Amplify Science Leap Review

How many of each atom are in the compound above?

• 1 magnesium atom, 2 iron atoms, and 4 oxygen atoms

• 3 magnesium atoms, 2 iron atoms, and 4 oxygen atoms

• 6 magnesium atoms, 6 iron atoms, and 12 oxygen atoms

• 3 magnesium atoms, 6 iron atoms, and 12 oxygen atoms

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Which of the following is the best clue that a chemical reaction has taken place?

• Change in color

• Change in state

• Change in particle size

• Change in volume

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The table shows the number of neutrons, protons, and electrons for two atoms. How are the two atoms alike?

• They have the same charge.

• They have the same mass number.

• They have the same atomic number

• They are atoms of the same element.

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The diagram shows the arrangement of electrons in a neon atom. How many protons are present in this atom's nucleus?

• 10

• 8

• 2

• There is not enough information to answer this question.

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How would you use the scientific method to determine the relationship between the mass of an object and its acceleration due to gravity?

• Calculate the force on different masses and measure the acceleration

• Drop objects of different masses from the same height and time their descent

• Increase the mass of an object while keeping the force constant

• Keep the mass constant and vary the force applied

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Design an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. What would be your control variable?

• The type of plant used

• The amount of water given to the plant

• The amount of sunlight each plant receives

• The temperature of the environment

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Elements with seven valence electrons —

• are highly reactive

• are highly stable

• have a high mass

• have a low mass

The atoms of a certain element each contain 11 protons and 1 valence electron. Which statement correctly identifies this element and describes its chemical reactivity?

• The element is sodium, and it is highly reactive

• The element is fluorine, and it is highly reactive

• The element is sodium, and it is not very reactive

• The element is fluorine, and it is not very reactive

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Sulfur is a nonmetal. Of the following, the physical characteristic that is most

likely to describe a sample of sulfur is —

• a shiny appearance

• brittleness

• malleability

• ductility

Potassium nitrate is a compound used in some fertilizers. Its chemical formula is KNO3. How many TOTAL atoms are in each unit of potassium nitrate?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 9

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