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Physical Science Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Questions

Authored by Kyle Wooten

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9th Grade

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Physical Science Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Questions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the main goal of the alchemists as depicted in the painting from around 1570?

To create life

To turn lead into gold

To discover new planets

To invent the telescope.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The alchemists in the painting tried to use chemical reactions to make ______.

silver

gold

copper

iron

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is transmutation?

The conversion of atoms of one element to atoms of another

The splitting of an atom into smaller parts

The combination of two atoms into one

The release of energy from an atom.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists can perform artificial transmutations by bombarding atomic nuclei with high-energy particles such as ______.

electrons

protons

photons

quarks

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of change does transmutation involve?

Chemical change

Nuclear change

Physical change

Biological change

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nuclear decay is an example of a transmutation that occurs ______.

artificially

naturally

chemically

physically

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the first artificial transmutation performed by Ernest Rutherford?

Exposing nitrogen gas to alpha particles

Exposing oxygen gas to beta particles

Exposing hydrogen gas to gamma rays

Exposing helium gas to neutrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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