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1. What are the two main branches of science?

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The two main branches of science are social science, which studies human behavior and society, and natural science, which focuses on the physical and natural world.

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Designed for the second half of the academic year, this Physical Science assessment evaluates key concepts in physics and chemistry. It measures critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential... see morefor students' understanding of scientific principles and their applications. see less

2. What are the branches of natural science?

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Natural science is typically divided into the branches of physical science, life science, and earth/space science due to the distinct areas of study within each branch.

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3. What are the branches of physical science?

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Physical science primarily deals with the study of non-living systems, so fields like biology, geology, botany, and zoology do not fall under its branches. Mathematics and astronomy, while closely related, are not typically classified as branches of physical science.

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4. What is the study of matter and change known as?

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Chemistry is the scientific discipline that studies the properties, composition, and behavior of matter. It involves understanding the interactions between elements, compounds, and molecules to explain various phenomena and chemical reactions.

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5. What is Physics?

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Physics is the branch of science that deals with the relationships between matter and energy, and it encompasses the laws that govern the universe.

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6. What are the branches of science according to a flowchart?

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Branches of science typically include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as part of the natural sciences, while the incorrect answers provided do not fall under the scientific disciplines.

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7. What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond refers to the joining of atoms through the attraction of opposite charges or the sharing of electrons, resulting in the formation of molecules or compounds.

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8. What type of chemical bonds involve the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, resulting in the formation of ions (cations and anions) recorded in formula units. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms. Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom. Peptide bonds are found in proteins and form between amino acids through dehydration synthesis.

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9. What type of bonds involve the sharing of electrons and typically occur between nonmetals to form molecules that can be either polar or nonpolar?

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Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms to create molecules. This type of bond can result in either polar or nonpolar molecules depending on the electronegativity of the atoms involved.

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10. What conditions result in a nonpolar bond?

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A nonpolar bond occurs when electrons are shared equally between atoms with a low difference in electronegativity, resulting in a balanced distribution of charge.

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11. What does the term 'polar' refer to in relation to chemical bonding?

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In chemistry, the term 'polar' refers to a type of covalent bond where there is unequal sharing of electrons due to a high difference in electronegativity between the bonded atoms. This results in a partial positive and partial negative charge separation within the molecule.

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12. What do subscripts in a chemical formula indicate?

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Subscripts in a chemical formula are used to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound.

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13. What does nomenclature refer to?

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Nomenclature specifically refers to the naming of covalent bonds, not ionic bonds, chemical reactions, or molecular synthesis.

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14. How are ionic compounds named?

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Ionic compounds are named by swapping the numerical values of the charges on the cation and anion to create a neutral compound.

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15. What is relative motion?

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Relative motion refers to the movement of an object in relation to a particular frame of reference, which could be stationary or moving. It is not related to the speed of light, distance between points, or the Earth's rotation.

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16. What is a Resultant Vector?

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The Resultant Vector is the vector that represents the sum of two or more vectors. It takes into account both the magnitude and direction of the individual vectors to determine the overall effect of their combination.

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17. What is a vector?

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A vector is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is commonly used in physics to represent forces, velocities, accelerations, and more.

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18. What is a scalar quantity?

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A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that only has magnitude, without any direction associated with it. Examples include speed, temperature, and mass.

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19. What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is a measure of how quickly the velocity of an object changes. It is a vector quantity that includes both the magnitude and direction of the change in velocity.

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20. What is the acceleration in freefall?

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The correct answer is 9.8 m/s every second because in a vacuum, all objects free fall with the same acceleration rate due to gravity.

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21. What does negative acceleration indicate?

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Negative acceleration indicates that the object is slowing down, resulting in a final velocity that is less than the initial velocity.

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22. What does positive acceleration mean?

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Positive acceleration indicates an increase in velocity over time, where the final velocity is greater than the initial velocity.

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23. What does a newton measure?

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A newton is a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) and is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared.

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24. What is the balance of forces when two 5 newton forces are acting in opposite directions on an object?

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According to Newton's First Law of Motion, when the forces are balanced (in this case, 5 newtons in opposite directions), the object will remain at rest or continue to move with a constant velocity, meaning its velocity is zero. This is known as the equilibrium of forces.

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25. What is net force?

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Net force is the total sum of all forces acting on an object when it is in motion, which determines its acceleration and direction of movement.

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26. What is the value of Gravitational Force?

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The correct value of Gravitational Force is 9.8 m/s2. It represents the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth.

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27. What are the laws of motion according to Newton?

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Newton's laws of motion are fundamental principles that describe the relationship between the motion of objects and the forces acting on them. The correct answer summarizes these laws accurately, while the incorrect answers misinterpret or contradict the actual laws.

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28. What is weight?

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Weight is not just a measure of heaviness, but a force resulting from the mass of an object and the acceleration due to gravity acting on it.

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29. What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, commonly measured in kilograms. It should not be confused with speed, volume, or temperature as they are different physical properties.

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30. What is the formula to calculate work?

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The correct formula to calculate work is force applied times the distance moved, not force divided by distance, distance squared, or work equals mass times acceleration.

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What are the two main branches of science?
What are the branches of natural science?
What are the branches of physical science?
What is the study of matter and change known as?
What is Physics?
What are the branches of science according to a flowchart?
What is a chemical bond?
What type of chemical bonds involve the transfer of electrons?
What type of bonds involve the sharing of electrons and typically...
What conditions result in a nonpolar bond?
What does the term 'polar' refer to in relation to chemical bonding?
What do subscripts in a chemical formula indicate?
What does nomenclature refer to?
How are ionic compounds named?
What is relative motion?
What is a Resultant Vector?
What is a vector?
What is a scalar quantity?
What is acceleration?
What is the acceleration in freefall?
What does negative acceleration indicate?
What does positive acceleration mean?
What does a newton measure?
What is the balance of forces when two 5 newton forces are acting in...
What is net force?
What is the value of Gravitational Force?
What are the laws of motion according to Newton?
What is weight?
What is mass?
What is the formula to calculate work?
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