EXAM 1 - PREP Flashcards
MAJOR TOPICS ARE: SIG FIGS, SCIENTIFIC METHOD, DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS, UNIC CONVERSIONS, DEFINITIONS, PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF ATOMS,
(Q:1.1)What the definition of a Scientific Law?
A) A law is a number of similar observations generalized into a brief statement summarizing past observations and predicting new ones.
B) A law is the underlying reason for scientific theory
C) A law is a way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation
A) A law is a number of similar observations generalized into a brief statement summarizing past observations and predicting new ones.
LAWS PREDICT WHILE THEORIES TRY TO EXPLAIN
what is kinetic energy definition?
kinetic energy is the energy of motion
(Q:1.1)What is the definition of a scientific theory?
A) A brief statement that summarizes past observations and predicts future ones
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
C) It is a method of learning that emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world
B)it is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
THEORIES ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN OBSERVATIONS
(Q:1.1)Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of performing experiments?
A) Experiments are designed to produce the results predicted by a theory or hypothesis.
B) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
A) Experiments are designed to produce the results predicted by a theory or hypothesis.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD IS A CYCLE AND RELIES ON OBSERVATIONS
(Q:1.1)Which of the following would be considered a hypothesis?
A) Birds can fly because they have hollow bones
B) Spiders have eight legs
C) Fresh Lava from a volcano is hot
D) None of the choices can be considered a hypothesis
A) Birds can fly because they have hollow bones.
++BECAUSE EMPHASIZES AN ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN IF THIS.. THEN THAT..
++A HYP IS TESTABLE AND TENTATIVE EXPLANATION FOR AN OBSERVATION
(Q:1.1)Which of the statements below is NOT part of the Scientific method?
A) Observations and measurement
B) Formation of a hypothesis
C) Testing of a hypothesis by experimentation
D) Refinement of a hypothesis
as needed
E) All of the above steps are part of the scientific method
E) All of the above steps are part of the scientific method
(Q:1.1)Which of the following is false?
A) Experiments can be used show that a theory is somewhat limited in scope.
B) A hypothesis which has successfully withstood many tests eventually can become a theory
C) In general, a theory can be proven to be absolutely true
C) In general, a theory can be proven to be absolutely true
(Q1.1)TRUE OR FALSE: Science is the same as Technology?
FALSE
(Q1.1)TRUE OR FALSE: There is much overlap between science and technology
TRUE
(Q:1.1) Explain the similarities between a scientific Law and scientific theory as they relate to the scientific method:
A scientific Law and scientific theory are both based on the scientific foundation of observing and experimentation. They both trying to describe conditions that are happening based on information gathered. However a Law does not explain why, just the conditions for which a certain phenomenon is observed. A theory tries to predict and explain WHY.
(PS:1)
“In the scientific method, a ______________ is a tentative interpretation, or an initial explanation.
Hypothesis
(PS:1)
“___________________ are garnered from experiments in order to test an explanation or theory.”
Observations
(PS:1) “You may be able to make a brief statement that will only predict a future event, this is called a ___________”
Law
(PS:1) “It is possible that after enough testing and scrutiny, you have a well-supported explanation of a phenomenon that also makes predictions, this is called a ________________”
Theory
(HW:1.1) Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
A) observation and measurement
B) formation of a hypothesis
C) testing of a hypothesis by experimentation
D) refinement of a hypothesis as needed
E) All of the above are parts of the scientific method
E) All of the above are parts of the scientific method
(H.W:1.1) Which Statement about the scientific method is TRUE?
A)The scientific method emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world
B)The scientific method emphasizes observations and experimentation as the way to understand the world
B) The scientific method emphasizes observations and experimentation as the way to understand the world
(H.W:1.1) Which of the statements below can be classified as an observation?
A)The universe began as a cosmic explosion called the Big Bang
B) All Matter is made up of atoms
C) When wood is burned in a closed container, the mass of the container and its contents are the same before and after burning
C) When wood is burned in a closed container, the mass of the container and its contents are the same before and after burning.
(HW:1.1)Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of performing experiments?
A) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
B) Experiments attempt to produce other observations that support or refute a theory or hypothesis
A) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE All Leading Zeros are significant
i.e 000002.00
FALSE
leading zeroes are never sig figs
(HW:1.1) What is the definition of a scientific theory?
A) It is a brief statement that summarizes past observations and predicts future ones.
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
C) It is a method of learning that emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world.
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
**A LAW PROVIDES PREDICTIONS BASED ON OBSERVATIONS. IT CAN PREDICT NEW OBSERVATIONS
(HW:1.1) Which of the following items does NOT contain chemicals?
A) drain cleaner
B) organically grown vegetables
C) air
D) All of the above contain chemicals
D) all of the above contains chemicals
++ALL SUBSTANCES CONTAIN CHEMICALS BC ALL CONTAIN MASS = ATOMIC STRUCTURE
(HW:1.1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nanotechnology employs devices that are generally greater than 100nm
B) Nanotechnology works with devices that are always less than 1 nm
C) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions that are less than 100nm
D) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions at any size
C) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions that are less than 100nm
(HW:1.1) TRUE/FALSE Science is the pursuit of knowledge of the world around us, whereas technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
TRUE
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE The Scientific method is a systematic approach to gaining knowledge
TRUE
(1.1)”When wood is burned in a closed container, the mass of the container before burning remains the same after burning.” Is an example of an _____________
Observation
(1.1) “John’s blue T-Shirt is blue because it reflects light.” This is an example of ______________
Hypothesis
(1.1) “When objects fall, they accelerate towards the earth’s surface.” This is an example of _______________
Law
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE Experiments attempt to produce other observations that support or refute a theory or hypothesis.
TRUE
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE A control experiment differs from a test experiment in only one variable.
TRUE
(1.1)Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the _________. Nanotechnology deals with dimensions between approximately __________ and ___________ nanometers where unique phenomena enable novel applications.
Nanoscale……. 1…… 100
(1.1)When a hypothesis is thoroughly ________. It may become a ___________.
Tested….Theory
(1.2) How many SIG FIGS would be used in calculations with the measurement:
2.34m
3 SF in 2.34m
(1.2) How many SF would be used in calculations with the measurement: 2.3467 x 10^6 in
5SF in 2.3467 x 10^6
(1.2) How many SF would be used in calculations with the measurement: 44,200g
3SF in 44,200
(1.2) How many SF would be used in calculations with the measurement:
0.003 L
1 SF in 0.003
12.3454 +84.23
13.07
(1.2) Convert
2.34 x 10^-3 meters to kilometers
2.34 x 10^-6 km
(1.2) Convert
0.00345km to μm
3.45 x 10^6 μm
( https://youtu.be/EwsCiRcNi3M)
(1.2) Titanium is a metal used to make golf clubs. A rectangular bar of this metal measuring 1.84cm x 2.24 cm x 2.24 cm was found to have a mass of 45.7g. What is the density of the titanium in the g/cm3?
4.95 g/cm^3
(https://youtu.be/msjYwHzxDzQ )
(1.2) What is the number 3606 expressed in scientific notation?
A) 36.06 x 10^2
B) 3.606 x 10^3
C) 3.606 x 10^3
(1.2) TRUE/FALSE
The exponents in scientific notation must be positive if the number is greater than 1
TRUE
(1.2)Complete the Base Units of the SI System :
length: Meter (m)
mass: _______
time: ________
temperature: __________
amount of substance: mole (mol)
mass: kilogram (kg)
time: second (s)
temperature: kelvin (K)
(1.2) Complete the conversion map:
1 Gallon : ____ quarts
1 Quart : _____pints
4 quarts…. 1/2 (.5) pints…
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
Kilo (k)
K 10^3 or 1000
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
Nano (n)
n 10^-9
/9 places behind the decimal
ie 4 nanograms = 0.000000004 g
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
centi (c)
10^-2
ie. 7 cm is 0.07m
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
micro (µ)
10^-6
ie microliter µL = 0.000001 L
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
deci (d)
10^-1
ie
deciliter (dL) = 0.1 L
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
mega (M)
10^6
ie
3 megahertz (MHz) = 3,000,000Hz
(1.2) Common unit prefixes:
mili (m)
10^-3
i.e 2 milimoles (mmol) o.oo2 mol
(1.2)100cm is 1 _______
1 meter
1000g is 1 ________.
kilogram
a millionth of the base unit is a _________ unit.
(in the SI system)
micro
(1.2) TRUE/FALSE “All certain digits along with the first uncertain digit in measurements are called significant figures or significant digits (or sig. figs.).”
TRUE
(1.2) TRUE/FALSE “Exact numbers have no uncertainty as measured numbers do. Hence, exact numbers have an unlimited number of significant figures”
TRUE
(1.2) TRUE/FALSE Only some non zero numbers are significant.
FALSE.
all numbers 1-9 are significant numbers (all non zeroes).
(1.2) Sigfig rules about zeros:
Leading zeros (zeros to the left of the first nonzero digit) are __________________. (For example, 0823 contains three significant figures.)
Not significant
(1.2) Trailing zeros that fall before a decimal point __________________. (For example, 6000. contains four significant figures, the 6 and the three zeros before the decimal point. Note that there is nothing after the decimal point.)
signifigant
(1.2)Captive/Interior Zeros are always ______________.
significant.
(1.2)Trailing zeros (zeros to the right of a nonzero digit) that fall after a decimal point are _________________. (For example, 745.00 contains five significant figures.)
significant.
In which of the following are all the zeros significant?
A) 0.002g ; 100g; 250.0g
B) 1.500 x 10^4 mL; 058 mL; 0.50 mL
C) 3.00 m; 405 m; 60.00m
C) 3.00m;405m;60.00m
How many sig figs?
2.000 x 10^3
4 SF
How many sig figs?
2.00 x 10^3
3 SF
(Q1.2) The correct scientific notation for the number 0.00050210 is:
A) 5.0210 x 10^4
B) 5.021 x 10^-4
C) 5.0210 x 10^-4
C) 5.0210 x 10^-4
(Q1.2) The correct scientific notation for the number 500.0 is?
5.000 x 10^2
(Q1.2) The correct decimal representation of 1.201 x 10^-7 is:
A) 12010000
B) 0.0000001201
B) 0.0000001201
(Q1.2) How many liters are in 333 mL?
0.333 L
divide by 1000 (mili means divide by 1000 or multiply by .001)
How many mililiters are in 17.5 L
(expressed in scientific notation)
1.75 x 10^4 mL
multiple by 1000
product is 17500
convert to scientific notation (3SF)
1.7500 (move decimal 4 places)
Convert 17.40 ft^2 to in^2. Your answer must by given with the correct number of significant figures
2505.6
SF is 4.
but remember the rules. all non zeros and captive zeros are sigfig
(1.2)
When _________ or ____________ numbers, round the result to the same number of digits as the number with the least number of significant figures (the least
certain value in terms of multiplication and division).
When MULTIPLYING or DIVIDING
(1.2) When doing ___________________ apply the two previous rules sequentially. For example, what is the
answer or the following: (4.89 + 5.58) ÷ 1.327?
MIXED OPERATIONS
the sum will have 2 sigfig past the decimal
4.89 + 5.58 = 10.47.
then divide
final answer will have 4 SF 7.890
(1.2) If you add or subtract two ______________, the answer is ____________. If you add or subtract two ____________ digits, the result is ____________. Therefore, if you add or subtract a certain and an uncertain digit the result is ________________.
TWO CERTAIN…. ANSWER IS CERTAIN.
UNCERTAIN,
…..THE RESULT IS UNCERTAIN
(2.1)The Formula for providing information about the accuracy of a measurement , is calculated using
_______________ = error / true value * 100
Percent Error
(2.1)The Formula for
____________ = experimental value - true value
Error
(2.1)Precision is determined by the _________ of the experimental value from the average value (rather than true value) it’s as follows:
Average _______________ from the Mean Formula:
(Sum of Deviations) / (number of deviations)
Deviations
(1.2)Deviation from the ____________ = (experimental value - mean)
Mean
(1.2)To indicate the precision relative to the mean in terms of percentage:
_________________ = (deviation) / (mean) * 100
Percent Deviation
(1.2)Two types of problem solving in Chemistry calculations are:
Specific equation type
Unit conversion type
(1.2)The formula:
(Mass)/(Volume) is
Density
(1.2)Dimensional analysis uses ______________ as a guide to solve problems. The _________ and ____________ must be subjected to the same mathematical operations as their associated numbers.
UNITS
UNITS AND QUANTITIES
(1.2)Dimensional analysis involves the use of one of more ________ conversion factors. A conversion factor is a _________ of two equivalent quantities expressed with different measurements.
UNITS.
RATIO
(1.2) ______________________ is a method that can be applied to computations ranging from simple unit conversions to more complex, multi-step calculations involving several different quantities.
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
(1.2) Convert 168 in. to meters. [1in. = 2.54 cm]
4.27m
(1.2)1meter = ____ yard
1.0936yd
(1.2)1in. = _____ cm
2.54cm
(1.2)
1mile = ____meters
1609.3m
(1.2)
1lb = 453.59 ____
grams
(1.2)
1kg = 2.2046 ______
lbs (pounds)
(1.2)
km = 1000 ____
meters
(1.2)
1meter = 100 _____
centimeters (cm)
(1.2)
1yd = _____ ft
3 feet (ft)
(1.2)
1cm = 10 ______
milimeters (mm)
(1.2) What is the number 0.0001870 expressed in scientific notation?
1.870 x 10^-4
(1.2)Compute the following with the correct SF:
(2.057 x 0.0450 x 132)
12.2
Set A Measurements:
8.84g, 8.69g, 8.75g
Set B Measurements:
8.62g, 8.66g, 8.69g
Which set of measurements are more precise if the true value for the object is 8.76g
SET B is more precise because the values are closer together (less variation)
What is 3.67kg expressed in lb? [1 lb = 453.59g]
A) 8.09lb
B)1.66lb
C)8.09 x 19^-6 lb
A) 8.09lb
(Q1.2) How many meters are in 7528 cm?
75.28 m
(1.2)What is 55mi/hr expressed in km/hr? [i mi = 1.609km]
88 km/hr
(1.2)What is 35.0m^2 expressed in ft^2? [1in. = 2.54cm]
377ft^2
(1.2)What is the mass of 25 cm^3 of gold? The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm^3
4.8 x 10^2 g
(1.2) A metric ruler has markings of 0.1cm, which measurement is accurately reported by this ruler?
5.55cm
(Q1.3) Which of the following items is a pure substance?
A) air
B) brass
C) ice
C) ice
water is H2O molecule containing a controlled ratio of ONLY Hydrogen and Oxygen
(Q1.3) Which of the following statements is true about compound?
A) A compound is always made up different types of atoms bonded together in proportions that may vary.
B) A compound is always made up of different types of atoms bonded together in proportions that are fixed
B) A compound is always made up of different types of atoms bonded together in proportions that are fixed
(Q1.3) Which of the following is physical property?
A) The corrosive action of acid rain on granite
B) The tarnishing of a copper statue
C) The odor of spearmint gum
C) The odor of spearmint gum
b/c the smell does not change the chemical properties or change the substance
(Q1.3) Which of the following items is a chemical property?
A) The melting and boiling point of water
B) The tarnishing of a copper statue
C) The odor of spearmint gum
C) The tarnishing of a copper stature
Tarnishing is caused by a chemical reaction between the metal and oxygen and changes the atomic level
(Q1.3) If you hold a solid piece of pure gallium metal in your hand, your body heat will melt the gallium into its liquid form. This illustrates which of the following:
A) Distillation
B) Physical change
C) Chemical Change or a Chemical Property
B) Physical change
melting does not induce any chemical or atomic changes in the elements (no bonding and no breaking)
(Q1.3) How many joules are there in a 255 Calories snack bar?
1 cal = 4.184 J
1 Cal = 1000 cals
1.07 x 10^6 J
Convert 68853 milijoules (mJ) to Calories [1 cal = 4.184 J
and 1000 mJ in 1 J J
A) 0.01646 Cal
B) 60.77 Cal
C) 164.6 Cal
D) 16.46
D) 16.46
To convert millijoules to Calories, divide by 1000 to convert millijoules to joules and then divide by 4.184 to convert joules to Calories. 68852 millijoules is approximately equal to 16.47 Calories.