Science Quiz

Which type of element efficiently conducts both electricity and heat?

• Non-metal

• Metalloid

• Metal

• Noble gas

Which gas do most living organisms need to survive?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What do you call a blend of different substances that stay separate?

• Compound

• Solution

• Mixture

• Element

A researcher finds that the particles in a material are packed closely and stay in place, only vibrating slightly. What state of matter is this?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What helps a building stay safe when lightning strikes?

• A rain shield

• A lightning rod

• A weather vane

What is the SI unit of force?

• Joule

• Watt

• Newton

• Pascal

Which type of charge do electrons carry?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Both positive and negative

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

• The balloon fills with air

• The balloon sticks to surfaces

• The balloon loses its color

• The balloon deflates

How does electricity flow in a parallel circuit?

• Through only one path

• Through multiple paths

• In a straight line

• Only when a switch is off

Which metal is commonly mixed with gold to make it stronger?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Lead

• Mercury