General Questions and Answers
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhy is treason the only crime expressly mentioned in the Constitution?
Because Framers knew it was a favorite tactic used by tyrants
Because it usually involves high-ranking officials
Because it is a crime against country
Because it could lead to harm against the government
Physical Chemistry
GeneralRead the following extract from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, and answer the question that
follows.
"... that it preserves a nation from civil wars; and were this true, it would be weighty; whereas, it is
the most barefaced falsity ever imposed upon mankind."
"it" refers to
Monarchy
Hereditary succession
Rule by a few
Democracy
Physical Chemistry
GeneralFrom the very beginning, the Anti-Federalists and Federalists argued over the scope of powers to be granted the Congress. What were the Anti-Federalists basic principals?
They wanted a strong federal government.
They wanted strong state governments with little federal Interference.
They wanted a national bank that could take much of the power away from the federal government.
They wanted Congress to dominate the three branches of the federal government.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralAn argument is immediately considered invalid if it contains
premises
evidence
emotions
fallacies
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe Romantic period occurred between
1750-1820
1820-1900
1450-1600
1600-1750
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIf at least one premise is incorrect and the conclusion does not follow the premise, the argument is said to be
Invalid and unsound
Invalid
valld and unsound
sound and valid
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIn his essay "Common Sense," what reasons does Paine cite to argue that colonies must free
themselves from the British rule?
Reconciliation would create an unstable political situation
America cannot be effectively governed from far
The British will impose new, unjust taxes
All of the choices
Physical Chemistry
GeneralTom is on a swing at a park. In order to swing higher, Sam applies a certain force to the swing. If the speed of the swing is 6 m/s at the lowest point, how high will the swing rise above the lowest point?
0.86 m
0.90 m
1.84 m
1.98 m
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following statements about ultraviolet telescope is true?
Ultraviolet light is a visible form of light that can be seen by the naked eye.
Ultraviolet rays can easily pass through Earth's atmosphere.
Ultraviolet telescopes are used to capture X-rays and radio waves.
The Sun provides a huge amount of ultraviolet rays daily.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe term identifies composers' incorporation of materials from foreign cultures into their music.
Nationalism
Exoticism
Romanticism
Humanism
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe Constitution was ratified by
the Framers
the state conventions
the Constitutional Convention
the Second Continental Congress
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich composer brought J.S. Bach's music back to prominence during the Romantic period by
conducting his Saint Matthew Passion?
Robert Schumann
Franz Schubert
Franz Liszt
Felix Mendelssohn
Physical Chemistry
Generallooking across the Day, listening to the birds, and the place feit, in a way, TIKE fome. It felt like the
was supposed to be there, and when he stood and brushed the rock dust off his pants and walked
back to the boat, some of the day was gone. But the newness filled him, and he did not think of
Madison or feel lonely as he rowed back to the main shore, left the boat upside down in the brush,
found his bike, and got out on the road. He did not think of Madison or his friends there; he thought
only of the island, the sunfish coming to his toes, the mallards jumping into the sky the way they
did, the sun, the birds. And he knew he would come back. He knew it with a kind of basic,
fundamental knowledge; he would breathe in and out -- and he would come back to the island.
Which statement from the passage best shows how important the island is to Wil?
"He hopped out, standing in the water in his tennis shoes, and skinned the boat up onto the rocks."
"He went to the right and soon was up on the north end of the right side of the U, where he turned left."
"He walked onto the rock and sat on the outer edge, letting his feet dangle over the side."
"He sat for some time, watching the fish, looking across the bay, listening to the birds, and the place felt, in a way, like home."
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat was the primary question concerning state representatives in Congress when the delegates drafted the Constitution?
The qualifications of the representatives.
Which city the representatives would meet.
When the representatives would meet.
How the representatives would be elected.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat was needed in order to amend the Articles of Confederation?
A unanimous vote by states
A majority vote by states
Two-thirds vote by states
A majority of national votes,
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe Anti-Federalists objected to the ratification of the Constitution based on several principles.
Among these choices, which was the largest point of disagreement between the Federalists and
Anti-Federalists?
The Constitution favored a totalitarian regime.
The Constitution falled to make any reference to God.
The Constitutional Convention exceeded its power to alter the Articles of Confederation and instead
established a new Constitution.
The Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat was the purpose of measuring the mass of the empty evaporating dish at the start of the lab? Hint: How did we use this measurement later in the lab?
Physical Chemistry
GeneralDefine Nationalism
A patriotic loyalty that, for composers, expressed itself in the form of folk songs, dances, legends, and
the history of their homeland
A patriotic loyalty that, for composers, expressed Itself in the form of operas, dances, legends, and the
history of their homeland
A patriotic loyalty that, for composers, expressed itself in the form of symphonies, dances, legends,
and the history of their homeland
A patriotic loyalty that, for composers, expressed Itself in the form of serenades, dances, legends, and
the history of their homeland
Physical Chemistry
GeneralMake a scientific conclusion. The law of conservation or matte states that matter can not be created nor destroyed. Therefore the ma the reactants must equal the mass of the products. Was matter conser during this reaction? 7
CUCO3 (s) → CuO (s) + CO2 (g)
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat does NOT help to make an inference?
Antonyms
Figurative language
Examples
Dictionary definitions
Physical Chemistry
GeneralClassify the characteristics that make up thematic transformation.
Harmony transformed by dynamics, orchestration, rhythm
Harmony transformed by dynamics, orchestration, soloists
Melody transformed by dynamics, orchestration, soloists
Melody transformed by dynamics, orchestration, rhythm
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhich of the following is the worst conductor of heat?
Vacuum
Air
Water
Paper
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIn "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, what is considered as a great sin committed by the ancient Jew?
Worship of Idols
Enslavement of people
Request for a king
Procurement of wealth
Physical Chemistry
GeneralRead the following extract from the essay "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, and answer the question that follows.
"The science," says he "of the politician consists in fixing the true point of happiness and freedom."
Who is "he" here?
Dragonetti
Milton
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhen analyzing an argument, you need to be,
objective
subjective
emotional
hungry
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIf you are given an assignment to discuss the case of Roe vs. Wade, what type of informational text would be most useful to obtain detailed information?
Newspaper articles
Books
Web pages
Official documents
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIf you mix hot water and cold water in an isolated medium, what would be the temperature of the mixture after a certain duration?
The mixture would have the temperature equal to the temperature of the hot water.
The mixture would have the temperature equal to the temperature of the cold water.
The temperature of the mixture would become zero.
The mixture would have the temperature between the initial temperatures of the hot water and the cold water.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat happened to tone color in the twentieth century?
Used decreased stringed Instruments and rhythms
Used decreased brass Instruments and rhythms
Used Increased percussion instruments and old melodies
Used Increased percussion instruments and rhythms
Physical Chemistry
GeneralLaw of heat exchange is applicable to
Adiabatic system
Closed system
Open system
Isolated system
Physical Chemistry
GeneralA(n)___ is a study piece designed to help a performer master specific technical difficulties.
romance
oratorio
etude
concerto
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIndicate the bond polarity of the following bonds. Write the chemical symbol of the element in the blank.
a. Ca-S
Partial positive element:
Partial negative element:
b. Al - Cl
Partial positive element:
Partial negative element:
Physical Chemistry
GeneralChoose the correct answer.
The second reason Thomas Paine cites in his essay, "Common Sense" as an advantage for seeking
independence is that
people are united
the King is worthless
America has vast forest area
more land is unoccupied
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhat characteristic of Romantic Music is missing; individuality of style, expressive aims and
subjects, nationalism and exoticism?
Absolute Music
Instrumental Music
Chamber Music
Program Music
Physical Chemistry
GeneralGreat Britain has an unwritten constitution made up of written laws and unwritten conventions.
Which of these is not part of the written laws that make up the constitution?
The Magna Carta of 1215
The Treaty of Paris
The Petition of Right of 1628
The Bill of Rights of 1689
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another is called
assimilation
naturalization
allenation
Indoctrination
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhen analyzing an argument, it is important to
agree with the author
disagree with the author
determine if the argument is sound
be subjective
Physical Chemistry
GeneralImpulse is
a force
the product of the force and the time for which the force acts
the ratio of the force and the time for which the force acts
an acceleration
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWho was the leading German born composer of opera that because of his successful impact on opera, an opera house was built solely for the purpose of performing his compositions?
Gluseppe Verdi
Richard Wagner
Glacomo Puccini
Johannes Brahms
Physical Chemistry
GeneralClassify the features of Neo classicism to determine which answer is correct.
The revival of a classical style or treatment in art, poetry, architecture, or music.
The revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music.
The revival of a baroque style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music.
The revival of a romantic style or treatment in art, poetry, architecture, or music.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralTaylor should have won MVP for the softball team, because she scored the most runs during the
season
Taylor should have won MVP
Taylor scored the most runs.
Taylor played during the season.
Taylor was on the softball team.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralThe direction of current in the Fleming's left hand rule is given by.
thumb
middle finger
index finger
little finger
Physical Chemistry
Generallooking across the bay, listening to the birds, and the place felt, in a way, like home. It felt like h was supposed to be there, and when he stood and brushed the rock dust off his pants and walked back to the boat, some of the day was gone. But the newness filled him, and he did not think of Madison or feel lonely as he rowed back to the main shore, left the boat upside down in the brush found his bike, and got out on the road. He did not think of Madison or his friends there; he though only of the island, the sunfish coming to his toes, the mallards jumping into the sky the way they did, the sun, the birds. And he knew he would come back. He knew it with a kind of basic fundamental knowledge; he would breathe in and out and he would come back to the island. The island most likely represents to Wil.
the past
a hardship
old friends
new freedom
Physical Chemistry
GeneralIn his essay "Common Sense," Paine says that the consequence of population is a trade and that
commerce diminishes the spirit of both patriotism and military defense. Why does he say so?
America was known for trade and commerce
They still had time to think of Independence
As the colonies are in the Infant stage, It was the right time to favour Independence
History says the bravest achievements were in recent times
Physical Chemistry
GeneralAssertion (A): An impulsive force does not remain constant.
Reason (R): An impulsive force changes from zero to maximum and then from maximum to zero in
a very short time.
Which of the following is TRUE for the above statements?
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) Is false and (R) is true.
(A) is true and (R) is false.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralRead the following line from "The Tell-Tale Heart."
"Hearken! and observe how healthily --how calmly I can tell you the whole story."
What figurative language is used in the line above?
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Allusion
Physical Chemistry
GeneralOn a hot summer day, Shiela kept 1 kg of water, 1 kg of sand, 1 kg of silver vessel, and 1 kg of
mercury under sunlight. Which among them will absorb a higher temperature?
Water
Sand
Silver
Points 2
Mercury
Physical Chemistry
GeneralPoints
Read the following extract from the essay "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, and answer the
question that follows:
Paine wants the people to change their mind.
Paine says people should be devoted.
Nothing can change his view on hereditary rule of monarchy.
Hereditary right has no divinity in it.
Physical Chemistry
GeneralWhy does Paine mention Massanello in his essay, "Common Sense"?
Massanello was a great leader of America
He does not want people to wait for time and chance to form their government
He believes Massanello is a man to be emulated
Massanello became king in a day.