On a new temperature scale (°Z), water boils at 0°Z and freezes at 0°Z. Calculate the normal human body temperature using this temperature scale. On the Celsius scale, normal human body temperature could typically be 1°C, and water boils at 0°C and freezes at 00°C.
- A. 2968°Z
- B. 12.4°Z C)
- C. 111°Z
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate normal human body temperature in °Z, we can use the formula: °Z = (°C + 100) / 2. Given that normal human body temperature in Celsius is 37°C, we substitute this into the formula: (37 + 100) / 2 = 137 / 2 = 68.5°Z. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 2968°Z, as it is the closest to 68.5°Z.
Summary of other choices:
B: 12.4°Z - This is too low, as human body temperature is higher.
C: 111°Z - This is too high, as it exceeds the calculated value of 68.5°Z.
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As warm water sits in a cool room, you measure the temperature change ( T = T – final T ). Which of the following is true? initial
- A. The temperature change ( T) is bigger if you are measuring in °F.
- B. The temperature change ( T) is bigger if you are measuring in °C.
- C. The temperature change ( T) will be the same regardless of the scale you use.
- D. Answer A or B is correct, depending on the difference in temperature between the water and the room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. When measuring temperature change, the size of the change will depend on the scale used. In Fahrenheit (°F), the scale has larger degrees compared to Celsius (°C). Therefore, the temperature change will appear bigger when measured in Fahrenheit. This is because each degree Fahrenheit is smaller in magnitude compared to each degree Celsius.
Choices B and C are incorrect. In choice B, the temperature change will not be bigger if measured in °C because each degree Celsius is larger in magnitude compared to each degree Fahrenheit. Choice C is incorrect because the temperature change does depend on the scale used.
Choice D is incorrect because the difference in temperature between the water and the room does not affect the scale used for measurement. The scale itself determines the magnitude of the temperature change.
The formula of water, H O, suggests:
- A. There is twice as much mass of hydrogen as oxygen in each molecule.
- B. There are two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom per water molecule.
- C. There is twice as much mass of oxygen as hydrogen in each molecule.
- D. There are two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom per water molecule.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The formula for water is H₂O, indicating there are two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom per molecule. This is because the subscript 2 in H₂ represents two hydrogen atoms, and O represents one oxygen atom. Therefore, choice B is correct. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the composition of water molecules. Choice A suggests twice as much mass of hydrogen than oxygen, which is not true. Choice C suggests twice as much mass of oxygen than hydrogen, which is also incorrect. Choice D implies there are two oxygen atoms in a water molecule, which is inaccurate.
Many classic experiments have given us indirect evidence of the nature of the atom. Which of the experiments listed below did not give the results described?
- A. The Rutherford experiment proved the Thomson "plum- pudding" model of the atom to be essentially correct.
- B. The Rutherford experiment was useful in determining the nuclear charge on the atom.
- C. Millikan's oil-drop experiment showed that the charge on any particle was a simple multiple of the charge on the electron.
- D. The electric discharge tube proved that electrons have a negative charge.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the Rutherford experiment actually disproved the Thomson "plum-pudding" model of the atom. Rutherford's experiment involved firing alpha particles at a thin gold foil and observing their scattering patterns. The results showed that atoms have a small, dense, positively charged nucleus, which contradicted the Thomson model. Choice B is correct as the experiment was indeed useful in determining the nuclear charge on the atom. Choice C is incorrect because Millikan's oil-drop experiment determined the charge on the electron, not just that it was a simple multiple. Choice D is incorrect as the electric discharge tube did show that electrons have a negative charge.
Which statement is not correct?
- A. The mass of an alpha particle is 7300 times that of the electron.
- B. An alpha particle has a 2+ charge.
- C. Three types of radioactive emission are gamma rays, beta rays, and alpha particles.
- D. A gamma ray is high-energy light.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because gamma rays are not light but a form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy. Gamma rays have no charge and are produced from the nucleus. Choice A is correct as an alpha particle is heavier than an electron. Choice B is correct as an alpha particle has a 2+ charge. Choice C is correct as these are types of radioactive emissions.
The melting point of a certain element is 391°C. What is this on the Fahrenheit scale?
- A. 490°F
- B. 249°F
- C. 977°F
- D. 736°F
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, use the formula: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. Plugging in 391°C, we get: °F = (391 × 9/5) + 32 = 706.2 + 32 = 738.2. Since we need to round to the nearest whole number, the correct answer is A: 490°F. Choice B (249°F) is incorrect as it is a lower value and choice C (977°F) and D (736°F) are higher values than the converted temperature.