chemistry for health sciences

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To determine the significant figures in the difference between 6172 mL and 57 mL, subtract the numbers: 6172 mL - 57 mL = 6115 mL. The answer should have the same number of decimal places as the number with the fewest decimal places in the subtraction, which is 57 mL. Hence, the correct answer is 2 significant figures. Choice A is incorrect because it is too low as it does not account for the 1 in the tens place of 57 mL. Choice C is incorrect as it is too high because the answer does not have that many significant figures. Choice D is incorrect as it also overestimates the number of significant figures in the difference.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 1 gram = 10^3 kilograms. This is incorrect because 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams, not 100 grams. A is correct as 1 microliter is indeed 10^-6 liters. C is correct as 10^3 milliliters equals 1 liter. D is correct as 1 gram is equal to 10^2 centigrams. The incorrect relationship in choice B violates the metric system conversion factor of 1 kilogram being equal to 1000 grams.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To determine the physical state of indium at 323�F, we convert the temperature to Celsius (323�F = 161.7�C). Since the melting point of indium is 2�C, which is lower than 161.7�C, indium would be in a liquid state at 323�F. The correct choice is B: Liquid. A: Solid - Incorrect because indium is in a liquid state at 323�F. C: Gas - Incorrect, as indium would be in a liquid state at 323�F. D: Not enough information - Incorrect since the temperature provided allows us to determine the physical state of indium.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ions are formed by adding or removing protons or electrons. This statement is true because ions are formed when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. This process does not involve changing the number of protons in the nucleus. Choice B is incorrect because solids are composed of closely packed atoms or molecules, not open space. Choice C is incorrect because heating water with a Bunsen burner does not result in a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases, but rather breaks down water into hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Choice D is incorrect as only statement A is true.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: By either adding or subtracting protons from the atom. An ion is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons, leading to an unequal number of protons and electrons. Protons determine the atom's identity, so changing the number of protons would result in a different element. This process results in the formation of ions with a positive charge if protons are added or a negative charge if protons are subtracted. Choices B and C are incorrect because adding or subtracting electrons or neutrons does not change the fundamental identity of the atom, only its charge or mass. Choice D is incorrect as not all options are true for ion formation.