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November 27th
Questions
  • Which type of spectroscopy relies on the interaction of light with matter to measure the vibrational energy levels of molecules?
  • What is the name of the process in which isotopes are separated based on mass differences using a centrifugal force?
  • Which concept explains the phenomenon where electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels before filling higher levels?
  • Which process involves the addition of a hydrogen molecule across a carbon-carbon double bond, often using a metal catalyst?
  • What is the term for a solution's resistance to changes in pH when an acid or base is added, often involving a weak acid and its conjugate base?

Medium

November 27th
Questions
  • What is the molecular geometry of a methane (CH4) molecule, where the carbon atom is bonded to four hydrogen atoms?
  • Which element is commonly used as a semiconductor in electronic devices, known for its ability to conduct electricity under certain conditions?
  • What is the term for the amount of energy required to change 1 gram of a substance from a liquid to a gas at constant temperature?
  • Which law states that the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with its absolute temperature when the volume is kept constant?
  • In a chemical reaction, what is the term for the substance that is consumed and transformed into a different substance?

Medium

November 27th
Questions
  • In which type of reaction do two or more substances combine to form a more complex product, often requiring a catalyst or heat?
  • Which type of chemical bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions?
  • What is the name of the process in which a liquid turns into a gas at a temperature below its boiling point, often due to pressure changes?
  • Which term describes the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state, often measured in electron volts?
  • What is the common name for the group of elements in the periodic table known for being inert and having a complete valence electron shell?

Hard

May 22nd
Questions
  • Which scientist is known for the development of the modern periodic table, arranging elements by atomic number to emphasize periodic trends?
  • What is the term for a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, leading to the formation of molecules?
  • In chemistry, what is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?
  • Which chemical element, with the symbol 'Fe', is commonly used in the production of steel due to its strength and durability?
  • What is the term for the process by which a substance transitions directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

Hard

May 5th
Questions
  • What is the term for a reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances when heated?
  • Who is known for the discovery of the law of conservation of mass, laying the foundation for the modern science of chemistry?
  • What is the term for the study of the movement of substances across cell membranes, often involving diffusion and osmosis?
  • Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the first noble gas, argon, and for developing the periodic table of elements?
  • What is the term for the process of a substance transitioning directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

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April 25th
Questions
  • What is the term for the process of a solid changing directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid?
  • Who is credited with the discovery of the electron, known for his work with cathode rays and the plum pudding model of the atom?
  • What is the term for the process of a gas changing into a solid without becoming a liquid first?
  • Which chemical element has the highest boiling point among all elements, commonly used in nuclear reactors due to its high melting and boiling points?
  • Who is known for the development of the concept of coordination complexes, where a central metal atom is surrounded by ligands in a specific geometric arrangement?

Hard

April 8th
Questions
  • Which scientist is known for developing the concept of electronegativity, a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons?
  • What is the term for the process in which a liquid is converted into vapor at a temperature below its boiling point?
  • Which chemical element has the highest electronegativity value of all elements?
  • What is the term for the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of compounds containing carbon?
  • Which scientist is known for proposing the concept of orbital hybridization, explaining the shapes of molecules based on the mixing of atomic orbitals?

Hard

March 14th
Questions
  • Which scientist proposed the concept of resonance to explain the behavior of molecules that cannot be accurately represented by a single structural formula?
  • What is the term for the study of the rates of chemical reactions, the mechanism by which reactions occur, and the factors that affect the speed of reactions?
  • Who discovered the element radium and polonium, pioneering research on radioactivity and leading to the development of the theory of atomic structure?
  • Which scientist is known for the development of VSEPR theory, a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules based on the number of electron pairs around their central atoms?
  • What is the term for a chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature?

Hard

March 11th
Questions
  • What is the process of a substance changing directly from a gas to a solid called?
  • What is the term for a reaction in which two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds?
  • Which chemical element has the highest melting point of all the elements?
  • What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?
  • Who is credited with the discovery of radioactivity and the development of the theory of nuclear chemistry?

Hard

January 27th
Questions
  • What is the term for a type of chemical bond that forms between a metal and a non-metal?
  • Who formulated the modern concept of the chemical element and established the Law of Definite Proportions?
  • What is the name of the process where a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the term for the study of compounds containing carbon and their properties?
  • Who discovered that elements could exist in the form of isotopes?

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November 16th
Questions
  • What is the term for the study of the structure, properties, and behavior of chemical compounds and the matter they are composed of?
  • Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?
  • What is the term for the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction?
  • What is the term for a substance that slows down the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?
  • What is the term for the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of carbon compounds?
  • What is the term for a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
  • Which scientist is credited with the development of the periodic table of elements?
  • What is the term for the process of a substance changing directly from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the term for the study of the nature and effects of poisons and the treatment of poisoning?
  • What is the term for the branch of chemistry that deals with the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical elements and compounds?

Hard

October 20th
Questions
  • What is the term for the study of the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions?
  • Which element has the highest electronegativity value on the periodic table?
  • What is the term for a substance that can act as both an acid and a base?
  • Which gas is known as the 'laughing gas'?
  • What is the term for a chemical reaction that involves the combination of a fuel and an oxidizer with the release of heat and light?

Hard

October 20th
Questions
  • What is the term for the study of the interaction between light and matter?
  • What is the term for a reaction that takes place in both the forward and reverse directions simultaneously?
  • What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas at a temperature below its boiling point?
  • What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathway?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy?

Hard

October 1st
Questions
  • What is the process called when a substance absorbs light energy and releases it as heat?
  • What is the term for the process of converting a gas directly into a solid without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy?
  • Which element has the highest melting point?
  • What is the term for a type of chemical reaction that involves the rearrangement of atoms to form new molecules?

Hard

October 1st
Questions
  • What is the term for a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light?
  • What is the property of a substance that describes its ability to dissolve in a solvent?
  • What is the term for the process of separating the components of a mixture based on their boiling points?
  • What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy?
  • What is the term for the process of a solid directly changing into a gas without first becoming a liquid?

Hard

September 30th
Questions
  • What is the term for a chemical reaction in which two or more reactants combine to form a single product?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy?
  • What is the term for the process in which a substance changes directly from a gas to a solid without first becoming a liquid?
  • Which element has the highest electronegativity value on the periodic table?
  • What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?

Hard

September 22nd
Questions
  • What is the term for the process of a substance changing directly from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy?
  • What is the term for a substance that can accept a proton (H+) or donate a pair of electrons?
  • What is the process called when a gas changes directly into a solid without first becoming a liquid?

Hard

August 18th
Questions
  • What is the term for the process of combining two or more elements to form a new substance?
  • Which gas is responsible for the smell of rotten eggs?
  • What is the term for a substance that can speed up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process?
  • What is the process called when a substance changes directly from a gas to a solid without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the term for the study of the rates at which chemical reactions occur and the factors that affect them?

Hard

August 15th
Questions
  • What is the term for the process of converting a solid directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy?
  • What is the term for a type of chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between reactants?
  • What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?
  • What is the principle behind the technique of gas chromatography?

Medium

August 7th
Questions
  • What is the process called when a substance changes from a gas directly to a liquid without first becoming a solid?
  • What is the term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?
  • What is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the properties, composition, and behavior of matter?