Quiz 2: Basic Chemistry

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle associated with an atom?

A. electron
B. proton
C. ion
D. neutron

Answer 1

C. ion

Question 2

Unsaturated fatty acid chains contain one or more ________ bonds between carbon atoms.

Answer 2

Double

Question 3

An atom with 13 electrons will have ________ electrons in the valence shell.

Answer 3

3

Question 4

The pH scale is based on the number of ________ in solution.

Answer 4

Protons

Question 5

An acid is a molecule that releases (donates) ________.

Answer 5

Protons (hydrogen ions)

Question 6

Matter is best described as ________.

Answer 6

Anything that occupies space and has mass

Question 7

Glycogen and starch are examples of a specific category of carbohydrates called ________.

Answer 7

Polysaccharides

Question 8

Which property of water explains its ability to prevent sudden changes in body temperature?

Answer 8

High heat capacity

Question 9

Enzymes are examples of ________ proteins.

Answer 9

Globular (functional)

Question 10

During a synthesis reaction, amino acids join to form ________.

Answer 10

Proteins