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The spectroscopic (electron) configuration of an atom is [He]2s²2p⁴. Which element is this?
- ₂He
- ₄Be
- ₅B
- ₇N
- ₈O

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Prepare for the Natural Science CLEP Test with this focused quiz! Assess your understanding of atomic structures, states of matter, particle physics, and nuclear reactions. Essential for students aiming to excel in natural sciences and physics fundamentals.

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2.

Which of the following elements is NOT a gas at room temperature (20°C)?
- Oxygen
- Bromine
- Argon
- Nitrogen
- Krypton
Correct Answer

A. Bromine

Explanation

Bromine is a liquid at room temperature. Oxygen and nitrogen exist as molecules of diatomic gases. Argon and krypton are monatomic gases at 20°C.

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3.

All things being equal, the deBroglie wavelength is greater for a particle of
- Higher speed
- Lower speed
- Greater charge
- Lower charge
- Greater spin
Correct Answer

A. Higher speed

Explanation

The deBroglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the particles speed

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4.

A particle and its antiparticle have
- The same masses
- Opposite momenta.
- Opposite charges.
- A and C
- B and C
Correct Answer

A. A and C

Explanation

Particles and antiparticles have opposite charges and the same mass. The momenta for both will be the same since the masses are the same.

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5.

When a nucleus undergoes beta decay, which of the following remains constant?
- The atomic-mass number
- The atomic number
- The nuclear spin
- A and C
- B and C
Correct Answer

A. The atomic-mass number

Explanation

The number of nucleons remains unchanged in beta decay, so the mass number remains the same. The atomic number changes by one unit. The change in nuclear spin is not determined by the reaction.

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6.

Heavy nuclei release energy during fission because
- the electrons get closer toge
- The electrons get farther apart.
- The binding energy per nucleon is greater for medium-mass nuclei.
- Some of the neutrons turn into electrons.
- some of the neutrons turn into gamma rays.
Correct Answer

A. The binding energy per nucleon is greater for medium-mass nuclei.

Explanation

Energy released during fission comes from the change of nuclear binding energy. The electrons do not play a role in the reaction, so choices A. and B. are wrong. Neutrons are not transformed to electrons or gamma rays, which eliminates choices D. and E.

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7.

When a nucleus undergoes alpha decay
- The atomic mass changes
- The atomic number changes.
- The atomic number remains the same.
- A and B
- A and C
Correct Answer

A. A and B

Explanation

Alpha decay is the emission of a helium-4 nucleus, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. The atomic number changes because two protons are emitted; the mass number changes because four nucleons are emitted.

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8.

Radioactive decay of a nucleus Vertical axis: number of nuclei remaining Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Correct Answer

A. A

Explanation

Radioactive decay is an exponential decrease in the number of nuclei. Graphs C. and E. do not quite follow exponential decay.

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9.

A mass experiencing a constant acceleration Vertical axis: distance Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Correct Answer

A. B

Explanation

Distance traveled is proportional to the square of the time.

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10.

A solid is slowly heated past its melting point Vertical axis: temperature Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Correct Answer

A. D

Explanation

The temperature increases until the melting point is reached. It remains constant until the solid melts, then continues to increase.

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11.

Static magnetic fields are caused by
- Static electric charges.
- Electric charges in motion.
- Static magnetic charges.
- Magnetic charges in motion.
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Electric charges in motion.

Explanation

Magnetostatic fields are caused by constant electrical currents: electric charges in motion. There are no magnetic charges, so choices C. and D. are incorrect. Static electric charges produce only electrostatic fields, so choice A. is incorrect.

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12.

Isotopes of an element have the same number of _______ but different numbers of _______.
- Electrons, protons
- Protons, neutrons
- Neutrons, protons
- Electrons, neutrons
- Protons, electrons
Correct Answer

A. Protons, neutrons

Explanation

While it might appear that choice D. is also correct it would be so only for atoms, but not ions, of an element.

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Which of the following pairs is most useful in determining a rock's origin?
- Color and shape
- Size and weight
- Density and hardness
- Composition and texture
- Size and hardness
Correct Answer

A. Composition and texture

Explanation

The origin of a rock is most clearly seen through its composition and texture. These two in combination, more than any of the other pairs, tell what the rock is made of and how it came to be that way.

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14.

Which of the following is an example of a one-way change?
- The hydrologic cycle
- The movement of nitrogen through the biosphere
- The history of a piece of rock
- The movement of water by the atmosphere
- The evolution of animal life
Correct Answer

A. The evolution of animal life

Explanation

The evolution of animal life, choice E., is the only choice that is an example of a one-way change. There is no theory or evidence of a reversal or a cycle to evolution. All the other examples run in cycles.

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15.

What materials are trapped in the Van Allen belts of the earth's magnetic field?
- Atomic particles
- Volcanic dust
- Small meteoroids
- Small asteroids
- Molecular compounds
Correct Answer

A. Atomic particles

Explanation

Since the Van Allen radiation belts are magnetic in nature, the only particles they would trap would have to be very small and charged. Atomic particles are the only one of the choices that would be small enough and have the possibility of being charged.

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16.

Static magnetic fields exert forces on
- Static-electric charges
- Electric charges in motion.
- Static-magnetic charges.
- Magnetic charges in motion.
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Electric charges in motion.

Explanation

Magnetic fields act only on moving electric charges. Choices A. and C. refer to static phenomena, which magnetic fields do not affect. Magnetic charges do not exist.

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17.

Light and sound share which of the following qualities?
- Both are transverse waves.
- Both require a medium in which to propagate.
- Their speed of propagation depends on temperature.
- Both exhibit diffraction and interference.
- Both are electromagnetic.
Correct Answer

A. Both exhibit diffraction and interference.

Explanation

Light and sound are both waves, so they both exhibit diffraction and interference. Only light is transverse and electromagnetic; only sound requires a medium for propagation.

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18.

A rocket is traveling near the speed of light with respect to an observer. Compared to this observer's clocks, a clock on the rocket appears to run
- More slowly.
- At the same rate
- More quickly.
- More slowly or quickly, depending on the direction of the rocket.
- More slowly or quickly, depending on the kind of clock.
Correct Answer

A. More slowly.

Explanation

According to special relativity, moving clocks experience time dilation, which means that they appear slow to stationary observers. The direction of motion is irrelevant, as is the type or construction of the clock.

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19.

A book rests on a level table. The force holding it up is
- The strong nuclear force.
- The weak nuclear force.
- Electromagnetic
- Gravitation
- Friction
Correct Answer

A. Electromagnetic

Explanation

Electrostatic repulsion of electrons between the atoms of the book and the atoms of the table prevent the book from penetrating the table. Nuclear forces do not play a role. Gravitation pulls the book down, toward the table. Friction, while it is an electromagnetic force, is not required hold up the book.

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20.

It is often said that matter consists mostly of empty space. This statement is
- True for gases, but not liquids or solids.
- True for light materials, but not dense ones.
- True because atomic nuclei and electrons have a small volume compared to that of an atom.
- True because all matter consists of clumps of atoms with gaps.
- False because matter fills all the space it occupies.
Correct Answer

A. True because atomic nuclei and electrons have a small volume compared to that of an atom.

Explanation

Electrons are point-like particles and the nucleus has a radius much smaller than an atom.

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21.

According to the special theory of relativity, observers in all inertial frames agree on the measurement of
- Rest mass.
- Electric charge.
- Energy
- A and B
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. A and B

Explanation

Rest mass and charge are invariants, i.e., the same in all inertial frames.

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22.

An airplane is traveling horizontally at a constant velocity of 100m/s at a height of 122m. The pilot wants to drop a package into a net on the ground. When should he release it? (Note: neglect friction.)
- Just as the airplane passes over the net
- 500m before the net
- 250m before the net
- 100m before the net
- There is not enough information to determine the time.
Correct Answer

A. 500m before the net

Explanation

The vertical and horizontal motions are independent. First, use height = (1/2)gt2 to find the time required for the package to fall to the ground: t = 5s. Then, multiply by the speed of the airplane to find the horizontal distance the package will travel before hitting the ground: 100 ∙ 5 = 500m.

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23.

When an unbalanced force acts on an object in motion
- Its speed decreases.
- Its speed remains the same.
- Its speed increases.
- A and C
- A, B, and C
Correct Answer

A. A, B, and C

Explanation

Newton's second law says that acceleration is proportional to net force. This means that there must be a change of velocity. The speed can increase or decrease. It can remain the same if the direction of the velocity changes, as in uniform circular motion.

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24.

Diffraction of waves passing through a circular aperture depends on the
- Wavelength
- Diameter of the aperture.
- Amplitude of the wave.
- Ratio of the wavelength to the diameter.
- A and C
Correct Answer

A. Ratio of the wavelength to the diameter.

Explanation

Only the ratio of the wavelength to the diameter is required to find angles of diffraction. Amplitude does not affect the diffraction of waves.

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25.

The correct formula for calcium chloride is:
- CaCL₂
- CACl
- CaCl
- CaCl₂
- Ca₂Cl
Correct Answer

A. CaCl₂

Explanation

Calcium's symbol is Ca, and chlorine's symbol is Cl. Calcium is an alkaline earth metal (2, 2A, or IIA), which means it forms a +2 ion. Chlorine is a halogen (17, 7B, or VIIA) and forms a -1 ion. The compound would be ionic (formed from elements on opposite sides of the periodic table): Ca+2Cl-1. Writing the superscript of one ion as the subscript of the other gives the correct formula: l2, or more properly, CaCl2. Choice A. implies three elements: calcium, carbon, and an unknown element known as L.

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26.

Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄?
- –6
- –2
- +2
- +4
- +6
Correct Answer

A. +6

Explanation

The oxidation number (state) of sulfur is +6 (+VI). This is calculated as:
oxidation number for H is +1 × 2 hydrogen atoms = +2

oxidation number for O is –2 × 4 oxygen atoms = –8

The oxidation number for H and O together is = –6.

Therefore, sulfur must have an oxidation number of +6 if the algebraic sum of all the oxidation states is to equal zero.

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27.

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O
- 2HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + H₂O
- HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 4FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
- 3HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 3FeCl₃ + 2H₂O
- 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
Correct Answer

A. 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O

Explanation

Use the subscripts of the compounds on one side of the equation to suggest coefficients for compounds on the other side. The subscript 3 in FeCl3 suggests that a coefficient of 3 should be tried before the reactant that also contains chloride, yielding: (1) 3HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O

In the same manner, the subscript 2 in Fe2O3suggests putting a coefficient of 2 in front of FeCl3, or:

(2) 3HCl + Fe2O3 → 2FeCl3+ H2O

Finally, the presence of 6 chloride ions in 2FeCl3indicates 6 chloride ions are needed in the reactant, as in: 6HCl.

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Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄?
- -6
- -2
- +2
- +4
- +6
Correct Answer

A. +6

Explanation

The oxidation number (state) of sulfur is +6 (+VI). This is calculated as:
oxidation number for H is +1 × 2 hydrogen atoms = +2

oxidation number for O is –2 × 4 oxygen atoms = –8

The oxidation number for H and O together is = –6.

Therefore, sulfur must have an oxidation number of +6 if the algebraic sum of all the oxidation states is to equal zero.

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29.

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O
- 2HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + H₂O
- HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 4FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
- 3HCl + 2Fe₂O₃ → 3FeCl₃ + 2H₂O
- 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O
Correct Answer

A. 6HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O

Explanation

Use the subscripts of the compounds on one side of the equation to suggest coefficients for compounds on the other side. The subscript 3 in FeCl₃ suggests that a coefficient of 3 should be tried before the reactant that also contains chloride, yielding: (1) 3HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O

In the same manner, the subscript 2 in Fe₂O₃ suggests putting a coefficient of 2 in front of FeCl₃, or:

(2) 3HCl + Fe₂O₃ → 2FeCl₃+ H₂O

Finally, the presence of 6 chloride ions in 2FeCl3indicates 6 chloride ions are needed in the reactant, as in: 6HCl.

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30.

What percentage, by volume, of the earth's crust is made up of oxygen?
- Less than 25 percent
- About 50 percent
- About 75 percent
- More than 90 percent
- More than 98 percent
Correct Answer

A. More than 90 percent

Explanation

A simple analysis of the earth's crust shows it to be by volume more than 90 percent oxygen.

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31.

What is the average density of the earth?
- 1 gm/cm³
- 2.7 gm/cm³
- 5.5 gm/cm³
- 10 gm/cm³
- 55 gm/cm³
Correct Answer

A. 5.5 gm/cm³

Explanation

The average density of the earth is close to the most abundant element, which is iron. The density of iron is closest to choice C.

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32.

What is the approximate radius of the earth in km?
- 40,000
- 25,500
- 12,800
- 7,800
- 6,400
Correct Answer

A. 6,400

Explanation

The radius of the earth is approximately 6,400 km. Choice B. is the circumference in miles, and choice D. is the diameter in miles.

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33.

When light enters a transparent medium from the vacuum the
- Frequency increases
- Frequency decreases
- Wavelength increases
- Wavelength decreases
- Speed of propagation increases
Correct Answer

A. Wavelength decreases

Explanation

The wavelength in a medium is inversely proportional to the refractive index, which is unity for vacuum, and greater than one for all materials. The frequency is not affected. The speed of propagation is inversely proportional to refractive index, so it decreases also.

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34.

As the temperature of a blackbody increases, the emission of radiation
- Increases at short wavelengths
- Increases at long wavelengths
- Increases at all wavelengths
- Increases at short wavelengths and decreases at long wavelengths
- Decreases at short wavelengths and increases at long wavelengths
Correct Answer

A. Increases at all wavelengths

Explanation

While the peak emission shifts to shorter wavelengths as the temperature of a blackbody increases, the emission increases at all wavelengths.

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35.

For a mass in uniform circular motion, the following remains constant:
- Velocity
- Force
- Acceleration
- Kinetic energy
- Momentum
Correct Answer

A. Kinetic energy

Explanation

The speed is constant in uniform circular motion, so the kinetic energy remains constant. Velocity, force, acceleration, and momentum are all vectors. While their magnitudes remain constant, their directions do not.

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36.

When a charged particle moves in a constant magnetic field its
- Speed increases.
- Speed remains the same.
- Speed decreases
- B and C
Correct Answer

A. Speed remains the same.

Explanation

The magnetic force acts perpendicular to the velocity, so it does no work on the particle. Consequently, the speed remains constant.

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37.

The internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas depends on the temperature
- Only
- And the mass
- And the number of moles
- And the volume
- And the pressure
Correct Answer

A. And the number of moles

Explanation

The temperature determines the kinetic energy per atom or molecule of the gas. The total internal energy also depends on the number of molecules.

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38.

When a monatomic ideal gas is heated in a closed, rigid container
- The entropy increases
- The gas does work on its surroundings
- Its specific heat increases
- A and B
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. The entropy increases

Explanation

When heat is added to a substance, the entropy increases. Choice B. is incorrect because the gas can do no work at constant volume. Choice C. is incorrect because the specific heat of an ideal gas is independent of temperature.

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39.

A small child, traveling in a car, throws a toy horizontally out the window at 0.5m/s from a height of 1.22m. At the same instant, she drops her bottle from the same height. Which of the following is true if friction is neglected?
- The bottle hits the ground 0.5 seconds before the toy.
- The bottle hits the ground 0.25 seconds before the toy.
- The bottle and the toy hit the ground at the same time.
- The bottle hits the ground 0.25 seconds after she drops it.
- The velocity of the car is required to answer this question.
Correct Answer

A. The bottle and the toy hit the ground at the same time.

Explanation

Vertical and horizontal motion are independent. Both objects take the same amount of time to fall.

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40.

A rocket is traveling along the x-axis past an observer at high speed. Two simultaneous events in the rocket are
- Always simultaneous to the observer.
- Never simultaneous to the observer.
- Simultaneous to the observer if they both lie on the x-axis.
- Simultaneous to the observer if they both occur at the same x-coordinate.
- Simultaneous to the observer only if they are located in the same place.
Correct Answer

A. Simultaneous to the observer if they both occur at the same x-coordinate.

Explanation

In general, events that are simultaneous in one reference frame are not in another. However, if the events are only separated from each other in a direction perpendicular to the relative motion, they are simultaneous in both frames. Choice C. is incorrect because the x-axis is the direction of motion. Choice E. is incorrect because the two events need not be co-located to be simultaneous in two frames.

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41.

Two masses collide and stick together. In this collision,
- Mechanical energy is conserved.
- Linear momentum is conserved
- Angular momentum is conserved.
- B and C
- A and B
Correct Answer

A. B and C

Explanation

Only linear and angular momentum are conserved in inelastic collisions.

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42.

Which of following statements about water is INCORRECT?
- Water is a polar molecule.
- The polar covalent bonds in the water molecule result from the greater electronegativity of the oxygen atom when compared with hydrogen atoms.
- The polar nature of the bonds within a water molecule causes water molecules to form hydrogen bonds.
- Hydrogen bonding between water molecules accounts for many of its unusual properties, such as a high boiling point and excellent solvent properties.
- Hydrogen bonding causes water to increase in density down to the point of freezing (0˚C).
Correct Answer

A. Hydrogen bonding causes water to increase in density down to the point of freezing (0˚C).

Explanation

Water has a maximum density at 40˚C. Below that temperature in the liquid phase and as ice, water molecules are spaced farther apart than in water above 40˚ C. This makes ice—solid water—less dense than liquid water, and as a result, ice floats rather than sinks in water.

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43.

Which chemical name is correctly paired with its proper formula?
- Lithium hydride: LiOH
- Zinc sulfide: ZnSO₄
- Ammonium hydroxide: NH₄Cl
- Iron (III) chloride: FeCl₃
- Sulfur hexafluoride: SF₅
Correct Answer

A. Iron (III) chloride: FeCl₃

Explanation

LiOH is a hydroxide, and ZnSO4 is zinc sulfate, while ammonium hydroxide cannot be NH4Cl (but ammonium hydroxide can be, and is). Sulfur hexafluoride is SF6 and not SF5 (sulfur pentafluoride). Since each chloride has a -1 charge, assigning a +3 value to iron—iron (III) ion—is correct.

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44.

A compound is determined to have the empirical formula CH₂O and a molecular weight of 180. What is the correct molecular formula for this compound? (Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16, carbon is 12, and hydrogen is 1.
- CH₂O
- 6CH₂O
- C₆H₆O₆
- C₆H₂O
- C₆H₁₂O₆
Correct Answer

A. C₆H₁₂O₆

Explanation

The molecular weight (mw) for CH₂O is 30, while the molecular weight for the actual compound is 180. To determine the correct molecule formula, try increasing the number of atoms in each molecule while retaining the same ratio of atoms, and check the resulting molecular weights. That is, multiply by two to give C₂H₄O₂ (mw of 60), by three to give C₃H6O₃ (mw of 90), and so on, until the correct molecular weight (and therefore the correct molecular formula) is reached.

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45.

Warm air tends to rise through cooler air because
- It weighs less
- It is less dense.
- Heat transfer decreases.
- A convection cell is set up.
- Heat transfer increases.
Correct Answer

A. It is less dense.

Explanation

When air is heated, like most things, it expands. Having more volume, with the same mass, makes it less dense, or choice B.

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46.

What gas is most effective in reducing heat loss from the earth by absorbing re-radiated heat energy?
- Argon
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer

A. Carbon dioxide

Explanation

When solar energy bounces off the earth, it loses some of its strength. The high-energy, short-wavelength, solar rays turn into low-energy, long-wavelength radiation. The nature of carbon dioxide is that it will readily absorb the energy from these long waves.

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47.

Which of the following mineral characteristics is NOT determined by the way the atoms are arranged?
- Shape
- Color
- Hardness
- The way it breaks
- Crystalline matrix
Correct Answer

A. Color

Explanation

The only characteristic of a rock that has nothing to do with the way the atoms are arranged is color. Color involves the electrons and their energy levels, not the arrangements of entire atoms.

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48.

If a planet is in orbit 4 AU from the sun, how long will it take to orbit the sun?
- Four years
- Eight years
- Sixteen years
- Sixty-four years
- There is not enough information to determine the answer.
Correct Answer

A. Eight years

Explanation

You can find this by using Kepler's third law, which states that the square of the period of revolution in years is proportional to the cube of the average distance between the sun and planet in Astronomical Units.

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49.

Star A has an apparent magnitude of –2, and Star B has an apparent magnitude of +3. Which of the following statements is true?
- Star B is 5 times brighter than Star A.
- Star A is 5 times brighter than Star B.
- Star B must be more massive than Star A.
- A and C
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. None of the above

Explanation

The smaller the number, the brighter the star. Each magnitude means a star appears 2.51 times brighter or dimmer, so Star A is 100 times brighter than Star B.

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Natural Science CLEP Test: Quiz!

The spectroscopic (electron) configuration of an atom is [He]2s22p4. Which element is this?

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Which of the following elements is NOT a gas at room temperature (20°C)?

All things being equal, the deBroglie wavelength is greater for a particle of

A particle and its antiparticle have

When a nucleus undergoes beta decay, which of the following remains constant?

Heavy nuclei release energy during fission because

When a nucleus undergoes alpha decay

Radioactive decay of a nucleus Vertical axis: number of nuclei remaining Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.

A mass experiencing a constant acceleration Vertical axis: distance Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.

A solid is slowly heated past its melting point Vertical axis: temperature Horizontal axis: time Select the graph below that best illustrates this.

Static magnetic fields are caused by

Isotopes of an element have the same number of _______ but different numbers of _______.

Which of the following pairs is most useful in determining a rock's origin?

Which of the following is an example of a one-way change?

What materials are trapped in the Van Allen belts of the earth's magnetic field?

Static magnetic fields exert forces on

Light and sound share which of the following qualities?

A rocket is traveling near the speed of light with respect to an observer. Compared to this observer's clocks, a clock on the rocket appears to run

A book rests on a level table. The force holding it up is

It is often said that matter consists mostly of empty space. This statement is

According to the special theory of relativity, observers in all inertial frames agree on the measurement of

An airplane is traveling horizontally at a constant velocity of 100m/s at a height of 122m. The pilot wants to drop a package into a net on the ground. When should he release it? (Note: neglect friction.)

When an unbalanced force acts on an object in motion

Diffraction of waves passing through a circular aperture depends on the

The correct formula for calcium chloride is:

Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H2SO4?

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O

Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H2SO4?

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe2O3 → FeCl3 + H2O

What percentage, by volume, of the earth's crust is made up of oxygen?

What is the average density of the earth?

What is the approximate radius of the earth in km?

When light enters a transparent medium from the vacuum the

As the temperature of a blackbody increases, the emission of radiation

For a mass in uniform circular motion, the following remains constant:

When a charged particle moves in a constant magnetic field its

The internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas depends on the temperature

When a monatomic ideal gas is heated in a closed, rigid container

A small child, traveling in a car, throws a toy horizontally out the window at 0.5m/s from a height of 1.22m. At the same instant, she drops her bottle from the same height. Which of the following is true if friction is neglected?

A rocket is traveling along the x-axis past an observer at high speed. Two simultaneous events in the rocket are

Two masses collide and stick together. In this collision,

Which of following statements about water is INCORRECT?

Which chemical name is correctly paired with its proper formula?

A compound is determined to have the empirical formula CH2O and a molecular weight of 180. What is the correct molecular formula for this compound? (Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16, carbon is 12, and hydrogen is 1.

Warm air tends to rise through cooler air because

What gas is most effective in reducing heat loss from the earth by absorbing re-radiated heat energy?

Which of the following mineral characteristics is NOT determined by the way the atoms are arranged?

If a planet is in orbit 4 AU from the sun, how long will it take to orbit the sun?

Star A has an apparent magnitude of –2, and Star B has an apparent magnitude of +3. Which of the following statements is true?

The spectroscopic (electron) configuration of an atom is [He]2s²2p⁴. Which element is this?

Isotopes of an element have the same number of _ but different numbers of _.

Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄?

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O

Given that the oxidation state of oxygen is –2 (–II), and of hydrogen +1 (+I), what is the oxidation number (state) of sulfur in sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄?

The following reaction occurs when iron is pickled. Choose the answer that correctly shows the balanced equation. HCl + Fe₂O₃ → FeCl₃ + H₂O

A compound is determined to have the empirical formula CH₂O and a molecular weight of 180. What is the correct molecular formula for this compound? (Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16, carbon is 12, and hydrogen is 1.