Models in Chemistry and Chemistry in Society (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a scientific model in chemistry?
What is a scientific model in chemistry?
A simplified representation
What do scientific models connect in chemistry?
What do scientific models connect in chemistry?
Macroscopic and microscopic worlds
What particles do models help us visualise at the microscopic scale?
What particles do models help us visualise at the microscopic scale?
Atoms, molecules, ions & electrons
What does the particle model predict about decreasing gas volume?
What does the particle model predict about decreasing gas volume?
Pressure increases
Which is NOT mentioned as a type of scientific model?
Which is NOT mentioned as a type of scientific model?
Physical experiments
What is a key limitation of scientific models?
What is a key limitation of scientific models?
They are simplified, not perfect
Who originally discovered penicillin, an important antibiotic?
Who originally discovered penicillin, an important antibiotic?
Alexander Fleming
What do lithium-ion batteries power according to the note?
What do lithium-ion batteries power according to the note?
Smartphones, laptops & electric cars
What are silicon chips essential for?
What are silicon chips essential for?
All electronic devices
What sustainability solution involves materials that break down naturally?
What sustainability solution involves materials that break down naturally?
Biodegradable plastics
What does green chemistry focus on designing?
What does green chemistry focus on designing?
Products reducing hazardous waste
What research did the COVID-19 pandemic lead to?
What research did the COVID-19 pandemic lead to?
mRNA vaccine development
Which personal responsibility action is mentioned in the note?
Which personal responsibility action is mentioned in the note?
Choose products with less packaging