Question 1

Scientific research usually leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expected results 
B)  the discovery of new questions 
C)  social well-being 
D)  inconclusive results 
A)  expected results 
B)  the discovery of new questions 
C)  social well-being 
D)  inconclusive results

Question 2

Global climate change is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  natural law 
C)  hypothesis 
D)  potential consequence 
A)  theory 
B)  natural law 
C)  hypothesis 
D)  potential consequence

Question 3

Why do scientists run control experiments and repeat their tests several times?

Accepted Answer

A)  to minimize the number of conclusions and limit potential flaws in the experiment 
B)  because they get paid by the hour 
C)  to improve the chance of success 
D)  because chemistry is about doing experiments 
E)  to maximize the number of possible conclusions that can be obtained 
A)  to minimize the number of conclusions and limit potential flaws in the experiment 
B)  because they get paid by the hour 
C)  to improve the chance of success 
D)  because chemistry is about doing experiments 
E)  to maximize the number of possible conclusions that can be obtained

Question 4

What do members of the Chemical Manufacturers Association pledge in the Responsible Care program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The members pledge to manufacture utilizing responsible chemical standards. 
B)  The members pledge to manufacture without causing environmental damage. 
C)  The members pledge responsible care for all laboratory test animals. 
D)  The members pledge responsible care by using only USP grade reagents. 
A)  The members pledge to manufacture utilizing responsible chemical standards. 
B)  The members pledge to manufacture without causing environmental damage. 
C)  The members pledge responsible care for all laboratory test animals. 
D)  The members pledge responsible care by using only USP grade reagents.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important to the process of scientific inquiry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proposing answers. 
B)  Devising tests. 
C)  Refuting currently-held understandings. 
D)  Confirming currently-held understandings. 
A)  Proposing answers. 
B)  Devising tests. 
C)  Refuting currently-held understandings. 
D)  Confirming currently-held understandings.

Question 6

Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. Officially defined, a scientist is a person actively engaged in experimentation. 
B)  No. Since experimentation is one of the four key components of the scientific process, any person no longer actively engaged in performing experiments cannot officially claim to be a scientist. 
C)  Yes and No. A person may claim to be a scientist but the scientific community no longer officially recognizes him/her as such. 
D)  Yes. A professional scientist is recognized for more activities than the performance of actual experiments. 
A)  No. Officially defined, a scientist is a person actively engaged in experimentation. 
B)  No. Since experimentation is one of the four key components of the scientific process, any person no longer actively engaged in performing experiments cannot officially claim to be a scientist. 
C)  Yes and No. A person may claim to be a scientist but the scientific community no longer officially recognizes him/her as such. 
D)  Yes. A professional scientist is recognized for more activities than the performance of actual experiments.

Question 7

When employing a new technology, zero risk ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is impossible 
B)  is ideal 
C)  is the ultimate goal of science 
D)  leads to zero benefit 
A)  is impossible 
B)  is ideal 
C)  is the ultimate goal of science 
D)  leads to zero benefit

Question 8

How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any false claims are eventually uncovered. Scientists, therefore, stand to gain most from reporting their results truthfully. 
B)  A scientist who has knowingly falsifies any bit of evidence runs the risk of losing credibility for all his or her life's work. 
C)  Science is about discovering the rules of nature. A scientist who creates his or her own rules through dishonesty, which may not be reproducible in other laboratories, is not truly doing science. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Any false claims are eventually uncovered. Scientists, therefore, stand to gain most from reporting their results truthfully. 
B)  A scientist who has knowingly falsifies any bit of evidence runs the risk of losing credibility for all his or her life's work. 
C)  Science is about discovering the rules of nature. A scientist who creates his or her own rules through dishonesty, which may not be reproducible in other laboratories, is not truly doing science. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 9

Which of the scientific activities is likely to be most time consuming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observations are the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
B)  Forming scientific hypothesis is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
C)  Experimentation is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
D)  Formulating questions from observations is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
A)  Observations are the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
B)  Forming scientific hypothesis is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
C)  Experimentation is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities. 
D)  Formulating questions from observations is the most time consuming of the various scientific activities.

Question 10

Why is it wrong to assume that you are only "doing science" while you are doing experiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted activity for the official practice of science. 
B)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted method of producing a scientific theory. 
C)  It is wrong because any activity which helps further knowledge and understanding about the environment is considered the practice of science. 
D)  All of the above explain why it is wrong. 
A)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted activity for the official practice of science. 
B)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted method of producing a scientific theory. 
C)  It is wrong because any activity which helps further knowledge and understanding about the environment is considered the practice of science. 
D)  All of the above explain why it is wrong.

Question 11

Which of the following is closest to the initial broad research question posed by Kroto, Smalley and Curl?

Accepted Answer

A)  How can we determine the spectral patterns of intrastellar dust? 
B)  Can we reproduce star-like conditions here on Earth? 
C)  Is intrastellar dust made of carbon based materials? 
D)  Is there such a thing as intrastellar dust in space? 
E)  What is the chemical nature of intrastellar dust? 
A)  How can we determine the spectral patterns of intrastellar dust? 
B)  Can we reproduce star-like conditions here on Earth? 
C)  Is intrastellar dust made of carbon based materials? 
D)  Is there such a thing as intrastellar dust in space? 
E)  What is the chemical nature of intrastellar dust?

Question 12

While visiting a foreign country a foreign-speaking citizen tries to give you verbal directions to a local museum. After multiple attempts he is unsuccessful because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you are not smart enough to understand simple directions 
B)  it is difficult to navigate through an unfamiliar city 
C)  you don't understand the language 
D)  none of the above 
A)  you are not smart enough to understand simple directions 
B)  it is difficult to navigate through an unfamiliar city 
C)  you don't understand the language 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Some politicians take pride in maintaining a particular point of view. They think that a change of mind would be seen as a sign of weakness. How is a change of mind viewed differently in science?

Accepted Answer

A)  A change in mind is not viewed differently in science and is still subject to much criticism. 
B)  Science deals with facts that are confirmed by experiments. A "change of mind" in science, therefore, is usually the result of new experimental evidence obtained from experiments. 
C)  A scientist who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less honest, while a politician who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less trustworthy. 
D)  A scientist tries to understand many different points of view and so is apt to change his or her mind frequently. 
A)  A change in mind is not viewed differently in science and is still subject to much criticism. 
B)  Science deals with facts that are confirmed by experiments. A "change of mind" in science, therefore, is usually the result of new experimental evidence obtained from experiments. 
C)  A scientist who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less honest, while a politician who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less trustworthy. 
D)  A scientist tries to understand many different points of view and so is apt to change his or her mind frequently.

Question 14

Any conversion factor is equal to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the negative of its inversion factor 
B)  one 
C)  the new unit being derived 
D)  its reciprocal 
A)  the negative of its inversion factor 
B)  one 
C)  the new unit being derived 
D)  its reciprocal

Question 15

After the devastating tsunami of December 2004, dozens of Scientologists mobilized to effected regions of south Asia to join in the relief effort. Instead of traditional medical aid, however, these pseudo scientists provided pamphlets along with "touch assist" treatment in which they touch wounded areas with a fingertip. What might the victims have thought about the efforts of the Scientologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  The victims might perceive their efforts as admirable if the Scientologists were also assisting in the distribution of food and clothing. 
B)  The relief efforts of the scientologists may have been perceived as questionable if they consisted only of passing out pamphlets and practicing their "touch assist" healing. 
C)  If the victims' wounds healed within a few days, it's possible that the victims may have attributed the healing to the touch assist. 
D)  All of the above are likely thoughts by the victims of the devastating tsunami. 
A)  The victims might perceive their efforts as admirable if the Scientologists were also assisting in the distribution of food and clothing. 
B)  The relief efforts of the scientologists may have been perceived as questionable if they consisted only of passing out pamphlets and practicing their "touch assist" healing. 
C)  If the victims' wounds healed within a few days, it's possible that the victims may have attributed the healing to the touch assist. 
D)  All of the above are likely thoughts by the victims of the devastating tsunami.

Question 16

What is the best way to really prove to yourself that you understand an idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tape record your explanation and play it back for yourself to be sure it makes sense. 
B)  Formulate questions concerning the idea and see if your friends can answer them. 
C)  Articulate the idea to others and confirm their understanding when you finish. 
D)  Ask someone else to explain the idea to you to see if their explanation matches yours. 
A)  Tape record your explanation and play it back for yourself to be sure it makes sense. 
B)  Formulate questions concerning the idea and see if your friends can answer them. 
C)  Articulate the idea to others and confirm their understanding when you finish. 
D)  Ask someone else to explain the idea to you to see if their explanation matches yours.

Question 17

During which of the scientific activities does the scientist come up with an hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hypothesis is always formulated from questions resulting from initial observations. 
B)  A hypothesis is formulated as the first step in any scientific process. 
C)  A hypothesis can come at any time, no matter what the scientist may be doing. 
D)  A hypothesis can only be formed from results of the experimental process. 
A)  A hypothesis is always formulated from questions resulting from initial observations. 
B)  A hypothesis is formulated as the first step in any scientific process. 
C)  A hypothesis can come at any time, no matter what the scientist may be doing. 
D)  A hypothesis can only be formed from results of the experimental process.

Question 18

Harry Kroto began with an interest in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calculating the speed of the planets 
B)  figuring out the chemical structure of the bucky ball 
C)  identifying the composition of interstellar dust 
D)  making a lot of money 
E)  proving other scientists wrong 
A)  calculating the speed of the planets 
B)  figuring out the chemical structure of the bucky ball 
C)  identifying the composition of interstellar dust 
D)  making a lot of money 
E)  proving other scientists wrong

Question 19

When the benefits of a technological innovation are seen to outweigh the risks ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the technology is seen as dangerous 
B)  the technology is accepted and applied 
C)  the technology needs further development 
D)  its use will depend on what the technology is 
A)  the technology is seen as dangerous 
B)  the technology is accepted and applied 
C)  the technology needs further development 
D)  its use will depend on what the technology is

Question 20

Any technology ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has some risks 
B)  should have no risks before being used 
C)  has a very high risk of causing certain types of cancer 
D)  only has risks when being used without care 
A)  has some risks 
B)  should have no risks before being used 
C)  has a very high risk of causing certain types of cancer 
D)  only has risks when being used without care

Scientific research usually leads to ________.

Global climate change is a ________.

Why do scientists run control experiments and repeat their tests several times?

What do members of the Chemical Manufacturers Association pledge in the Responsible Care program?

Which of the following is the most important to the process of scientific inquiry?

Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

When employing a new technology, zero risk ________.

How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

Which of the scientific activities is likely to be most time consuming?

Why is it wrong to assume that you are only "doing science" while you are doing experiments?

Which of the following is closest to the initial broad research question posed by Kroto, Smalley and Curl?

While visiting a foreign country a foreign-speaking citizen tries to give you verbal directions to a local museum. After multiple attempts he is unsuccessful because ________.

Some politicians take pride in maintaining a particular point of view. They think that a change of mind would be seen as a sign of weakness. How is a change of mind viewed differently in science?

Any conversion factor is equal to ________.

What is the best way to really prove to yourself that you understand an idea?

During which of the scientific activities does the scientist come up with an hypothesis?

Harry Kroto began with an interest in ________.

When the benefits of a technological innovation are seen to outweigh the risks ________.

Any technology ________.

Particles of Matter

Elements of Chemistry

Subatomic Particles

The Atomic Nucleus

How Atoms Bond

How Molecules Mix

How Water Behaves

How Chemicals React

Acids and Bases in Our Environment

Oxidations and Reductions Charge the World

Organic Compounds

Nutrients of Life

Medicinal Chemistry

Optimizing Food Production

Protection Water and Air Resources

Capturing Energy

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Exam 1: About Science

Scientific research usually leads to ________.

Global climate change is a ________.

Why do scientists run control experiments and repeat their tests several times?

What do members of the Chemical Manufacturers Association pledge in the Responsible Care program?

Which of the following is the most important to the process of scientific inquiry?

Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

When employing a new technology, zero risk ________.

How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

Which of the scientific activities is likely to be most time consuming?

Why is it wrong to assume that you are only "doing science" while you are doing experiments?

Which of the following is closest to the initial broad research question posed by Kroto, Smalley and Curl?

While visiting a foreign country a foreign-speaking citizen tries to give you verbal directions to a local museum. After multiple attempts he is unsuccessful because ________.

Some politicians take pride in maintaining a particular point of view. They think that a change of mind would be seen as a sign of weakness. How is a change of mind viewed differently in science?

Any conversion factor is equal to ________.

What is the best way to really prove to yourself that you understand an idea?

During which of the scientific activities does the scientist come up with an hypothesis?

Harry Kroto began with an interest in ________.

When the benefits of a technological innovation are seen to outweigh the risks ________.

Any technology ________.

Particles of Matter

Elements of Chemistry

Subatomic Particles

The Atomic Nucleus

How Atoms Bond

How Molecules Mix

How Water Behaves

How Chemicals React

Acids and Bases in Our Environment

Oxidations and Reductions Charge the World

Organic Compounds

Nutrients of Life

Medicinal Chemistry

Optimizing Food Production

Protection Water and Air Resources

Capturing Energy

Filters