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This study set covers Chemistry through
25 practice questions.
A factual quiz covering the history, measurements, and basics of chemistry. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Chemistry Fundamentals Quiz study set below.
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1
In what year did John Dalton publish his atomic theory in 'A New System of Chemical Philosophy'?
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A
1808
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B
1785
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C
1902
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D
1850
2
How many protons does a neutral Carbon atom have in its nucleus?
3
What is the standard freezing point of water in degrees Celsius at sea level?
4
Who is widely credited with arranging the first version of the Periodic Table in 1869?
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A
Marie Curie
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B
Dmitri Mendeleev
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C
Niels Bohr
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D
Isaac Newton
5
How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of Neon have?
6
What is the atomic number of Hydrogen?
7
Which scientist is known for the 1661 publication 'The Sceptical Chymist'?
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A
Robert Boyle
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B
Antoine Lavoisier
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C
John Dalton
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D
Henry Cavendish
8
The prefix 'milli-' represents what power of ten?
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A
10^-1
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B
10^-2
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C
10^-3
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D
10^-6
9
How many grams are in one kilogram?
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A
10
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B
100
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C
1000
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D
10000
10
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
11
In which year did Antoine Lavoisier publish the first modern chemistry textbook, 'Traité Élémentaire de Chimie'?
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A
1789
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B
1800
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C
1750
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D
1820
12
How many atoms of oxygen are in one molecule of water (H2O)?
13
What is the approximate percentage of Nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?
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A
21%
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B
78%
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C
0.04%
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D
50%
14
How many states of matter are traditionally taught in basic chemistry?
15
What is the atomic mass unit (amu) of a single proton approximately equal to?
16
Which element has the atomic number 8?
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A
Nitrogen
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B
Oxygen
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C
Fluorine
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D
Carbon
17
What century did the transition from Alchemy to modern Chemistry primarily occur?
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A
15th
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B
17th
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C
19th
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D
20th
18
How many electrons can the first electron shell of an atom hold?
19
At what temperature in Kelvin does water boil at 1 atmosphere of pressure?
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A
273 K
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B
373 K
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C
100 K
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D
473 K
20
The 'Law of Conservation of Mass' was proposed by which chemist in the late 18th century?
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A
Antoine Lavoisier
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B
Dmitri Mendeleev
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C
John Dalton
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D
Ernest Rutherford
21
How many periods are there in the standard modern Periodic Table?
22
What is the chemical symbol for Iron?
23
Which group number on the Periodic Table contains the Noble Gases?
24
How many neutrons are typically in a common Hydrogen-1 isotope nucleus?
25
What is the value of Avogadro's number rounded to the nearest integer for moles?
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A
6.022 x 10^23
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B
3.14 x 10^23
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C
9.81 x 10^23
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D
1.60 x 10^-19
