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1. What is the name for the change in enthalpy (heat) associated with a chemical reaction at constant pressure?

• A. Entropy
• B. Enthalpy
• C. Gibbs free energy
• D. Heat of reaction

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Heat of reaction. The heat of reaction, also known as the enthalpy change, is the amount of heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction at constant pressure. Entropy (A) is a measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. Enthalpy (B) is the total heat content of a system. Gibbs free energy (C) is a measure of the energy available to do work in a system at constant temperature and pressure.

2. What property of matter remains constant regardless of changes in its state?

• A. Mass
• B. Volume
• C. Density
• D. Weight

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Mass remains constant for a given amount of matter, regardless of its state (solid, liquid, or gas) or its location in the universe. Explanation of other options:

3. Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: "She prepared herself for the presentation."

• A. herself
• B. she
• C. presentation
• D. for

Correct answer: A

Rationale: "Herself" refers back to the subject "she," making it a reflexive pronoun.

4. Which of the following is an example of a secondary alcohol?

• A. Methanol
• B. Ethanol
• C. Isopropanol
• D. Butanol

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Isopropanol is an example of a secondary alcohol, as the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms. The other choices are primary alcohols.

5. Identify the indirect object in the following sentence: "He gave his mother a bouquet of flowers."

• A. mother
• B. bouquet
• C. flowers
• D. gave

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The indirect object tells who or what benefits from the action of the verb.

6. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite ___________.

• A. Reaction
• B. Force
• C. Acceleration
• D. Momentum

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Newton's third law states that for every force or action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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