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Investigating Carbon Chemistry

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
2.

Carbon atoms can combine to form many different compounds.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.
An indicator will ______________ when it is in contact with an acid or base
a)
Bubble
b)
Form a new substance
c)
Change color
d)
Stay the same color
4.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
5.

Which of the following processes contributes to the carbon cycle?

a)

combustion

b)

respiration

c)

photosynthesis

d)

all of the above

6.

Respiration is the process by which ____________ is consumed and _______________ is produced.

a)

carbon dioxide, oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide, energy

c)

energy, carbon dioxide

d)

oxygen, carbon dioxide

7.
What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?
a)
C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O
b)
6CO2 + 6O2 --> C6H12O6  + 6H2O
c)
 6CO2 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + C6H12O6
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O  -->  6O2 + C6H12O6
8.

What is the control group in an experiment?

a)

a variable that changes due to the independent variable

b)

a variable that does not change during an experiment

c)

a single variable that is changed

d)

the result of the experiment

9.

On the pH scale higher numbers indicate

a)

acids

b)

bases

c)

neither acids or bases

d)

Both acids and bases

10.

What is an independant variable?

a)

a variable that stays the same in an experiment

b)

the result of an experiment

c)

a variable that is changed by the scientist

d)

a variable that changes because of the experiment

11.

Which of the following is the correct word equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

a)

Carbon dioxide + Water --> Glucose + Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide + Glucose + Water --> Oxygen

c)

Oxygen + Water --> Carbon Dioxide + Glucose

d)

Carbon dioxide +Oxygen + Water --> Glucose

12.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

a variable that the scientist changes

b)

a variable that does not change during an experiment

c)

the result of the experiment

d)

a variable that never changes

13.

Why are control groups important in an experiment? Check ALL that apply.

a)

allow for VALID results

b)

allow for FAIR results

c)

allow for CORRECT results

d)

allow for COMPARISON