Q: Convert 3.5 miles to kilometers using the conversion $$1 \text{ mi} = 1.6 \text{ km}.$$

$$3.5 \text{ mi} \times 1.6 \text{ km/mi} = 5.6 \text{ km}$$

Q: Which of the following is the correct SI equivalent for 2 quarts?

$$2 \text{ qt} \times 1.057 \text{ L/qt} = 2.114 \text{ L}$$

Q: A sample weighs 0.0450 kg. How many pounds is this? ($$1 \text{ lb} = 0.454 \text{ kg})$$

$$0.0450 \text{ kg} \div 0.454 \text{ kg/lb} = 0.0991 \text{ lb}$$

Q: Convert 24 fluid ounces to milliliters using $$1 \text{ fl oz} = 29.6 \text{ mL}.$$

$$24 \text{ fl oz} \times 29.6 \text{ mL/fl oz} = 710.4 \text{ mL}$$

Q: Which of the following is the correct conversion for 5 inches to centimeters? ($$1 \text{ in.} = 2.54 \text{ cm})$$

$$5 \text{ in.} \times 2.54 \text{ cm/in.} = 12.7 \text{ cm}$$

Q: A recipe calls for 3 cups of milk. How many fluid ounces is this? ($$1 \text{ cup} = 8 \text{ fl oz})$$

$$3 \text{ cups} \times 8 \text{ fl oz/cup} = 24 \text{ fl oz}$$

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the difference in particle arrangement between solids, liquids, and gases?

Accepted Answer

Particles in solids are closely packed and fixed, in liquids are loosely packed but random, and in gases are far apart and random.

Question 2

Convert 3.5 miles to kilometers using the conversion $$1 	ext{ mi} = 1.6 	ext{ km}.$$

Accepted Answer

$$3.5 	ext{ mi} 	imes 1.6 	ext{ km/mi} = 5.6 	ext{ km}$$

Question 3

How many significant figures are in the measurement $$0.00340$$?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 4

Which property is NOT characteristic of a gas?

Accepted Answer

Definite shape

Question 5

Express $$0.00032 in $$scientific notation.

Accepted Answer

$$3.2 	imes 10$$^{-4}$$

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct SI equivalent for 2 quarts?

Accepted Answer

$$2 	ext{ qt} 	imes 1.057 	ext{ L/qt} = 2.114 	ext{ L}$$

Question 7

Which element is an alkali metal?

Accepted Answer

Potassium (K)

Question 8

A sample weighs 0.0450 kg. How many pounds is this? ($$1 	ext{ lb} = 0.454 	ext{ kg})$$

Accepted Answer

$$0.0450 	ext{ kg} \div 0.454 	ext{ kg/lb} = 0.0991 	ext{ lb}$$

Question 9

Which of the following numbers has 4 significant figures?

Accepted Answer

6.071 kg

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the attraction between particles in a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Strong

Question 11

Convert 24 fluid ounces to milliliters using $$1 	ext{ fl oz} = 29.6 	ext{ mL}.$$

Accepted Answer

$$24 	ext{ fl oz} 	imes 29.6 	ext{ mL/fl oz} = 710.4 	ext{ mL}$$

Question 12

Which of the following is a halogen?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine (Cl)

Question 13

A measurement is recorded as $$12,000 km. $$How many significant figures does it have?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct scientific notation for 0.00001?

Accepted Answer

$$1 	imes 10$$^{-5}$$

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the kinetic energy of particles in a solid?

Accepted Answer

Lowest of the three states

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct conversion for 5 inches to centimeters? ($$1 	ext{ in.} = 2.54 	ext{ cm})$$

Accepted Answer

$$5 	ext{ in.} 	imes 2.54 	ext{ cm/in.} = 12.7 	ext{ cm}$$

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a property of a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Definite shape

Question 18

Which group on the periodic table contains the noble gases?

Accepted Answer

Group 18

Question 19

A recipe calls for 3 cups of milk. How many fluid ounces is this? ($$1 	ext{ cup} = 8 	ext{ fl oz})$$

Accepted Answer

$$3 	ext{ cups} 	imes 8 	ext{ fl oz/cup} = 24 	ext{ fl oz}$$

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