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WorksheetsScience Trivia Quiz
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who is this famous Russian Chemist and what is he best known for?
Dmitri Mendeleev; the discovery of the periodic law, which led to his formulation of the period table of elements.
Nikola Tesla; his invention of the Tesla Coil
Dmitri Mendeleev; the discovery of Mendelevium - an element in the periodic table
Thomas Edison; the discovery of the periodic law, which led to his formulation of the period table of elements.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science, and is awarded to those that have made breakthrough discoveries that have sought to impact society. The famous chemist behind the award – Alfred Nobel – invented what?
Printing press
Electricity
Steam engine
Dynamite
Which of the following is the least abundant gases in the atmosphere?
nitrogen
argon
oxygen
hydrogen
The periodic table is one of the most important tables in the world that allows scientists to identify the atomic number/ atomic mass/number of valence electrons/number of electron shells of one atom of the element. Using the periodic table provided, what is the chemical symbol for potassium?
(a)
The building blocks of life is the most basic structural units for out life, which of the following is the building blocks of all matter?
Proteins
Polymers
Atoms
Molecules
What is the function of the mitochondria?
powerhouse of the cell
carries out protein synthesis
controls activity in cell
provides energy to the cell (ATP)
Which one is the correct example of diffusion?
Small intestine
gas exchange in the alveoli (lungs)
water moving into the cell
root hair cell getting nutrients from soil
which one is not apart of the categories of the human diet?
lipids
carbohydrates
minerals
fruits
Which is not a function of the Fallopian Tubes?
is the site of fertilisation
directs ovum from ovary
creates mucus for sperm movement
catches the egg with cilia
Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
Stapes
Incus
Malleus
Chords tympani
What element does Ag stand for?
Argon
Gold
Silver
Aluminium
At what temperature does liquid water turn to ice?
10 celcius
0 celcius
32 celcius
0 Fahrenheit
What is the atomic number of hydrogen?
1
2
3
4
What is the symbol for potassium?
K
Po
Pt
Ps
Which of the following is the most reactive metal?
Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Which of the following is an accurate chemical equation?
Acid + oxygen-- carbon dioxide + water
Acid + metal --- salt + hydrogen
Acid + metal carbonate -- salt + water
Acid + metal oxide -- alkalis + salt
This British man is known for discovering a type of particle. Who is this man and what type of atomic particle did he discover?
Ernest Rutherford: Protons
James Chadwick: Neutrons
J.J Thomson: Electrons
J.J Thomson: Neutrons
While burning wood, which kind of energy can we not observe?
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Radiant energy
None of the Above
Atomic theory is the idea that all matter is made of tiny particles, but who discovered this?
Amedeo Avogadro
Antoine Lavoisier
Robert Boyle
John Dalton
State which of the following metal is the most reactive.
hydrogen
magnesium
zinc
potassium
A metro runs through a building, the length of the metro is 120m and it travels 1.5km in 100s, if the metro fully passes through the building in 18s, how long is the building
120m
200m
150m
130m
The formula for Gibbs free energy is:
G = H - TS
∆G = ∆ H - T∆S
E=MC ^ 2
1/2 mv^2 = mgh
State the equation for Hooke's Law:
F=KX
V= D/T
F= K^2
P=MV
Sound is created by:
Clapping
Vibrations
Friction
Collisions
Which of these is not a trait that can be passed genetically from parent to offspring ?
height as an adult
hair colour
foot size
language
Which of these sentences is correct?
The word 'Biome' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring
The word 'Chromosome' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring
The word 'Gene' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring
The word 'Heredity' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring
Which of these 3 parts of a cell are only found in plant cells?
cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm
chloroplasts, vacuole, mitochondria
chloroplasts, cell wall, vacuole
nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria
Which organic compound is used to repair and build muscle?
(a)
To survive and stay healthy, humans need a diet including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. What is missing from this list?
calcium
sugar
water
meat
Which of the following is the correct definition of singularity?
The point where a large mass is concentrated into a infinitesimal volume.
The point where no matter exists.
The point marking the expansion of planets in the universe.
The point marking the end of the lifespan of a galaxy.
Which of the following is the correct definition of the 'event horizon'?
The centre of the black hole.
The boundary defining the limits of a red giant from which nothing can escape.
The boundary defining the limits of a black hole from which nothing can escape.
The boundary defining the limits of a neutron star from which nothing can escape.
Which of the following word describes the process in which a black hole pulls something apart?
elongation
none of the above
compression
spaghettification
What does a star much heavier than the mass of our sun turn into during its final stages?
Black hole and neutron star
White dwarf
Black Dwarf
None of the above
What is the correct definition of a neutron star?
A star composed primarily of helium nuclei.
A star composed primarily of electrons.
A star composed primarily of neutrons.
A star composed primarily of protons.
How fast is the speed of light?
486, 000 metres/second
286, 000 miles/second
186, 000 miles/second
286, 000 kilometres/second
What does DC and AC stand for in physics?
Directive current and absolute current
Direct current and alternating current
Digestive current and alternating current
None of the above
What is the distance between two peaks of a wave called?
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
Period
Approximately how fast does sound travel in meters per second?
0.340 kilometres/second
3400 metres/second
None of the above
Light speed
What is the unit for electrical charge?
Joules
Watts
Coulombs
None of the above
