Old School Scientists
Credited with the first theoretical model of atoms which he called "atomos"
Democritus
Determines the type of element
Proton
Organic chemistry is the study of all molecules and compounds containing this element, which has 4 electrons in its outer shell
Carbon
What is the definition of an isotope?
Elements with different number of neutrons/ atomic mass
These two NFL quarterbacks are featured in numerous State Farm ads from 2021
Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes
Thomson named his atomic model after this dessert of his time. I think I'll order the chocolate cake instead
Plum pudding
These two particles form the nucleus, which has what overall charge? (Must get both parts correct for points)
Neutrons and Protons= Positive overall charge
Highly desirable by everyday citizens but especially by hip hop moguls, this element was featured by Bruno Mars in his 2016 single "24 Karat Magic"
Gold
Name three compounds
Multiple answers.
NaCl, CO, CO2, NH4, Pure water, Sodium Bicarbonate, etc.
Civilians and US forces alike converged on this capital city during the evacuation of Afghanistan.
Kabul
Ernest Rutherford was born in this British island colony, which later became an independent nation in 1947
New Zealand
JJ Thomson discovered these in 1897. Helped him win the Nobel Prize in 1906
electrons
These elements are collectively called "Noble Gases" because they are odorless colorless and have completely full electron shells. Watch out Superman!
Name at least two
Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon,
The Boiling and Freezing points of pure water. Need Celsius and Fahrenheit for full credit
0C & 32F / 100C and 212F
After 37 years of hosting the iconic TV trivia show, this person succumbed to a long battle with pancreatic cancer in late 2020
Who is Alex Trebek
This scientist took the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers and created the Billiard Ball Model in 1810
John Dalton
Although we didn't cover them in class, these particles are even smaller than the main three. Begins with a Q, discovered in 1964
Quarks
Some elements don't match their symbols because they were discovered before the English language. These are usually Latin but can be Arabic and German. List three
Sodium (Na), Mercury (Hg), Potassium (K), Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Antimony (Sb), Tin (Sn), Lead (Pb), Tungsten (W), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe)
Take the number of electrons that can fit in the first level, multiply by 12, then divide by the number of electrons that can fit in the third level.
3
(2 x 12 = 24 / 8 = 3 )
This famous Captain Kirk actor reached the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight in October. Also the inspiration for Michael Myers mask and a Priceline spokesman
William Shatner
Neils Bohr is credited with discovering this about atoms
electron orbitals
James Chadwick discovered these in 1932. These particles later revolutionized energy, military and consumer goods.
Neutron
Hat makers in the 1800's were often afflicted by severe shakes and other neurological symptoms after being exposed to high levels of this toxic element. Leading to the phrase "Mad as a Hatter"
Mercury
I have a graduated cylinder with 20 mL of water. I take an unknown object weighing 50 grams and drop it into the cylinder which now reads 45 mL. What is its density? (must include correct units)
2.0 g/ mL
Name three of the richest ten humans on planet Earth as of October 2021
1) Elon Musk 2) Jeff Bezos 3) Bernard Arnault
4) Bill Gates 5) Larry Ellison 6) Larry page
7) Sergey Brin 8) Mark Zuckerberg
9) Steve Ballmer 10) Warren Buffett