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NDQ_017168
an external combustion engine burns fuel to heat air.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: external combustion engines What Is a Combustion Engine: A combustion engine is a complex machine that burns fuel to produce thermal energy and then uses the thermal energy to do work. There are two types of combustion engines: external and internal. A steam engine is an external combustion engine. How Exter...
NDQ_017170
external combustion engines are no longer in use today.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: external combustion engines What Is a Combustion Engine: A combustion engine is a complex machine that burns fuel to produce thermal energy and then uses the thermal energy to do work. There are two types of combustion engines: external and internal. A steam engine is an external combustion engine. How Exter...
NDQ_017171
all materials respond to magnetic force.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017173
nonmagnetic materials include
a. wood, b. glass, c. plastic, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017174
magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017177
all of the following materials can be magnetized except
a. iron, b. carbon, c. cobalt, d. nickel
b
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017178
if you stroke an iron nail with a bar magnet, the nail will become a temporary magnet.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017179
a permanent magnet can be demagnetized by
a. dropping it, b. heating it, c. cooling it, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: ferromagnetic material What Makes a Material Magnetic: Magnetism is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet. Magnetism is due to the movement of electrons within atoms of matter. When electrons spin around the nucleus of an atom, it causes the atom to become a tiny magnet, ...
NDQ_017192
fundamental forces of the universe include
a. gravity, b. friction, c. electromagnetic force, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include...
NDQ_017193
the main forces that affect the motion of everyday objects include
a. gravity, b. friction, c. applied force, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include...
NDQ_017196
only some changes in speed or direction are caused by forces.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include...
NDQ_017197
the force required to change an objects motion depends on the objects mass.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include...
NDQ_017199
force is a vector.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include...
NDQ_017203
energy can change from one form to another.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: forms of energy Introducing Forms of Energy: Energy, or the ability to cause changes in matter, can exist in many different forms. Energy can also change from one form to another. The photo above of the guitar player represents six forms of energy: mechanical, chemical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound en...
NDQ_017207
the energy of moving electrons is called chemical energy.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: forms of energy Introducing Forms of Energy: Energy, or the ability to cause changes in matter, can exist in many different forms. Energy can also change from one form to another. The photo above of the guitar player represents six forms of energy: mechanical, chemical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound en...
NDQ_017208
electromagnetic energy includes
a. light energy, b. sound energy, c. heat energy, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: forms of energy Introducing Forms of Energy: Energy, or the ability to cause changes in matter, can exist in many different forms. Energy can also change from one form to another. The photo above of the guitar player represents six forms of energy: mechanical, chemical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound en...
NDQ_017210
energy that travels in waves through matter is
a. nuclear energy, b. electrical energy, c. sound energy, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: forms of energy Introducing Forms of Energy: Energy, or the ability to cause changes in matter, can exist in many different forms. Energy can also change from one form to another. The photo above of the guitar player represents six forms of energy: mechanical, chemical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound en...
NDQ_017223
the pitch of sound depends on the amplitude of sound waves.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: frequency and pitch of sound High or Low: How high or low a sound seems to a listener is its pitch. Pitch, in turn, depends on the frequency of sound waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. High-pitched sounds, like the sounds of the piccolo in the Figure...
NDQ_017224
compared to a higher-pitched sound, a lower-pitched sound always has a
a. shorter wavelength, b. smaller amplitude, c. lower frequency, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: frequency and pitch of sound High or Low: How high or low a sound seems to a listener is its pitch. Pitch, in turn, depends on the frequency of sound waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. High-pitched sounds, like the sounds of the piccolo in the Figure...
NDQ_017225
the frequency of sound waves is measured in
a. meters, b. meters/second, c. hertz, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: frequency and pitch of sound High or Low: How high or low a sound seems to a listener is its pitch. Pitch, in turn, depends on the frequency of sound waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. High-pitched sounds, like the sounds of the piccolo in the Figure...
NDQ_017228
dogs can hear sounds that are too high in pitch for humans to hear.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: frequency and pitch of sound High or Low: How high or low a sound seems to a listener is its pitch. Pitch, in turn, depends on the frequency of sound waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. High-pitched sounds, like the sounds of the piccolo in the Figure...
NDQ_017229
what is the highest-frequency sound that humans normally can hear?
a. 20 hz, b. 200 hz, c. 2000 hz, d. 20,000 hz
d
Lesson: frequency and pitch of sound High or Low: How high or low a sound seems to a listener is its pitch. Pitch, in turn, depends on the frequency of sound waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. High-pitched sounds, like the sounds of the piccolo in the Figure...
NDQ_017233
only rough surfaces have friction between them.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017236
factors that affect friction between two surface include the
a. smoothness of the two surfaces, b. area of the two surfaces, c. amount of force pressing the two surfaces together, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017237
heavier objects have less friction with the floor than lighter objects.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017238
the blades of your skates slide more easily over ice than do the soles of your shoes because the skate blades
a. exert less force on the ice, b. make you weigh less on the ice, c. have less surface area in contact with the ice, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017239
friction produces heat because it causes molecules to move faster and have more energy.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017240
engine oil reduces friction between the moving parts in a car engine by
a. cooling the engine, b. reducing the forces on the parts, c. making the parts slippery, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_017242
which fundamental particle was discovered first?
a. gluon, b. photon, c. quark, d. electron
d
Lesson: fundamental particles The Search for Fundamental Particles: Scientists have long wanted to find the most basic building blocks of the universe. They asked, what are the fundamental particles of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller, simpler particles, and what holds these particles together? The quest ...
NDQ_017243
fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons are known as
a. bosons, b. leptons, c. quarks, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: fundamental particles The Search for Fundamental Particles: Scientists have long wanted to find the most basic building blocks of the universe. They asked, what are the fundamental particles of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller, simpler particles, and what holds these particles together? The quest ...
NDQ_017244
scientists think that leptons and quarks are held together by neutrinos.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: fundamental particles The Search for Fundamental Particles: Scientists have long wanted to find the most basic building blocks of the universe. They asked, what are the fundamental particles of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller, simpler particles, and what holds these particles together? The quest ...
NDQ_017245
in ordinary matter, virtually all quarks are strange quarks and charm quarks.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: fundamental particles The Search for Fundamental Particles: Scientists have long wanted to find the most basic building blocks of the universe. They asked, what are the fundamental particles of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller, simpler particles, and what holds these particles together? The quest ...
NDQ_017247
fundamental forces that affect matter include
a. gravitational force, b. electromagnetic force, c. weak nuclear force, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: fundamental particles The Search for Fundamental Particles: Scientists have long wanted to find the most basic building blocks of the universe. They asked, what are the fundamental particles of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller, simpler particles, and what holds these particles together? The quest ...
NDQ_017251
gamma rays
a. are waves of electric and magnetic energy, b. travel at the speed of light, c. have more energy than any other electromagnetic waves, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: gamma decay What Are Gamma Rays: Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electric and magnetic energy that travel through space at the speed of light. The energy travels in tiny packets of energy, called photons. Photons of gamma energy are called gamma particles. Other electro...
NDQ_017254
radioactive nuclei undergo decay because they are unstable.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: gamma decay What Are Gamma Rays: Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electric and magnetic energy that travel through space at the speed of light. The energy travels in tiny packets of energy, called photons. Photons of gamma energy are called gamma particles. Other electro...
NDQ_017255
in gamma decay, both particles of matter and energy are emitted.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: gamma decay What Are Gamma Rays: Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electric and magnetic energy that travel through space at the speed of light. The energy travels in tiny packets of energy, called photons. Photons of gamma energy are called gamma particles. Other electro...
NDQ_017257
gamma decay results in a nucleus with a different number of protons.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: gamma decay What Are Gamma Rays: Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electric and magnetic energy that travel through space at the speed of light. The energy travels in tiny packets of energy, called photons. Photons of gamma energy are called gamma particles. Other electro...
NDQ_017261
higher-energy electromagnetic waves have lower frequencies.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017263
gamma rays have wavelengths shorter than the nucleus of an atom.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017264
the frequencies of gamma rays are
a. higher than 1019 hertz, b. lower than a billion waves per second, c. higher than the frequencies of x rays, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017265
sources of gamma rays include
a. the sun, b. collapsing stars, c. radioactive decay, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017266
gamma rays from space are absorbed by earths atmosphere.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017267
gamma rays can pass through
a. bones, b. teeth, c. skin, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: gamma rays The Range of Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves transfer energy across space as well as through matter. They vary in their wavelengths and frequencies, and higher-frequency waves have more energy. The full range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, shown in the Figure 1.1, is called th...
NDQ_017282
gravity acts only between objects that are touching.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: gravity Defining Gravity: Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. According to this conception of gravity, anything that has mass, no matter how small, exerts gravity on other matter. Gravity can act between objects that are not even touching. In fact, gra...
NDQ_017283
the strength of gravity between two objects depends on their
a. size, b. volume, c. mass, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: gravity Defining Gravity: Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. According to this conception of gravity, anything that has mass, no matter how small, exerts gravity on other matter. Gravity can act between objects that are not even touching. In fact, gra...
NDQ_017284
which of the following objects has the greatest gravity?
a. the moon, b. the sun, c. earth, d. you
b
Lesson: gravity Defining Gravity: Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. According to this conception of gravity, anything that has mass, no matter how small, exerts gravity on other matter. Gravity can act between objects that are not even touching. In fact, gra...
NDQ_017286
there is gravitational attraction between you and every object around you.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: gravity Defining Gravity: Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. According to this conception of gravity, anything that has mass, no matter how small, exerts gravity on other matter. Gravity can act between objects that are not even touching. In fact, gra...
NDQ_017290
weight is measured with a balance.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: gravity Defining Gravity: Gravity has traditionally been defined as a force of attraction between things that have mass. According to this conception of gravity, anything that has mass, no matter how small, exerts gravity on other matter. Gravity can act between objects that are not even touching. In fact, gra...
NDQ_017292
the groups in question 1 are the only groups in the periodic that contain elements in more than one class.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017294
metalloids include the element
a. gallium, b. phosphorus, c. selenium, d. germanium
d
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017295
which of the following is a property of metalloids?
a. malleability, b. brittleness, c. dullness, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017296
which of the following statements is (are) true of boron?
a. it has three valence electrons, b. it is fairly reactive, c. it is a solid at room temperature, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017297
carbon is a metalloid.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017298
all group 15 elements are very reactive.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: groups with metalloids Groups 1316: Groups 13-16 of the periodic table (orange in the Figure 1.1) are the only groups that contain elements classified as metalloids. Unlike other groups of the periodic table, which contain elements in just one class, groups 13-16 contain elements in at least two different clas...
NDQ_017302
which of the following elements is not a halogen?
a. bromine, b. chlorine, c. selenium, d. iodine
c
Lesson: halogens Meet the Halogens: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements in group 17 of the periodic table. As you can see in the periodic table 1.1, the halogens include the elements fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). All of them are relatively common on Earth excep...
NDQ_017303
the halogen named astatine is radioactive.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: halogens Meet the Halogens: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements in group 17 of the periodic table. As you can see in the periodic table 1.1, the halogens include the elements fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). All of them are relatively common on Earth excep...
NDQ_017306
halogens tend to form compounds with elements in group
a. 1, b. 2, c. 16, d. 18
a
Lesson: halogens Meet the Halogens: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements in group 17 of the periodic table. As you can see in the periodic table 1.1, the halogens include the elements fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). All of them are relatively common on Earth excep...
NDQ_017307
all halogens are gases at room temperature.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: halogens Meet the Halogens: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements in group 17 of the periodic table. As you can see in the periodic table 1.1, the halogens include the elements fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). All of them are relatively common on Earth excep...
NDQ_017308
properties of halogens include
a. relatively low melting point, b. ability to conduct electricity, c. ability to conduct heat, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: halogens Meet the Halogens: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements in group 17 of the periodic table. As you can see in the periodic table 1.1, the halogens include the elements fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). All of them are relatively common on Earth excep...
NDQ_017315
functions of the ear include
a. gathering sound waves, b. amplifying sound waves, c. changing sound waves to electrical signals, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: hearing and the ear The Sounds We Hear: Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing. The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, the...
NDQ_017316
all of the following are parts of the outer ear except the
a. pinna, b. ear canal, c. oval window, d. eardrum
c
Lesson: hearing and the ear The Sounds We Hear: Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing. The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, the...
NDQ_017317
the main role of the middle ear is to change sound waves to electrical impulses.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing and the ear The Sounds We Hear: Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing. The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, the...
NDQ_017318
the inner ear includes the
a. stirrup, b. cochlea, c. anvil, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: hearing and the ear The Sounds We Hear: Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing. The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, the...
NDQ_017319
you perceive a sound as soon as the sound waves strike your eardrum.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing and the ear The Sounds We Hear: Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing. The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, the...
NDQ_017324
the most common cause of hearing loss is
a. loud sounds, b. infections, c. injuries, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: hearing loss The Ear and Hearing: The ear is a complex organ that senses sound energy so we can hear. Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. All of the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing must work well for a person to have normal hearing. Damage to any of the structure...
NDQ_017325
loud sounds cause loss of hearing by damaging the tiny bones of the middle ear.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing loss The Ear and Hearing: The ear is a complex organ that senses sound energy so we can hear. Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. All of the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing must work well for a person to have normal hearing. Damage to any of the structure...
NDQ_017326
louder sounds damage hearing more quickly than softer sounds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing loss The Ear and Hearing: The ear is a complex organ that senses sound energy so we can hear. Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. All of the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing must work well for a person to have normal hearing. Damage to any of the structure...
NDQ_017327
hearing loss caused by loud sounds is temporary.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing loss The Ear and Hearing: The ear is a complex organ that senses sound energy so we can hear. Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. All of the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing must work well for a person to have normal hearing. Damage to any of the structure...
NDQ_017328
the permissible exposure time to a 97-decibel sound is
a. 1 minute, b. 4 minutes, c. 30 minutes, d. 4 hours
c
Lesson: hearing loss The Ear and Hearing: The ear is a complex organ that senses sound energy so we can hear. Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. All of the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing must work well for a person to have normal hearing. Damage to any of the structure...
NDQ_017331
heat is a form of energy.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: heat What Is Heat: Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances. Thermal energy is the kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, measured by their temperature. Thermal energy always moves from matter with greater thermal energy to matter with less thermal energy, so it moves from warmer to coo...
NDQ_017335
temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: heat What Is Heat: Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances. Thermal energy is the kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, measured by their temperature. Thermal energy always moves from matter with greater thermal energy to matter with less thermal energy, so it moves from warmer to coo...
NDQ_017336
thermal energy always moves from cooler to warmer substances.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: heat What Is Heat: Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances. Thermal energy is the kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, measured by their temperature. Thermal energy always moves from matter with greater thermal energy to matter with less thermal energy, so it moves from warmer to coo...
NDQ_017337
thermal energy is transferred between two substances until
a. one substance is warmer than the other, b. both substances are warmer than they were, c. both substances are cooler than they were, d. both substances have the same temperature
d
Lesson: heat What Is Heat: Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances. Thermal energy is the kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, measured by their temperature. Thermal energy always moves from matter with greater thermal energy to matter with less thermal energy, so it moves from warmer to coo...
NDQ_017340
thermal energy is transferred between substances only when they have different
a. masses, b. volumes, c. temperatures, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: heat What Is Heat: Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances. Thermal energy is the kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, measured by their temperature. Thermal energy always moves from matter with greater thermal energy to matter with less thermal energy, so it moves from warmer to coo...
NDQ_017343
thermal energy can be transferred by
a. conduction, b. convection, c. radiation, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017345
thermal energy is always transferred
a. from a cooler to warmer object, b. from a warmer to cooler object, c. between objects that are the same temperature, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017346
only the particles of warm matter are in constant random motion.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017348
all of the following are examples of heat conduction except
a. pressing a shirt with a hot iron, b. warming your hands by holding a cup of hot chocolate, c. warming your hands over a campfire, d. heating soup in a pan on a stovetop
c
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017349
if you hold an ice cube in your hand, your hand feels really cold because
a. cold is transferred to your hand from the ice cube, b. thermal energy is transferred from your hand to the ice cube, c. thermal energy is transferred to your hand from the ice cube, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017350
conduction occurs when particles of matter collide.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: heat conduction What Is Conduction: Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between particles of matter that are touching. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Conduction is one of three ways that thermal energy can be...
NDQ_017353
a hot-water heating system includes
a. ducts, b. pipes, c. registers, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: heating systems Heating the Home: Modern home heating systems keep us comfortable in cold weather. We may even depend on them for our survival. But we often take them for granted. Two common types of home heating systems are hot-water and warm-air heating systems. Both types are described below. Thermal energy...
NDQ_017354
in a hot-water heating system, hot water transfers thermal energy to radiators by thermal radiation.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: heating systems Heating the Home: Modern home heating systems keep us comfortable in cold weather. We may even depend on them for our survival. But we often take them for granted. Two common types of home heating systems are hot-water and warm-air heating systems. Both types are described below. Thermal energy...
NDQ_017355
in both hot-water and warm-air heating systems, thermal energy is transferred through the air in each room by conduction.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: heating systems Heating the Home: Modern home heating systems keep us comfortable in cold weather. We may even depend on them for our survival. But we often take them for granted. Two common types of home heating systems are hot-water and warm-air heating systems. Both types are described below. Thermal energy...
NDQ_017356
a warm-air heating system includes
a. ducts, b. pipes, c. registers, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: heating systems Heating the Home: Modern home heating systems keep us comfortable in cold weather. We may even depend on them for our survival. But we often take them for granted. Two common types of home heating systems are hot-water and warm-air heating systems. Both types are described below. Thermal energy...
NDQ_017372
hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon compounds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017373
hydrocarbon molecules
a. are polar, b. do not dissolve in water, c. are all liquids at room temperature, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017374
hydrocarbons are used to make
a. fuels, b. waxes, c. fabrics, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017375
the size of hydrocarbon molecules influences their melting and boiling points.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017376
hydrocarbons consist only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017377
saturated hydrocarbons
a. contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, b. contain as many hydrogen atoms as possible, c. are called alkanes, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017378
what is the general formula for a saturated hydrocarbon?
a. cnh2n+2, b. cnh2n, c. cnh2n-2, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: hydrocarbons What Are Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the simplest type of carbon-based compounds, but they can vary greatly in size. The smallest hydrocarbons have just one or two carbon atoms. The largest hydrocarbons may have thousands of carb...
NDQ_017381
elements in group 1 of the periodic table include
a. sodium, b. hydrogen, c. calcium, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017382
how many valence electrons do alkali metals have?
a. 1, b. 2, c. 3, d. 4
a
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017383
hydrogen and alkali metals are very reactive.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017384
the most reactive alkali metal is lithium.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017385
characteristics of alkali metals include
a. softness, b. high density, c. liquid state at room temperature, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017388
the alkali metal named francium is radioactive.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrogen and alkali metals The First Group: Sodium (Na) is an element in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. This group (column) of the table is shown in Figure below. It includes the nonmetal hydrogen (H) and six metals that are called alkali metals. Elements in the same group of the periodic table...
NDQ_017392
water is a polar compound.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hydrogen bonding What Are Polar Compounds: Polar compounds, such as water, are compounds that have a partial negative charge on one side of each molecule and a partial positive charge on the other side. All polar compounds contain polar bonds (although not all compounds that contain polar bonds are polar.) In ...
NDQ_017396
hydrogen bonds are very strong bonds.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hydrogen bonding What Are Polar Compounds: Polar compounds, such as water, are compounds that have a partial negative charge on one side of each molecule and a partial positive charge on the other side. All polar compounds contain polar bonds (although not all compounds that contain polar bonds are polar.) In ...
NDQ_017397
in water, hydrogen bonds hold together
a. hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the same molecule, b. hydrogen and oxygen atoms in different molecules, c. hydrogen atoms in different molecules, d. hydrogen atoms in the same molecule
b
Lesson: hydrogen bonding What Are Polar Compounds: Polar compounds, such as water, are compounds that have a partial negative charge on one side of each molecule and a partial positive charge on the other side. All polar compounds contain polar bonds (although not all compounds that contain polar bonds are polar.) In ...