Conceptual Chemistry, 3e (Suchocki)

Chapter 2 Elemetns of Chemistry

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2.1 Matter Has Physical and Chemical Properties

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Which of the following would be considered a physical property?

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density

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flammability

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corrosion resistance

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D)

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reactivity towards acid

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E)

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oxygen sensitivity

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A

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Which of the following would not be considered a physical property?

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temperature at which a material catches on fire

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color

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C)

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conductivity

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D)

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hardness

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E)

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temperature at which a material melts

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Which of the following would be considered a chemical property?

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reactivity towards water

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B)

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melting temperature

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C)

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boiling temperature

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D)

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conductivity

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E)

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flexibility

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Which of the following would not be considered a chemical property?

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the temperature at which a liquid will boil

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light sensitivity

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C)

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whether a metal will rust or not

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D)

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whether a material will dissolve in acid or not

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E)

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the tendency of a material to explode

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Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

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water boiling and being converted into steam

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water being electrolyzed and being converted in hydrogen and oxygen

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C)

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iron metal reacting with oxygen to form rust

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D)

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a candy bar being digested by a student

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E)

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charcoal being converted into ash

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Answer:

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A

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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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gasoline being used in the engine of a car producing exhaust

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water freezing into ice crystals

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C)

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aftershave or perfume on your skin generating a smell

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D)

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a piece of metal expanding when heated, but returning to original size when cooled

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E)

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breaking a glass window

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Answer:

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The following image describes what type of change?

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a chemical change

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a physical change

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C)

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a change in state

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D)

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no change

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E)

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an elemental change

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Answer:

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The following image describes which type of change?

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a physical change

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a chemical change

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C)

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an elemental change

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D)

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a change in reactivity

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E)

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no change

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The boiling point of methanol is 65°C and the boiling point of ethanol is 78°C. Which of the following statements is true?

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At 70°C you would have methanol gas and liquid ethanol.

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At 90°C you would have methanol and ethanol as solids.

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At 50°C you would have methanol and ethanol as gases.

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At 40°C the methanol reacts with the ethanol.

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none of the above

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Water and ethanol can be separated by heating the ethanol until it boils away from the water. What type of change is this?

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a physical change

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a chemical change

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C)

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a molecular change

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D)

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a decomposition

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E)

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none of the above

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Which of the following is not a chemical change?

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a rock being crushed to powder

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grass growing

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grape juice turning into wine

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a loaf of bread growing mold

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E)

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wood burning to ash

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2.2 Atoms Are the Fundamental Components of Elements

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Which of the following images could describe an element at the atomic level?

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none of the images

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all of the images

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Answer:

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E

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Which of the following statements best describes an element?

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a material consisting of only one type of atom

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a material that is pure

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a material that has consistent physical properties

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D)

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a material with more than one type of atom

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E)

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a material that has consistent chemical properties

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Answer:

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The element silicon has a melting point of 1,410°C and a boiling point of 2,355°C. It is a weak conductor of electricity, its density is 2.3 grams per cubic centimeter and it easily forms silicon dioxide when exposed to air. Which of the following is a chemical property of silicon?

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its ability to conduct electricity

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its density

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C)

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its melting point

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D)

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its ability to react with oxygen

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E)

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C and D

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D

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Which of the following elements should exhibit some metallic properties and some nonmetallic properties?

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Zn

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S

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C)

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Ga

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D)

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C

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E)

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Si

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Answer:

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E

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2.3 Elements Can Combine to Form Compounds

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Which statement best describes a compound?

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a material that is made up of a combination of atoms bonded together

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a mixture of more than one element

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a mixture of atoms

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D)

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a material that is made up of a single type of atom

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E)

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none of the above

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Answer:

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A

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What is the name of the following compound?

NaF

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sodium fluoride

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natural fosfate

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C)

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natrium fluoride

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D)

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nitrogen afleck

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E)

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sodium phosphide

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Answer:

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What is the name of the following compound?

CaCl2

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calcium chloride

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carbon chloride

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dichlorocalcium

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D)

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calc two

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E)

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dicalcium chloride

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Answer:

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What is the name of the following compound?

CO2

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carbon dioxide

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B)

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dicobalt

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C)

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dioxocarbon

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D)

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calcium oxide

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E)

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calcium dioxide

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Answer:

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What is the name of the following compound?

SF3

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sulfur trifluoride

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B)

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sulfur fluoride

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C)

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trifluorosulphide

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D)

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fluorine sulphide

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E)

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none of the above

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Answer:

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How many atoms are in one molecule of Na2SO4?

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7

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B)

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2

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C)

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4

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D)

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3

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E)

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24

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How many atoms of Oxygen (O) are in H3OClO4

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5

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B)

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2

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C)

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3

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D)

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7

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E)

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1

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How many different elements are in the compound C6H12O6?

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3

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B)

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6

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24

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D)

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none of the above

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All of the elements are the same.

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Answer:

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If you have two molecules of TiO2, how many oxygen atoms would you have?

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A)

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4

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B)

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2

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C)

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3

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D)

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6

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E)

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none

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Answer:

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If you have one molecule of TiO2, how many molecules of O2 does it contain?

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None, O2 is a different molecule than TiO2.

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One, TiO2 is a mixture of Ti and O2.

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Two, TiO2 is a mixture of Ti and 2 O.

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Three, TiO2 contains three molecules.

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none of the above

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A

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2.4 Most Materials Are Mixtures

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A mixture can be physically separated into its components; a compound cannot be physically separated into its components.

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A compound can be physically separated into its components; a mixture cannot be physically separated into its components.

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A compound is just a mixture of elements.

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The components of a mixture do not have the same properties individually as they do when mixed.

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The components of a compound have the same properties individually as they do when mixed.

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Answer:

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Which of the following is a mixture?

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air

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B)

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gold

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C)

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salt

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D)

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iron

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E)

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helium

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Answer:

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A

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The following image represents which kind of matter?

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A)

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a compound

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B)

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a mixture

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C)

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an element

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D)

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none of the above

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E)

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all of the above

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Answer:

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The following image represents which kind of matter?

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A)

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a mixture

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B)

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a compound

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C)

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an element

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D)

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none of the above

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E)

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all of the above

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Answer:

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A combination of two or more substances in which they no longer retain their chemical properties is called a(n) ______.

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mixture

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compound

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C)

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heterogeneous mixture

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D)

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periodic trend

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E)

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suspension

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B

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2.5 Chemists Classify Matter as Pure or Impure

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Which of the following is a pure substance?

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baking soda

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salt water

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C)

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cooking oil

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D)

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duct tape

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E)

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orange juice

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Answer:

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A

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Which of the following would be considered a heterogeneous mixture?

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salad dressing

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B)

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water

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C)

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milk

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D)

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vegetable oil

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E)

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vinegar

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Answer:

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How would you classify the following material?

swimming pool water

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homogenous mixture

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B)

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heterogeneous mixture

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C)

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a pure element

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D)

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a pure compound

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E)

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depends on how many children have been in it

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Which of the following would be considered a homogeneous mixture?

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wine

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B)

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hydrogen cyanide

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C)

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rusty iron

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D)

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pretzel

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E)

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sugar

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Answer:

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When blue food coloring is dissolved in water, the result is a ______.

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homogeneous mixture called a solution

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B)

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homogeneous mixture called a suspension

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C)

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heterogeneous mixture called a solution

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D)

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heterogeneous mixture called a suspension

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E)

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pure liquid

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Answer:

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If you filter sea water to remove all of the particles you would be left with a clear ______.

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homogenous mixture called a solution

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B)

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homogeneous mixture called a suspension

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C)

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heterogeneous mixture called a solution

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D)

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heterogeneous mixture called a suspension

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E)

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pure liquid

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Answer:

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How would you classify the following material?

milk

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a suspension

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B)

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a heterogeneous mixture

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C)

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a solution

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D)

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an element

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a compound

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Answer:

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A

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How would you classify the following material?

coffee (black)

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a suspension

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B)

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a heterogeneous mixture

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C)

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a solution

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D)

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an element

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E)

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a compound

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Answer:

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C

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How would you classify the following material?

coffee (with milk)

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a suspension

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a heterogeneous mixture

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C)

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a solution

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D)

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an element

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E)

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a compound

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Answer:

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How would you classify the following material?