Quiz on Ahmed Zewail

Where was Ahmed Zewail born?

• Cairo

• Damanhour

• Alexandria

• Luxor

What was Ahmed Zewail's favorite subject in science?

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

Where did Ahmed Zewail go to study after finishing school in Egypt?

• France

• United States

• Japan

• China

What important prize did Ahmed Zewail win in 1999?

• Olympic Medal

• Grammy Award

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry

• Academy Award

What is "femtochemistry"?

• A type of music

• A study of how fast molecules move and change

• A type of sport

• A language

How fast do molecules move in femtochemistry?

• One second

• One hour

• A billionth of a second

• One day

What did Ahmed Zewail love doing outside of his research?

• Playing soccer

• Teaching and helping students

• Painting

• Cooking

Why was Ahmed Zewail's Nobel Prize special for Egypt?

• It was the first time an Egyptian won a Nobel Prize in science

• He won it in a sports competition

• It was a prize for art

• It was given to his family

When did Ahmed Zewail pass away?

• 2010

• 2016

• 2000

• 1999

What is Ahmed Zewail remembered for?

• Writing novels

• Discovering new planets

• His discoveries in chemistry and helping students

• Winning sports medals