Atomic Model
Who developed the "plum pudding" model, where the atom was thought to be a positive sphere with embedded electrons?
J.J. Thomson
What is the highest level of taxonomic classification, above kingdom?
Domain
What is the name of the vertical columns in the periodic table?
Groups
What formula is used to find the volume of a pyramid with a base area B and height h?
1/3 Bh
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem in a right triangle with legs a and b and hypotenuse c?
a2 + b2 = c2
Who conducted the gold foil experiment, leading to the discovery of a dense atomic nucleus?
Ernest Rutherford
What taxonomic level follows "order" in the classification hierarchy?
Family
Who is credited with developing the first version of the periodic table, arranging elements by atomic mass?
Dmitri Mendeleev
What is the name for the longest straight line that passes through the center of a sphere?
Diameter
What kind of triangle is required for the Pythagorean Theorem to apply?
Right triangle
What model of the atom describes electrons in specific energy levels around the nucleus?
The Bohr Model
Who developed the binomial nomenclature system still used in modern taxonomy?
Carolus/Carl Linnaeus
What name is given to the group of elements in Group 18, known for their lack of chemical reactivity?
Noble Gases
What is the shape of the base of a cone?
Circle
What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
Hypotenuse
What is the name of the model that describes electron behavior as existing in probabilistic "clouds" rather than fixed orbits?
Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the term for the scientific name that consists of genus and species?
Binomial Nomenclature
Which element is the lightest and first on the periodic table?
Hydrogen
What formula is used to find the volume of a sphere with radius r?
4/3 πr3
What type of triangle has one 90-degree angle?
Right triangle
Who first proposed the idea of atoms as indivisible particles in ancient Greece?
Democritus
What is the correct order of taxonomic ranks from broadest to most specific?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What is the term for elements in Group 1, which are highly reactive and include lithium and sodium?
Alkali metals
How does the volume of a cone compare to the volume of a cylinder with the same base area and height?
it is one-third the volume
True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can be used with any triangle.