FIRST QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN ELECTIVE SCIENCE 8

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CONSUMER CHEMISTRY
Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. (1 pt. each)
1. Which of the following refer to the different molecular orientation or conformations of hydrocarbons
but the same number and kinds of atoms?
A. Anomalies C. Isotopes
B. Isomers D. Variations

2. What is the speed of the reaction of organic compared to inorganic compound compounds?
A. About the same C. Usually slower
B. Usually faster D. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower

3. What is the maximum number of bonds, carbon can have?

A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4

4. Which of the following statement is correct?

A. Only natural organic compounds are important
B. Only synthetic organic compounds are important
C. Both natural and synthetic organic compounds are important
D. None from the list.

5. Which of the following is NOT a general property of organic compounds?

A. high vapor pressure C. good conductors of electricity
B. burn quiet easily in air D. react less rapidly than inorganic compounds

6. Which of the statements best describes a hydrocarbon?

A. It is viscous fluid. C. It consists only of carbon and hydrogen
B. It is an inorganic compound D. It cannot bond with other carbon atoms

7. Why are organic liquids generally have high vapor pressures?

A. Due to high intermolecular forces
B. Due to the weak intermolecular forces
C. Due to high external force of attraction to the surrounding
D. Due to limited external force of attraction of the surrounding

8. Which of the following is the simplest organic compounds?

A. Carbohydrates C. Fats
B. Hydrocarbons D. Proteins

9. What organic compounds you take every day to maintain good health?
A. Water C. Sugar
B. Vitamins D. Salt

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10. Which of the following statements is true about carbon?

A. It can bond with most nonmetals.
B. It can form covalent bonds with other atoms.
C. It can bond with other carbon atoms to form molecules of varied lengths.
D. All of the above.

11. What compounds provides the characteristics, pleasant odor and flavor of most fruits?
A. Aldehyde C. Ester
B. Amine D. Ether

12. Which statement explains why the element carbon forms so many compounds?
A. Carbon atom combine readily with oxygen.
B. Carbon atoms have very high electronegativity.
C. Carbon readily forms ionic bonds with other carbon atoms.
D. Carbon readily forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.

13. Which of the following refer to synthetic organic compounds?

A. proteins, perfumes, sugars, starches C. perfumes, flavorings, rubber, plastic
B. starches, vitamins, fibers, proteins D. fats, plastics, perfumes and rubber

14. Which of the following is true about hydrocarbons?

A. Hydrocarbons are polar and dissolve only in nonpolar substances
B. Hydrocarbons are nonpolar and dissolve only in polar substances
C. Hydrocarbons are nonpolar and dissolve only in other nonpolar substances
D. Hydrocarbons are nonpolar and dissolve only in other nonpolar substances

15. Why are organic reactions slower than inorganic reactions?

A. Organic compounds contain hydrogen
B. Organic compounds have low melting points
C. Organic compounds have high vapor pressure
D. Organic compounds contain covalent bonds

16. Which of the following is an incorrect description regarding Isomerism?

A. They differ in both physical and chemical properties
B. They have the different molecular formula
C. There are two types of Isomerism: Structural and Stereo Isomerism
D. Geometric and optical isomerism are two types of Stereo Isomerism

17. Which of the following compounds is not organic?

A. CH4 B. CO C. C2H2 D. CCl4

18. Which the following is the simplest member of organic compounds?

A. Methanol C. Formaldehyde
B. Methane D. Formic Acid

19. Which molecular chemical bond found commonly in organic compounds?

A. Hydrogen Bond C. Van Der Waals Force
B. Ionic Bond D. Covalent Bond

20. Atoms undergo bonding in order to __________.

A. Attain stability C. Move freely
B. Lose stability D. Increase energy

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21. What is formed when an organic compound is bunt?
A. Carbon dioxide C. Carbon Sulfide
B. Hydrogen peroxide D. Hydrogen Sulfide

22. What is the common feature of organic chemicals?

A. Fluorine C. Calcium
B. Lithium D. Carbon

23. Which organic compound is the source of energy for living things?
A. Ethanol C. Glucose
B. Methane D. Glycerin

24. Which of the following are natural organic compounds?

A. proteins, sugars, starches, fats, and vitamins
B. starches, vitamins, fibers, proteins
C. perfumes, flavorings, rubber, plastic
D. fats, plastics, perfumes and rubber

25. Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain ______________.

A. Carbon and Nitrogen C. Carbon and Oxygen
B. Carbon and Hydrogen D. Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen

26. Are all compounds containing carbon organic?

A. True C. Partly true
B. False D. Partly false

27. Which is an organic compound?

A. Carbon Dioxide C. Carbonates
B. Carbon Monoxide D. Ethane

28. Which of the following is the main characteristic of an organic compound?

A. low melting point C. non-conductor
B. nonpolar D. all of the above

29. Which of the following elements must be present in any organic compound?
A. Carbon C. Potassium
B. Oxygen D. Hydrogen

30. Which of the following compounds is an example of hydrocarbon?

A. CO C. CH4
2
B. CO D. CNO-

“Honesty is the best policy.”