HCC CHEM1305 Chapter 1 Homework Assignment Latest 2021 January

CHEM1305 Introductory Chemistry

Chapter 1 Homework Assignment  

Question 1Which of the following items was made using chemistry?

  a computer

  a firework

  a loaf of bread

  all of the above

 Question 2What is the definition of chemistry?

  the study of living organisms

  the scientific study of the human mind

  the study of the composition, properties, and interactions of matter

  the study of earth's physical structure and substance

 Question 3Chemistry is sometimes referred to as “the central science”.

  True

  False

 Question 4Which field of science can be connected to chemistry?

  biology

  physics

  medicine

  all of the above

 Question 5Which  branch of chemistry deals with the study of chemicals that contain carbon?

  inorganic chemistry

  organic chemistry

  physical chemistry

  analytical chemistry

 Question 6Attempts to understand the behavior of matter extend back for more than 2500 years.

  True

  False

 Question 7Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

  make up some fake data

  formulate a hypothesis

  design and perform experiments

  accept or modify the hypothesis

 Question 8Is the following statement an example of a scientific theory or law?

If the temperature of a gas in a closed system is increased, the pressure will increase.

  theory

  law

 Question 9Is the following statement an example of a scientific theory or law?

An element is composed of tiny particles called atoms.

  theory

  law

 Question 10One of the best ways to succeed in a chemistry course is to do ALL of the given practice problems.

  True

  False