Question 1

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 2

An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons)in a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the fundamental subunit of matter?

Accepted Answer

A) molecule 
B) compound 
C) mixture 
D) atom 
A) molecule 
B) compound 
C) mixture 
D) atom

Question 4

The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,some of the useful energy is lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wood stoves are responsible for ________ percent of the deadliest air pollutant particles emitted in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 95% 
A) 5% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 95%

Question 6

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 7

The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you

Accepted Answer

A) whether it is organic or inorganic. 
B) the number and position of the parts of the atom. 
C) the amount of potential energy of the atom. 
D) whether it is used in photosynthesis or respiration. 
A) whether it is organic or inorganic. 
B) the number and position of the parts of the atom. 
C) the amount of potential energy of the atom. 
D) whether it is used in photosynthesis or respiration.

Question 8

The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as

Accepted Answer

A) sensible heat. 
B) latent heat. 
C) entropy. 
D) kinetic energy. 
A) sensible heat. 
B) latent heat. 
C) entropy. 
D) kinetic energy.

Question 9

The scientific method is

Accepted Answer

A) reliable. 
B) impartial. 
C) limited in when it can be used. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) reliable. 
B) impartial. 
C) limited in when it can be used. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 10

Many of the processes that occur in the natural world involve interactions between matter and:

Accepted Answer

A) Airflow 
B) Energy 
C) Space 
D) Time 
A) Airflow 
B) Energy 
C) Space 
D) Time

Question 11

Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

Accepted Answer

A) relationships. 
B) cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) cause-and-relation. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) relationships. 
B) cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) cause-and-relation. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 12

What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a base. 
B) It is a catalyst. 
C) It is an acid. 
D) It has a high number of hydroxyl ions. 
A) It is a base. 
B) It is a catalyst. 
C) It is an acid. 
D) It has a high number of hydroxyl ions.

Question 13

Which of the following is released as a result of respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) energy for growth and reproduction 
B) fats,sugars,and proteins 
C) oxygen 
D) chlorine ions 
A) energy for growth and reproduction 
B) fats,sugars,and proteins 
C) oxygen 
D) chlorine ions

Question 14

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scientists usually experiment by collecting data

Accepted Answer

A) from as large a sample as possible. 
B) from one source only. 
C) from their relatives. 
D) only from other researchers and comparing their results. 
A) from as large a sample as possible. 
B) from one source only. 
C) from their relatives. 
D) only from other researchers and comparing their results.

Question 16

When energy is converted from one form to another,the loss of energy is usually in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) fluorescent light. 
C) heat. 
D) radioactivity. 
A) water. 
B) fluorescent light. 
C) heat. 
D) radioactivity.

Question 17

The second law of thermodynamics states that

Accepted Answer

A) energy is the ability to do work. 
B) useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another. 
C) energy can neither be created nor destroyed. 
D) all energy is either kinetic or potential. 
A) energy is the ability to do work. 
B) useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another. 
C) energy can neither be created nor destroyed. 
D) all energy is either kinetic or potential.

Question 18

Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen and water 
B) hydroxyl ion and hydrogen 
C) carbon dioxide and oxygen 
D) water and carbon dioxide 
A) oxygen and water 
B) hydroxyl ion and hydrogen 
C) carbon dioxide and oxygen 
D) water and carbon dioxide

Question 19

Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best matches the description? -Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.

An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons)in a solution.

What is the fundamental subunit of matter?

The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,some of the useful energy is lost.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wood stoves are responsible for ________ percent of the deadliest air pollutant particles emitted in the United States?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.

The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you

The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as

The scientific method is

Many of the processes that occur in the natural world involve interactions between matter and:

Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?

Which of the following is released as a result of respiration?

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Scientists usually experiment by collecting data

When energy is converted from one form to another,the loss of energy is usually in the form of

The second law of thermodynamics states that

Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?

Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.

Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Exam 4: Interrelated Scientific Principles

Which of the following best matches the description? -Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.

An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons)in a solution.

What is the fundamental subunit of matter?

The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,some of the useful energy is lost.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wood stoves are responsible for ________ percent of the deadliest air pollutant particles emitted in the United States?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.

The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you

The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as

The scientific method is

Many of the processes that occur in the natural world involve interactions between matter and:

Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?

Which of the following is released as a result of respiration?

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Scientists usually experiment by collecting data

When energy is converted from one form to another,the loss of energy is usually in the form of

The second law of thermodynamics states that

Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?

Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.

Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

Filters