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Unit 3 Chemistry of Life Re-Take

Quiz by Dr. Kendra Whitney

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  • Q1

    The electrons of an atom

    have positive charge

    occupy the space surrounding the nucleus

    are attracted to the positive charge of neutrons

    are found in the nucleus along with the protons

    30s
  • Q2

    All matter is composed of

    oxygen

    cells

    carbon

    atoms

    30s
  • Q3

    Phosphorous has an atomic number of 15 and an atomic mass of 31.  Which of the following is true?

    phosphorous has 15 protons

    phosphorous has 31 neutrons

    phosphorous has 15 electrons

    Phosphorous has 15 neutrons

    30s
  • Q4

    Which of the following is not a macromolecule

    carbohydrate

    protein

    these are all macromolecules

    lipid

    ice

    30s
  • Q5

    Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons are called

    isotopes

    lipids

    molecules

    polar

    30s
  • Q6

    The two types of nucleic acids are

    glucose and glycogen

    DNA and RNA

    lipids and sugars

    catalase and lactase

    30s
  • Q7

    When an electron is transferred from one atom to another, this forms a(n)

    covalent bond

    hydrogen bond

    ionic bond

    polar molecule

    30s
  • Q8

    Which of the following bonds is the weakest?

    ionic

    covalent

    polar

    hydrogen

    30s
  • Q9

    The molecule that is formed at the end of a chemical reaction using an enzyme is called a(n)

    inhibitor

    substrate

    product

    active site

    30s
  • Q10

    Th oxygen side of a water molecule is slightly attracted to the hydrogen side of another water molecule.  This is caused by water's _____ and causes water to ____.

    acidity; creep up thin tubes

    capillary action; divide into hydrogen and hydroxide ions

    adhesion; neutralize bases

    polarity; form hydrogen bonds

    30s
  • Q11

    The reason small polar molecules can easily disperse into your blood stream and travel to other parts of your body is because

    water has high surface tension

    water resists temperature change

    water can creep up thin tubes

    water is a universal solvent

    30s
  • Q12

    Your dad put powdered chlorine in your swimming pool.  In this situation, the swimming pool water is

    the solvent

    the solute

    an acid

    a base

    30s
  • Q13

    A solution that forms an equal amount of H+ and OH- ions in a solution is called a _____ solution

    cohesive

    universal

    polar

    neutral

    30s
  • Q14

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?

    tastes sour

    has a higher concentration of OH- ions than water

    reacts easily with metals

    pH is lower than 7

    30s
  • Q15

    The ability for a water strider to remain on the surface of water is caused by

    capillary action

    enzymes

    adhesion

    cohesion

    30s

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