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100

What is the first law of thermodynamics also known as?

Law of Energy Conservation

100

Which macromolecule is made of amino acids?

Protein

100

What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?

Mercury

100

These three elements make up a fire triangle diagram. 

Heat, Fuel and Oxygen (Air)

100

This scientist is best known for developing the theory of evolution and wrote On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin

200

What is the thermodynamic process that takes place at the constant volume?

Isochoric Process

200

Which natural polymer is the main component of plant cell walls and provides structural support?

Cellulose

200

What is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust?

Aluminum

200

Which type of chemical reaction can lead to a runaway reaction if not controlled?

Exothermic Reaction

200

Who is the father of the germ theory of disease? 

Louis Pasteur
300

What is the term for the temperature at which a substance’s vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure?

Boiling Point

300

Which process converts glucose into ethanol in anaerobic conditions?

Fermentation

300

What symbol is the 115th element of the periodic table, Moscovium represented by?

Mc

300

What does NIOSH stand for?

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

300

This scientist is famous for his work with electromagnetism and the development of the law of electromagnetic induction.

Michael Faraday

400

What is the equation used to calculate the rate constant (k) in the Arrhenius equation?

k=Ae−Ea/RT

400

Which polymer is commonly used to make water bottles?

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

400

What are the last element of the Lanthanide and Actinide series each?

Lutetium and Lawrencium

400

Which industrial disaster was caused by the release of dioxins during pesticide production?

Seveso Disaster (Italy, 1976)

400

This scientist’s work led to the discovery of the electron and the development of atomic theory.

J.J. Thomson

500

Which equation is used to calculate changes in internal energy for an ideal gas?

ΔU = (n)(Cv)(ΔT)

500

Which advanced material is composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice?

Graphene

500

Which element was the first to be artificially synthesized?

Technetium (Tc)

500

Which toxic chemical caused mass poisoning during the Minamata disaster in Japan?

Methylmercury

500

This scientist, often referred to as the "Father of Modern Chemistry," is famous for his discovery of oxygen and his work in chemical reactions.

Antoine Lavoisier

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