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Which is an example of a chemical change?

A
frying an egg
B
boiling water
C
melting butter
D
chopping onions
7

During a camping trip, Sierra collected dry branches and broke them into smaller pieces. She then placed the sticks in a fire pit and used a match to light the sticks on fire. Next, she propped a metal pan of water over the fire and heated it until the water boiled.

A
physical change: breaking stickschemical changes: lighting the fire, boiling water
B
physical change: boiling waterchemical change: breaking sticks, lighting the fire
C
physical changes: lighting the fire, boiling waterchemical change: breaking sticks
D
physical changes: breaking sticks, boiling waterchemical change: lighting the fire
8

How does Bohr’s model of the atom compare with Thomson’s model?

A
They both describe atoms as small, indivisible spheres.
B
They both describe electrons as moving around the nucleus.
C
They both describe electrons as being surrounded by the positive matter.
D
They both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter.
9

The diagram illustrates the water cycle.

Question illustration
A
Water cycles from a nonliving to a living part of the environment.
B
Water changes from a liquid to a gas.
C
Water changes from a gas to a liquid.
D
Water cycles from a living to a nonliving part of the environment.
10

Which has most likely been peer reviewed?

A
an article on the benefits of eating cheese, featured in Crosscreek Dairy Monthly magazine
B
an article on the benefits of wearing shoe inserts, featured in Bob’s Footwear circular
C
an article on the beneficial bacteria in yogurt, featured in Medical Journal of Gastroenterology
D
an article on beneficial face creams, featured in Beauty and You magazine
13

Which is most likely an example of pseudoscience?

A
A doctor’s study shows that insulin released constantly in the body regulated blood sugar better than injected insulin.
B
An experiment concludes that two populations of squirrels look similar but are not closely related.
C
Data shows that dogs live longer by using a certain brand of dog food.
D
Most people believe that drinking milk can soothe heartburn.
15

Which type of reaction is C12H22O11 → 12C + 11H2O?

A
synthesis
B
decomposition
C
oxidation
D
combustion
16

Chang makes the diagram below to compare Gay-Lussac’s law and Charles’s law.

Question illustration
A
involves changes in temperature
B
has a constant volume
C
shows an inversely proportional relationship
D
does not involve pressure changes
17

Many scientists are concerned that the Ogallala aquifer in the United States is being depleted at an alarming rate. What would most likely be a major effect of this aquifer running dry?

A
Many crops would die because irrigation water would be limited.
B
The water cycle would come to a halt in the area.
C
Farmers would have to water crops with salt water.
D
Most people in the United States would not have drinking water.
18

When ammonium chloride and water interact, less energy is released from breaking the bonds in the water and ammonium chloride than what is required to form the bonds of the new substance.

A
An endothermic reaction is occurring.
B
An exothermic reaction is occurring.
C
Energy is being released into the surroundings.
D
Energy escapes as light into the surroundings.
19

Covalent bonds tend to make atoms more stable by helping them

A
fill up their innermost electron shell.
B
fill up their outermost electron shell.
C
empty out their innermost electron shell.
D
empty out their outermost electron shell.
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Zora takes notes in class as shown below.Positive Convenience Increased multitasking Increased efficiency Negative Expense May cause cancer May lead to decreased exercise

A
Impacts of Wireless Technology on Society
B
Impacts of Society on Wireless Technology
C
Impacts of DDT on Society
D
Impacts of Society on DDT

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