Question 1

To see an everyday example of oxidation, you might observe

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A)  growing hair. 
B)  photosynthesis. 
C)  a nail rusting. 
D)  a thunderstorm. 
E)  a light bulb shining. 
A)  growing hair. 
B)  photosynthesis. 
C)  a nail rusting. 
D)  a thunderstorm. 
E)  a light bulb shining.

Question 2

Where would you not expect to find plasma?

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A)  the Sun 
B)  sealed in a magnetic bottle 
C)  on the Earth's surface 
D)  neon lights 
E)  fluorescent light bulbs 
A)  the Sun 
B)  sealed in a magnetic bottle 
C)  on the Earth's surface 
D)  neon lights 
E)  fluorescent light bulbs

Question 3

What is polarization with regard to the nature of chemical bonds?

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Polarization is the subtle electron shif

Question 4

How does the number of electrons in the outer shell determine the chemical characteristics of an element?

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The number of electrons in the outer she

Question 5

Which of the following common household products is an acid?

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A)  detergent 
B)  vinegar 
C)  milk 
D)  ammonia 
E)  salt 
A)  detergent 
B)  vinegar 
C)  milk 
D)  ammonia 
E)  salt

Question 6

At the molecular level, what is the difference between a crystal and glass?

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If a group of atoms occurs in a regularl

Question 7

A piece of gravel by the side of road is most likely held together by

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A)  covalent bonds. 
B)  ionic bonds. 
C)  van der Waals forces. 
D)  crystal lattice. 
E)  hydrogen bonds. 
A)  covalent bonds. 
B)  ionic bonds. 
C)  van der Waals forces. 
D)  crystal lattice. 
E)  hydrogen bonds.

Question 8

What is the primary difference among the three kinds of chemical bonding? Give examples of each.

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond, in whi

Question 9

Explain how some insects' body weight can be supported by the surface of pond water.

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Hydrogen bonding bet

Question 10

Which of the following represents the most stable arrangement of electrons?

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A)  atoms with completely filled valence shells 
B)  elements that are positioned on the far right column of the periodic table of elements 
C)  inert gases such as helium, neon and argon 
D)  atoms with a total of 2, 10, 18 or 36 electrons 
E)  any or all of these answers are correct 
A)  atoms with completely filled valence shells 
B)  elements that are positioned on the far right column of the periodic table of elements 
C)  inert gases such as helium, neon and argon 
D)  atoms with a total of 2, 10, 18 or 36 electrons 
E)  any or all of these answers are correct

Question 11

To save money, you bought a tougher cut of meat. Which of the following processes will you be using if you use a meat tenderizer?

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A)  distillation 
B)  condensation reaction 
C)  precipitation 
D)  dehydration synthesis 
E)  depolymerization 
A)  distillation 
B)  condensation reaction 
C)  precipitation 
D)  dehydration synthesis 
E)  depolymerization

Question 12

Explain the concept of 'life-cycling costing.'

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Answers will vary, but the cor

Question 13

A material that shows polarization in its chemical attraction is

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A)  carbon 
B)  water 
C)  plastic 
D)  wood 
E)  oxygen 
A)  carbon 
B)  water 
C)  plastic 
D)  wood 
E)  oxygen

Question 14

What are three items you might see in your kitchen that contain polymers?

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Answers will vary but might in

Question 15

What is organic chemistry?

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Organic chemistry is

Question 16

Most polymers are characterized as

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A)  permanently stable compounds. 
B)  interesting to study, but having little value in our lives. 
C)  a collection of small molecules combined into long chains. 
D)  found in synthetic products, but not in nature. 
E)  weak but flexible. 
A)  permanently stable compounds. 
B)  interesting to study, but having little value in our lives. 
C)  a collection of small molecules combined into long chains. 
D)  found in synthetic products, but not in nature. 
E)  weak but flexible.

Question 17

Metallic bonds create materials with properties that make them

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A)  stiff and viscous. 
B)  malleable. 
C)  brittle. 
D)  good insulators. 
E)  soft and pliable. 
A)  stiff and viscous. 
B)  malleable. 
C)  brittle. 
D)  good insulators. 
E)  soft and pliable.

Question 18

Briefly explain the statement that 'the covalent bond is the bond of life.'

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Carbon atoms in organic compounds, the c

Question 19

An example of something that is not a polymer is

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A)  fur and cellulose. 
B)  spider webs and plastic. 
C)  nylon and cotton. 
D)  some paints, inks, and glues. 
E)  plasma and gas. 
A)  fur and cellulose. 
B)  spider webs and plastic. 
C)  nylon and cotton. 
D)  some paints, inks, and glues. 
E)  plasma and gas.

Question 20

If a chemical bond forms spontaneously, then

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A)  energy will be needed in the reaction. 
B)  energy will be released in the reaction. 
C)  a change in state will always occur. 
D)  a change in color will always occur. 
E)  a plasma will always be formed. 
A)  energy will be needed in the reaction. 
B)  energy will be released in the reaction. 
C)  a change in state will always occur. 
D)  a change in color will always occur. 
E)  a plasma will always be formed.

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To see an everyday example of oxidation, you might observe

Where would you not expect to find plasma?

What is polarization with regard to the nature of chemical bonds?

How does the number of electrons in the outer shell determine the chemical characteristics of an element?

Which of the following common household products is an acid?

At the molecular level, what is the difference between a crystal and glass?

A piece of gravel by the side of road is most likely held together by

What is the primary difference among the three kinds of chemical bonding? Give examples of each.

Explain how some insects' body weight can be supported by the surface of pond water.

Which of the following represents the most stable arrangement of electrons?

To save money, you bought a tougher cut of meat. Which of the following processes will you be using if you use a meat tenderizer?

Explain the concept of 'life-cycling costing.'

A material that shows polarization in its chemical attraction is

What are three items you might see in your kitchen that contain polymers?

What is organic chemistry?

Most polymers are characterized as

Metallic bonds create materials with properties that make them

Briefly explain the statement that 'the covalent bond is the bond of life.'

An example of something that is not a polymer is

If a chemical bond forms spontaneously, then

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