GED Science Practice Questions and
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
An alpha particle is composed of two protons and _______ neutrons. - Answer two
(An alpha particle is also a helium nucleus.)
10 inches is equivalent to _____ cm. - Answer 25.4 (1 inch is 2.54 cm)
When a moving charged particle is placed in a magnetic field, its direction will _____. - Answer
change (The charge will feel a force, known as the Lorentz force, which will cause the particle to
deviate.)
A _______ bond is formed when atoms share electron pairs. - Answer covalent
Microtubules are found in a cell's _____. - Answer cytoskeleton (Microtubules help maintain
the cell's structure and are involved in many cellular processes.)
Organic compounds always contain ____. - Answer Carbon
Vitamins B and C are ____ soluble vitamins. - Answer water (These vitamins can be easily
excreted through the urinary system.)
The invisible, hypothetical matter that makes up most of the universe is known as ____ matter. -
Answer dark
The Milky Way is classed as a ____ galaxy. - Answer spiral
21% of the Earth's atmosphere is ____. - Answer oxygen
The transfer of heat from objects that are in direct contact with one another is called ____. -
Answer conduction
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
An alpha particle is composed of two protons and _______ neutrons. - Answer two
(An alpha particle is also a helium nucleus.)
10 inches is equivalent to _____ cm. - Answer 25.4 (1 inch is 2.54 cm)
When a moving charged particle is placed in a magnetic field, its direction will _____. - Answer
change (The charge will feel a force, known as the Lorentz force, which will cause the particle to
deviate.)
A _______ bond is formed when atoms share electron pairs. - Answer covalent
Microtubules are found in a cell's _____. - Answer cytoskeleton (Microtubules help maintain
the cell's structure and are involved in many cellular processes.)
Organic compounds always contain ____. - Answer Carbon
Vitamins B and C are ____ soluble vitamins. - Answer water (These vitamins can be easily
excreted through the urinary system.)
The invisible, hypothetical matter that makes up most of the universe is known as ____ matter. -
Answer dark
The Milky Way is classed as a ____ galaxy. - Answer spiral
21% of the Earth's atmosphere is ____. - Answer oxygen
The transfer of heat from objects that are in direct contact with one another is called ____. -
Answer conduction
