Introduction to Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 13 Students

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a branch of chemistry?

Accepted Answer

Physical geography

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Organic chemistry

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Analytical chemistry

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Physical chemistry

Question 2

The process of developing and testing hypotheses to explain observations is known as the:

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Scientific method

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Experimentation

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Theory development

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Data analysis

Question 3

The SI base unit of temperature is the:

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 4

Which of the following observations is qualitative?

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The liquid is blue.

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The temperature is 25°C.

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The mass of the sample is 10g.

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The density of the substance is 1.5 g/cm³.

Question 5

The uncertainty in a measurement refers to the:

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Range of possible values for the measurement.

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Difference between the measured value and the actual value.

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Error in the measurement.

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Precision of the measurement.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a significant figure?

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0

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1

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2

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5

Question 7

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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Speed

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Temperature

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Mass

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Volume

Question 8

The SI unit of energy is the:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Coulomb

Question 9

Which term describes a substance that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances?

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Element

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Compound

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Mixture

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Solution

Question 10

How are a hypothesis and a theory differentiated?

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A hypothesis is a specific prediction, while a theory is a general explanation.

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A hypothesis is a testable explanation, while a theory is not.

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A theory is a well-supported hypothesis, while a hypothesis is not.

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There is no distinction between a hypothesis and a theory.

Question 11

Which of the following transformations is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting iron

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Melting ice

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Boiling water

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Dissolving sugar in water

Question 12

Which of the following is classified as an acid?

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Hydrochloric acid

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Sodium chloride

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Water

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Sodium hydroxide

Question 13

What is the pH of a solution that is neutral?

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7

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0

Answer

14

Question 14

The scientific method consists of a series of sequential steps. Which of the following is the **first** step?

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Observation

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Experiment

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Hypothesis

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Conclusion

Question 15

Which of the following statements is an example of a qualitative observation?

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The solution is blue.

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The solution has a pH of 7.

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The solution boils at 100°C.

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The solution reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce a precipitate.

Question 16

Chemistry is the study of:

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Matter and its properties

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Energy and its transformations

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Life and living organisms

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The universe and its origins

Question 17

Which of the following is **NOT** a subatomic particle?

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Photon

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Proton

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Electron

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Neutron

Question 18

What is the electric charge of an alpha particle?

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+2

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+1

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0

Answer

-1

Question 19

What is the electron configuration of chlorine?

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1

Question 20

Which characteristic is not a feature of the nature of science?

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Based on supernatural beliefs

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Relies on evidence

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Constantly evolving

Question 21

Which of the following branches of chemistry focuses on studying the chemical composition and properties of living organisms?

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Biochemistry

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Analytical Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry

Question 22

Which of the following is not a recognized branch of chemistry?

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Philosophy

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Analytical Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Theoretical Chemistry

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a core branch of chemistry?

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Nuclear Physics

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Analytical Chemistry

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Physical Chemistry

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Biochemistry

Question 24

Which of the following concepts falls outside the realm of fundamental chemistry?

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Biological processes

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Composition of matter

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Energy transformations

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Measurement techniques

Question 25

Which of the following is not a recognized branch of chemistry?

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Astrology

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Organic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

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Physical chemistry

Question 26

In the International System of Units (SI), the base unit of length is the:

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Metre

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Pound

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Inch

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Yard

Question 27

The chemical symbol for the element sodium is:

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Na

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So

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Sd

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N

Question 28

The process by which plants transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen is known as:

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Respiration

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Decomposition

Question 29

A neutral solution has a pH of:

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

14

Answer

21

Question 30

Which of the following elements is classified as a noble gas?

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Helium

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Sodium

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Chlorine

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Potassium

Question 31

The molar mass of water (H2O) is approximately:

Accepted Answer

18 g/mol

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16 g/mol

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20 g/mol

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22 g/mol

Question 32

Which of the following is **NOT** a recognized branch of chemistry?

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Astrology

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Analytical Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry

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Physical Chemistry

Question 33

What is the fundamental unit of matter?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 34

What is the SI unit of temperature?

Accepted Answer

Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 35

Which of the following is a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Burning paper

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Melting ice

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Dissolving sugar in water

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Freezing water

Question 36

Which of the following is a redox reaction?

Accepted Answer

Combustion reaction

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Neutralization reaction

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Precipitation reaction

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Acid-base reaction

Question 37

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of a titration experiment?

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To determine the concentration of an unknown solution

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To identify the products of a reaction

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To measure the rate of a reaction

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To calculate the equilibrium constant

Question 39

Which of the following most accurately defines chemistry?

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The study of matter, its properties, and its changes

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The study of mathematical relationships

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The study of life and living organisms

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The study of the Earth's atmosphere

Question 40

The scientific method consists of which steps in order?

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Observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion

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Observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and induction

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Hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis, and conclusion

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Hypothesis, observation, experiment, analysis, and conclusion

Question 41

What is the most comprehensive definition of chemistry?

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The study of the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of matter

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The study of biological systems

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The study of physical forces

Question 42

Which branch of chemistry primarily focuses on the synthesis and reactions of organic compounds?

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Organic Chemistry

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Analytical Chemistry

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Biochemistry

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Physical Chemistry

Question 43

In the scientific method, what is the initial step?

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Observation

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Conclusion

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Hypothesis

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Experimentation

Question 44

What is the chemical symbol for the element sodium?

Accepted Answer

Na

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N

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S

Question 45

Which of the following is a compound?

Accepted Answer

Water (H2O)

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Sodium (Na)

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Oxygen (O2)

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Gold (Au)

Question 46

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula CH3CH2OH?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol

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Methanol

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Propanol

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Butanol

Question 47

Which of the following reactions is an example of combustion?

Accepted Answer

Burning of wood

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Rusting of iron

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Fermentation of glucose

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Dissolving salt in water