Honors Physical Science Midterm Part 1
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- Q1
Which statement about the molecules in ice and the molecules in liquid water is correct?
The molecules in ice are less free to move than the molecules in liquid water.
The molecules in ice contain different atoms than the molecules in liquid water.
The molecules in ice have more energy than the molecules in liquid water.
The molecules in ice have more electric charge than the molecules in liquid water.
30s - Q2
A hot air balloon rises because
molecules become charged and repel each other when heated.
molecules move faster and farther apart when heated.
molecules become lighter when heated.
molecules are less attracted by gravity when heated.
30s - Q3
The solid, liquid, and gaseous states of water differ from each other in
the size of the individual atoms.
the average speed of movement of the individual molecules.
the net electrical charge of the individual molecules.
the mass of the individual atoms.
30s - Q4
Based on the melting points shown in the table which material would still be a solid at 400oC?
beeswax
gold
lead
oxygen
30s - Q5
A(n) _______________ is a bond formed when many metal atoms share their pooled valence electrons.
covalent bond
polyatomic bond
ionic bond
metallic bond
30s - Q6
A chemical bond that occurs when atoms share electrons is a(n) ______ bond.
polyatomic
ionic
magnetic
covalent
30s - Q7
What is the name of a binary compound made up of lithium and chlorine?
chlorine lithiate
lithium chloride
chloride lithium
lithium chlorate
30s - Q8
What kind of chemical bond is formed when electrons are transferred from atom to atom?
hydrate
ionic
covalent
magnetic
30s - Q9
During science lab, some students added small pieces of magnesium (Mg) to hydrochloric acid (HCl). They noticed that bubbles formed, the test tube got hot, and the magnesium disappeared. Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has taken place in this experiment?
odor
decrease in temperature
formation of a gas
formation of a precipitate
30s - Q10
Two or more atoms joined covalently, that act as a unit are called a(n)
molecule.
mixture.
atom.
ion.
30s - Q11
A group of students were asked to identify three white powders. The students used physical and chemical properties to identify the powders. They computed the density of each powder. They checked to see if any dissolved in water. One of the powders did not dissolve in water and they thought it was cornstarch. They knew that cornstarch felt slippery and reacted with iodine. The students put a few drops of iodine on each white powder. One powder turned black; it was definitely cornstarch. Another powder, baking soda reacted with vinegar. It fizzed and the test tube got hot.
Which of these is an observed chemical property?
color of powders
density of powders
powder dissolves in water
powder reacts with vinegar
30s - Q12
As you move across the periodic table from right to left within a period, the elements
change from gases to solids.
become more reactive.
become less stable.
change from metals to nonmetals.
30s - Q13
Using the Law of Conservation of Matter, determine the number of grams of iron sulfide (FeS) that will be produced in this reaction.
88 grams
24 grams
56 grams
32 grams
30s - Q14
The bulb of a thermometer is placed in your mouth. Which of the following explains why the level of the liquid rises in the thermometer?
Hot air rises inside the thermometer.
The liquid expands when heated.
Heat energy changes into light energy.
Heat can change a solid into a liquid.
30s - Q15
The element nickel has five naturally occurring isotopes. Which of the following describes the relationship of these isotopes?
same mass, same atomic number
same mass, different atomic number
different mass, same atomic number
different mass, different atomic number
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