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Chemistry Unit 1 Pre-Test

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
2.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
3.

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control variable

4.

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

a)

Conclusion

b)

Observation

c)

Inquiry

d)

Scientific method

5.

The independent variable is

a)

The variable that you change in an investigation

b)

The variable that you measure in an investigation

c)

A variable that you keep the same in an investigation

6.

Two objects with different temperature in thermal contact will reach thermal equilibrium when.....

a)

both object becomes hotter

b)

both objects become colder

c)

both object reach the same final temperature

d)

net heat transfer other than zero

7.

At thermal equilibrium, heat absorbed by cool object is________ to the heat released by the heat object

a)

equal

b)

larger

c)

smaller

d)

not equal

8.

After some time, the metal spoon on the oatmeal

a)

have the same initial temperature as the oatmeal

b)

have the same final temperature as the oatmeal

c)

hotter than the oatmeal

d)

colder than the oatmeal

9.

What happens to the temperature if I add ice cubes to a glass of soda

a)

The heat transfers from the coke to the ice

b)

The heat transfers from the ice to the coke

10.
Increase in temperature of the reactants can do one of the following
a)
Slow collision frequency
b)
Allow less effective collision between the particles
c)
Neutralise the reaction
d)
increase collision between the particles thus increasing the rate.
11.

The energy of movement is ___.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

mechanical energy

12.

The more energy that particles have, the ___ they move.

a)

slower

b)

faster

13.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

14.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

15.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

16.

The particles of ___ generally have the least amount of energy.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

17.

Liquid particles have more energy than ___ particles.

a)

solid

b)

gas

18.

How can you compare conductors based on their thermal conductivity?

a)

Select conductors based on their weight, assuming heavier ones have better thermal conductivity.

b)

Compare conductors based on their thermal conductivity values, where higher values indicate better heat transfer capabilities.

c)

Choose conductors randomly without considering thermal conductivity values.

d)

Compare conductors based on their color, where darker colors indicate better thermal conductivity.

19.

What is the dependent variable in an experiment measuring thermal conductivity?

a)

Volume expansion

b)

Color change

c)

Pressure increase

d)

Temperature change or heat transfer rate

20.

List some safety precautions that should be followed while investigating thermal conductors.

a)

Follow safety precautions such as wearing appropriate PPE, working in a well-ventilated area, using insulated tools, and being cautious around hot surfaces.

b)

Leaving tools unattended near hot surfaces

c)

Wearing sunglasses indoors

d)

Using wet hands while handling conductors

21.

What is the definition of thermal conductivity?

a)

It is the ability of a material to conduct heat.

b)

It is the resistance of a material to heat flow.

c)

It is the temperature difference between two objects.

d)

It is the rate at which a material absorbs heat.

22.
What line segment represents only the solid state?
a)
A-B
b)
B-C
c)
C-D
d)
D-E
23.
Between which points is the temperature of the substance remaining constant?
a)
A-B only. 
b)
A-B, C-D, E-F
c)
B-C only. 
d)
B-C, D-E
24.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
25.

Is the substance gaining or losing energy?

a)

Gaining

b)

Losing

26.

Where on the graph are phase changes taking place?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5