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1 trivia quiz  The Chemistry of Crude Oil coolicon
The journey of crude oil from extraction to public use is a process that I find enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it as well!
Average 10Q
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Aug 20 07
jonnowales gold
2 trivia quiz  Name the **EXPLOSIVE** coolicon
How much do you know about different explosives?
Difficult 10Q
759 plays
Jul 18 07
MTizzone
3 trivia quiz  Baking Soda coolicon
Baking soda- sodium hydrogencarbonate (commonly referred to as sodium bicarbonate)- is an indispensable ingredient in most baked goods which we consume; see how much you know about this compound.
Average 10Q
975 plays
Oct 17 04
achernar
4 trivia quiz  The **EXPLOSIVE** Quiz icon
Here's a quiz on the science behind explosives.
Tough 10Q
639 plays
Jul 06 07
MTizzone
5 trivia quiz  Oxides of Elements icon
Most elements react with oxygen to form compounds called *oxides*. See how much you know about the various oxides of elements presented here.
Average 10Q
2838 plays
Sep 09 03
achernar
6 trivia quiz  Nylon -The Wonder Polymer icon
Nylon is one of the oldest and most versatile of the synthetic polymers. How much do you know about this amazing substance?
Tough 10Q
441 plays
May 04 07
kaldav gold
7 trivia quiz  Sugar Sugar icon
Oh that sweet, sweet biochemistry!
Average 10Q
588 plays
Aug 15 07
Cher40 gold
8 trivia quiz  Hydrogen Compounds icon
All the compounds contain the element hydrogen in them. Have fun and if you like it, other quizzes may follow on other elements.
Average 10Q
456 plays
Sep 25 07
shenensaw
9 trivia quiz  Caffeine
A quiz about that ubiquitous compound that a part of our lives.
Average 10Q
1686 plays
Feb 22 01
TonyTheDad
10 trivia quiz  Water Properties
This quiz is about water and its properties.
Average 5Q
3171 plays
Jun 27 01
masterchris11

Some sample questions from this category:

* Which of the following is NOT a common source of caffeine?
* Which medical name is caffeine known by?
* What item contains more caffeine than the others?
* What chemical in your body does caffeine NOT affect?
* What percentage of Americans consume caffeine daily?
* Caffeine is classified as what kind of drug?
* Root beer is one soft drink that usually doesn't have caffeine. What brand DOES have caffeine in it?
* What is the chemical formula for caffeine?
* What two elements make up water?
* What does water do when flowing downhill?
* What is the appearance of baking soda at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure)?
* Baking soda is commercially manufactured on a large scale by the ammonia-soda Solvay process, named after Ernest Solvay, a Belgian industrial chemist. Which substances are the two main inputs (raw materials) in this process?
* This oxide is the main constituent of sand. Quartz, the most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust, is a crystallised form of this oxide. Which oxide is this?
* This non-metallic oxide is essential for the process of photosynthesis, which takes place in organisms that make their own food, and indirectly helps all living things on the Earth get their nutrition. Which oxide is it?
* This gas is more commonly known as 'laughing gas', because of the effect it has when inhaled. It is used for anaesthetic purposes in dentistry, because it was found to lull the sensation of pain, while the victim remained semi-conscious. Which gas is it?
* In the 1860s, this metal was used to produce studio lighting. How? It readily burned in air, forming its oxide, and producing bright white light in the process. Which metal was used?
* Which non-metallic oxide, when dissolved in water, forms sulphuric acid?
* For which of the following ailments might a doctor prescribe sodium bicarbonate pills?
* The first aerated drinks were prepared by adding baking soda to lemonade (the juice of lemons + water + sugar). Which component of lemon-juice would the baking soda react with to produce the "fizz"?
* In the form of which mineral does sodium bicarbonate occur naturally? (A hint: its name is derived from the chemical formula of baking soda- NaHCO3.)

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