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Elements of Living Organisms Answers

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3

Which element is considered the most versatile element in living organisms and why?

A
hydrogen, because it provides most of the mass of human bodies
B
hydrogen, because it provides most of the mass of human bodies
C
hydrogen, because it can be found in both organic and inorganic molecules
D
hydrogen, because it can be found in both organic and inorganic molecules
E
carbon, because it can bond with many elements to form complex molecules
F
carbon, because it can bond with many elements to form complex molecules
G
carbon, because it provides strength to the important protein, keratin
H
carbon, because it provides strength to the important protein, keratin
4

Where is the best place to find information about the hazards that are associated with a compound?

A
Look in a lab hazard log in the classroom.
B
Look in a lab hazard log in the classroom.
C
Read a website about toxic substances.
D
Read a website about toxic substances.
E
Ask a classmate or friend.
F
Ask a classmate or friend.
G
Read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
H
Read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
6

A new organism is discovered at the bottom of the ocean. A scientist is determining the composition of elements found in the tissues of the organism. Which elements will most likely be found?

A
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen
B
carbon, nitrogen, aluminum, and gold
C
silver, gold, argentum, and sulfur
D
carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and argentum
7

What is the basic unit of matter?

A
atom
B
molecule
C
gas
D
compound
8

Which is one of the six fundamental elements that are found in living organisms?

A
helium
B
helium
C
sodium
D
sodium
E
oxygen
F
oxygen
G
chlorine
H
chlorine
9

Students are each given a 20-gram sample of an unknown solid compound in a clear plastic bag. They are instructed to break the material into smaller parts by gently hitting it with a hammer. Some of the parts break into large chunks and some look like a fine powder. Which statement correctly describes these broken pieces of the sample?

A
The fine powder pieces are individual atoms broken from the solid.
B
The larger pieces are still compounds and the smaller pieces are elements.
C
Each piece contains the same number of atoms.
D
Each piece contains the same proportion of different elements.
10

Before using any chemical in the lab, why should one first read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

A
The MSDS provides information on safe handling of the chemical.
B
The MSDS explains where the chemical can be purchased.
C
The MSDS provides the chemical formula for the substance.
D
The MSDS describes how the chemical will react with other substances.

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