The Chemistry of Life

A(n) _______________ is the smallest basic unit of matter.

• element

• atom

• molecule

• compound

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NGSS.HS-PS1-7

A(n) ___________________ is one particular type of atom, it has a specific name.

• compound

• atom

• element

• ion

A(n) ____________________ is a substance made of atoms of different elements bonded together in a certain ratio.

• compound

• mixture

• molecule

• covalent bond

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

____________________ is two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.

• molecule

• compound

• atom

• ion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which macromolecule has this structure?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which of the macromolecules are structured in this way?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Which macromolecule is structured this way?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

Which student correctly identified the organic compounds in the list?

• student K

• student L

• student M

• student N

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A covalent bond is formed between how many monomers

• 6

• 2

• 4

• 1

A single atom of carbon is joined to a hydrogen atom. What is the maximum number of double bonds the carbon atom may yet form?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Carbon can make a total of 4 bonds

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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