How many times stronger is the hydrogen-ion concentration of a pH 4 solution as compared with a pH 9 solution?

A. 0.00001

B. 5

C. 100,000

D. 50

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Answer Explanation:

The correct answer is c. 100,000. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale, which means that each change of one pH unit represents a tenfold change in the hydrogen-ion concentration. A pH 4 solution has a hydrogen-ion concentration that is 10^5 (or 100,000) times greater than that of a pH 9 solution.

 

a. 0.00001 is the hydrogen-ion concentration of a pH 9 solution as compared with a pH 4 solution.

b. 5 is the difference in pH units between a pH 4 solution and a pH 9 solution.

 d. 50 is not the correct answer.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science  Exam 3

Question 1:

Experiments cannot validate hypotheses, only falsify them. The statement above can be restated in which of the following ways?

 

A. a. Until disproved, an explanation for an observation is valid.

B. b. Certain concepts cannot be subjected to direct experimentation.

C. c. A hypothesis that has not been falsified remains provisional.

D. d. Proving a hypothesis exempts it from further testing

The Correct Answer is C.

 

The statement "Experiments cannot validate hypotheses, only falsify them" can be restated as "A hypothesis that has not been falsified remains provisional." This means that a hypothesis is considered valid until it is disproved by experimental evidence. However, even if a hypothesis has not been falsified, it is still considered provisional and subject to further testing and scrutiny.

a."Until disproved, an explanation for an observation is valid" is similar to the correct answer but does not capture the provisional nature of a hypothesis.

b."Certain concepts cannot be subjected to direct experimentation" is not a restatement of the original statement.

       d. "Proving a hypothesis exempts it from further testing" is incorrect because no hypothesis can be definitively proven and all hypotheses are subject to further testing and         scrutiny.


Question 2:

For which of the following reasons does a chloride ion have a negative charge?

A. It gained an electron

B. It lost an electron.

C. It lost a proton.

D. It gained a proton.

The Correct Answer is A.

A chloride ion has a negative charge because it gained an electron. When an atom gains an electron, it becomes negatively charged because it now has more electrons than protons. In the case of a chloride ion, the neutral chlorine atom gains an electron to become a negatively charged chloride ion.

The other options are incorrect because they do not result in a negative charge. Losing an electron would result in a positive charge. Losing or gaining a proton would change the identity of the atom and is not related to the formation of a chloride ion.


Question 3:

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

A. Oogenesis

B. Menstruation

C. Ovulation

D. Fertilization

The Correct Answer is C.

Ovulation is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg. During ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube where it may be fertilized by sperm.

The other options are not processes in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg. Oogenesis is the process of egg cell formation, menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining, and fertilization is the fusion of an egg and sperm to form a zygote.


Question 4:

Use the table below to answer the question.

Object

Mass (g)

Time of fall (sec)

1

5.0

2.0

2

5.0

1.0

3

30.0

0.5

4

35.0

1.5

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data?

 

A. Objects A and B will fall at the same rate.

B. The greater the mass of an object, the faster it will fall.

C. The time of fall is independent of the mass of the object.

D. Air resistance could be greater for A than for B.

The Correct Answer is D.

Question 5:

Both digestion and absorption happen in which of the following parts of the digestive system?

A. Gallbladder

B. Esophagus

C. Stomach

D. Small intestine

The Correct Answer is D.

Both digestion and absorption happen in the small intestine ¹. Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into small molecules that the body can absorb and use for energy, growth, and repair ¹. The final products of digestion are absorbed from the digestive tract, primarily in the small intestine ¹.

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe where both digestion and absorption happen in the digestive system. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, but does not play a direct role in digestion or absorption. The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach, but does not play a direct role in digestion or absorption. The stomach plays a role in digestion by churning food and mixing it with gastric juices, but most absorption occurs in the small intestine.


Question 6:

A researcher wants to gather data on the average wing strength of all birds found in the American Northwest. The researcher only has one small net, so all large birds were excluded from the study. The researcher's results were different than expected, but he believes his data include enough birds to estimate the strength of all birds. For which of the following reasons should this data be rejected?

A. Data contradict the control group

B. Data were different than expected

C. Data are biased by the methodology

D. Data cannot be displayed graphically

The Correct Answer is C.

The correct answer is c. Data are biased by the methodology. The researcher's data should be rejected because they are biased by the methodology used to gather them. By only using a small net, the researcher excluded all large birds from the study. This means that the data do not accurately represent the average wing strength of all birds found in the American Northwest.

A. The data contradicting the control group is not a reason to reject the data in this case.

B. The data being different than expected is not a reason to reject the data in this case.

D. The data not being able to be displayed graphically is not a reason to reject the data in this case.


Question 7:

Lipids absorbed in the small intestine will first enter which of the following structures?

A. Veins

B. Arteries

C. Lacteal vessels

D. Interstitial spaces

The Correct Answer is C.

The correct answer is c. Lacteal vessels. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine will first enter lacteal vessels, which are small lymphatic vessels located in the villi of the small intestine. These vessels transport the absorbed lipids to the lymphatic system, where they eventually enter the bloodstream.

a. Veins and b. Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine do not directly enter these vessels.

d. Interstitial spaces are spaces between cells and tissues that contain interstitial fluid. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine do not directly enter these spaces.


Question 8:

Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?

A. Lysozymes

B. Urea

C. Water

D. Sebum

The Correct Answer is B.

Urea is a waste product that is formed when proteins are broken down in the body. It is excreted by the kidneys in urine, but small amounts can also be excreted by sweat glands in sweat.

The other options are not substances that are excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia. Lysozymes are enzymes that break down bacterial cell walls, water is a component of sweat but is not specifically related to protein breakdown, and sebum is an oily substance produced by sebaceous glands to lubricate the skin.


Question 9:

The triple point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which the substance exists as which of the following?

A. Simultaneously in sol, gel, and plasma phases

B. As a gel with solid and liquid trapped in gas

C. As a sol with gas and solid trapped in liquid

D. Simultaneously in solid, liquid, and gas phases

The Correct Answer is D.

The triple point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which the substance exists simultaneously in solid, liquid, and gas phases ¹. In thermodynamics, the triple point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which the three phases (gas, liquid, and solid) of that substance coexist in thermodynamic equilibrium.

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe the triple point of a substance. Sol, gel, and plasma are not phases that coexist at the triple.


Question 10:

Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following actions?

A. Releasing histamine and acetylcholine

B. Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

C. Absorbing food

D. Producing enzymes

The Correct Answer is B.

Emphysema is a lung condition that is caused by damage to the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. When the alveoli are damaged, the body has difficulty exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. This can lead to shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. The other options are not directly related to the function of the alveoli or the effects of emphysema.