Non-Numeric Patterns

Identify the pattern in the sequence of elements: Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine.

• Increasing atomic number

• Decreasing atomic number

• Increasing atomic mass

• Decreasing atomic mass

Which of the following patterns is observed in the periodic table across a period?

• Atomic radius increases

• Electronegativity decreases

• Ionization energy increases

• Metallic character increases

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What pattern is observed in the phases of the moon?

• New Moon, Full Moon, Half Moon, Crescent Moon

• Full Moon, New Moon, Crescent Moon, Half Moon

• New Moon, Crescent Moon, Half Moon, Full Moon

• Crescent Moon, Half Moon, Full Moon, New Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In a chemical reaction, what pattern is observed when a catalyst is added?

• The reaction rate decreases

• The reaction rate increases

• The reaction becomes endothermic

• The reaction becomes exothermic

Which pattern is observed in the arrangement of electrons in an atom?

• Electrons fill the outermost shell first

• Electrons fill the innermost shell first

• Electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing energy

• Electrons fill orbitals in order of decreasing energy

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What pattern is observed in the lifecycle of a butterfly?

• Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

• Adult, Pupa, Larva, Egg

• Larva, Egg, Adult, Pupa

• Pupa, Adult, Egg, Larva

Which pattern is observed in the seasons of the year?

• Spring, Summer, Winter, Autumn

• Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

• Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer

• Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What pattern is observed in the arrangement of planets in the solar system?

• Planets are arranged by size

• Planets are arranged by distance from the sun

• Planets are arranged by density

• Planets are arranged by temperature

Which pattern is observed in the structure of DNA?

• Adenine pairs with Thymine, Cytosine pairs with Guanine

• Adenine pairs with Guanine, Cytosine pairs with Thymine

• Adenine pairs with Cytosine, Guanine pairs with Thymine

• Adenine pairs with Thymine, Guanine pairs with Cytosine

What pattern is observed in the water cycle?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection

• Condensation, Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation

• Precipitation, Collection, Evaporation, Condensation

• Collection, Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4