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Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"The process of making a preliminary conclusion to describe an event"

Which is a step in scientific investigation related to this statement?

a)

Make inference

b)

make variables

c)

Preparing a report

d)

Controlled variables

2.

Which of the following is the function of the fume chamber in a laboratory?

a)

Protects the body from the splash of chemicals

b)

Protects the respiratory system from toxic materials

c)

Cleaning or washing of body parts affected by hazardous chemicals

d)

To remove polluted air and vapour out of the laboratory

3.

Chemistry is ......

a)

a field of science that studies the structure of atoms and molecules

b)

a field of science that studies the composition, structure, properties and interactions of matter

c)

a science field which studies chemical reactions

d)

the field of science that studies scientific research

4.

What should be done if a thermometer breaks in the laboratory?

a)

Scoop the chemical spillage

b)

Stop the spillage from spreading by using sand to form a boundary

c)

Sprinkle salt powder onto the spillage

d)

Inform the teacher immediately and sprinkle sulphur powder onto the spillage

5.

Which the following careers is related to the field of chemistry?

a)

Policeman

b)

Fireman

c)

Forensic scientist

d)

Prime minister

6.

How the reactive materials such as sodium, need to be stored?

a)

should be stored away from heat and sunlight sources

b)

should be stored in dark bottles

c)

need to be stored in paraffin oil

d)

must be stored in special cabinets and locked

7.

Suggest a proper way to dispose of volatile materials such as alcohol, ammonia and bromine.

a)

should be disposed of in special containers

b)

higher concentration should be first diluted with water and dissolved in sodium sulphite before it is poured into the basin

c)

should be kept in neatly sealed containers and labeled before disposal

d)

should be kept in sealed containers and kept away from heat and light sources

8.

Which of the following statement is true?

a)

All senses must be used during observation

b)

Data should be changed whenever necessary

c)

One measurement is enough to ensure accuracy

d)

Interpretation of data should be done objectively

9.

The scientific method involves the following variables, except...

a)

chemical variable

b)

fixed variable

c)

manipulated variable

d)

responding variable

10.

Where does the word 'Chemistry' derive from?

a)

Mandarin word 'huaxue'

b)

Malay word 'kimia'

c)

Arabic word 'al-kimiya'

d)

Spanish word 'chemia'

11.

What is the chemical name for common salt?

a)

sodium carbonate

b)

sodium bicarbonate

c)

monosodium glutamate

d)

sodium chloride

12.

Chemistry is involved in the following industries, except...

a)

logging industry

b)

nutritional industry

c)

mining industry

d)

paint making indutry

13.

How does baking powder help in making dough rise during baking?

a)

it hardens the dough

b)

it softens the dough

c)

it absorbs water from the dough

d)

it produces carbon dioxide that causes the dough to rise

14.

The different fractions in petroleum can be separated by using technique of fractional distillation because they have different...

a)

boiling points

b)

colours

c)

densities

d)

viscosities

15.

Which of the following natural occurring chemicals can be used in our daily lives in its natural form?

a)

bauxite

b)

hematite

c)

limestone

d)

sulphur

16.

Chemistry is one of the fields of science that studies the

I structure of matter

II properties of matter

III composition of matter

IV interactions of matter

a)

I, II and III

b)

I, II and IV

c)

II, III and IV

d)

I, II, III and IV

17.

Which chemical is widely used in medicine?

a)

Analgesic

b)

Preservative

c)

Colouring

d)

Polymer

18.

Which of the following occupations does not require knowledge in chemistry?

a)

Doctor

b)

Judge

c)

Pharmacist

d)

Chemist

19.

Which arrangement of the steps in scientific method is correct?

a)

Making observation → Identifying problem → Making hypothesis → Controlling variables → Planning an experiment → Collecting data → Making conclusion

b)

Making observation → Making hypothesis → Identifying problem → Planning an experiment → Controlling variables → Collecting data → Making conclusion

c)

Making observation → Identifying problem → Controlling variables → Making hypothesis → Planning an experiment → Collecting data → Making conclusion

d)

Making observation → Identifying problem → Making hypothesis → Controlling variables → Collecting data → Planning an experiment → Making conclusion

20.

Which of the following is not a personal protective equipment?

a)

Safety goggles

b)

Eyewash

c)

Face mask

d)

Laboratory shoes

21.

Which combination is correct about personal protective equipment and safety equipment with its function?

a)

Equipment: Fume chamber

Function: A specially designed equipment to handle radioactive substances

b)

Equipment: Safe shower

Function: Safety equipment to wash the body when expose to chemicals in the laboratory

c)

Equipment: Safe shower

Function: Safety equipment to wash the body when expose to chemicals in the laboratory

d)

Equipment: Face mask

Function: To protect the face from haze

22.

Kasim accidentally added ethanol into distilled water. Suggest the most suitable scientific method to Kasim to separate the mixture.

a)

Neutralisation

b)

Titration

c)

Distillation

d)

Electrolysis

23.

Which substance can be disposed into the sink of a laboratory?

a)

Ethanol

b)

Concentrated acid hydrochloric

c)

Concentrated hydrogen peroxide

d)

Mercury

24.

The followings are symptoms of mercury poisoning except

a)

difficulty in breathing

b)

nausea

c)

cough

d)

increase in appetite

25.

The _____ _____ is a logical systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem.

a)

applied chemistry

b)

pure chemistry

c)

scientific method

d)

scientific law

26.

Which variable is the variable that you change during the experiment

a)

Experimental variable

b)

Independent variable

c)

Control

d)

Dependent variable

27.

Which step in the scientific method requires you to use your senses to obtain information?

a)

revising a hypothesis

b)

making an observation

c)

designing an experiment

d)

stating a theory

28.

A theory is a ____.

a)

proposed explanation for an observation.

b)

well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations.

c)

summary of the results of many observations.

d)

procedure used to test a proposed explanation.

29.

Chemical reactions

a)

always absorb energy

b)

can either absorb or release energy

c)

do not have energy changes

d)

always release energy

30.

Chemical reactions

a)

always absorb energy

b)

can either absorb or release energy

c)

do not have energy changes

d)

always release energy