Science Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 15
Which element is named after the Greek word for 'rainbow' and is known for its multi-colored compounds?
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iridium
What is the name of the hydrated ferric oxide (Fe2O3) substance that can often be found on cars?
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rust
What impure type of carbon known as bort is used for cutting instead of jewelry?
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diamond
According to Scientific American's website, what color does bruised fruit turn, as explained in their 'Ask the Experts' column?
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brown
What element, symbolized as Co, is used in paints and varnishes and is also essential for a good diet?
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cobalt
According to Fleischmann's, what carbon dioxide-producing substance contains about 280 billion cells per ounce?
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yeast
How many carbon atoms does a molecule of carbon dioxide contain?
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What is the major force responsible for the weight of a body on Earth?
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gravity
What is the name of the wedge-shaped glass object that creates different colors when white light passes through it?
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prism
What is the study of animals that, along with botany, forms the two main branches of biology?
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zoology
In chemistry, what is the term for a designation like K2CO3?
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formula
In which field of science is William Herschel notably famous, aside from his minor contributions to composing?
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astronomy
On a temperature scale, what does 'C' stand for other than centigrade?
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celsius
Which PBS host determined that the high temperatures on Venus are caused by the greenhouse effect?
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carl sagan
What is the science that was once a branch of philosophy dealing with the mind and is now considered the study of behavior?
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psychology
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