Question 1

A specific statement that is thought to be never violated by the entire natural universe is called a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  premise 
B)  hypothesis 
C)  law 
D)  theory 
E)  observation

Question 2

The compound sulfur is yellow colored. This description of sulfur is an example of a _____ description.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative 
B)  Dynamic 
C)  Static 
D)  Quantitative 
E)  Descriptive

Question 3

A burning match stick is an example of a(n) _____ change.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  mechanical 
C)  chemical 
D)  ionic 
E)  nuclear

Question 4

Chemistry is widely regarded as the language of science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) _____ is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis 
B)  model 
C)  purpose 
D)  theory 
E)  experiment

Question 6

An element can be broken down into simpler chemical substances by chemical reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is the study of the interactions of matter with other matter and with energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the study of the interactions...

Question 8

Table salt has the same physical properties as its constituent elements, sodium and

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) _____ change is the process of demonstrating a chemical property.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ change is the process of...

Question 10

What are mixtures? Write the types of mixtures, and then give an example for each type.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are mixtures? Write the types of...

Question 11

A hypothesis is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) _____ refers to a change that occurs when a sample of matter changes one or more of its physical properties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ refers to a change that...

Question 13

A metal is an element that is brittle at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A law is a specific statement that is thought to be never violated by the entire natural universe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Science is concerned only with the natural universe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) _____ is the simplest type of chemical substance; it cannot be broken down into simpler chemical substances by ordinary chemical means.

Accepted Answer

A)  compound 
B)  element 
C)  mixture 
D)  base 
E)  structure

Question 17

Which of the following elements' property allows them to be drawn into thin wires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malleability 
B)  Ductility 
C)  Conductivity 
D)  Resistivity 
E)  Impeditivity

Question 18

Which of the following statements is the correct description of chemistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the study of the interactions of matter with other matter and with energy. 
B)  It is the study of the static behavior of particles and substances. 
C)  It is the study of conversion of one form of energy to another form. 
D)  It is the science that deals with kinetic and potential energy. 
E)  It is the science that deals with matter, energy, and force.

Question 19

A(n) _____ is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a general statement that...

Question 20

A nonmetal is an element that is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  brittle when solid 
B)  conductive to electricity 
C)  Hard when solid 
D)  conductive to heat 
E)  characterized by high ductility

Exam 1: What Is Chemistry

A specific statement that is thought to be never violated by the entire natural universe is called a(n) ______.

The compound sulfur is yellow colored. This description of sulfur is an example of a _____ description.

A burning match stick is an example of a(n) _____ change.

Chemistry is widely regarded as the language of science.

A(n) _____ is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

An element can be broken down into simpler chemical substances by chemical reactions.

_____ is the study of the interactions of matter with other matter and with energy.

Table salt has the same physical properties as its constituent elements, sodium and

A(n) _____ change is the process of demonstrating a chemical property.

What are mixtures? Write the types of mixtures, and then give an example for each type.

A hypothesis is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

A(n) _____ refers to a change that occurs when a sample of matter changes one or more of its physical properties.

A metal is an element that is brittle at room temperature.

A law is a specific statement that is thought to be never violated by the entire natural universe.

Science is concerned only with the natural universe.

A(n) _____ is the simplest type of chemical substance; it cannot be broken down into simpler chemical substances by ordinary chemical means.

Which of the following elements' property allows them to be drawn into thin wires?

Which of the following statements is the correct description of chemistry?

A(n) _____ is a general statement that explains a large number of observations.

A nonmetal is an element that is _____.