Article 1

Question 1

What is the official title of the Act regulating the practice of chemistry in the Philippines?

Answer 1

RA 10657 - Chemistry Profession Act

Question 2

What is the MAIN goal of the Chemistry profession act?
(a) To regulate the sale of chemicals
(b) To promote and protect the practice of chemistry
(c) To define the role of biochemistry
(d) To establish a new government agency

Answer 2

b. To promote and protect the practice of chemistry

Question 3

A person who performs chemical analysis but is not a registered chemist is called a _______________.

Answer 3

Registered Chemical Technician

Question 4

What are the two main types of chemical activities included

Answer 4

Chemical analysis and chemical synthesis

Question 5

A chemical laboratory must be supervised by a __________.

Answer 5

Registered Chemist

Question 6

TF: Biochemistry is considered a separate field from chemistry under this act.

Answer 6

False. It is included w/in the scope of chemistry

Question 7

What are the two main functions of a registered chemist?

Answer 7

1. Performing and certifying chemical analysis/synthesis, and
2. supervising chemical activities

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT require a registered chemist?
(a) Teaching a chemistry subject in a university
(b) Performing a chemical analysis for personal research
(c) Supervising a chemical laboratory
(d) Selling chemicals in a retail store

Answer 8

b. Performing a chemical analysis for personal research

Question 9

Chemical analysis involves various techniques like _______________, _______________, and _______________.

Answer 9

Titration, gravimetric analysis, spectroscopy

Question 10

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the practice of chemistry?
(a) Department of Health
(b) Board of Chemistry and Professional Regulation Commission
(c) Department of Science and Technology
(d) Department of Education

Answer 10

b. Board of Chemistry and Professional Regulation Commission

Question 11

TF: A registered chemical technician can sign and certify chemical analysis report.

Answer 11

False. Only registered chemists can certify reports.

Question 12

Chemical synthesis refers to the preparation of compound using _______________ reactions or _______________ reactions.

Answer 12

chemical, biochemical

Question 13

What are some examples of activities considered part of “chemical laboratory” work?

Answer 13

Analysis, synthesis, preparation of samples, separation of mixtures.

Question 14

Who can revise the scope of professional chemistry practice as needed?
(a) Congress
(b) Commission on Higher Education
(c) Chemistry Board with PRC approval
(d) Professional Regulation Commission

Answer 14

c. Chemistry Board with PRC approval

Question 15

TF: A registered chemist can supervise the sale of chemicals without any restrictions.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

The Chemistry Profession Act aims to ensure high _______________ standards in the practice of chemistry.

Answer 16

International

Question 17

What are some examples of functions related to “management of chemicals”?

Answer 17

Chemical safety, waste management, pollution control

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a registered chemist under the Act?
(a) Researching physico-chemical matters
(b) Reviewing a professional chemistry subject
(c) Inspecting a laboratory for safety compliance
(d) Performing basic calculations unrelated to chemistry

Answer 18

d. Performing basic calculations unrelated to chemistry

Question 19

TF: The Chemistry Profession Act applies to laboratories, even mobile ones.

Answer 19

True