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PRACTICE TEST
Classify the following as (a) physical or (b) chemical properties.
1. contains 10 mL of volume
2. mass
3. reacts with oxygen
4. floats on water
5. explosive when placed in contact with oxygen
Are the following ... ?
a. homogeneous mixtures b. heterogeneous mixtures c. elements d. compounds
6. ketchup
7. potassium chloride
8. carbon
9. sulfur
10. gasoline
11. sugar water (all the sugar is completely dissolved)
Indicate the letter for the correct number of significant digits in the following numbers.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 6
12) 8706 13) 505.50 14) 440 15) 222.0 16) 0.002002
17. A compound differs from a mixture in that the compound:
a. has two or more identities b. has only one identity
c. is composed of only one kind of atom d. can be separated by physical means.
18. Which is the estimated digit in the following measurement? 345.2 m
a. 2 b. 4 c. 5 d. none of these were estimated
19. Which of the following is by definition "pure"?
a. carbon dioxide b. sewer water c. orange juice d. wood e. none of these
20. Which of the following is by definition "pure"?
a. salt water b. carbonated beverages c. sulfur d. air e. none of these
21. A sample of a mixture is in the liquid state. It is clear and colorless and does not exhibit the Tyndall effect. This
sample is heated and you observe that the liquid in the mixture evaporates, leaving a white solid in the dish! How can
you best describe the original sample of matter?
a. homogeneous mixture b. a solution c. a compound
d. none of these ab. more than one of these
22. Consider the process described in number 21. How can you best describe the change which took place?
a. chemical b. physical c. homogeneous d. none of these
23. Which of the following contains about the same volume as a small marble?
a. 1 dm b. 1 cm3 c. 1 dm3 d. 1m3
24. Which of the following is NOT homogeneous matter?
a. salt water b. iron c. wood d. pure water e. all of these
25. Which of these has an uncertainty of + .01?
a. 1 b. 1.1 c. 1.11 d. 1.111
26. T or F. A physical change such as boiling results in a substance with NO new identity.
27. T or F. A chemical change such as combustion results in a substance with a new identity.
Classify the following as (a) physical or (b) chemical changes.
28. grinding metal
29. cooking brownies
30. boiling water
31. rotting meat
32. dissolving salt in water
33. combustion (burning) of gasoline in your car
34. tooth decay
35. sublimation of carbon dioxide (dry ice)
Describe each of the following as (a) colloid, (b) suspension, (c) solution, or (d) none of these.
36. Milk
37. gold
38. orange juice with pulp
39. Koolaid (ready to drink)
40. sugar water solution
41. Distilled water
42. Tap water
43. Which of the following could indicate that a chemical change has taken place?
a. gas formation b. formation of a precipitate c. color change
d. energy release e. all of these
44. The density of water is correctly expressed as
a. 1 g/L b. 1 kg/mL c. 1 g/mL d. 1 mg/ml e. more than one of these
45. Which of the following pairs of properties includes one extensive property and one intensive property?
a. density, boiling point b. length, radius c. mass, volume d. malleability, hardness
e. none of these
46. The temperature in this room is 30C. Express this temperature in F.
a. 72 F b. 40. F c. 22F d. 62 F e. none of these
47. Which of the following would exhibit the Tyndall effect?
a. suspension b. colloid c. solution d. oxygen e. more than one of these
48. A particular process absorbs heat energy from the surroundings and the temperature reading on a thermometer
decreases. This process is …
a. endothermic b. exothermic c. entropic d. endergonic e. none of these
49. A piece of copper metal is heated in a flame. The surface of the metal becomes black, but the metal does not melt or
change in any other way. The black color must be due to a …
a. physical change b. chemical change c. gremlins d. magic
50. Orange juice with pulp is an example of a ____________________, while milk is an example of a
___________________.
a. colloid, solution b. suspension, solution c. suspension, colloid d. colloid, suspension e. none of these
51. Which of the following contains about the same volume as a canteloupe?
a. 1 L3 b. 1mm3 c. 1 cm3 d. 1 dm3 e. 1m3
52. Joey says that 1 mL of water contains more water than 1cm 3 of water. Susie says that Joey’s an idiot and that 1 cm 3
of water contains the same amount of water as 1 mL of water. Who is correct?
a. Joey b. Susie c. Both are correct d. Both are idiots
53. Express 200C in Kelvin.
a. –73K b. 73K c. 273K d. 373K e. none of these
54. What would be the appropriate manner for representing 5400 with 3 significant figures?
a. 54000. b. 54000 c. 5.4x104 d. 5.40x103 e. 5.40x104
For #s 55 57 you will use the following choices.
1. Homogeneous mixture
2. Heterogeneous mixture
3. Solution
4. Colloid
5. Suspension
6. Pure Substance
7. Element
8. Compound
55. A liquid sample of matter in a beaker is slightly cloudy. Upon passing a laser through the beaker you notice that the
red beam is easily visible as it passes through the sample. You also notice solute particles settling out of the sample at the
bottom of the container. Which of the following best describe this sample of matter?
a. 1 & 3 b. 2 & 4 c. 6 & 7 d. 4 & 5 e. 2 & 5
56. A liquid sample of matter in a beaker is totally clear and colorless. Upon passing a laser through the beaker you notice
that the red beam is not visible at all as it passes through the sample. Also, there are no solute particles settling out of the
sample. Which of the following best describe this sample of matter?
a. 8 b. 1 c. 3 d. 6 e. It is possible that it could be 1,3,6,or 8.
57. A white solid (X) which is known to be a pure substance is heated in the absence of air, resulting in a new white
solid (Y) and a gas (Z). What is “Y”?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 7 d. 8
e. It could be an element or a compound, but not enough evidence has been presented to make a decision.
58. Choose the right answer with the appropriate number of significant figures.
(17.48g 10.48g) / 2.553 mL =
a. 3 g/mL b. 2.7419 g/mL c. 2.742 g/mL d. 2.7 g/mL e. 2.74 g/mL
59. Which is the greater length – 4534 km or 4.534 x 1010 mm
a. 4534 km b. 4.534 x 1010 mm c. They are equal lengths d. Cannot be determined
60. Chemistry class is
a. fun b. challenging c. scintillating d. refreshing e. all of these
HINT – MARK “E” FOR A FREE POINT