Constructing Effective Multiple Choice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the question stem?

  • To reference external sources
  • To provide context for the question
  • To present a clear problem (correct)
  • To offer irrelevant information

    • Which option is the best practice for constructing choices?

  • Ensure options are mutually exclusive (correct)
  • Use broad and ambiguous options
  • Include both correct and incorrect options in each choice
  • All options should give clues about the answer

    • Why should common student misconceptions be represented among the distractors?

  • To increase the difficulty of the question
  • To confuse students further
  • To ensure that distractors are plausible (correct)
  • To provide clues about the correct answer

    • What is an important characteristic of the correct answer in multiple choice questions?

    <p>It must be the best answer to the question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided in constructing multiple choice questions?

    <p>Using vague language in distractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a molecular element?

    <p>A molecule containing only one atom type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

    <p>N₂</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many atoms of oxygen are present in the molecule of carbon dioxide?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

    <p>The number of a particular type of atom present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes table sugar's chemical formula?

    <p>It is composed of 12 carbon, 22 hydrogen, and 11 oxygen atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element is crucial for ensuring all answer options are plausible?

    <p>Options must be stated clearly and concisely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided to prevent clues about the correct response?

    <p>Incorporating phrases like 'none of the above.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential characteristic of the answer choices in a multiple-choice question?

    <p>Options should be mutually exclusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach best supports testing student understanding of the content?

    <p>Constructing stems that present a definite problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy helps in reducing common misconceptions among students when choosing distractors?

    <p>Ensuring all distractors are similar in content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chemical formula H₂O indicate about the composition of water?

    <p>It contains two hydrogen and one oxygen atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between ozone (O₃) and oxygen (O₂)?

    <p>Ozone has three oxygen atoms, while oxygen has two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecular formula represents table sugar?

    <p>C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the colors of the spheres representing different atoms in molecular models?

    <p>Black for carbon, white for hydrogen, red for oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is an example of a molecular compound?

    <p>C₈H₁₈</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of charged particle forms when an atom loses an electron?

    <p>Cation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sodium and chloride ions is true?

    <p>Sodium ions have a +1 charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does chlorine gain an electron when forming a chloride ion?

    <p>To have a full outermost electron shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when sodium ions and chloride ions combine?

    <p>Sodium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ionic compounds from molecular compounds?

    <p>Ionic compounds form from charged particles called ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular formula for propane?

    <p>C₃H₈</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the reaction of iron with oxygen and water?

    <p>Iron oxide (rust)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

    <p>It becomes an anion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about sodium ions?

    <p>Sodium ions typically lose one electron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how the concentration of oxygen affects the rusting process?

    <p>Higher oxygen concentration increases rusting speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would most likely happen if pure oxygen was used in the rusting experiment instead of air?

    <p>Rust would form more rapidly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason hydrogen chloride is important in the human body?

    <p>It acts as stomach acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used in fertilizers and household cleaners?

    <p>Nitrogen trihydride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary product formed when iron wool is combined with moisture from water?

    <p>Iron oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a covalent bond from an ionic bond?

    <p>Covalent bonds are formed through electron sharing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of gold is found in 14 kt gold jewelry?

    <p>58.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the state of propane, butane, and wax at room temperature?

    <p>Propane is a gas, while butane is a liquid and wax is a solid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes metal alloys in comparison to chemical compounds?

    <p>They contain multiple substances that are indistinguishable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is commonly known as aspirin?

    <p>Acetylsalicylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do oppositely charged ions in ionic compounds interact?

    <p>They attract and form crystals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a compound formed through covalent bonds?

    <p>Methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution is created when metals combine to form alloys?

    <p>Solid solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when non-metals share electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is represented by the formula $H_{2}O$?

    <p>Dihydrogen oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

    <p>Covalent bonds form by sharing electrons, while ionic bonds form by transferring electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common molecule comprised of covalent bonds?

    <p>$NaCl$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about metals and non-metals is correct?

    <p>Non-metals can form covalent bonds with other non-metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is commonly known as natural gas?

    <p>$CH_{4}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property allows a covalent bond to hold atoms together in a molecule?

    <p>Electron sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is known for absorbing ultraviolet light?

    <p>$O_{3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when a sodium atom loses an electron?

    <p>Sodium ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ionic compounds?

    <p>Made up of oppositely charged ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct chemical formula for baking soda?

    <p>NaHCO3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of elements does baking soda contain?

    <p>Both metallic and non-metallic elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a diatomic molecule?

    <p>A molecule composed of two identical atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'hydrocarbon' an appropriate term for gasoline compounds?

    <p>It comprises only hydrogen and carbon atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an atom when it becomes an ion?

    <p>It gains or loses electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substance is sodium chloride (NaCl)?

    <p>Ionic compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes molecular compounds from molecular elements?

    <p>Molecular elements consist only of one type of atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the outcome if calcium loses two electrons?

    <p>It becomes a positively charged ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Molecular Compounds

    • A molecular compound is a molecule that consists of two or more different elements
    • Most molecules contain more than one type of element. These molecules are called molecular compounds. The chemical formula for the molecular compound water (H₂O) tells us that each water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (Figure 2).
    • If a letter in a chemical formula does not have a subscript, it means there is only one atom of that element.
    • Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a compound that contains one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.
    • Each molecule of sugar that you stir into your coffee or tea is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (Figure 3).
    • Each molecule of sugar contains 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, and 11 oxygen atoms.
    • If that sounds like a large molecule, try counting the thousands of atoms in a molecule of protein or DNA!
    • Only certain combinations of atoms are found in nature. Atoms of the same element combine in different ratios.
    • Oxygen atoms can combine in pairs to form oxygen (O₂). Ozone (O₃) is an entirely different substance.
    • Ozone is a harmful air pollutant.
    • Ozone is added to ground-level air by vehicle exhaust and industrial activities.

    Molecular Elements

    • A molecular element is a molecule consisting of atoms of the same element.
    • Like a nitrogen atom, a nitrogen molecule (N₂) is an element. There is only one type of atom in this molecule—nitrogen—so N₂ is a molecular element.
    • There are seven elements that typically form molecules consisting of two atoms, these are commonly called diatomic elements, H₂, O₂, F₂, Cl₂, Br₂, I₂, and N₂.
    • The prefix di- means two.

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    This quiz focuses on the principles of creating effective multiple-choice questions, including the formulation of question stems and answer choices. It covers important aspects like addressing student misconceptions and ensuring clarity in answer options. Test your understanding of best practices in multiple-choice assessment design.

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