Chapter 2 Quiz (The Chemistry of Living Things)

All organic compounds contain which element?

• Neon

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

Temperature is the measurement of

• the amount of matter in an object

• how much energy an object has

• the amount of energy that is stored in chemicals

• the speed of moving objects

Fats and oils are examples of what type of carbon compound?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

What type of substance can be dissolved in water to form hydrogen ions?

• Acid

• Base

• Element

• Proton

Which is NOT a part of an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Voltron

This is the name of the effect that comes from particles being in constant random motion.

• Butterfly Effect

• Brownian Motion

• Science

• Bill Nye Movement

_______________ help our muscles, hair, blood, and skin.

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not a reason why carbon is important for life?

• Carbon can form chains or rings.

• Carbon can bond with itself.

• Carbon can form up to four bonds.

• Carbon can form graphite and diamonds.

The main purpose of carbohydrates for living things is for

• Storage

• Fuel

• Information

• Carbon dating

True or False: Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it experiences.

• True

• False