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NDQ_016017
Hemoglobin is a protein that fights infections in the blood.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016018
The most abundant biochemical compound is cellulose.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016019
Hemoglobin transports oxygen through the blood.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016020
Muscle tissues are composed mainly of fatty acids.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016021
Organisms use lipids mainly to store energy.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016022
There are two main types of nucleic acids.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016023
long carbon chains found in lipids
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
f
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016024
class of biochemical compounds that includes oils
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016025
general name given to biochemical polymers
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
e
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016026
class of biochemical compounds that includes DNA
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
d
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016027
building blocks of proteins
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
g
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016028
class of biochemical compounds that includes cellulose
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016029
class of biochemical compounds that includes enzymes
a. carbohydrates, b. lipids, c. proteins, d. nucleic acids, e. macromolecules, f. fatty acids, g. amino acids
c
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016030
Which of the following is one of the four main classes of biochemical compounds?
a. sugars, b. starches, c. cellulose, d. carbohydrates
d
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016031
All biochemical compounds include carbon, hydrogen, and
a. sulfur, b. oxygen, c. nitrogen, d. phosphorus
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016032
Organisms use carbohydrates mainly for
a. energy, b. cell membranes, c. hormones, d. antibodies
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016033
The function of a given protein depends on its
a. overall shape, b. sequence of amino acids, c. number of amino acid chains, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016034
Which statement about saturated fatty acids is true?
a. They have only single bonds between carbon atoms, b. They are used by plants to store energy, c. They make up lipids known as oils, d. They are always in the liquid state
a
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016035
Nitrogen bases found in both DNA and RNA include
a. glycine, b. adenine, c. thymine, d. uracil
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016036
Which of the following is a function of RNA?
a. fighting infections, b. reading the genetic code, c. carrying substances in the blood, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: carbon and living things Biochemical Compounds: A biochemical compound is any carbon-based compound found in living things. Like hydrocarbons, all biochemi- cal compounds contain hydrogen as well as carbon. However, biochemical compounds also contain other elements, such as oxygen and nitrogen. Almost all bioc...
NDQ_016037
Reactants in cellular respiration include
a. oxygen, b. water, c. carbon dioxide, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016038
All organisms make food by photosynthesis.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016039
The synthesis of glucose requires carbon dioxide.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016040
The human enzyme named pepsin catalyzes the digestion of
a. nucleic acids, b. fatty acids, c. proteins, d. sugars
c
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016041
Insect-catching plants such as pitcher plants obtain glucose from insects.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016042
The compound that cells break down to release energy is
a. chlorophyll, b. carbon dioxide, c. water, d. glucose
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016043
Energy for photosynthesis comes from
a. water, b. soil, c. light, d. chemicals
c
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016044
Chemical reactions provide living cells with energy.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016045
Photosynthesis is an exothermic, or energy-releasing, process.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016046
Which equation correctly represents photosynthesis?
a. C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 + energy 6CO2 + 6H2 O, b. 6CO2 + 6O2 + energy C6 H12 O6 + 6H2 O, c. C6 H12 O6 + 6CO2 + energy 6O2 + 6H2 O, d. 6CO2 + 6H2 O + energy C6 H12 O6 + 6O2
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016047
The overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis is represented by the equation: C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 6CO2
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016050
Products of cellular respiration include many small, energy-storing molecules.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016051
Cellular respiration takes place only in organisms that cannot make their own food.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016054
The process of cellular respiration requires carbon dioxide.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016056
One of the products of cellular respiration is oxygen.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016057
All living things need energy just to stay alive.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016059
Cellular respiration is an endothermic, or energy-absorbing, process.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016061
Only plants can carry out photosynthesis.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016064
Cellular respiration occurs in all living cells
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016065
One of the products of cellular respiration is oxygen.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016069
process in which cells break down glucose and release energy
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016070
any chemical reaction that takes place in living things
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
b
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016071
protein that speeds up biochemical reactions
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
g
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016072
byproduct of photosynthesis
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
c
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016073
compound that cells use for energy
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
e
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016074
pigment that captures light energy
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
f
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016075
process in which certain organisms make glucose
a. photosynthesis, b. biochemical reaction, c. oxygen, d. cellular respiration, e. glucose, f. chlorophyll, g. enzyme
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016076
All living things need
a. carbon dioxide, b. sunlight, c. energy, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016077
Reactants in photosynthesis include
a. chlorophyll, b. oxygen, c. glucose, d. water
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016078
Types of organisms that make their own glucose include
a. algae, b. plants, c. cyanobacteria, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016079
All organisms that undergo photosynthesis contain
a. pepsin, b. amylase, c. chlorophyll, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016080
Cellular respiration releases some energy in the form of
a. heat, b. light, c. motion, d. electricity
a
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016081
Amylase catalyzes the breakdown of
a. lipids, b. proteins, c. nucleic acids, d. complex carbohydrates
d
Lesson: biochemical reactions Photosynthesis: Most of the energy used by living things comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis. This is the process in which plants and certain other organisms (see Figure 9.26) synthesize glucose (C6 H12 O6 ). The process uses c...
NDQ_016082
acceleration always refers to a(n)
a. increase in speed, b. change in speed, c. change in direction, d. change in velocity
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It measures the rate at which velocity changes. Velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion, so a change in velocity may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both...
NDQ_016084
acceleration is a vector.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It measures the rate at which velocity changes. Velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion, so a change in velocity may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both...
NDQ_016085
a change in direction without a change in speed is called velocity.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It measures the rate at which velocity changes. Velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion, so a change in velocity may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both...
NDQ_016086
acceleration can never be negative.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It measures the rate at which velocity changes. Velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion, so a change in velocity may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both...
NDQ_016096
a heavier object always falls to the ground more quickly than a lighter object.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration due to gravity Speeding up While Falling Down: Gravity is a force that pulls objects down toward the ground. When objects fall to the ground, gravity causes them to accelerate. Acceleration is a change in velocity, and velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion. Gravity c...
NDQ_016097
what is the velocity of an object that has been falling freely in a vacuum for 4 seconds?
a. 9.8 m/s, b. 10.1 m/s, c. 19.6 m/s, d. 39.2 m/s
d
Lesson: acceleration due to gravity Speeding up While Falling Down: Gravity is a force that pulls objects down toward the ground. When objects fall to the ground, gravity causes them to accelerate. Acceleration is a change in velocity, and velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion. Gravity c...
NDQ_016099
objects fall toward earth at a constant rate of speed.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration due to gravity Speeding up While Falling Down: Gravity is a force that pulls objects down toward the ground. When objects fall to the ground, gravity causes them to accelerate. Acceleration is a change in velocity, and velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion. Gravity c...
NDQ_016100
an object will experience more air resistance when it falls if it has greater
a. mass, b. weight, c. gravity, d. surface area
d
Lesson: acceleration due to gravity Speeding up While Falling Down: Gravity is a force that pulls objects down toward the ground. When objects fall to the ground, gravity causes them to accelerate. Acceleration is a change in velocity, and velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion. Gravity c...
NDQ_016101
objects with different masses have the same gravitational force acting on them.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration due to gravity Speeding up While Falling Down: Gravity is a force that pulls objects down toward the ground. When objects fall to the ground, gravity causes them to accelerate. Acceleration is a change in velocity, and velocity, in turn, is a measure of the speed and direction of motion. Gravity c...
NDQ_016104
if a measurement is precise, it must also be accurate.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: accuracy and precision Accuracy: The accuracy of a measurement is how close the measurement is to the true value. If you were to hit four different golf balls toward an over-sized hole, all of them might land in the hole. These shots would all be accurate because they all landed in the hole. This is illustrate...
NDQ_016105
only accurate measurements are precise.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: accuracy and precision Accuracy: The accuracy of a measurement is how close the measurement is to the true value. If you were to hit four different golf balls toward an over-sized hole, all of them might land in the hole. These shots would all be accurate because they all landed in the hole. This is illustrate...
NDQ_016109
which set of measurements best represents precision if the true value is 6.80 kg?
a. 6.80 kg, 6.70 kg, and 6.90 kg, b. 6.75 kg, 6.80 kg, and 6.85 kg, c. 5.80 kg, 6.80 kg, and 7.80 kg, d. 6.10 kg, 5.99 kg, and 6.11 kg
d
Lesson: accuracy and precision Accuracy: The accuracy of a measurement is how close the measurement is to the true value. If you were to hit four different golf balls toward an over-sized hole, all of them might land in the hole. These shots would all be accurate because they all landed in the hole. This is illustrate...
NDQ_016110
which set of measurements best represents accuracy if the true value is 6.80 kg?
a. 6.80 kg, 6.70 kg, and 6.90 kg, b. 6.75 kg, 6.80 kg, and 6.85 kg, c. 5.80 kg, 6.80 kg, and 7.80 kg, d. 6.10 kg, 5.99 kg, and 6.11 kg
b
Lesson: accuracy and precision Accuracy: The accuracy of a measurement is how close the measurement is to the true value. If you were to hit four different golf balls toward an over-sized hole, all of them might land in the hole. These shots would all be accurate because they all landed in the hole. This is illustrate...
NDQ_016112
pure water is an example of a neutral substance.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acid base neutralization Acids Bases and Ions: An acid is a compound that produces positive hydrogen ions (H+ ) and negative nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water. (Ions are atoms that have become charged by losing or gaining electrons.) Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of an acid. When it dissolves in...
NDQ_016113
when an acid dissolves in water, it produces
a. positive hydrogen ions, b. negative nonmetal ions, c. negative metal ions, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: acid base neutralization Acids Bases and Ions: An acid is a compound that produces positive hydrogen ions (H+ ) and negative nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water. (Ions are atoms that have become charged by losing or gaining electrons.) Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of an acid. When it dissolves in...
NDQ_016114
when a base dissolves in water, it produces
a. positive hydroxide ions, b. positive metal ions, c. negative nonmetal ions, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: acid base neutralization Acids Bases and Ions: An acid is a compound that produces positive hydrogen ions (H+ ) and negative nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water. (Ions are atoms that have become charged by losing or gaining electrons.) Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of an acid. When it dissolves in...
NDQ_016119
the reaction of hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate produces
a. water, b. calcium chloride, c. carbon dioxide, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: acid base neutralization Acids Bases and Ions: An acid is a compound that produces positive hydrogen ions (H+ ) and negative nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water. (Ions are atoms that have become charged by losing or gaining electrons.) Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of an acid. When it dissolves in...
NDQ_016123
only endothermic reactions require activation energy.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: activation energy Getting Started: Chemical reactions also need energy to be activated. They require a certain amount of energy just to get started. This energy is called activation energy. For example, activation energy is needed to start a car engine. Turning the key causes a spark that activates the burning...
NDQ_016125
the activation energy needed to start combustion in a car engine comes from
a. the gasoline, b. a spark plug, c. a piston, d. the key
b
Lesson: activation energy Getting Started: Chemical reactions also need energy to be activated. They require a certain amount of energy just to get started. This energy is called activation energy. For example, activation energy is needed to start a car engine. Turning the key causes a spark that activates the burning...
NDQ_016126
a chemical reaction will not occur unless reactants are moving.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: activation energy Getting Started: Chemical reactions also need energy to be activated. They require a certain amount of energy just to get started. This energy is called activation energy. For example, activation energy is needed to start a car engine. Turning the key causes a spark that activates the burning...
NDQ_016127
all chemical reactions need a constant input of energy to continue.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: activation energy Getting Started: Chemical reactions also need energy to be activated. They require a certain amount of energy just to get started. This energy is called activation energy. For example, activation energy is needed to start a car engine. Turning the key causes a spark that activates the burning...
NDQ_016128
exothermic reactions always need less activation energy than endothermic reactions.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: activation energy Getting Started: Chemical reactions also need energy to be activated. They require a certain amount of energy just to get started. This energy is called activation energy. For example, activation energy is needed to start a car engine. Turning the key causes a spark that activates the burning...
NDQ_016143
all of the following are alkaline earth metals except
a. barium, b. sodium, c. calcium, d. magnesium
b
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016144
properties of alkaline earth metals include
a. gray or silver color, b. low density, c. softness, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016145
all alkaline earth metals have three valence electrons.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016146
alkaline earth metals are the most reactive metals.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016147
alkaline earth metals never exist as pure substances in nature.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016150
diets that are too low in calcium may lead to
a. rickets, b. osteoporosis, c. bone fractures, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: alkaline earth metals The Second Group: Barium (Ba) is one of six elements in group 2 of the periodic table, which is shown in Figure 1.1. Elements in this group are called alkaline Earth metals. These metals are silver or gray in color. They are relatively soft and low in density, although not as soft and lig...
NDQ_016153
alloys consist only of metallic elements.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016154
most metal objects are made of alloys rather than pure metals.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016155
which of the following is not an alloy?
a. chromium, b. bronze, c. brass, d. steel
a
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016157
the alloy called stainless steel consists of
a. iron, b. carbon, c. nickel, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016159
the first alloy ever made was
a. sterling silver, b. steel, c. brass, d. bronze
d
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016160
brass is an alloy that is used for doorknobs and plumbing fixtures.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: alloys What Are Alloys: An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements. The other elements may be metals, nonmetals, or both. An alloy is formed by melting a metal and dissolving the other elements in it. The molten solution is then allowed to cool and harden. Alloys generally have more usefu...
NDQ_016165
an alpha particle is a
a. packet of energy, b. single electron, c. helium nucleus, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016166
what does the following nuclear symbol represent?
a. alpha particle, b. helium atom, c. helium ion, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016167
in the nuclear symbol 6 c, the superscript represents the
a. atomic number, b. mass number, c. valence number, d. group number
b
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016168
in the following nuclear equation for alpha decay, what is the missing subscript that will balance the equation? th + 42 he + energy 238 234
a. 94, b. 92, c. 90, d. 88
c
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016169
an alpha particle consists of one proton and one neutron.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016170
alpha decay is the least dangerous type of radioactive decay.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: alpha decay Why Some Nuclei Decay: Radioactive elements and isotopes have unstable nuclei. To become more stable, the nuclei undergo radioactive decay. In radioactive decay, the nuclei give off, or emit, radiation in the form of energy and often particles as well. There are several types of radioactive decay, ...
NDQ_016182
archimedes was a greek mathematician who lived more than 2000 years ago.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: archimedes law Archimedes Takes a Bath: Did you ever notice when you get into a bathtub of water that the level of the water rises? More than 2000 years ago, a Greek mathematician named Archimedes noticed the same thing. He observed that both a body and the water in a tub cant occupy the same space at the same...
NDQ_016185
archimedes determined that the volume of water displaced by an object placed in the water is equal to the objects
a. weight, b. volume, c. mass, d. density
b
Lesson: archimedes law Archimedes Takes a Bath: Did you ever notice when you get into a bathtub of water that the level of the water rises? More than 2000 years ago, a Greek mathematician named Archimedes noticed the same thing. He observed that both a body and the water in a tub cant occupy the same space at the same...
NDQ_016186
a bigger object displaces less water than a smaller object.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: archimedes law Archimedes Takes a Bath: Did you ever notice when you get into a bathtub of water that the level of the water rises? More than 2000 years ago, a Greek mathematician named Archimedes noticed the same thing. He observed that both a body and the water in a tub cant occupy the same space at the same...
NDQ_016188
according to archimedes law, the buoyant force acting on an object equals the
a. weight of the object, b. weight of the displaced fluid, c. volume of the object, d. volume of the displaced fluid
b
Lesson: archimedes law Archimedes Takes a Bath: Did you ever notice when you get into a bathtub of water that the level of the water rises? More than 2000 years ago, a Greek mathematician named Archimedes noticed the same thing. He observed that both a body and the water in a tub cant occupy the same space at the same...
NDQ_016189
archimedes law explains why some very heavy objects can float on water.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: archimedes law Archimedes Takes a Bath: Did you ever notice when you get into a bathtub of water that the level of the water rises? More than 2000 years ago, a Greek mathematician named Archimedes noticed the same thing. He observed that both a body and the water in a tub cant occupy the same space at the same...
NDQ_016196
how does an incandescent light bulb produce visible light?
a. the bulbs filament gets so hot that it glows, b. gas inside the bulb gives off visible light, c. electricity excites neon electrons in the bulb, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: artificial light Turn on the Lights: If youre like most people, you dont give it a thought when you flick a switch to turn on a lightat least not until the power goes out and youre left in the dark! When you flick on a light switch, electricity normally flows through the light, and some type of light bulb conv...
NDQ_016197
in a fluorescent light bulb, mercury gas gives off visible light.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: artificial light Turn on the Lights: If youre like most people, you dont give it a thought when you flick a switch to turn on a lightat least not until the power goes out and youre left in the dark! When you flick on a light switch, electricity normally flows through the light, and some type of light bulb conv...