Chap 1 Quiz Assignment
Chap 1 Quiz Assignment
QUIZ Assignment 1
Chapter 1
1. Classify each of the following as a physical or chemical change, and give at least one observation,
fact, or reason to support your answer. ( 8 pts)
a. A mango ripens
b. Water boils
d. Food is digested
2.Classify each of the following properties as physical or chemical. Explain your reasoning in each
case. (8 pts)
c. The metal used in artificial hip joint implants is not corroded by body fluids.
3. Under appropriate conditions, hydrogen peroxide (H 2O2) can be changed to water and oxygen gas.
Use the term homoatomic or heteroatomic to classify molecules of hydrogen peroxide. Explain your
reasoning. (2 pts)
Ans.
b. vinegar
c. normal urine
d. sea water
f. mouthwash
5. Which of the following numbers are written using scientific notation correctly? For those that are not,
explain what is wrong. (10 pts)
a. 4.2 x 103
b. 6.84
c. 202 x 10-3
d. 0.026 x 10-2
e. 74.5 x 105
a. 0.040
b. 11.9010
c. 2.48 x 102
d. 149.10
e. 0.003100
7. Do the following calculations and use the correct number of significant figures in your answers.
Assume that all numbers are the results of measurements. (5 pts)
a. (1.21)(3.2) 4.4
b. (6.02 x 10-23)(0.220) 1.32 x 10^ 23
c. 46.5/32 n1.5
d. 2.1 + 5.07 + 0.119
e. 17.76 – 0.0479
8. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and the quality of bone are reduced . If a bone sample
has a volume of 1.35 cm3 and a mass of 2.10 g, what is the density in g/cm 3 ? ( 2 pts)
Solution:
9. A urine sample has a density of 1.107 g/mL. What is the mass in grams of 0.250 L of this urine?(2 pts)
Solution:
10. In 3-5 sentences, discuss briefly why a system of measurement units is an important part of the
medical technology profession. (3 pts)
Answer.