes one or two tests it is considered a theory.
3. Observation is a key component of the scientific method.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1 and 2
e. 1, 2, and 3
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
8. A(n) _____ is an observation of natural phenomena carried out in a controlled manner so that the results can be
duplicated and rational conclusions made.
a. theory
b. experiment
c. hypothesis
d. anomaly
e. law
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: Experiment and Explanation
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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Chapter 01 Chemistry and Measurement
1. Which one of the following discoveries led mankind to observe changes in certain rocks and minerals, which further
led to the development of ceramics, glass, and metals?
a. fire
b. rubber
c. plastic
d. neoprene
e. plasma
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: remember
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
2. _____ have replaced copper wires in long-distance communication as they are cheaper and less bulky than copper
cables carrying the same information.
a. Aluminum wires
b. Ethernet cables
c. Optical fibers
d. Semaphore lines
e. Wireless antennas
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: apply
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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3. Individual organisms store their genetic information in _____, which consist of two intertwined molecular chains.
a. deoxyribonucleic acids
b. prokaryotic cells
c. peptide amino acids
d. eukaryotic cells
e. thylakoid membranes
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Modern Chemistry: A Brief Glimpse
KEYWORDS: remember
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
4. Which of the following is an example of the contribution of chemistry in the energy sector? Select all that apply.
a. Creation of batteries and solar cells.
b. Invention of nuclear reactors.
c. Development of renewable energy policies.
d. Synthesis of biofuel from organic matter.
e. Hardening of wind energy.
ANSWER: a, d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.1.1 - Provide examples of the contributions of chemistry to
humanity.
TOPICS: Contributions of Chemistry to Humanity
KEYWORDS: apply
OTHER: general chemistry
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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5. What is a scientific theory?
a. It is a collection of experimental data.
b. It is an assertion of scientific fact.
c. It is a guess about natural phenomena.
d. It is a fundamental relationship of nature.
e. It is an explanation of natural phenomena that has undergone significant testing.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
OTHER: general chemistry
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
6. An untested explanation of a series of experimental observations is called _____.
a. a hypothesis
b. a theory
c. a law
d. an experiment
e. the scientific method
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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7. Which of the following statements concerning experiment and explanation is/are true?
1. A law is always given in the form of a mathematical expression.
2. Once a hypothesis passes one or two tests it is considered a theory.
3. Observation is a key component of the scientific method.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1 and 2
e. 1, 2, and 3
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: general concepts scientific method
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
8. A(n) _____ is an observation of natural phenomena carried out in a controlled manner so that the results can be
duplicated and rational conclusions made.
a. theory
b. experiment
c. hypothesis
d. anomaly
e. law
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.1.2.1 - Explain how the scientific method is an approach to practicing
chemistry.
TOPICS: Experiment and Explanation
KEYWORDS: understand
DATE CREATED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/6/2025 7:31 AM
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