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Quiz about Caffeine
Quiz about Caffeine

Caffeine Trivia Quiz


A quiz about that ubiquitous compound that a part of our lives.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
TonyTheDad
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
29,128
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3567
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Reveler (9/10), Guest 75 (4/10), Guest 108 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is NOT a common source of caffeine? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which medical name is caffeine known by? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Is caffeine addictive?


Question 4 of 10
4. What item contains more caffeine than the others? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What chemical in your body does caffeine NOT affect? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What percentage of Americans consume caffeine daily? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Caffeine is classified as what kind of drug? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Caffeine is only available to the public in food; i.e., you need a prescription to get pure caffeine.


Question 9 of 10
9. Root beer is one soft drink that usually doesn't have caffeine. What brand DOES have caffeine in it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the chemical formula for caffeine? Hint



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Mar 16 2024 : Reveler: 9/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 75: 4/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 108: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is NOT a common source of caffeine?

Answer: milk

2. Which medical name is caffeine known by?

Answer: trimethylxanthine

3. Is caffeine addictive?

Answer: yes

4. What item contains more caffeine than the others?

Answer: a 6 oz. cup of coffee

The coffee has 100 mg. The Coke has 50 mg., the chocolate contains 24 mg., and the Anacin contains 64 mg.
5. What chemical in your body does caffeine NOT affect?

Answer: nitrogen (N2)

It is a diuretic, so your kidneys remove more water. It makes your body think there's an emergency, so adrenalin increases. It also slows dopamine up-take, increasing activity in the pleasure center of the brain. This may explain its addictive qualities.
6. What percentage of Americans consume caffeine daily?

Answer: 90

7. Caffeine is classified as what kind of drug?

Answer: stimulant

8. Caffeine is only available to the public in {food;} i.e., you need a prescription to get pure caffeine.

Answer: False

Besides being in headache medicines, it's also available in 100 mg. tablets, most notably the brand No-Doz.
9. Root beer is one soft drink that usually doesn't have caffeine. What brand DOES have caffeine in it?

Answer: Barq's

10. What is the chemical formula for caffeine?

Answer: C8 H10 N4 O2

The other compounds are: (CH3)2: {ethane;} CH3 CH2 OH: ethyl (drinking) {alcohol;} C6 H12 O6: glucose (a sugar).
Source: Author TonyTheDad

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