Unit 1 Test Study Guide Honors Chemistry

Study Tips: (U1 Test 31 August/ 1 September)

Review the topics covered in this Unit: Labware, Measurement (accuracy, precision,
uncertainty), Matter (mass, volume, density, extensive and intensive properties), Metric
Units/conversions, Significant Figures (identifying and applying to calculations with
measurements), Dimensional Analysis.
Carefully review class notes, notesheet handouts, homework , quizzes and labs . It is not too late
to highlight information - definitions , applications, problem-solving steps with which you
want to spend extra time.
Record questions and concerns in a "Question Bank" as you review. Pursue answers to your
questions and record notes in your bank.
Do not let your Coursepack die of loneliness. For example, if you have problems with significant
figures, look it up in the index and read what the authors have to say. The authors of your
Coursepack are chemistry teachers with many years of experience. They may use different
methods and examples for describing the rules for significant figures. When I am speaking and
writing, I control the pace of the presentation on significant figures. When you are reading, YOU
control the pace of the information. In conclusion, your Coursepack can be a great way to
solidify concepts that we have discussed in class.
Test Format:
Sections:
1. Multiple Choice (15 questions x 2 pts./question = 30 pts.)
2. Problems (show your work, opportunity for partial credit) (3 problems, 12 pts.)
3. In Other Words (succinct response questions) (6 questions, 18 pts.)
4. Lab Practical (11 pts.)

Practice questions/Problems:

1. The relationship between the mass and volume of a substance can best be described as
a. direct b. inverse c. exponential d. logistic

2. Round each of the following measurements to the stated number of significant figures.
a. 30.54 s (3 sig figs) ___________ c. 4.49 m ( 2 sig figs) ______________

b. 0.2895 g (3 sig figs) __________ d. 100.4 oC (2 sig figs) ____________

3. Give the answer to each of the following problems with the correct number of sig figs (include units):
a. 246.812 cm + 1.3 cm = ___________ c. 750 m 8.001 m = _____________________

b. 7.0 x 102 s 6.010 x 103 s = _________ d. 804.08 g / (424.4 mL + 42.8 mL) = ___________

e. (3.202 m x 480 m) (26.4 min 17.3 min) = __________________________

4. The measurement of 0.000652 g when expressed in milligrams would be:

a. 652 mg b. 6.52 x 104 mg c. 0.652 mg d. 0.000000652 mg

5. Which metric prefix represents 103?

a. milli- b. centi- c. deka- d. kilo- e. deci-

6. 45.3 mL = _______ L 856.5 cm3 = ________ mL 723.8 g = ____________ cg

Unit 1 Test Study Guide Honors Chemistry

7. Rank these measurements from smallest to largest.

a. 65 mL b. 650 L c. 6500 cm3 d. 6500 L e. 6.5 dL

For each of the following calculations, give the correct answer and the type of measurement the
answer represents.

8. 2.0 m x 3.5 m = ____________ a. area b. length c. mass d. volume

9. 34.576 g + 2.3 g = __________ a. area b. length c. mass d. volume

10. 85.0 m3 x 2.3 g = ___________ a. area b. length c. mass d. volume

4.5 g

For 8 10 above, identify the product measurement as either an extensive or intensive property.
8. ________________ 9. _________________ 10. ________________

11. Gold, Au, can be hammered into thin sheets. You have a 305 mg piece of gold that has been
hammered into a sheet measuring 6.20 cm x 2.80 cm. What is the thickness of this sheet? The density of
gold is 19.22 g/cm3.
a. 0.091 cm b. 0.58 cm c. 0.016 cm d. 9.16 x 104 cm

12. Read each measurement and record :

___________ a. measurement ____________

___________ b. uncertain digit ____________

___________ c. range of uncertainty ____________

In Other Words (IOW) Bank:

1. A known mass of 150.000 g is placed on a balance. A reading of 146.351 g is recorded. The
object is massed three more times with the following readings: 146.348 g, 146.352 g, and
146.355 g. Comment on the accuracy and precision of this balance. Explain your reasoning.
2. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
3. What is the main disadvantage of the English system of units for measurement?
4. How does one know when they have read an instrument completely regardless of the type or
quality of the instrument?
5. "There is uncertainty in every measurement." Explain this statement. Pick an instrument to use
as an example.
6. While you are weighing yourself, a fly lands on your shoulder. Will there be a significant error in
the measurement? Why or why not? Assume that the smallest divisions on the scale represent
each whole number pound.
7. Explain what would be observed for an "inefficient" flame and explain what causes it to be
inefficient.