AP Biology Chapter 2

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The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element is called (a/an)
- Atom
- Compound
- Element
- Molecule
- Macromolecule

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Explore key biological concepts in AP Biology Chapter 2, covering chemical interactions in ecosystems, essential elements of life, and basic cellular components. This quiz assesses understanding of biological chemistry and its applications, crucial for students preparing for advanced studies in biology.

2.

Which part of the element are the Electrons located?
Correct Answer

A.

Explanation

pg.33 figure 2.5

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3.

Which part of the element are the Protons located?
Correct Answer

A.

Explanation

pg.33 paragraph 2

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4.

All of the following make up 96% of living matter except
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen
- Phosphorus
- Carbon
- Nitrogen
Correct Answer

A. Phosphorus

Explanation

pg.32 paragraph 1

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5.

Which part of the element are the Neutrons located?
Correct Answer

A.

Explanation

pg.33 paragraph 2

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6.

Substance consiting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio is called (a/an)
- Atom
- Compound
- Element
- Molecule
- Macromolecule
Correct Answer

A. Compound

Explanation

pg.31 2nd paragraph under Elements and Compounds

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7.

The three-dimensional space where (a/an) _________ is found 90% of the time is called an Orbital
- Proton
- Neutron
- Electron
- Molecule
- Atom
Correct Answer

A. Electron

Explanation

pg.37 1st paragraph under Electron Orbitals

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8.

How do you find the Mass Number?
- Proton + Neutron + Electron
- Proton + Neutron
- Proton + Electron
- Neutron + Electron
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Proton + Neutron

Explanation

pg.33 2nd paragraph under Atomic Number and Atomic Mass

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9.

Substance that connot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions is called (a/an)
- Atom
- Compound
- Element
- Molecule
- Macromolecule
Correct Answer

A. Element

Explanation

pg.31 1st paragraph under Elements and Compounds

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10.

Energy is defined as the capacity to cause _________
- Reaction
- Matter
- Damage
- Change
- . (period)
Correct Answer

A. Change

Explanation

pg.35 3rd paragraph under The Energy Levels of Electrons

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11.

The making and breaking of ___________, leading to changes in the composition of matter, are called Chemical Reactions
- Hydrogen Bonds
- Valence Electrons
- Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Compounds
- Chemical Structures
Correct Answer

A. Chemical Bonds

Explanation

pg.42 1st paragraph under Chemical Reactions Make and Break Chemical Bonds

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12.

A bond in which the electrons are shared equally is called
- Double Bond
- Polar Covalent Bond
- Chemical Bond
- Single Bond
- Nonpolar Covalent Bond
Correct Answer

A. Nonpolar Covalent Bond

Explanation

pg.39 paragraph 4

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13.

In the following reaction which part is the Product? 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 A B C D
- A
- A & D
- A & B
- D
- C & D
Correct Answer

A. C & D

Explanation

pg.42 2nd paragraph under Chemical Reactions Make and Break Chemical Bonds

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14.

How many neutrons would a nucleus of Helium hold?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

pg.33 figure 2.5

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15.

Chemicals play an important role in insect communication, attraction of mates and ___________________
- Seeking for nutrition
- Defense against killers
- Strengthen their body
- Nourishment for reproduction
- Aquire Knowledge
Correct Answer

A. Defense against killers

Explanation

pg.30 paragraph 4

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16.

Which of the following bond is weak and only occur when atoms and molecules are close together?
- Van Der Waals Interactions
- Ionic Bond
- Hydrogen Bond
- Covalent Bond
- Metallic Bond
Correct Answer

A. Van Der Waals Interactions

Explanation

pg.41 paragraph 1

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17.

Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds is called (a/an)
- Atom
- Compound
- Element
- Molecule
- Marcomolecule
Correct Answer

A. Molecule

Explanation

pg.38 1st paragraph under Covalent Bonds

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18.

An iodine deficiency in the diet causes the thyroid gland to ggrow to abnormal size, a condition called
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Autoimmune
- Diabetes
- Thyroid nodule
Correct Answer

A. Goiter

Explanation

pg.32 paragraph 2

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19.

A Radioactive Isotope is one in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off __________ & ___________
- Radiation & Particles
- Electricity & Fission
- Electricity & Radiation
- Energy & Particles
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Energy & Particles

Explanation

pg.33 1st paragraph under Atomic Number and Atomic Mass

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20.

What chemical do the ants use to support the growth of the Duroia Trees?
- Sulfamic Acid
- Gibberellic Acid
- Nitric Acid
- Formic Acid
- Phosphoric Acid
Correct Answer

A. Formic Acid

Explanation

pg.30 paragraph 4

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AP Biology Chapter 2

The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element is called (a/an)

Quiz Preview

Which part of the element are the Electrons located?

Which part of the element are the Protons located?

All of the following make up 96% of living matter except

Which part of the element are the Neutrons located?

Substance consiting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio is called (a/an)

The three-dimensional space where (a/an) _________ is found 90% of the time is called an Orbital

How do you find the Mass Number?

Substance that connot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions is called (a/an)

Energy is defined as the capacity to cause _________

The making and breaking of ___________, leading to changes in the composition of matter, are called Chemical Reactions

A bond in which the electrons are shared equally is called

In the following reaction which part is the Product? 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 A B C D

How many neutrons would a nucleus of Helium hold?

Chemicals play an important role in insect communication, attraction of mates and ___________________

Which of the following bond is weak and only occur when atoms and molecules are close together?

Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds is called (a/an)

An iodine deficiency in the diet causes the thyroid gland to ggrow to abnormal size, a condition called

A Radioactive Isotope is one in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off & _

What chemical do the ants use to support the growth of the Duroia Trees?

AP Biology Chapter 2

The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element is called (a/an)

Quiz Preview

Which part of the element are the Electrons located?

Which part of the element are the Protons located?

All of the following make up 96% of living matter except

Which part of the element are the Neutrons located?

Substance consiting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio is called (a/an)

The three-dimensional space where (a/an) _________ is found 90% of the time is called an Orbital

How do you find the Mass Number?

Substance that connot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions is called (a/an)

Energy is defined as the capacity to cause _________

The making and breaking of ___________, leading to changes in the composition of matter, are called Chemical Reactions

A bond in which the electrons are shared equally is called

In the following reaction which part is the Product? 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 A B C D

How many neutrons would a nucleus of Helium hold?

Chemicals play an important role in insect communication, attraction of mates and ___________________

Which of the following bond is weak and only occur when atoms and molecules are close together?

Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds is called (a/an)

An iodine deficiency in the diet causes the thyroid gland to ggrow to abnormal size, a condition called

A Radioactive Isotope is one in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off __________ & ___________

What chemical do the ants use to support the growth of the Duroia Trees?

A Radioactive Isotope is one in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off & _