A, B, C, D…IT’S ALL THE SAME TO ME!

HELP!

How to Tackle “Simple” Multiple Choice Problems

A Sample Question…

What is the total number of atoms represented in the formula CuSO4∙ 5H2O?

a.8b.13c.21d.27

Step #1

Read the entire question and all possible answers (even if you think the first one listed is right ).

Step #2

Chill, even if you…Don’t know the right answerDon’t know what the words mean

Step #3

Restate the question in your own words. What is the question really asking?

Step #4

Eliminate answers that…don’t make senseinclude words like “always” or “never”

are partially false

Step #5

Mark neatly on scantron forms!

Summary

ReadChillRestateEliminateMark neatly

Let’s try it!

A student investigated the physical and chemical properties of a sample of unknown gas and then investigated the gas. Which statement represents a conclusion rather than an experimental observation?

a.The gas is colorlessb.The gas is carbon dioxidec.When gas is bubbled in limewater, the liquid

becomes cloudyd.When placed in the gas, a flaming flint stops

burning

Sample 2

The number of cycles per unit time of a wave is…

a.Wave velocityb.Frequencyc.Wavelengthd.Altitude

Sample 3

The following set of procedures was used by a student to determine the heat of solution of NaOH,

1. Read the original temperature of the water2. Read the final temperature of the water3. Pour the water into a beaker4. Stir the mixture5. Add the sodium hydroxide

What is the correct order of procedures for making this determination?

a. a-c-e-b-db. e-d-c-a-bc. c-a-e-d-bd. c-e-d-a-b

Sample 4

All atoms of the same element have the same…a.Atomic massb.Number of neutronsc.Atomic numberd.Mass number

Sample 5

The plate boundary responsible for creating mountains is…

a.Divergentb.Convergentc.Transform