Science Quiz Bee Questions

What subatomic particle is negatively charged and found outside the nucleus?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Photon

What is the maximum number of electrons the first energy level of an atom can hold?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 14

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

• Ionic Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Metallic Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

What type of element typically forms covalent bonds?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Noble Gases

• Metalloids

Which element is the basis of all organic compounds?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

What is the chemical formula for methane?

• CH3

• CH4

• C2H6

• C3H8

What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance?

• Mole

• Gram

• Liter

• Kelvin

Which bond involves a "sea of electrons" that are free to move?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• Hydrogen

What is the mass of 1 mole of carbon atoms?

• 6 g

• 12 g

• 18 g

• 24 g

How many oxygen atoms are present in one molecule of water (H2O)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4