Basic Chemistry Trivia
25 questionsTest your knowledge of basic chemistry. Elements, symbols, and simple reactions.
What is the chemical symbol for water?
The correct answer is B. H2O
What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?
The correct answer is A. O
What is the chemical symbol for carbon?
The correct answer is A. C
How many states of matter are commonly taught in basic science?
The correct answer is B. 3
What gas do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?
The correct answer is A. Carbon dioxide
What gas do humans primarily breathe in?
The correct answer is D. Oxygen
Table salt is primarily made of which two elements?
The correct answer is C. Sodium and chlorine
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
The correct answer is A. Na
What is the atomic number of carbon?
The correct answer is C. 6
What does pH measure?
The correct answer is A. Acidity or alkalinity
A pH of 7 is considered what?
The correct answer is D. Neutral
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
The correct answer is B. Au
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
The correct answer is A. Fe
How many protons does a hydrogen atom have?
The correct answer is B. 1
What is CO2 commonly called?
The correct answer is A. Carbon dioxide
Which element has the symbol K?
The correct answer is D. Potassium
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
The correct answer is C. Hydrogen
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
The correct answer is A. Ag
What is the atomic number of helium?
The correct answer is B. 2
Which element has the symbol Pb?
The correct answer is A. Lead
What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
The correct answer is A. Covalent bond
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
The correct answer is C. NaCl
Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
The correct answer is C. Nitrogen
What is the chemical symbol for mercury?
The correct answer is A. Hg
How many elements are in the periodic table as of standard modern chemistry?
The correct answer is B. 118
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