Robert Boyle
Select the correct answers and uncover the story of Lismore's most famous scientist.
- 1.
Where was Robert Boyle born?
- A.
Lismore Castle
- B.
Cappoquin House
- C.
Tallow Bridge
- D.
Dromana House
Correct Answer
A. Lismore CastleExplanation
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- 2.
What year was he born?
- A.
2010
- B.
1627
- C.
1786
- D.
1920
Correct Answer
B. 1627 -
- 3.
Robert Boyle had 13 brothers and sisters true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Robert Boyle's father was Richard Boyle, Earl of _________?
Correct Answer
Cork - 5.
Where did Robert Boyle attend school?
- A.
Eton College
- B.
Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh
- C.
Clonmel National School
- D.
Lismore Mochuda N.S.
Correct Answer
A. Eton College -
- 6.
Robert Boyle is known nowadays as "The Father of Modern________'
- A.
Biology
- B.
Physics
- C.
Chemistry
- D.
Knitting
Correct Answer
C. Chemistry -
- 7.
WHAT FAMOUS BUILDING IS THIS?
- A.
Lismore Castle
- B.
The Monument
- C.
St. Carthages Cathedral
- D.
The Post Office
Correct Answer
A. Lismore Castle -
- 8.
Robert Boyle was a real scientific detective. He believed scientists should prove their theories by;
- A.
Conducting experiments
- B.
Arguing with other scientists
- C.
Dropping apples on their heads
- D.
Dancing
Correct Answer
A. Conducting experiments -
- 9.
Robert Boyle and another famous scientist, Issac Newton both worked in London at the same time.Issac Newton discovered gravity by watching apples fall from trees. True or False?
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. True -
- 10.
Robert Boyle believed that when carrying out research, scientist should always;
- A.
Take breaks and watch their favourite T.V. show
- B.
Wear Goggles
- C.
Make lots of notes and record all their results
Correct Answer
C. Make lots of notes and record all their results -
- 11.
Boyle’s most important theory is the law that bears his name. Boyle’s Law states that;
- A.
Gas is best used to keep fizzy drinks fizzy
- B.
Gas makes you burp often
- C.
At constant temperature, the volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportionate, i.e. if volume increases pressure decreases and if pressure increases volume decreases
- D.
All kids should never get homework
Correct Answer
C. At constant temperature, the volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportionate, i.e. if volume increases pressure decreases and if pressure increases volume decreases -
- 12.
Boyle carried out many experiments on the nature and importance of air. He proved that air is necessary for.....
- A.
To allow us to scream as loudly as possible
- B.
For sound to travel
- C.
For music to be incredibly loud
Correct Answer
B. For sound to travel -
- 13.
Boyle was one of the founding members of a learned society dedicated to the sciences. This group was called...
- A.
The Famous Five
- B.
The Three Musketeers
- C.
The Royal Society
Correct Answer
C. The Royal Society -
- 14.
Boyle's best known book is;
- A.
The Sceptical Chemist
- B.
The Jungle Book
- C.
The Holy Bible
- D.
Twilight
Correct Answer
A. The Sceptical Chemist -
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