Liberal Arts Chemistry
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Liberal Arts Chemistry introduces students to the fundamental principles of chemistry within the context of societal, environmental, and everyday issues. The course emphasizes essential chemical concepts, such as the structure of matter, chemical reactions, energy, and the properties of materials, while highlighting their relevance in fields like health, technology, and the environment. Designed for non-science majors, the curriculum encourages critical thinking and scientific literacy through practical examples, demonstrations, and discussions on current topics, enabling students to make informed decisions about science-related matters in their daily lives.
Recommended Textbook Chemistry in Context 9th Edition by Kim Amer
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Chapter 1: Portable Electronics: the Periodic Table in the
Palm of Your Hand
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Q1) How many cm are in 0.129 m?
A)1.29 cm
B)12.9 cm
C)129 cm
D)1290 cm
Answer: B
Q2) The quantity 8.7 × 10<sup>5</sup> g expressed in standard decimal notation.
A)0.000087 g
B)870.000 g
C)0.0000087 g
D)870,000 g
Answer: D
Q3) Oxidation and reduction of atoms involves a change in the number of ___________ in the atom.
A)electrons
B)protons
C)neutrons
D)nuclei
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: The Air We Breathe
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Q1) Which component of the air is an element?
A)H<sub>2</sub>O
B)NO<sub>2</sub>
C)O<sub>2</sub>
D)CO<sub>2</sub>
Answer: C
Q2) Which is the correct balanced equation for the complete combustion of ethane in excess oxygen?
A)CH<sub>4</sub> + 2 O<sub>2</sub> CO<sub>2</sub> + 2 H<sub>2</sub>O
B)2 CH<sub>4</sub> + 3 O<sub>2</sub> 2 CO + 4 H<sub>2</sub>O
C)2C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> + 7 O<sub>2</sub> 4 CO<sub>2</sub> + 6 H<sub>2</sub>O
D)2 C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> + 5 O<sub>2</sub> 4 CO + 6 H<sub>2</sub>O
Answer: C
Q3) Which correctly pairs an indoor pollutant with its source?
A)Formaldehyde and unvented space heaters
B)O<sub>3</sub> and electrical arcing
C)Radon and glues and solvents
D)Nicotine and paint and paint thinners
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Radiation From the Sun
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Q1) The morning newspaper reports a UV Index Forecast of 6.5.What precautions,if any should a fair skinned person take?
A)None
B)Only sunglasses and maybe a hat is enough
C)Reduce exposure between 10 a.m.and 4 p.m.in addition to SPF 15+ sunscreen
D)All precautions must be taken;this is an extreme UV day
Answer: C
Q2) Why are HFCs inappropriate for long-term replacement of CFCs?
A)They are flammable
B)They are very toxic
C)They absorb infrared radiation
D)They are an appropriate replacement
Answer: C
Q3) Decreased stratospheric ozone concentrations may lead to
A)increased incidences of melanomas.
B)harm to young marine life.
C)an increased occurrence of cataracts.
D)All of these choices are correct
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Climate Change
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Q1) Scientists believe they know the average global temperature over the last 160,000 years.Which property of the ice core samples from Antarctica provides this information?
A)The thickness
B)The carbon dioxide concentration
C)The <sup>1</sup>H/<sup>2</sup>H ratio
D)The temperature
Q2) Determine the shape or geometry of PH<sub>3</sub>.(Hint: Use the Periodic Table to arrive at the electron configuration for phosphorous. )
A)Tetrahedral
B)Trigonal pyramidal
C)Bent
D)Trigonal planar
Q3) What international agreement attempted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
A)Kyoto Protocol
B)Montreal Protocol
C)Oslo Accords
D)Nuremburg Treaty
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Chapter 5: Energy From Combustion
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Q1) The following molecules contain only single bonds. NH<sub>3</sub>(g) + 3F<sub>2</sub>(g) \(\rarr\) NF<sub>3</sub>(g) + 3 HF(g)The bond energies are: N - H 391 kJ/mol;F - F 158 kJ/mol;N - F 272 kJ/mol;H - F 566 kJ/mol.Which is the heat evolved or absorbed per mole of NH<sub>3</sub> that reacts with F<sub>2</sub>?
A)+289 kJ/mol
B)+867 kJ/mol
C)-289kJ/mol
D)-867 kJ/mol
Q2) A calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 J.Therefore 1.000 Cal is exactly
A)41.84 J.
B)418.4 J.
C)1000 J.
D)4184 J.
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Chapter 6: Energy From Alternative Sources
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Q1) Complete the following statement while ignoring any thermodynamic considerations.A candle may be considered a more efficient producer of light than a flashlight because it
A)converts chemical energy directly into light.
B)produces more heat than a flashlight.
C)does not have a battery to recharge or replace.
D)may be used in remote locations far from electrical networks or power lines.
Q2) Which argument(s) for the increasing use of solar energy is/are valid?
I.Solar cells are becoming cheaper and increasingly more efficient
II.The cost of generating electricity from fossil fuels is increasing
III.Limited and uncertain supply and the increasing requirements for pollution control are raising the cost of using fossil fuels
A)I only
B)II only
C)I and III only
D)I,II and III
Q3) All zero greenhouse gas emission fuel sources are also renewable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Energy Storage
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Q1) Which of the following statements is not true about PEM fuel cells?
A)PEM fuel cells rely on inexpensive catalysts
B)PEM fuels cells are cleaner than gasoline powered vehicles
C)PEM fuel cells have safe and efficient fuel storage
D)PEM fuel cells have limited driving range
Q2) Why doesn't water naturally become hydrogen and oxygen gas when exposed to light?
A)Thermal energy is the only appropriate type of energy to split water
B)You must use electrons to split water
C)Water doesn't absorb the proper wavelength of light to split
Q3) During the chemical reaction in an electrochemical cell,
A)a substance is oxidized and gains electrons.
B)electrons travel from the cathode to the anode.
C)oxidation takes place alone,without an accompanying reduction.
D)oxidation occurs at the anode.
Q4) In a fuel cell,
A)there is oxidation,but no reduction.
B)reduction takes place at the cathode.
C)there is direct conversion of mechanical energy into electricity.
D)a chemical reaction produces heat,which then produces electricity.
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Chapter 8: Water Everywhere: A Most Precious Resource
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Q1) Why is water a liquid a room temperature instead of a gas?
A)It is a gas a room temperature
B)Water has hydrogen bonds between the molecules
C)Water is very acidic
D)Water is a good solvent
Q2) Which form of water disinfection continues to provide antibacterial protection after the water leaves the purification plant?
A)Chlorination
B)Ozonation
C)UV radiation
D)Filtration
Q3) Bases are substances that increase the hydroxide ion concentration in aqueous solution.Why does ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>),which does not contain a hydroxide group,act as a base?
A)Ammonia acts as a base only in the presence of hydroxide ion-containing compounds
B)Ammonia molecules remove protons from water molecules,forming hydroxide ions
C)Ammonia molecules donate protons to water molecules,forming hydroxide ions
D)Ammonia acts as a base only in the presence of very strong acids
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Chapter 9: The World of Polymers and Plastics
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Q1) Which atoms are present in all proteins?
A)C,H,O,N
B)C,H,O,S
C)C,H,O only
D)C,H,N only
Q2) PET contains what sort of linkage between the monomer units?
A)Ether
B)Ester
C)Amine
D)Peptide bond
Q3) Nathaniel Wyeth developed plastic soft drink bottles.They are made from which polymer?
A)HDPE
B)PVC
C)PS
D)PET
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Chapter 10: Brewing and Chewing
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Q1) Which statement explains why measurement by mass yields a more accurate measurement than measurement by volume?
A)Particles can pack differently
B)Volume is only used to describe liquids
C)It is difficult to put solids in volume measuring tools
D)Mass tools provide more decimal values than volume measuring tools
Q2) Which graph description represents the relationship between specific gravity and refractive index?
A)An increasing linear relationship
B)An inverse linear relationship
C)An exponential relationship
D)A zero slope relationship
Q3) Which compound can inadvertently be created through the distillation process and can be fatal if consumed?
A)Methanol
B)Ethanol
C)Glucose
D)Acetic acid
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Chapter 11: Nutrition
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Q1) How many different tripeptides can be made from a supply of glycine and lysine?
A)2
B)3
C)6
D)8
Q2) Which butter substitute has the highest percentage of trans fats?
A)Benecol
B)Brummel & Brown
C)I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
D)All of these choices have the same percentage
Q3) What is meant by malnutrition?
A)More calories than are necessary are consumed on a daily basis
B)Daily caloric consumption is insufficient to meet metabolic needs
C)Sufficient carbohydrate,fats,and proteins are consumed,but diet lacks micronutrients
D)The diet is lacking in proper nutrients,even though caloric intake may be sufficient
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Chapter 12: Health Medicine
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Q1) Glycolysis I.is stage one of cellular respiration.
II)converts glucose to smaller high energy compounds.
III)requires oxygen to operate.
IV)is utilized by muscles for immediate energy.
A)I and III
B)II,III,and IV
C)I,II,and IV
D)I,II,III,and IV
Q2) Radioisotopes and ionizing radiation I.allow us to develop high resolution images of some tissues.
II)were hypothesized for medical use over a century ago.
III)can induce apoptosis in cancerous tissues.
IV)are always selective for cancerous tissues.
A)I and III
B)II and IV
C)I,II,and III
D)I,II,III,and IV
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Chapter 13: Genes and Life
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Q1) Only three of the statements below about the chemical components of DNA and RNA are true.Select the false statement.
A)Phosphate groups will be negatively charged at pH 7
B)Polymerization of DNA nucleotides releases water
C)Only one type of sugar is used to make DNA
D)The double helix is stabilized by covalent bonds between the strands
Q2) DNA has a backbone that consists of alternating
A)base pairs.
B)sugars and proteins.
C)phosphates and sugars.
D)proteins and bases.
Q3) Side chains of amino acids
A)can be polar or nonpolar.
B)always contain nitrogen.
C)react together in condensation polymerization.
D)interact in secondary,but not tertiary structure.
Q4) Plants are easier to genetically engineer than bacteria due to their simpler cellular structure.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Who Killed Drthompson a Forensic Mystery
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Q1) The arson investigation team is trained to pay particular attention to A)the cost of damage to the building.
B)the time of day the fire has occurred.
C)suspicious burn patterns on floors and/or walls.
D)All of these choices are correct
Q2) Which database is used to match automobile paint samples?
A)IAFIS
B)CODIS
C)RNA
D)PDQ
Q3) Stainless steel may be classified as a homogeneous solution.
A)True
B)False
Q4) It has been proven that eating or drinking at a crime scene will not comprise evidence.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The field of forensics is only applicable to criminal investigations. A)True
B)False
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