Science Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the basic unit of mass in the Metric System?

Pound

Gram (correct)

Mile

Ounce

Which of the following units is part of the English System of Measurement?

Millimeter

Liter

Kilogram

Yard (correct)

What is an example of a conversion within the Metric System?

35.2 cm = 0.352 m (correct)

1 mile = 1.6 km

292 g = 0.0292 kg

6.8 l = 680 ml

In the Metric System, what is the base unit for measuring volume?

Liter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the English Unit for mass?

Pound Signup and view all the answers

What is the first main step of the Scientific Method?

Gathering facts and formulating a question Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Scientific Theory?

A hypothesis that passes many experiments and has scientific support Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Scientific Law?

Law of Gravity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting experiments in the Scientific Method?

To test the validity of the hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following steps follows the formation of a hypothesis in the Scientific Method?

Conducting experiments Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space?

Matter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a compound?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons between atoms?

Covalent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond results from completely gaining or losing electrons?

Ionic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a mixture?

Can be separated by physical means Signup and view all the answers

What defines an alloy?

A substance that combines more than one metal Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered as both a compound and an element?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an element?

Composed of various molecules Signup and view all the answers

In the context of chemical bonding, which factor is most important?

Valence Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is associated with the sharing of electrons by metal ions?

Metallic Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed when two atoms share a pair of electrons?

Single Covalent Bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a double covalent bond?

Oxygen (O₂) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for the compound represented by the formula N₂Cl₄?

Dinitrogen tetrachloride Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix is used to indicate three atoms in a covalent compound's name?

tri- Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for silicon dioxide?

SiO₂ Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of a cation?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

During ionic bonding, what occurs between atoms?

Transfer of electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an anion?

Fluoride ($F^-$) Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of sulfate ($SO_4^{2-}$)?

2- Signup and view all the answers

Which ionic compound is represented by the formula NaCl?

Sodium Chloride Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has particles that are in fixed positions but can still vibrate?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during condensation in the states of matter?

Gas to liquid Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the behavior of gas particles?

They are in constant motion and can spread apart. Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the change from a solid directly to a gas?

Sublimation Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical symbol for Neon?

Ne Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical formula represents Aluminum Sulfate?

$Al_2(SO_4)_3$ Signup and view all the answers

What does a subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

The number of each type of atom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the chemical symbol for Gold?

Au Signup and view all the answers

Which formula corresponds to table sugar?

$C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the reactivity of alkali metals?

They react violently with water. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is unique to hydrogen in the context of the periodic table?

It has no comparable group in the periodic table. Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons do alkaline earth metals typically have?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of transition metals?

They are known for their strength and hardness. Signup and view all the answers

Which group consists of elements that generally have 3-6 valence electrons?

Mixed Groups Signup and view all the answers

What particles are located in the nucleus of an atom?

Protons and neutrons Signup and view all the answers

Which model describes electrons moving in a 'cloud'?

Electron-Cloud Model Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding protons and electrons?

The positive charge of a proton is equal in strength to the negative charge of an electron. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the identity of an element?

The number of protons Signup and view all the answers

In the Bohr Model, where are the electrons found?

In defined circular orbits around the nucleus Signup and view all the answers