NEW
Font size
WorksheetsExploring Organic Compounds and Matter
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is an element?
A substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A combination of two or more substances
A type of chemical bond
Which of the following is a compound?
Oxygen (O 2 )
Carbon (C)
Water (H 2 O)
Nitrogen (N 2 )
Why is carbon essential to life on Earth?
It forms strong ionic bonds
It can form four covalent bonds, allowing for a variety of complex molecules
It is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust
It is a metal
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
Protein
Lipid
Glucose
Nucleic acid
What is a chemical reaction?
A process that changes one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
A process that involves the physical change of a substance
A process that involves the movement of electrons in an atom
A process that involves the breaking of physical bonds
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
Starch
Cellulose
Glucose
Glycogen
What is the primary function of proteins in living organisms?
To store genetic information
To provide energy
To act as enzymes and structural components
To form cell membranes
Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Starch
What is a chemical bond?
A force that holds atoms together in a molecule
A type of chemical reaction
A process that changes the state of matter
A type of element
Which of the following best describes an organic compound?
A compound that contains carbon and is found in living things
A compound that contains oxygen and is found in living things
A compound that contains nitrogen and is found in living things
A compound that contains hydrogen and is found in living things
