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What two particles are in the nucleus of an atom?
protons and electrons
electrons and neutrons
protons and neutrons
Which of these is the neutron?
A
B
C
D
Developing chemicals or products for useful purposes isn't one of the roles of a chemical engineer.
true
false
Studying atoms and how they join together is one of the roles of a chemist.
true
false
A molecule that has a partial positive end and a partial negative end because of unequal sharing of electrons is a _______________.
nonpolar molecule
polar molecule
ionic compound
metalic compound
Polar molecules have
no charges.
slight positive and negative charges on opposite ends of the molecules.
only positive charges.
either positive or negative charges, but not both.
How did the salt affect the melting/freezing point of the solid ice?
it increased
it decreased
it didn't affect it
none of these
How did the salt affect the melting/freezing point of the liquid water?
it increased
it decreased
it didn't affect it
none of these
The freezing point depression is caused by an increase in _______________ in the solution resulting in a greater total amount of energy that must be lost in order for the water to freeze.
temperature
energy
particles
all of these
The charged ions from the salt interrupt the polar water molecules from _________________. This is one reason why the temperature of the salt water solution during the ice cream lab was able to drop below the freezing point of water.
freezing
melting
slowing down
getting into fixed positions
Which of the following are examples of compounds?
copper
salt
water
iron
air
Describe COHESION.
Water molecules attracted to other substances.
Water molecules climbing upwards against the force of gravity.
Water molecules dissolving many substances because of its polarity.
Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.
Water's ability to stick to glass is
adhesion
cohesion
surface tention
capillary action
In which of the following industries might an engineer MOST likely work?
pharmaceuticals
hospitality
retail
all of these
Glass is an example of which kind of material?
raw
manufactured
processed
synthetic
Lumber is an example of which kind of material?
raw
manufactured
processed
synthetic
Oil sticks to the bodies and surfaces of birds, plants, fish, and other aquatic organisms because oil is ________ dense and ____________ water.
more, floats on
more, sinks below
less, sinks below
less, floats on
What is the name of the "force" that helps hold glue to its bonded material?
Van der Waal's force
adhesion
Van Wilder's force
cohesion
The technical name for superglue-type glue is
epoxy.
cyanoacrylate.
polyvinyl acetate.
all of these
Which of the following is a subject than an engineer might study?
physics
political science
mathematics
all of these
Which of the following is NOT an example of one of the earliest adhesive?
tar
bitumen
casein
beeswax
A pure substance made of only one kind of atom.
atom
compound
mixture
element
A group of atoms, chemically bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a compound.
atom
element
compound
molecule
A substance made up of two or more elements.
atom
element
compound
molecule
a group of atoms chemically bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a compound
molecule
atom
cell
quark
the smallest unit of a chemical element
molecule
atom
cell
quark
What type of system doesn't have a monitoring system to change the input?
Closed Loop System
Open Loop System
Reverse Loop System
Monitoring Loop System
What is the correct order or a technological system?
Input, Output, Process
Output, Process, Input
Input, Process, Output
Process, Resources, Output
What type of system uses a monitoring system to change the input?
Reverse Loop System
Closed Loop System
Monitor Loop System
Open Loop System
What type of Technological System does this example represent?
Open Loop System
Closed Loop System
Glue remaining on only one side of a substrate indicates
cohesive failure.
adhesive failure.
substrate/material failure
all of these
Glue remaining both sides of a substrate indicates
cohesive failure.
adhesive failure.
substrate/material failure
all of these
Select all of the ways below that wildlife can be affected by an oil spill.
They can die of hypothermia.
It can affect their ability to reproduce successfully.
Birds will have to fly even further south for the winter.
They can suffer from poisoning.
Select everything below that describes a step/part of the complex task of cleaning up an oil spill.
The oil is cleaned up and wildlife is given assistance.
Funds are obtained by legislators.
Wildlife is released to a safe environment.
The oil is contained.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 technological resources?
Internet
Information
Capital
People
Anything that has mass and takes up space is an example of
energy
matter
chemical change
temperature
The average speed of molecules in a substance is called
thermodynamics
heat
temperature
What happens to molecules when the temperature drops or lowers?
The molecules get closer together
The molecules start moving faster.
The molecules stop moving.
The molecules become smaller.
Select all of the phase changes that require a loss of energy.
melting
freezing
vaporizing
condensing
sublimating
Select all of the phase changes that require a gain of energy.
melting
freezing
vaporizing
condensing
sublimating
Which of the following accurately describes intermolecular forces?
weak attractions between molecules
weak bonds that form new substances
strong bonds that can not be broken
any bond that shares electrons
Select everything that occurs as temperature decreases.
particles slow down
intermolecular forces strengthen
energy is lost
energy is gained
intermolecular forces weaken
According to the Smithsonian website, which of the following was NOT listed as a way that deep-sea coral colonies were impacted by the BP oil spill?
tissue damage
lower survival rates
it soaked into the ground and could resurface later
all of these
Select all of the methods for cleaning up oil from a shoreline that are listed below.
vacuuming
mechanical removal
skimmers
dispersants
debris removal
What happens to molecules when the temperature drops or lowers?
The molecules get closer together
The molecules start moving faster.
The molecules stop moving.
The molecules become smaller.
Which description best matches this particle model?
Closely packed, vibrating in fixed positions.
Particles are close together but can move a little.
Particles have lots of energy and can move around.
Which of the following describes a role science played in the creation of the pencil?
Designing a device with graphite insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser
Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber (eraser) will remove graphite
Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink
Calculating the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device
Which of the following is a psychological need?
family
talking with family
seeing friends
none of the above
Which of the following is a biological want?
water
fresh water
shelter
none of these
Which of the following is something that an engineer might do?
create
innovate
improve
all of these
Which of the following is an example of an invention?
a Tesla
the printing press
an iPhone
all of these
Which of the following types of engineer would help plan the routes for sewage and utilities in a city?
civil
mechanical
structural
none of these
Which of the following types of engineer would help design a new material used to create faster computer chips?
civil
mechanical
chemical
none of these
The design process is _____________. It consists of steps that we can return to at any point in the process. They can be repeated many times before you finish creating a new product.
iterative
complicated
complex
all of these
Identifying the criteria and constraints are important during which step of the design process?
generating concepts
define the problem
evaluate the solution
design the solutin
Time, budget and safety are almost always considered to be____________
trade-offs
constraints
criteria
efficiency
In the decision matrix, which of the following would be an example of a constraint?
cost
self-adhering
colorful
model resilience
Which of the following would be the BEST car according to the decision matrix?
Car A
Car B
Car C
Both Car A and Car B
This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.
design statement
client statement
problem statement
written statement
_ Must be made out of 4 to 6 pieces
-Must be "interlocking"
-part cannot extend more than 3 units in any direction
-no two parts can be the same.
Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?
budget
efficiency
function
aesthetics
Design, build, test, document, and present a 3d puzzle system that is made from scrap hardwood cubes.
This is an example of a ___________________.
design statement
problem statement
design brief
none of these
Based on this chart, which idea was best?
Idea 2
Idea 6
Idea 3
Idea 4
Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate?
Define the problem
Build & test
Evaluate design
Develop solution
In which step of the Design Process do you document the project in a Project Portfolio?
Present Solution
Evaluate Solution
Construct and Test Prototype
Develop a Solution
Sarah creates a new type of cell phone, but when she tries it, it fails miserably. So, she tries to figure out what to do next and/or how to modify or change her design.
Which step of the design process is Sarah completing in the scenario?
Define the problem
Build and test
Evaluate solution
Present solution
Here you need to identify where in the design process the scenario is taking place.
Jared creates an idea of how to make a softer pillow. So, he builds a small model to test his idea.
Generating Concepts
Build and test
Present solution
Evaluate solution
Which of the following steps includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified? The design requirements are also determined and the design brief is created during this step.
prototype
construct/test prototype
define the problem
present solution
A design team is working on creating a new energy-efficient light. They have completed the following steps:They asked questions, did research, and determined the design requirements for their solution.They brainstormed, sketched their ideas, compared them, and identified the best possible solution to pursue.They created detailed technical drawings, including CAD drawings, to use to produce their solution.What is the next step of the design process that they should complete?
Construct and Test Solution
Present the Solution
Evaluate Solution
Design a Solution
During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.
Evaluate Solution
Present Solution
Generate Concepts
Define a Problem
An emergency-equipment company makes warning-signal flares. The company wants to redesign a flare so that it produces light for a longer period of time. After the company does research, brainstormed and compared their ideas, and has determined their requirements, what is the next step in the design process?
Construct and Test a Prototype
Define the Problem
Develop a Solution
Evaluate the Solution
An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.
innovations
invention
technology
science
Human activities used to create, invent, design, transform, produce, control, maintain, and use products or systems.
process
design process
design
science
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
process
design process
design
science
Which of the following lists the steps of the design process in the correct order?
1. Define the Problem
2. Generate Concepts
3. Develop a solution
4. Construct and Test a Prototype
5. Evaluate the Solution
6. Present the Solution
1. Define the Problem
2. Generate Concepts
3. Develop a solution
4. Evaluate the Solution
5. Construct and Test the Prototype
6. Present the Solution
1. Develop a Solution
2. Generate Concepts
3. Define the Problem
4. Construct and Test a Prototype
5. Evaluate the Solution
6. Present the Solution
1. Define the Problem
2. Present the Problem
3. Develop a solution
4. Construct and Test a Prototype
5. Evaluate the Solution
6. Generate Concepts
This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.
design statement
client statement
problem statement
written statement
This step in the design process includes researching past solutions and brainstorming possible new solutions. During this step, you will also select an approach using a decision matrix.
design the solution
generating concepts
define the problem
evaluating the solution
Which of the following steps includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified? The design requirements are also determined and the design brief is created during this step.
prototype
valid
define the problem
present solution
construct/test prototype
This step in the design process includes evaluating the solution's effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements/modifications to the design, and revising design documents.
develop solution
evaluate solution
define the problem
valid
prototype
Which of the following is an example of a constraint for the Foot Orthosis Challenge?
needs to be comfortable
time allowed for challenge
needed to be removable
all of these
Which of the following is an example of a criterion for the Foot Orthosis Challenge?
materials available
time allowed for challenge
needed to be comfortable
all of these
Why is a decision matrix an important tool to use in the design process?
identify the criteria, constraints, and deliverable
organizes your sketches, models, and brainstorming
determines the best choice by using the criteria/constraints
contract between the client and the designer
What is a constraint?
A limit or restriction
A reaction
A guess
A sketch
Which idea would be modeled with a prototype based on this Decision Matrix?
Idea #2
Idea #3
Idea #4
Idea #5
Idea #6
A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
science
invention
technology
innovation
If I find flaws in my solution I should....
Test it many times
Be formal and perfect
Create a technical drawing
go back and make modifications before moving forward
Which step is most likely represented here?
Define Problem
Design A Solution
Build and Test
Which of the following describes a role math played in the creation of the pencil?
Designing a device with graphite insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser
Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber (eraser) will remove graphite
Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink
Calculating the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device
Which of the following describes a role engineering played in the creation of the pencil?
Designing a device with graphite insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser
Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber (eraser) will remove graphite
Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink
Calculating the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device
Which of the following is a physical want?
nice home
fresh water
shelter
all of these
A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.
process
science
technology
system
each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Graphite, charcoal, and diamond are all an _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of carbon.
buckyball
two socks
Fullerene
Allotrope
A buckyball is an arrangement of what type of atoms?
cobalt
carbon
sodium
oxygen
The prefix "nano" means...
Greek for dwarf
one millionth
one billionth
one tenth
What is a nanotube?
Tubular form of carbon
Tubular form of oxygen
Tubular form of calcium
Tubular form of gold
What is a nanotube?
Tubular form of carbon
Tubular form of oxygen
Tubular form of calcium
Tubular form of gold
What can you conclude from the fact that nanotech can change substances' physical properties?
The appearance depends on HOW MANY atoms it has.
Physical properties CANNOT be changed.
These properties are determined at the atomic level.
Nanotechnology can also change chemical properties.
How big is a nanometer?
one millionth of a meter
one billionth of a meter
one hundredth of a meter
one meter
A buckyball is
Made up of 60 carbon atoms, 20 hexagons, and 12 pentagons
Made up of 60 carbon atoms, 12 hexagons, and 20 pentagons
Made up of 60 carbon atoms, 10 hexagons, and 20 pentagons
Made up of 50 carbon atoms, 15 hexagons, and 10 pentagons
Materials can have different properties at the nanoscale, which do not belong?
Different Colors
Reflects light better
Same magnetic properties
Weaker
A buckyball is not use for?
Vehicle for Drug Delivery
Light-bulbs
Surface coatings to improve wear resistance
Tiny environmental surfaces
Which are not nanotechnology products
Scratch and glare resistant coatings for glasses.
Batteries delivering less power, with less heat
Nano scale Dry Powder Neutralizes Gas/Oil Spills
Anti-Bacterial Wound Dressings
A very small number 10-9
Angstrom
Nanometer
Micrometer
Billionth
A microscopic shape whose diameter is measured in nano meters
Meter
Nano
Nanotube
Nanometer
A device for mapping surface atomic structure by measuring the force acting on the tip of a sharply pointed wire
Scanning Probe Microscope
Electron Microscope
Atomic Force Microscope
Caliper
Which are nanoproducts
Nanoscale dry powder neutralizes gas and liquid toxins in chemical spills
Batteries deliver more power, more quickly, and with less heat
Scratch and glare resistant coatings for eye glasses, windows, and car mirrors
All of the Above
True or False: Nanotechnology is applied to body armor space suits
True
False
What is the technique that produces or measures features that are less than 100 nanometers in size
Atomic force microscope
Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Nanoscale
Nano machines naturally exist in your body.
True
False
What device is used to measure the force acting on the tip of a sharply pointed wire or other object that is moved over the surface?
Microscope
Atomic force microscope
The human eye
How big is a nanometer?
one millionth of a meter
one billionth of a meter
one hundredth of a meter
one meter
A device for mapping surface atomic structure by measuring the force acting on the tip of a sharply pointed wire or other object that is moved over the surface.
electron scanning microscope
scanner
atomic force microscope
compound microscope
A polygon of five sides and five angles.
pentagon
hexagon
octagon
polygon
A plane figure with six straight sides and angles.
pentagon
hexagon
octagon
polygon
Chemical compounds whose molecules do contain carbon.
precipitates
organic
inorganic
solvents
Chemical compounds whose molecules do not contain carbon.
precipitates
organic
inorganic
solvents
A group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment.
experimental group
independent variable
constants
control group
Graphite, diamond, and fullerenes are all ___________ of carbon.
isotopes
ions
allotropes
mixtures
