Chemistry for GED and Hiset-video and quizizz

What is the primary focus of the GED Science test's chemistry section?

• Biological processes

• Historical scientific figures

• Physics concepts

• Chemical reactions and elements

What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

• A particle

• An atom

• A molecule

• A compound

What are the basic components of an atom?

• Molecules, compounds, and ions

• Cells, tissues, and organs

• Protons, neutrons, and electrons

• Nucleus, electrons, and orbits

What is a positively charged ion called?

• An anion

• A cation

• A neutron

• A proton

What happens when an atom loses an electron?

• It becomes a neutron

• It becomes an anion

• It becomes a cation

• It remains neutral

How is the periodic table of elements organized?

• By atomic mass

• By melting point

• By atomic number and characteristics

• Alphabetically by name

What results when two or more elements chemically combine in a specific proportion?

• An atom

• A compound

• A molecule

• A mixture

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

What is the significance of the valence shell in chemical bonding?

• It's the innermost electron shell

• It's involved in bond formation

• It holds the nucleus together

• It determines the atom's color

Which resource is recommended for in-depth chemistry study?

• General science magazines

• Online forums

• A high school textbook

• Kaplan GED prep manual