The Nature of Chemistry Answers

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Which statement best describes pseudoscience?

A
It is objective and backed by facts.
B
It lacks a process for collecting data.
C
It is constantly updated based on new information.
D
It is closely analyzed before it is made known.
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Consider the following statement:“The element vanadium is a solid at room temperature, and its density is 6110 kilograms per meter cubed. Its melting point is 1910 degrees Celsius.”Which correctly evaluates the statement?

A
not reliable because opinions are presented
B
reliable because testable facts are presented
C
not reliable because it is very brief
D
reliable because metric units are used
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Which type of chemistry studies the chemical reactions that occur in the human body?

A
biochemistry
B
materials chemistry
C
physical chemistry
D
environmental chemistry
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Which branch of chemistry would study how pollution effects marine life?

A
biochemistry
B
physical chemistry
C
materials chemistry
D
environmental chemistry
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Which is an example of pseudoscience?

A
use of X-rays to observe the bones of the arm
B
use of DNA analysis to determine paternity
C
use of vaccines to prevent the occurrence of disease
D
use of astrology to predict the personality of a child
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Scientists and nonscientists have both been interested in the moon for a long time. Which is most likely an example of pseudoscience?

A
observation that the moon influences ocean tides
B
belief that the moon influences human behavior
C
calculation of the distance between the earth and the moon
D
measurement of the mass of the moon
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Consider the statement:“The following report presents the results of our laboratory tests, which support the conclusion that our new treatment for acne is safe and effective with minimal possible side effects.”What questions should a person ask themselves to determine if this scientific study is reliable?

A
What does the acne medicine look like?
B
What does the acne medicine smell like?
C
Were laboratory tests conducted by the same company that produces the acne medicine?
D
Were laboratory tests conducted in a laboratory with more than 100 employees?
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Which area of chemistry best links the use of titanium and plastics in artificial bone and joint replacements?

A
environmental chemistry
B
materials chemistry
C
agricultural chemistry
D
physical chemistry
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The insecticide DDT was introduced in the 1950s, and the rates of malaria dropped significantly. DDT was later found to be toxic to birds and other animals, and it was discontinued in 1964. As a result, rates of malaria began to rise. How can the effects of DDT on society be characterized?

A
only positive, not negative
B
only negative, not positive
C
both positive and negative
D
neither positive nor negative
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The diagram shows the relationship between scientific disciplines. The names of some scientific disciplines have been removed from the boxes. Which scientific discipline belongs in the blue box?

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physics
B
biology
C
chemistry
D
metallurgy

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