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Fundamentals of General Organic and Biological Chemistry with MasteringChemistry 7th Edition McMurry Test Bank Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 7e (McMurry) Chapter 1 Matter and Measurements
1) Which of the following is a chemical property?
- melting point
- mass
- flammability
- volume
- temperature
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
2) All of the following are examples of matter except
- heat.
- air.
- water.
- salt.
- plants.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
3) Which of the following is a physical property?
- flammability
- conductivity
- ability to support combustion
- corrosiveness
- inertness
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
4) Which is an example of matter?
- electrical current
- conductivity
- reactivity
- plastic
- anxiety
Answer: D
Diff: 1
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5) Which of the following is a chemical property of aspirin?
- It does not decompose when protected from moisture.
- It does not readily dissolve in water.
- It can be compressed into tablets when mixed with cornstarch.
- It melts at 135°C.
- It is a white crystalline solid in pure form at room temperature.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
6) Which of the following is a physical change?
- the rusting of iron
- the condensation of water vapor
- the baking of a potato
- the explosion of nitroglycerin
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
7) Which statement describes a physical change?
- winding an alarm clock
- turning on a flashlight
- digesting your lunch
- burning the morning toast
- lighting a match
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
8) Which of the following causes a chemical change?
- winding an alarm clock
- metabolizing fat
- slicing a tomato
- digging a hole
- pumping gasoline
Answer: B
Diff: 2
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9) A chemist is given an unknown gas sample. Which observation describes a chemical property of the sample?
- It extinguishes a glowing splint.
- It has a sharp, stinging odor.
- It is colorless.
- Its density is greater than that of air.
- It weighs 11.2 grams.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
10) Which of the following is an example of matter?
- light
- clothing
- forgiveness
- jealousy
- wisdom
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1.2
11) Chemistry is important to the study of which of the following subjects?
- Geology
- Biology
- Astronomy
- Physics
- All of these
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
12) A chemist is given an unknown sample. Which of her observations is not a physical property?
- The sample is a colorless liquid.
- The sample has an odor similar to gasoline.
- The sample is flammable.
- The sample size is 55 mL.
- The density of the liquid is 0.789 g/mL.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
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13) Which of the following is a physical property of aspirin?
- Aspirin can moderate some heart disorders when ingested.
- Aspirin does not decompose when tightly sealed in a bottle.
- Aspirin yields carbon dioxide and water vapor when burned.
- Aspirin can be pressed into tablets when mixed with cornstarch.
- Aspirin reacts with water to produce salicylic acid and acetic acid.
Answer: D
Diff: 3
Section: 1.1
14) Which best describes the size and shape of a sample of gas?
- It has definite volume and definite shape.
- It has definite volume, but shape is determined by the container.
- Its volume is determined by the container, but it has a definite shape.
- Volume and shape are both determined by the container.
- Volume and shape cannot be described.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Section: 1.2
15) Which term does not describe a conversion between states of matter?
- condensation
- evaporation
- freezing
- melting
- mixing
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Section: 1.2
16) 1-butanethiol, one of the compounds giving skunks their distinctive odor, freezes at -115.7°C and boils at 98.5°C. What is its phase at 37°C, the normal body temperature of humans?
- solid
- liquid
- gas
- a mixture of solid and liquid
- a mixture of liquid and gas
Answer: B
Diff: 3
Section: 1.2
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