Get into 2019 with this brain work out! This megaquiz will test your knowledge of all the quizzes we wrote in 2018. The questions are randomly selected, so if you want more questions, you can just reload the page!
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#1. Which of the following is not a metal?
Iodine is not a metal. It’s a grey solid that also turns into a bright purple gas!
#2. Octane is a chemical often found in petrol. How many oxygen atoms are there in each molecule of octane?
There is no oxygen in octane! An octane molecule is made of eight carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms.
#3. What does pure sodium look like at room temperature?
Sodium is a silvery-looking metal, but it’s very reactive so it’s rarely seen in its pure form.
#4. Which of the following did Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, invent?
Alfred Nobel was an expert in explosives and invented dynamite and gelignite.
#5. What colour is the Cherenkov radiation glow surrounding the OPAL reactor at Lucas Heights?
Cherenkov radiation appears blue, although it’s mostly ultraviolet light.
#6. Extremophiles are organisms that live in extreme conditions. Where can you find them?
Extremophiles can be found in a range of extreme conditions, including under high pressure, acidic and alkaline conditions, and at extremely high and low temperatures.
#7. Where would you find Titan?
Titan is Saturn’s largest moon.
#8. What is petrology the study of?
Petrology is the study of rocks. It comes from the Greek word petros, which means rock.
#9. Where does asbestos come from?
Asbestos is a type of mineral with long fibrous crystals. If inhaled they can cause life threatening diseases.
#10. True or false? All marsupials are native to Australia
False. Some marsupials are native to New Guinea and not Australia, and others, including opossums, are native to the Americas.
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