Chemistry Atomic Structure and Compounds Quiz
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Which of the following compounds is a strong base?

  • NaCl
  • Ca3(PO4)2 (correct)
  • NH4I
  • Zn(NO3)2
  • Which of the following is NOT a reason why cells divide?

  • Growth
  • Reproduction
  • Nutrient Transport (correct)
  • Repair
  • During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend most of its time?

  • Interphase (correct)
  • Metaphase
  • Prophase
  • Anaphase
  • What is a common characteristic of cancer cells?

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    Which of the following biological processes can be disrupted by a failure of checkpoints during the cell cycle?

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    What is the primary purpose of the provided list of topics?

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    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cancer?

    <p>Lack of exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a mammogram?

    <p>To detect breast cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a specialized cell found in plants?

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    What is the function of the circulatory system?

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    How does the respiratory system work together with the circulatory system?

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    What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?

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    What is the main function of the nervous system?

    <p>To control and coordinate body functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient needed for oxygen in the following chemical equation?

    $4Fe + □ O_2 ⟶ 2Fe_2O_3$

    <p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a property of acids?

    <p>They taste bitter. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a combustion reaction?

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    What are the coefficients needed to balance the following chemical equation?

    $N_2 + H_2 ⟶ NH_3$

    <p>2, 3, 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a chemical reaction follows the law of conservation of mass, what does it mean?

    <p>The total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct balanced chemical equation for the following chemical reaction:

    barium chloride + magnesium sulfate ⟶ barium sulfate + magnesium chloride

    <p>$BaCl_2 + MgSO_4 ⟶ BaSO_4 + MgCl_2$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acidic reactant that reacted with the hydroxide base to produce sodium chloride?

    <p>Hydrochloric acid, $HCl$ (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of chemical reaction that occurs when calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) decomposes into calcium oxide ($CaO$) and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$)?

    <p>Decomposition reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between a positive and a negative feedback loop in relation to climate change?

    <p>Positive feedback loops amplify a change, while negative feedback loops dampen it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of evidence can be used to reconstruct the Earth's past climate?

    <p>Ice cores, tree rings, and ocean sediments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of rising global temperatures?

    <p>Increased volcanic activity and geothermal energy production. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which greenhouse gases cause the Earth to warm up?

    <p>They reflect outgoing infrared radiation back towards the Earth's surface. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following careers is directly related to the study and understanding of climate change?

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    When light travels from air to water, what happens to the speed of light?

    <p>The speed of light decreases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mirror is used in a car's rearview mirror?

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    What happens to the image when an object is placed at the focal point of a converging lens?

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    What is the primary function of the cornea in the human eye?

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    What type of lens is used to correct myopia (nearsightedness)?

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    What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

    <p>The absorption of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

    <p>Nitrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between weather and climate?

    <p>Weather is short-term and climate is long-term. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a short-term variation in climate?

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    Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the absorption of heat by different regions of the Earth?

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    Acids and Bases

    Substances that release H+ ions (acids) or OH- ions (bases) in solution.

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    Neutralization Reaction

    A reaction between an acid and a base that produces water and a salt.

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    Cell Cycle

    The series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to division.

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    Mitosis

    The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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    Cancer Checkpoints

    Control mechanisms in the cell cycle that can prevent uncontrolled cell growth.

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    Common Causes of Cancer

    Factors that contribute to the development of cancer, such as genetics, lifestyle, or environmental exposure.

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    Types of Cancer

    Different forms of cancer include breast, lung, prostate, skin, and colorectal cancer.

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    Cancer Screening Methods

    Techniques used to detect cancer early, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and blood tests.

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    Specialized Cells

    Cells in humans and plants that have specific functions, like red blood cells for oxygen transport.

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    Cell Structure and Function

    The relationship between the shape of a cell and its role in the organism.

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    Human Organ System

    A group of organs working together for specific functions, such as the respiratory or digestive system.

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    Organ Similarities (Human vs Frog)

    Comparative analysis of organs in frogs and humans, noting functional and structural differences.

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    Interconnected Organ Systems

    How different organ systems collaborate to maintain body functions and health.

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    Positive Feedback Loop

    A process that amplifies change, leading to further effects on climate.

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    Negative Feedback Loop

    A process that counteracts change to stabilize the system, affecting climate.

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    Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gases

    Gases that are emitted by human activities, contributing to global warming.

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    Climate History Clues

    Evidence from the past that provides insights into Earth's climatic changes.

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    Rising Temperatures Effects

    The consequences of increased global temperatures on the environment and society.

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    Virtual Image

    An image that appears to be behind a mirror; it cannot be projected.

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    Concave Mirror

    A mirror that curves inward, converging light rays.

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    Convex Mirror

    A mirror that bulges outward, diverging light rays.

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    Refraction

    The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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    Index of Refraction

    The measure of how much light slows down in a medium, used to calculate speed.

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    Total Internal Reflection

    Occurs when light strikes a denser medium at a shallow angle, reflecting back entirely.

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    Converging Lens

    A lens that is convex in shape and brings light rays together.

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    Diverging Lens

    A lens that is concave in shape and spreads light rays apart.

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    Myopia

    Nearsightedness where close objects are clear, but distant ones are blurry.

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    Greenhouse Effect

    The process where certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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    Conservation of Mass

    A principle stating that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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    Balancing Equations

    Adjusting coefficients in a chemical equation to ensure the number of atoms for each element is equal on both sides.

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    Chemical Reaction Types

    Different processes that lead to the transformation of substances, including combustion and neutralization.

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    Combustion Reaction

    A type of chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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    Acid-Base Reactions

    Reactions that involve an acid and a base, producing a salt and water.

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    Identifying Reactions

    Using chemical formulas to determine the type of reaction and the reactants involved.

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    Coefficients in Equations

    Numbers placed in front of chemical formulas to indicate the number of molecules involved in a reaction.

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    Properties of Acids and Bases

    Characteristics that differentiate acids from bases, including taste, pH, and reaction types.

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    Study Notes

    Atomic Structure and Diagrams

    • Atoms and ions are differentiated
    • Bohr-Rutherford and Lewis dot diagrams can be drawn for the first 20 elements on the periodic table

    Types of Compounds (Ionic, Molecular, Polyatomic)

    • Compounds are made of two or more atoms
    • Ionic and molecular compounds have different bonding characteristics
    • Variations in element types lead to changes in compound properties
    • Chemical formulas can be determined from compound names
    • Chemical names can be determined from chemical formulas
    • Multivalent ionic compounds are named and written correctly
    • Molecular compounds use prefixes, specifically in binary compounds
    • Chemical formulas are identified when chemical names are known

    Chemical Equations

    • Polyatomic ions are treated as a whole unit
    • Word equations and chemical equations use knowledge of chemical compound naming
    • Conservation of mass principle applies to chemical equations
    • Reactants are balanced with products
    • Correct coefficients should be used in front of molecules
    • The number of atoms of each element must be equal

    Balancing Equations (Conservation of Mass)

    • Mass of reactants equals mass of products
    • Use correctly to follow the conservation of mass law
    • Equations are balanced by adding coefficients in front of molecules

    Types of Chemical Reactions

    • Acids and bases are compared regarding similarities and differences
    • Acids and bases, including strong and weak ones, are identified
    • The products of neutralization reactions are water and a salt (ionic compound)
    • Neutralization brings pH level close to 7

    Cell Cycle and Cell Division

    • 3 reason why cell division occurs (growth, repair, and reproduction)
    • Cells spend most of their time in the growth phase; a smaller portion is in the division phase
    • The various stages of mitosis are to be explained

    Cancer and Treatment

    • Cancer cell characteristics are described and cancer cell growth and division are explained
    • Factors contributing to cancer formation are determined
    • Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment are explained

    Evidence of Climate Change

    • Clues from the past are used to determine the climatic history of the planet
    • The cause and effects of increased temperatures are explained
    • Human effects on carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide cycling are discussed
    • Sources of anthropogenic greenhouse gases and their effects are outlined

    Earth Science - Climate Change

    • Differentiate between weather and climate and periods
    • The relationship between the sun's radiation, infrared radiation, and global temperature is understood
    • Climate zones and their effects on heat absorption are explained
    • Greenhouse effect and its mechanisms are explained
    • Understanding different greenhouse gases and blocking thermal energy
    • Short-term climate variations are explained, from volcanic activity to ocean currents
    • Positive and negative feedback loops affecting climate are identified

    Specialized Cells

    • Specialized cell locations, structures, and functions are identified and explained
    • Changes in structure and cell function can be explained

    Organ Systems

    • Organ systems' purpose, inputs, outputs, components, and processes are explained
    • Organ systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, reproductive, nervous, digestive) are identifiable
    • How organ systems work together is described

    Images in Plane and Curved Mirrors

    • Real and virtual images, and their characteristics, are distinguished
    • Concave and convex mirrors are explained
    • Image location and characteristics are determined using incidence and reflected rays
    • The SALT acronym is used for image characteristics, that refer to the Size, Attitude, Location, and Type

    Refraction, Index of Refraction, Total Internal Reflection

    • Refraction is explained and how it impacts light
    • The index of refraction and calculating light speed in different mediums are illustrated
    • Conditions for total internal reflection are explained

    Lenses

    • Converging and diverging lenses are identified and their shapes are described
    • Ray diagrams are created to describe imaging using lenses
    • Eye conditions (hyperopia, presbyopia, myopia) and correction are explained

    The Human Eye

    • Identifying the various parts of the eye and their function

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