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Chemical Bonding — Cumulative exam Answers

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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.
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Which statement best describes the explanatory powers of hypotheses and theories?

A
A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
B
A theory does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
C
The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.
D
The explanation given by a hypothesis is well tested and supported by many observations and theories.
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At the center, 6 unmarked red balls are interspersed with 4 blue balls marked with plus signs. A green cloud with 2 concentric white lines surrounds the center, with 2 small green balls marked with minus signs on the inner white line and 2 small green balls marked with minus signs on the outer white line.

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A
4
B
6
C
10
D
14
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A log has a density of .8 g/cm³. What will happen to this log in freshwater, which has a density of 1.0 g/cm³?

A
It will sink.
B
It will float.
C
It will move deeper.
D
It will decrease in density.
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Read the thermometer.

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–8°
B
0°
C
25°
D
32°
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This is how platinum appears in the periodic table.

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A
78
B
117
C
195
D
273
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Based on its location on the periodic table, which metal is likely to be less reactive than both strontium and sodium?

A
magnesium (Mg)
B
barium (Ba)
C
cesium (Cs)
D
rubidium (Rb)
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Which statement best describes a relationship amongst hypotheses, theories, and laws?

A
A hypothesis is used to explain laws and theories.
B
A law is used to explain a hypothesis and theories.
C
A hypothesis combines several theories.
D
A theory combines several hypotheses.
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Rosa records the distance that a toy car rolls and the time it takes to cover the distance.What scientific practice is this?

A
collecting data
B
asking a question
C
providing explanations
D
communicating results
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A cylinder at left with balls evenly spaced throughout the cylinder has an arrow leading to a cylinder at right cylinder with balls in a layer at its bottom.

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condensation
B
boiling
C
sublimation
D
freezing
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Which properties do metalloids share with metals?

A
Both are shiny and are brittle.
B
Both are very conductive and are dull.
C
Both are brittle and are gases at room temperature.
D
Both are shiny and are solid at room temperature.
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After reading a book about parrots, Tani wants to learn more about them. Which question could be answered through scientific investigation?

A
Which bird’s eggs taste the best?
B
What substances make up an eggshell?
C
Which birds have the most beautiful feathers?
D
Which type of bird makes the best pet in an apartment?
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Look at the graph below.

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calcium and iron
B
calcium and sodium
C
potassium and magnesium
D
potassium and sodium
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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
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Which describes a value for density?

A
a value for volume, such as m3, divided by a value for mass, such as kg
B
a value for mass, such as kg, divided by a value for volume, such as m3
C
a value for distance, such as m, divided by a value for time, such as s
D
a value for time, such as s, divided by a value for distance, such as m
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The symbol P represents the element phosphorus. This element’s atomic number is 15. How many protons and electrons are in a P–3 ion?

A
15 protons and 3 electrons
B
12 protons and 15 electrons
C
15 protons and 18 electrons
D
18 protons and 15 electrons
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What is the first way in which biology researchers present the results of their latest research?

A
through an article published in the newspaper
B
through an e-mail addressed to the scientific community
C
through an interview given to a local TV news reporter
D
through an article published in a scientific journal
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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
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A researcher is using a particle accelerator in an experiment studying isotopes. How can the researcher change one isotope into a different isotope of the same element?

A
by removing valence electrons
B
by adding valence electrons
C
by adding or removing protons
D
by adding or removing neutrons
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An atom of carbon (C) forms covalent bonds with two atoms of oxygen (O) to form carbon dioxide. How are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds?

A
Electrons are transferred from the carbon atom to the oxygen atoms.
B
Electrons are transferred from the oxygen atoms to the carbon atoms.
C
Many valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
D
A few valence electrons are shared between the atoms.

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