Question 1

Many of the processes that occur in the natural world involve interactions between matter and:

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A)  Airflow
B)  Energy
C)  Space
D)  TimeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The second law of thermodynamics states that

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A)  energy is the ability to do work.
B)  useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.
C)  energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
D)  all energy is either kinetic or potential.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What is the fundamental subunit of matter?

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A)  molecule
B)  compound
C)  mixture
D)  atomE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?

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A)  oxygen and water
B)  hydroxyl ion and hydrogen
C)  carbon dioxide and oxygen
D)  water and carbon dioxideE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons)in a solution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

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A)  relationships.
B)  cause-and-effect relationships.
C)  cause-and-relation.
D)  None of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,some of the useful energy is lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When energy is converted from one form to another,the loss of energy is usually in the form of

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A)  water.
B)  fluorescent light.
C)  heat.
D)  radioactivity.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration
B)  pH
C)  enzyme
D)  ion
E)  photosynthesisF) acidG) combustionH) potential energyI) none of aboveJ) baseK) protonL) electronM) isotopeN) neutronO) kinetic energyP) nucleusQ) entropyR) latent heatS) B) and R)
T) F) and M)

Question 11

Scientists usually experiment by collecting data

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A)  from as large a sample as possible.
B)  from one source only.
C)  from their relatives.
D)  only from other researchers and comparing their results.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as

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A)  sensible heat.
B)  latent heat.
C)  entropy.
D)  kinetic energy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?

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A)  It is a base.
B)  It is a catalyst.
C)  It is an acid.
D)  It has a high number of hydroxyl ions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration
B)  pH
C)  enzyme
D)  ion
E)  photosynthesisF) acidG) combustionH) potential energyI) none of aboveJ) baseK) protonL) electronM) isotopeN) neutronO) kinetic energyP) nucleusQ) entropyR) latent heatS) N) and P)
T) F) and O)

Question 16

The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you

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A)  whether it is organic or inorganic.
B)  the number and position of the parts of the atom.
C)  the amount of potential energy of the atom.
D)  whether it is used in photosynthesis or respiration.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is released as a result of respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  energy for growth and reproduction
B)  fats,sugars,and proteins
C)  oxygen
D)  chlorine ionsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The scientific method is

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A)  reliable.
B)  impartial.
C)  limited in when it can be used.
D)  All of these are correct.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wood stoves are responsible for ________ percent of the deadliest air pollutant particles emitted in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  5%
B)  25%
C)  50%
D)  95%E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Interrelated Scientific Principles

Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?

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Many of the processes that occur in the natural world involve interactions between matter and:

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Scientists usually experiment by collecting data

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The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you

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When energy is converted from one form to another,the loss of energy is usually in the form of

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Which of the following is released as a result of respiration?

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The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as

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What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.

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Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.

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An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons)in a solution.

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The scientific method is

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Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

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The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,some of the useful energy is lost.

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The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wood stoves are responsible for ________ percent of the deadliest air pollutant particles emitted in the United States?

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Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.

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The second law of thermodynamics states that

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The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

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What is the fundamental subunit of matter?

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.

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