Science Quiz on Basic Concepts

What does the group number in the periodic table indicate?

• Atomic mass

• Number of energy levels

• Number of valence electrons

• Total number of electrons

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What is the symbol for sodium?

• S

• Na

• N

• So

Which particle is responsible for chemical bonding?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Nucleus

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What happens to the mass of a substance during a physical change?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It depends on the substance

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What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Condensation

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Which state of matter has particles packed closely but can still flow?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What element has an atomic number of 12?

• Magnesium

• Carbon

• Neon

• Helium

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What term describes two or more atoms bonded together?

• Ion

• Molecule

• Isotope

• Proton

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What is the formula for table salt?

• NaCl

• HCl

• NaH

• ClO

Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons (stealing)?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• Polar