BSC2005 EXAM 1 Questions and Correct
Answers 2026-2027 Updated.
Theory - Answer A general set of of principles, supported by evidence, that explains some
aspect of nature
Facts - Answer What information is used to support a theory
Morals - Answer Change with time; predominately related to religion
Ethics - Answer Different matter to moral values; pertain more to scientific prudence
People from all walks of life - Answer Which group should decide if technology should be
implemented
Protons - Answer positive charge, found in the nucleus, has mass
Neutrons - Answer no charge, has mass, found in the nucleus
Electrons - Answer negative charge, negligible mass, found in the shells that surround the
nucleus
Electrons - Answer Chemical reactivity and properties of atoms are largely determined by the
arrangement of which subatomic particle?
Chemical Bonding - Answer Binds atoms together to form molecules by filling the outer shell
of each atom to give them the maximum number of electrons
Covalent Bonding - Answer Atoms share one or more electrons (EX: Oxygen)
Ionic Bonding - Answer Charge differences that result from ionization can produce an
electrostatic attraction between ions; "bully bond" (EX: Table Salt)
Hydrogen Bonding - Answer Links an already covalently bonded hydrogen atom with an
electronegative atom; very strong polar attractions (EX: Water)
Answers 2026-2027 Updated.
Theory - Answer A general set of of principles, supported by evidence, that explains some
aspect of nature
Facts - Answer What information is used to support a theory
Morals - Answer Change with time; predominately related to religion
Ethics - Answer Different matter to moral values; pertain more to scientific prudence
People from all walks of life - Answer Which group should decide if technology should be
implemented
Protons - Answer positive charge, found in the nucleus, has mass
Neutrons - Answer no charge, has mass, found in the nucleus
Electrons - Answer negative charge, negligible mass, found in the shells that surround the
nucleus
Electrons - Answer Chemical reactivity and properties of atoms are largely determined by the
arrangement of which subatomic particle?
Chemical Bonding - Answer Binds atoms together to form molecules by filling the outer shell
of each atom to give them the maximum number of electrons
Covalent Bonding - Answer Atoms share one or more electrons (EX: Oxygen)
Ionic Bonding - Answer Charge differences that result from ionization can produce an
electrostatic attraction between ions; "bully bond" (EX: Table Salt)
Hydrogen Bonding - Answer Links an already covalently bonded hydrogen atom with an
electronegative atom; very strong polar attractions (EX: Water)
