RC101 Introduction to Chemistry Quiz

Chemistry is the study of matter.

A cube of iron at 20 °C is placed in contact with a cube of copper at 60 °C. Which statement describes the initial flow of heat between the cubes?

Which branch of chemistry that identifies enzymes and determines how they function.

A scientist is studying the combustion of the compounds containing carbon such as butane shown below. The scientist is most likely studying which field of chemistry?

Which branch of chemistry would identify an unknown substance by determining its composition?

The item in quotations in the statement below can be identified as a part of which domain: A bottle with a label that reads “Cu” contains copper metal.

The item in quotations in the statement below can be identified as a part of which domain: The mass of an “iron bar” is 54 grams.

The item in quotations in the statement below can be identified as a part of which domain: The mass of an “aluminum atom” is 27 amu (atomic mass unit).

Which type of research is directed toward a specific goal?

Which type of research is done primarily for the sake of advancing knowledge?