Chemistry Trivia Quizzes

We all know the names of common elements such as oxygen, iron, calcium, etc, but the periodic table also contains many names that are far less familiar. Your task in this quiz is to pick the real element from the fictitious ones. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

You are probably familiar with the use of blueprints to display architectural designs, but do you know the chemistry behind the technique?

Welcome to this quiz for those who, like me, find chemistry rather more incomprehensible than Klingon military tactics. We'll start with the basics, and you'll probably find that you know more than you thought you did.

Roll up, roll up! Come and see the elements in all their glory! See amazing displays of strength! See elemental oddities in our sideshow! Be enthralled with elemental displays of ingenuity! Come and be entertained by the Circus of the Elements!

Dare you dissect the smelliest fruit in the world? If you do, then let's investigate the chemical processes of several more stinky things that make mere mortal scientists hold their nose.

When one utters the word 'chemical', what most people envision is a mad scientist in a lab-coat mixing brightly-coloured liquids, bubbly test-tubes, and frequent explosions. This quiz focuses on the more "down-to-earth" aspects of chemistry.

Have you ever wondered what makes an orange orange? Or what makes rubies red? Take this quiz and find out!

Chemical elements and compounds often have 'meaningful' names such as hydrogen (begetter of water). Other names refer to celebrities, countries, regions, or even universities. See if you can identify where these are from.

You are a chemical compound, but you don't know which one. Questions 1 to 9 will give you clues as to your identity, as well as testing your knowledge in several areas of chemistry. Question 10 will give you a chance to guess at which compound you are.

Every day, you do chemistry and you don't even know it! This quiz is all about the chemistry that goes on inside our bodies, our very own portable chemistry labs.

This quiz looks at some everyday chemical reactions and the significant effects that they have on our lives. I'm sure you'll recognize most of them! There are no trick questions and no specialized chemistry knowledge is assumed.

The electron configuration about an atom in a molecule can define its "molecular shape". Here are ten questions about it!

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Astronomy, and Earth Science...the five reigning kings of modern science. This quiz will test your knowledge of chemistry, from the simple to the obscure. Do YOU know chemistry?

A pesticide is something that is designed to get rid of an unwanted fungus, bacteria, virus, plant or animal. Use the photo clues to learn a bit more about the pesticides for each category.

Structural chemistry is one of my favourite chemistry topics. It really gives you an understanding and appreciation for the fine details of atoms and elements. Enjoy!

Humor in chemistry? You bet! This quiz is for those who enjoy puns and jokes, so here are a few with a chemical flavor. A little chemistry or general science knowledge will help but is not essential. Remember, the focus is on the jokes not the science! Recommended for grades: 11,12

In recent years, a lot of elements that were predicted to exist have been produced and named, so that placeholder names like unununium (Uuu), for element 111, are a thing of the past. This is a match quiz about some of those new synthetic elements.

The periodic table is much more than a list of chemical elements. It can provide a plethora of information about the chemical and physical properties just by the element's position. This quiz uses fictional elements named after my teammates. Recommended for grades: 11,12

This is a quiz about, wonderful...Chemistry!

The following quiz will be on industrial processes. It documents various methods of converting raw substances into products which can be used in everyday life. Enjoy!

One of the joys of Christmas is the flicker of candlelight. To provide us with such a simple but heart-warming joy, quite a few chemical processes need to take place. Do you know them?

Do you love chemistry? Try to get all of these correct in my quiz.

AP Chemistry scarred me for life, thus I've dedicated my existence to hunting all those sneaky chemical compounds in disguise. Help me save others from acid, alkali, and salt compounds! (U.S. Product Specific) Recommended for grades: 11,12

This quiz examines your knowledge of equilibrium reactions at the level of high school chemistry. There is no chronological order, just a mixed bunch. Hope you enjoy!