Chistry Ch 7 Descriing Chical Composition.doc ..DOC

1.1 Multiple Choice and Bimodal Questions 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 and 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: 3 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