Inorganic Chemistry Quiz

What is the primary focus of inorganic chemistry?

• Study of organic reactions

• Study of inorganic compounds

• Study of carbon compounds

• Study of biological systems

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic compound?

• Glucose

• Sodium chloride

• Ethanol

• Benzene

What does geochemistry primarily study?

• Chemical reactions in living organisms

• Chemical processes in the earth system

• Properties of organic compounds

• Synthesis of plastics

Which branch of inorganic chemistry deals with radioactivity?

• Nuclear Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Cluster Chemistry

• Theoretical Chemistry

What is the main difference between inorganic and organic chemistry?

• Organic chemistry studies inorganic compounds

• Inorganic chemistry studies carbon compounds

• Organic chemistry is focused on metals

• Inorganic chemistry does not involve carbon-hydrogen bonds

How do inorganic chemists contribute to environmental remediation?

• By creating synthetic fuels

• By developing organic pesticides

• By developing adsorbents and membranes

• By studying biological processes

What is thermochemistry concerned with?

• Properties of gases

• Synthesis of organic compounds

• Heat changes during chemical reactions

• Chemical reactions in living organisms

In a water treatment facility, which branch of chemistry is used to detect lead in drinking water?

• Nuclear Chemistry

• Cluster Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Geochemistry

What is the role of theoretical chemistry?

• To study the synthesis of inorganic compounds

• To explain physical and chemical observations

• To analyze environmental samples

• To develop new materials

Which of the following best describes cluster chemistry?

• Study of small groups of atoms or molecules

• Study of chemical reactions in the atmosphere

• Study of large biological molecules

• Study of solid-state materials