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SQA National 5 Chemistry Area 3 Chemistry in Society overview quiz quiz

16questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. In the reactivity series, which metal is the most reactive?

  2. What does OIL RIG help you remember?

  3. What is the ion-electron equation for the oxidation of magnesium?

  4. In a zinc-copper electrochemical cell, which way do electrons flow?

  5. What is the purpose of the ion bridge in a cell?

  6. Which method is used to extract a metal more reactive than carbon?

  7. Why is gold found as the uncombined metal in the Earth?

  8. What type of reaction is used to make most plastics?

  9. Why is a carbon to carbon double bond needed in a monomer for addition polymerisation?

  10. What are the three essential elements supplied by NPK fertilisers?

  11. Which industrial process makes ammonia?

  12. What is eutrophication?

  13. Which radiation is the most penetrating?

  14. A sample has a half-life of 4 days and an activity of 800 counts per minute. What is the activity after 12 days?

  15. What is the test and result for hydrogen gas?

  16. In paper chromatography, what does a single spot indicate?