61 Chemistry Trivia Questions

From the intricate dance of atoms to the majestic symphony of reactions, chemistry surrounds us in ways both seen and unseen, shaping the very essence of our world. 

But let’s not get lost in the complexities just yet! 

Today, we’re embarking on a delightful quest filled with intrigue and discovery: a collection of chemistry trivia questions that will tickle your neurons and ignite your fascination for the molecular world. 

So, grab your safety goggles, dust off your periodic table, and let’s dive into the fascinating realm of chemical wonders!

Chemistry Trivia Questions

1. What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
   
   
2. Which element has the highest melting point and what is that temperature?
   
   
3. Name the three naturally occurring isotopes of hydrogen.
   
   
4. What is the principle behind the operation of a common household battery, such as an AA battery?
   
   
5. What is Avogadro’s number, and what does it represent?
   
   
6. Which chemical element has the longest name and what is its symbol?
   
   
7. What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas without becoming liquid in between?
   
   
8. Name the scientist who proposed the quantum theory that led to the development of quantum mechanics.
   
   
9. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust?
   
   
10. What are the four fundamental forces of physics that are crucial in the study of chemistry, particularly in atomic and molecular interactions?
    
    
11. What is the name of the scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution?
    
    
12. Which element is considered the building block of organic chemistry?
    
    
13. Name the compound known as the “universal solvent.”
    
    
14. What is the chemical formula for table salt?
    
    
15. Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?
    
    
16. What is the term for the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction?
    
    
17. In what type of bond do atoms share electrons?
    
    
18. What is the common name for dihydrogen monoxide?
    
    
19. Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
    
    
20. What is the name of the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose using sunlight?
    
    
21. What is the most electronegative element on the periodic table?
    
    
22. What is the name for the phenomenon where a liquid can flow against gravity in a narrow space?
    
    
23. What is the principle quantum number in quantum mechanics?
    
    
24. Who discovered the electron?
    
    
25. What is the term used to describe the amount of substance that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature?
    
    
26. Which element has the atomic number 1?
    
    
27. What is the name of the bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?
    
    
28. What is the name given to the vertical columns in the periodic table?
    
    
29. Which compound is responsible for the smell of rain?
    
    
30. What is the common name for the compound sodium bicarbonate?
    
    
31. What is the name of the law that states that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressures of all the gases in the mixture?
    
    
32. Which element is named after the Greek word for ‘green’, due to the green color it produces in flames?
    
    
33. What is the term used for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?
    
    
34. Which radioactive element was discovered by Marie Curie and named after her native country?
    
    
35. What phenomenon explains the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another?
    
    
36. Name the three types of radioactive decay.
    
    
37. What is the main component of natural gas?
    
    
38. Which element has the chemical symbol ‘Au’ and why is it so named?
    
    
39. What is the chemical name for vitamin C?
    
    
40. What process involves heating an ore to obtain a metal?
    
    
41. Which scientist is credited with the invention of the periodic table?
    
    
42. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
    
    
43. What is the name for the type of chemical bond where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, leading to the formation of positively and negatively charged ions?
    
    
44. What term describes the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius?
    
    
45. What principle states that in a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed?
    
    
46. What is the term for a mixture where one substance is dissolved in another?
    
    
47. Which gas is commonly known as laughing gas?
    
    
48. What are the rows in the periodic table called?
    
    
49. What name is given to the SI base unit of temperature?
    
    
50. What is the primary cause of acid rain?
    
    
51. Which acid is known as aqua fortis?
    
    
52. What is the name of the scale that measures the strength of acids and bases, ranging from 0 to 14?
    
    
53. What type of chemical bond is formed by the attraction between ions of opposite charge?
    
    
54. What is the name of the process where light energy is used to produce chemical energy in plants?
    
    
55. Which metal is liquid just above room temperature and is used in thermometers?
    
    
56. What is the name for substances that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances?
    
    
57. Who introduced the concept of the atomic number?
    
    
58. What is the term for the spontaneous emission of radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom?
    
    
59. What is the main difference between a covalent bond and an ionic bond?
    
    
60. What is the name of the compound with the formula H2O2?
    
    
61. Which element is used in the manufacture of computer chips and solar cells due to its semiconductor properties?

Answers

1. Mercury (Hg)
   
   
2. Tungsten (W), with a melting point of approximately 3422°C (6192°F)
   
   
3. Protium, Deuterium, and Tritium
   
   
4. It operates on the principle of electrochemical reactions involving oxidation and reduction processes.
   
   
5. Avogadro’s number is 6.02214076 × 10^23 mol^-1, representing the number of atoms, ions, or molecules in one mole of substance.
   
   
6. Rutherfordium (Rf)
   
   
7. Sublimation
   
   
8. Max Planck
   
   
9. Oxygen
   
   
10. Gravitational, electromagnetic, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear forces
    
    
11. pH scale
    
    
12. Carbon (C)
    
    
13. Water (H2O)
    
    
14. NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
    
    
15. Antoine Lavoisier
    
    
16. Activation Energy
    
    
17. Covalent Bond
    
    
18. Water
    
    
19. Nitrogen (N2)
    
    
20. Photosynthesis
    
    
21. Fluorine (F)
    
    
22. Capillary Action
    
    
23. It indicates the main energy level occupied by an electron.
    
    
24. J.J. Thomson
    
    
25. Solubility
    
    
26. Hydrogen (H)
    
    
27. Ionic Bond
    
    
28. Groups
    
    
29. Petrichor
    
    
30. Baking Soda
    
    
31. Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
    
    
32. Chromium (Cr)
    
    
33. Catalyst
    
    
34. Polonium, named after Poland
    
    
35. Refraction
    
    
36. Alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay
    
    
37. Methane (CH4)
    
    
38. Gold, from the Latin ‘aurum’ meaning ‘shining dawn’
    
    
39. Ascorbic Acid
    
    
40. Smelting
    
    
41. Dmitri Mendeleev
    
    
42. Diamond
    
    
43. Ionic Bond
    
    
44. Calorie
    
    
45. Law of Conservation of Mass
    
    
46. Solution
    
    
47. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
    
    
48. Periods
    
    
49. Kelvin (K)
    
    
50. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides reacting with water vapor in the atmosphere
    
    
51. Nitric Acid (HNO3)
    
    
52. pH scale
    
    
53. Ionic Bond
    
    
54. Photosynthesis
    
    
55. Gallium
    
    
56. Elements
    
    
57. Henry Moseley
    
    
58. Radioactivity
    
    
59. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.
    
    
60. Hydrogen Peroxide
    
    
61. Silicon (Si)