ASVAB General Science Practice Test 642181

Questions 5
Topics Core, DNA, Element, Fahrenheit Scale, Proton

Study Guide

Core

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.

Element

An element is matter than cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods.

Fahrenheit Scale

More familiar in the United States is the Fahrenheit scale in which the freezing point of water is 32°F (0°C) and the boiling point is 212°F (100°C). To convert from C° to F° use the formula:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

and to convert from F° to C° use:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)

Proton

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.