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Bethel Chemistry 1
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1
Alchemists were known for their experimentation
True
False
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Everything in the material universe is composed of chemicals
True
False
3
What is the goal of science?
an increase in the body of knowledge
absolute truth
workable models
economic profit
4
Credited with discovering oxygen, though he thought it was dephlogisticated air
Aristotle
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Joseph Priestly
Robert Boyle
5
Who were the first people to propose that matter was made of atoms?
Egyptians
Sumerians
Greeks
Europeans
6
Persian alchemist who contributed much to laboratory practices
Aristotle
Joseph Priestly
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Robert Boyle
7
To determine the level of pollution across several states, a scientist should
observe animals drinking water
use a controlled experiment
create a scientific model
conduct a scientific survey
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The only way to carry out the scientific process is to conduct experiments
True
False
9
Which of the following activities can be a fulfillment of the Creation Mandate?
developing a malaria vaccine
all of these activities
creating stain-resistant fabrics
breeding disease-resistant plants
10
One of the pioneers of the scientific method; described relationship between pressure and volume of a gas
Aristotle
Robert Boyle
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Joseph Priestly
11
What is the main reason chemistry developed over time?
to create art
to explore the nature of the atom
to satisfy people's curiosity
to meet people's needs
12
Greek philosopher who thought all matter was made up of four elements
Joseph Priestly
Aristotle
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Robert Boyle
13
The scientific process, when used properly, can lead to absolute truth
False
True
14
One of the fathers of modern chemistry; he composed a list of known elements before he lost his head
Antoine Lavoisier
Robert Boyle
Aristotle
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
15
Which of the following is probably the most important contribution made to modern chemistry by alchemists?
glassware
experimental approach
medications
definition of an element
16
What is a scientific hypothesis?
a suggested explanation for an observation to test
a general, inductive approach to discovering truth
a previously established fact
a scientific law
17
Which of the following statements shows a naturalistic worldview?
Chemistry can be used to save lives because people are valuable
Use insecticides to prevent disease rather than protect other species
It's up to us to use chemistry to help the human species survive
Chemistry helps us use the world's resources wisely
18
The Greeks desired knowledge rather than practical skills
True
False
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Scientific theories should be accepted without question because they are the results of thorough investigation
False
True
20
The scientific method involves following a rigidly defined series of steps to arrive at a solution
False
True
21
Which of the following is NOT a type of qualitative data?
texture
hardness
color
mass
22
The work of chemistry can be used to serve God
False
True
23
Physicist who helped to identify the cause of the Challenger disaster
Richard Feynman
Antoine Lavoisier
Sir Ronald Ross
Michael A'Hearn
24
Doctor who suggested controlling mosquito populations to combat malaria
Antoine Lavoisier
Richard Feynman
Michael A'Hearn
Sir Ronald Ross
25
Lead scientist on NASA's comet mission Deep Impact
Sir Ronald Ross
Antoine Lavoisier
Michael A'Hearn
Richard Feynman
26
Which statement about theories is incorrect?
They should be accepted as established truth
They can be thought of as scientific models
They help explain a body of data
They can tie together various areas of science
