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AP Biology Ch. 2 Review

Authored by Sarah Fahmie

Biology, Chemistry

10th - 12th Grade

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AP Biology Ch. 2 Review
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This quiz covers atomic structure, chemical bonding, water properties, and biological macromolecules, making it appropriate for grade 11-12 AP Biology students. The questions progress systematically through fundamental chemistry concepts that underpin biological systems, starting with subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons) and atomic structure, then advancing to chemical bonding types (ionic, covalent, van der Waals forces), and the formation of compounds and molecules. Students need to understand how atomic structure determines chemical behavior, how different types of chemical bonds form and function, and why water's polar nature gives it unique properties essential for life. The final section requires knowledge of biological macromolecules, specifically how monomers combine to form polymers, the structure and function of carbohydrates and lipids, and how molecular structure determines properties like solubility and energy storage capacity. Created by Sarah Fahmie, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a chapter review before assessments, homework to reinforce classroom learning, or formative assessment to identify areas needing additional instruction. The question format makes it ideal for independent study sessions where students can self-assess their understanding of these foundational concepts before tackling more complex biological processes. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing new topics that build on these chemical principles, or as targeted practice for students who need additional support with the chemistry foundations essential for success in advanced biology. The content aligns with AP Biology standards focusing on the chemical basis of life, including Big Ideas 2 and 4, which emphasize how biological systems utilize free energy and biological systems interact through molecular recognition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Neutrons are

negative
positive
neutral
atoms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The positive particles of an atom are 

electrons 
atoms
neutrons 
protons 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are is called the

nucleus 
electron cloud
energy level 
center 

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Electrons are

negative and in the nucleus
positive and in energy leveles
positive and in the nucleus
negative and in energy levels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is matter?

any visible solid that has mass
any liquid that takes up space and has mass
anything that takes up space and has mass
any liquid or solid that takes up space

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What kind of chemical bond is formed when one atom gives electrons to another atom?

magnetic
ionic
van der waahls
covalent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A chemical bond that occurs when atoms share electrons is a(n) _______ bond.

ionic
covalent
van der waals
magnetic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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