Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Which of the following is not an element of the scientific method?
		A)	observation
		B)	hypothesis
		C)	conventional knowledge
		D)	communication with other scientists
		E)	theory


2	A scientific theory is an idea or a hunch that a scientist has about a particular phenomenon.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Which of the following is not part of the nucleus of an atom?
		A)	electron
		B)	proton
		C)	neutron
		D)	none of the above are parts of the nucleus of an atom


4	Which of the following is not a chemical compound?
		A)	sugar
		B)	salt
		C)	dioxin
		D)	oxygen
		E)	sulfur dioxide


5	An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydrogen ions in solution.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Which of the following is an example of organic matter?
		A)	sea salt
		B)	sand
		C)	cadmium
		D)	iron oxide
		E)	gasoline


7	When a gas furnace burns natural gas in the presence of ample oxygen, what does the ignition spark provide when the furnace first turns on?
		A)	potential energy
		B)	volatile organic compounds
		C)	activation energy
		D)	a catalyst
		E)	inorganic compounds


8	Which of the following is not a byproduct of photosynthesis?
		A)	oxygen
		B)	carbon dioxide
		C)	sugar
		D)	none of the above


9	The second law of thermodynamics says that, when converting energy from one form to another, there can be a loss of useful energy.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The ocean is a good example of a system that has a high quantity of energy, but low quality energy.
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	Which of the following is the most efficient at converting one form of energy into useful energy?
		A)	incandescent bulb
		B)	high performance automobile engine
		C)	fluorescent bulb
		D)	oil furnace
		E)	electric motor

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