CHEM 108 / ICH 192 Past Questions and Answers

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  1. Which of the following organic compounds is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish remover?
    A. Ethanol
    B. Acetone
    C. Benzene
    D. Methanol
    E. Chloroform
    Answer: B
  2. Which of these compounds is most likely to undergo an SN2 reaction?
    A. Tertiary alkyl halide
    B. Primary alkyl halide
    C. Aromatic compound
    D. Alkene
    E. Ketone
    Answer: B
  3. The process of separating a mixture based on the different boiling points of its components is called:
    A. Filtration
    B. Distillation
    C. Recrystallization
    D. Chromatography
    E. Decantation
    Answer: B
  4. Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?
    A. They taste sour
    B. They turn blue litmus red
    C. They feel slippery to touch
    D. They react with bases to form salt and water
    E. They produce H⁺ ions in water
    Answer: C
  5. What type of bond is formed between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms within a water molecule?
    A. Ionic bond
    B. Hydrogen bond
    C. Covalent bond
    D. Metallic bond
    E. Van der Waals bond
    Answer: C
  6. Which of the following processes involves breaking down a compound into simpler substances by heating?
    A. Sublimation
    B. Electrolysis
    C. Thermal decomposition
    D. Condensation
    E. Precipitation
    Answer: C
  7. Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
    A. Hydrogen
    B. Carbon
    C. Fluorine
    D. Oxygen
    E. Nitrogen
    Answer: C
  8. In a chemical reaction, what is the role of a catalyst?
    A. To increase the amount of reactants
    B. To increase the activation energy
    C. To speed up the reaction without being consumed
    D. To change the products of the reaction
    E. To make the reaction exothermic
    Answer: C
  9. Which functional group is present in all amino acids?
    A. Hydroxyl group
    B. Amine group
    C. Carbonyl group
    D. Alkyl group
    E. Ether group
    Answer: B
  10. What is the general formula for an alkene?
    A. CnH2n+2
    B. CnH2n
    C. CnH2n-2
    D. CnH2nO
    E. CnHn
    Answer: B
  11. What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
    A. Photosynthesis
    B. Protein synthesis
    C. Energy production
    D. DNA replication
    E. Transport of materials
    Answer: C
  12. Which of the following elements is found in hemoglobin and helps transport oxygen in the blood?
    A. Calcium
    B. Iron
    C. Magnesium
    D. Potassium
    E. Sodium
    Answer: B
  13. The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight is called:
    A. Respiration
    B. Fermentation
    C. Photosynthesis
    D. Transpiration
    E. Glycolysis
    Answer: C
  14. Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
    A. Veins
    B. Arteries
    C. Capillaries
    D. Venules
    E. Lymph vessels
    Answer: B
  15. What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
    A. G
    B. Au
    C. Ag
    D. Hg
    E. Pb
    Answer: B
  16. Which of the following molecules is the primary source of energy for cellular processes?
    A. DNA
    B. ATP
    C. RNA
    D. NADH
    E. Glucose
    Answer: B
  17. In which part of the human body is insulin produced?
    A. Liver
    B. Pancreas
    C. Kidneys
    D. Spleen
    E. Thyroid
    Answer: B
  18. The part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance is the:
    A. Cerebrum
    B. Medulla
    C. Cerebellum
    D. Hypothalamus
    E. Thalamus
    Answer: C
  19. Which of these is NOT a component of the electromagnetic spectrum?
    A. Gamma rays
    B. Ultraviolet light
    C. Microwaves
    D. Sound waves
    E. X-rays
    Answer: D
  20. The gas used to inflate balloons and make them float is:
    A. Hydrogen
    B. Helium
    C. Nitrogen
    D. Oxygen
    E. Argon
    Answer: B
  21. Which planet in our solar system is known for its extensive ring system?
    A. Jupiter
    B. Mars
    C. Uranus
    D. Saturn
    E. Neptune
    Answer: D
  22. What is the chemical formula for table salt?
    A. NaCl
    B. KCl
    C. NaNO3
    D. CaCl2
    E. NaOH
    Answer: A
  23. The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately:
    A. 3,000 kilometers per second
    B. 30,000 kilometers per second
    C. 300,000 kilometers per second
    D. 3 million kilometers per second
    E. 30 million kilometers per second
    Answer: C
  24. Which type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava?
    A. Sedimentary
    B. Metamorphic
    C. Igneous
    D. Foliated
    E. Chemical
    Answer: C
  25. The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas is known as:
    A. Precipitation
    B. Condensation
    C. Evaporation
    D. Sublimation
    E. Deposition
    Answer: C
  26. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
    A. Heart
    B. Lungs
    C. Liver
    D. Kidneys
    E. Stomach
    Answer: D
  27. The powerhouse of the cell is known as:
    A. Ribosome
    B. Nucleus
    C. Endoplasmic reticulum
    D. Mitochondrion
    E. Lysosome
    Answer: D
  28. What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
    A. 50°C
    B. 75°C
    C. 100°C
    D. 150°C
    E. 200°C
    Answer: C
  29. The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth is called:
    A. Magnetism
    B. Gravity
    C. Friction
    D. Momentum
    E. Tension
    Answer: B
  30. Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes through the body?
    A. Digestive system
    B. Nervous system
    C. Circulatory system
    D. Endocrine system
    E. Respiratory system
    Answer: C
  31. What type of organism decomposes dead plants and animals to recycle nutrients into the ecosystem?
    A. Herbivores
    B. Carnivores
    C. Decomposers
    D. Omnivores
    E. Parasites
    Answer: C
  32. Which of these is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
    A. Oxygen
    B. Nitrogen
    C. Carbon dioxide
    D. Argon
    E. Hydrogen
    Answer: B
  33. Which part of the eye regulates the amount of light that enters?
    A. Lens
    B. Cornea
    C. Retina
    D. Pupil
    E. Iris
    Answer: E
  34. The atomic number of an element refers to the number of:
    A. Protons
    B. Neutrons
    C. Electrons
    D. Neutrons and electrons combined
    E. Protons and neutrons combined
    Answer: A
  35. What is the main constituent of natural gas?
    A. Ethane
    B. Propane
    C. Butane
    D. Methane
    E. Hexane
    Answer: D
  36. Which of these energy sources is renewable?
    A. Coal
    B. Natural gas
    C. Wind
    D. Oil
    E. Nuclear
    Answer: C
  37. Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
    A. X-rays
    B. Microwaves
    C. Infrared
    D. Ultraviolet
    E. Gamma rays
    Answer: E
  38. What is the SI unit of electric current?
    A. Volt
    B. Watt
    C. Ohm
    D. Ampere
    E. Coulomb
    Answer: D
  39. In which organelle does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?
    A. Mitochondrion
    B. Chloroplast
    C. Ribosome
    D. Nucleus
    E. Vacuole
    Answer: B
  40. Which of these is an example of a physical change?
    A. Rusting of iron
    B. Burning of wood
    C. Melting of ice
    D. Decomposition of water
    E. Digestion of food
    Answer: C
  41. What is the main type of bond formed between two nonmetals?
    A. Ionic
    B. Covalent
    C. Hydrogen
    D. Metallic
    E. Van der Waals
    Answer: B
  42. The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom is referred to as its:
    A. Atomic number
    B. Mass number
    C. Isotopic mass
    D. Atomic mass unit
    E. Electron configuration
    Answer: B
  43. Which of these is a scalar quantity?
    A. Velocity
    B. Force
    C. Acceleration
    D. Temperature
    E. Momentum
    Answer: D
  44. Which law states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure at constant temperature?
    A. Boyle’s Law
    B. Charles’s Law
    C. Avogadro’s Law
    D. Dalton’s Law
    E. Graham’s Law
    Answer: A
  45. What is the pH range of a basic solution?
    A. 0-1
    B. 2-4
    C. 5-7
    D. 7-14
    E. 14-20
    Answer: D
  46. The part of the flower responsible for producing pollen is the:
    A. Stigma
    B. Ovary
    C. Anther
    D. Petal
    E. Sepal
    Answer: C
  47. Which of these particles is negatively charged?
    A. Proton
    B. Neutron
    C. Electron
    D. Nucleus
    E. Photon
    Answer: C
  48. The largest planet in our solar system is:
    A. Earth
    B. Mars
    C. Jupiter
    D. Neptune
    E. Uranus
    Answer: C
  49. The primary source of energy for the Earth is:
    A. Nuclear reactions within the Earth’s core
    B. The Sun
    C. Fossil fuels
    D. Geothermal heat
    E. Tidal forces
    Answer: B
  50. What is the chemical formula for ozone?
    A. O2
    B. O3
    C. CO2
    D. NO2
    E. SO2
    Answer: B

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