Question 1
Which subatomic particle carries a negative electrical charge and orbits the nucleus of an atom?
Correct Answer:
Electron
Question 2
A student observes a substance whose particles are tightly packed in fixed positions and vibrate in place. Which state of matter is the student observing?
Correct Answer:
Solid
Question 3
Which event is an example of a chemical change rather than a physical change?
Correct Answer:
Iron rusting when exposed to oxygen and moisture
Question 4
Consider the following chemical equation for photosynthesis: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6 O2. Which substances represent the reactants?
Correct Answer:
CO2 and H2O
Question 5
When a car stops suddenly, a passenger sways forward against their seatbelt. Which physical law explains this phenomenon?
Correct Answer:
Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia)
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