Chemistry Of Life Warm Up 1

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Chemistry Of Life Warm Up 1 - Quiz

Welcome to the advanced biology electronic classroom for the 21st century of Mr. John Mitchell. All living things are made of the same basic materials: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. This warm up deals with how cells and atoms are related. This warm up will allow you unlimited number of attempts to increase your learning and test-taking skills. As a bonus, each attempt will randomly generate a new question and answers.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Which of the following are called elements?
    • A. 

      Chlorine

    • B. 

      Sucrose

    • C. 

      Hydrogen

    • D. 

      Carbon Dioxide

    • E. 

      Lithium

  • 2. 
    The simplest particle of an element that retains all of the properties of that element is called a(n)_____?
  • 3. 
    The central region, or nucleus, makes up the bulk of the mass of the atom. What subatomic particles are located in this region?
    • A. 

      Electrons, Photons, Protons

    • B. 

      Electrons, Neutrons, Photons

    • C. 

      Electrons, Neutrons, Protons

    • D. 

      Electrons, Neutrons, Quarks

    • E. 

      Neutrons, Protons

  • 4. 
    The atomic number of any chemical element is composed of which subatomic particle?
  • 5. 
    Helium - 4 has a mass number of 2.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 6. 
    What is the overall charge of a carbon-12 nucleus?
    • A. 

      Negative

    • B. 

      Positive

    • C. 

      Neutral

    • D. 

      Anti-positive

  • 7. 
    Orbitals correspond to specific energy levels.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 8. 
    How many electrons are found in the first energy level of any atom?
    • A. 

      2

    • B. 

      6

    • C. 

      8

    • D. 

      10

    • E. 

      14

  • 9. 
    What is the difference between Carbon - 12 and Carbon - 14?
    • A. 

      Additional number of electrons

    • B. 

      Additional number of protons

    • C. 

      Additional number of neutrons

    • D. 

      Physical properties of carbon

    • E. 

      Carbon - 14 has no nucleus

  • 10. 
    Hydrogen bonding accounts for most of the unique properties of any gas.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 11. 
    A(n) _____ _____ is formed when one atom gives up an electron to another. The positive ion is then attracted to a negative ion.
    • A. 

      Chemical bond

    • B. 

      Covalent bond

    • C. 

      Ionic bond

    • D. 

      Metallic bond

    • E. 

      Hydrogen bond

  • 12. 
    How many electrons are found in the second energy level of any atom?
    • A. 

      2

    • B. 

      6

    • C. 

      8

    • D. 

      10

    • E. 

      14

  • 13. 
    _____ are chemicals that neutralize the effects of adding small amounts of either of a base or an acid to a solution.
    • A. 

      Buffers

    • B. 

      Alkalines

    • C. 

      Acids

    • D. 

      Salts

  • 14. 
    _____ solutions contain more hydroxide ions than hydronium ions.
    • A. 

      Acidic

    • B. 

      Basic

    • C. 

      Enzymatic

    • D. 

      Sensitive

  • 15. 
    Select correct unique properties of water from the list below.   (Please note: there are multiple correct answers.)
    • A. 

      Cohesion

    • B. 

      Adhesion

    • C. 

      Evaporation

    • D. 

      High density of ice

    • E. 

      Ability to change color

    • F. 

      Low density of ice

  • 16. 
    Choose the correct forms of acid precipitation that contains nitric and sulfuric acids.  (Please note: there are multiple correct answers.)
    • A. 

      Fog

    • B. 

      Rain

    • C. 

      Snow

    • D. 

      Sleet

    • E. 

      Sand

    • F. 

      Hail

  • 17. 
    Energy is the ability to do work.  _____ energy is the amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
    • A. 

      Potential

    • B. 

      Chemical

    • C. 

      Light

    • D. 

      Acoustic

    • E. 

      Activation

  • 18. 
    Cohesion is the attractive force between molecules of a single substance. _____ is the attractive forces between particles of different substances.
    • A. 

      Adhesion

    • B. 

      Strong bonds

    • C. 

      Electrical

    • D. 

      Magnetic

  • 19. 
    A(n) _____ is a nuclear particle that has no electrical charge.
    • A. 

      Electron

    • B. 

      Proton

    • C. 

      Neutron

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