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Step into the captivating world of chemistry, where atoms and molecules dance in intricate patterns to form the substances that make up our universe. This quiz will challenge your understanding of essential chemistry concepts, from the periodic table to chemical reactions. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to test your knowledge. Best of luck!
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Basic Chemistry Quiz
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1. What is the atomic number of carbon?
The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Basic Chemistry Quiz Questions Overview

1. What is the atomic number of carbon?

6
12
14
16

2. Which element is known as the ‘King of Chemicals’?

Sulfur
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

3. What is the chemical formula for water?

H2O
HO2
O2H
H2

4. Which of the following is a noble gas?

Helium
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Chlorine

5. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust?

Oxygen
Silicon
Aluminum
Iron

6. Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?

Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
Iron

7. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

0
7
14
10

8. Which of the following is a chemical change?

Melting ice
Boiling water
Burning wood
Breaking glass

9. What is the main component of natural gas?

Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane

10. Which element has the highest electronegativity?

Fluorine
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Chlorine

11. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au
Ag
Pb
Fe

12. Which gas is commonly known as laughing gas?

Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Helium

13. What is the molecular formula for glucose?

C6H12O6
C12H22O11
C2H5OH
CH4

14. Which of the following is a halogen?

Chlorine
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium

15. What is the process of converting a liquid into a gas called?

Evaporation
Condensation
Sublimation
Deposition

16. Which element is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?

Iodine
Iron
Calcium
Zinc

17. What is the name of the compound with the chemical formula NaCl?

Sodium chloride
Sodium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium hydroxide

18. Which of the following is a property of acids?

Sour taste
Bitter taste
Slippery feel
Turns red litmus paper blue
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