Georgia Science Review

Sulfur is a nonmetal. Of the following, the physical characteristic that is most likely to describe a sample of sulfur is —

• a shiny appearance

• brittleness

• malleability

• ductility

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Potassium nitrate is a compound used in some fertilizers. Its chemical formula

is KNO3. How many TOTAL atoms are in each unit of potassium nitrate?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 9

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is the best clue that a chemical reaction has taken place?

• Change in color

• Change in state

• Change in particle size

• Change in volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student uses a magnet to move a .04 kg ball bearing. The magnet exerts a force of 4N, which causes the ball bearing to begin moving. What is the acceleration of the ball bearing when it begins to move?

• .01 m/s2

• .16 m/s2

• 3.96 m/s2

• 100 m/s2

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

While practicing in a simulator, an astronaut experienced an acceleration of 26 m/s2. The astronaut's mass was 63.0 kg. In Newtons, what force did the astronaut experience?

• 2.42 N

• 37 N

• 1638 N

• 42,588 N

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In this model, which particle determines the reactivity of this atom?

• Particle W

• Particle X

• Particle Y

• Particle Z

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The sun is a...

• planet

• star

• asteroid

• moon

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NGSS.5-ESS1-1

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Which planet is the hottest?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Neptune

What is a SUNSPOT?

• A really bad sunburn

• A dark area on the sun's surface that gives off less energy than the rest of the sun

• The hottest part of the sun

• The shadow of another object on the sun's surface

Which planet is the smallest?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars