Follow the Money: Local Budgets — Cumulative exam Answers

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Vincent graduated from college with a degree in horticulture and now owns a local plant nursery. He maintains a blog titled, "How to Live a Happy Life,” and writes that people can lead happier lives by varying the routes they usually take home from work.

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This claim is scientific because it is based on Vincent’s personal experience.
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This claim is scientific because other people have taken his advice and are now happier.
C
This claim may not be accurate because the blog is produced by someone who is not an expert in the field of human psychology.
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This claim may not be accurate because most people follow the same route home.
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What is a limitation of using a chemical formula, such as C6H12O6, to represent a compound?

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The chemical formula does not show the types of elements that make up the compound.
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The chemical formula does not show how the atoms are connected to one another.
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The chemical formula does not show the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.
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The chemical formula does not show the chemical symbols of the elements in the compound.
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The table shows results of an experiment that was replicated.

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They are precise and reproducible.
B
They are precise but not reproducible.
C
They are accurate and reproducible.
D
They are accurate but not reproducible.
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Which state(s) of matter have no definite shape or volume?

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liquids and solids
l
liquids and gasses
g
gasses
s
solids
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How many atoms of each element are in the chemical formula NH4NO3?

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1 nitrogen, 1 hydrogen, and 3 oxygen
B
1 nitrogen, 4 hydrogen, and 3 oxygen
C
2 nitrogen, 4 hydrogen, and 3 oxygen
D
5 nitrogen, 1 hydrogen, and 1 oxygen
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Which type of reaction is Mg + S → MgS?

p
polymerization
s
synthesis
r
replacement
d
decomposition
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The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and forming new types of molecules.
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The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and recombining into the original molecules.
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The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact as new types of molecules form and move out of the liquid.
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The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact but move more quickly to allow evaporation.
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Which important change in electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, is a result of the use of metalloids as semiconductors?

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Electronic devices have become smaller.
B
Electronic devices are now more brittle.
C
Electronic devices now use more energy.
D
Electronic devices have become more expensive.
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What is an atomic nucleus?

A
the outer part of an atom in which electrons move
B
the outer part of an atom in which neutrons move
C
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons
D
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and electrons
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How does Rutherford’s model of the atom compare with Thomson’s model?

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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.
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They both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter.
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Students are completing a table about a particular subatomic particle that helps make up an atom.What best explains how they should complete the table?

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with “Inside the nucleus,” because the particle is a proton
B
with “Inside the nucleus,” because the particle is a neutron
C
with “Outside the nucleus,” because the particle is a proton
D
with “Outside the nucleus,” because the particle is an electron
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Which is one reason why hydrogen is considered a better fuel source for cars?

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It is nonrenewable.
B
It produces carbon dioxide.
C
It emits no harmful emissions.
D
It combines with water to produce electricity.
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An atomic physicist determines that an atom is composed of 8 positively charged particles and has a mass of 15 amu. Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn?

A
The atom has 7 neutrons and 8 protons.
B
The atom has 7 electrons and 8 protons.
C
The atom has 8 neutrons and 7 electrons.
D
The atom has 8 electrons and 7 protons.

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