CH 1 Review Chemistry and Its Role in Society

Chemistry is defined as....

• the study of matter and the changes it undergoes

• the study of life and the changes living things go through.

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What does biochemistry unite?

• Chemistry and biological sciences

• Physics and astronomy

• Mathematics and engineering

• Literature and history

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What is the benefit of understanding basic concepts of chemistry, as per the text?

• It helps in financial planning.

• It allows informed decision-making.

• It guarantees a job in technology.

• It reduces the cost of living.

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What is the primary concern regarding the use of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

• They are too expensive to produce.

• They cause global warming.

• They are renewable resources.

• They are not used in agriculture.

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What is the relationship between chemistry and society from what we have studied so far?

• Chemistry is irrelevant to society.

• Chemistry only affects scientists.

• Chemistry has both positive and negative aspects.

• Chemistry is only about experiments.

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What is the importance of understanding chemistry in relation to personal problems?

• It makes problems disappear.

• It helps in making informed decisions.

• It is not important.

• It complicates decision-making.

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Which of the following is not one of the physical sciences?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Zoology

• Geology

A scientist who is trying to make an insecticide that is more toxic to mosquitoes than to humans would be involved in:

• basic research

• applied research

• technology

• serendipity

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A description of natural events that has been proven to be true time after time, without exception. This describes

• data.

• a theory.

• a conclusion.

• a law.

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A ______________ is a prediction of an outcome and the basis for experimentation.

• conclusion

• constant

• hypothesis

• variable

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