Elements
Mod 2
Famous Scientists
Tricky Trivia
The Class
100

This gas makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

What is nitrogen?

100

Calculate the number of moles in 88 grams of carbon dioxide (CO₂)

2

100

This physicist developed the theory of general relativity

Albert Einstein

100

What Americans call "Where's Wally"

Where's Waldo

100

Number of people in this class that are a part of Hill House

Four

200

This element is named after a planet in our solar system

What is uranium?

200

Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 5 grams of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in enough water to make 250 mL of solution.

0.5 M

200

This scientist is known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation

Isaac Newton

200

Michael J Fox's middle name


Andrew

200

The oldest in the class

Jimmy Li

300

This element is essential for strong bones and teeth and is found in dairy products

What is calcium?

300

Calculate the empirical formula of a compound that contains 30.4% nitrogen and 69.6% oxygen by mass.

N₂O₅

300

This naturalist developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Charles Darwin

300

The Canary islands are named after this animal

Dogs

(The birds are named after the islands, not derived from. Loose Latin explanation: Dogs = Canine = Islas Canarias = Canary islands.)

300

The youngest in the class

Caitlin Ive

400

This element is used in the production of semiconductors and is a key component in electronics.

What is silicon?

400

Find the volume of 0.2 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) needed to completely react with 25 mL of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

12.5mL

400

This chemist is famous for her research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize

Marie Curie

400

Elton John's real name

Reginald Dwight

400

The name of the game that you played recently where you answer a question and shoot some paper into the bin.

Crumple and Shoot

500

This element is used in fireworks to produce bright red colors.

What is strontium?

500

Find the mass of carbon dioxide produced when 10 grams of methane (CH₄) is burned in excess oxygen

27.5 g

500

This scientist is known for his improvements to the telescope and his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system

Galileo Galilei

500

Cafe Parisien and the Verandah Cafe both closed on the same day at the same time following extensive flooding damage at this location

The Titanic

500

The job Mr Sherlock was doing before teaching

(Hint: It is related to Science)

Lab Technician

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