ASVAB General Science Practice Test 306780 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.73
Score	0%	75%

Review

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

	equal numbers of
	more
	double the number of
	fewer

Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

Which of these vitamins doesn't come from food?

75% Answer Correctly

	C
	D
	A
	Potassium

Solution

Vitamins are necessary for a wide variety of bodily processes. Some vitamins like Vitamins A and C come from diet but others, like Vitamin D, are generated in response to sunlight.

The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?

79% Answer Correctly

	kinetic
	gravitational
	transitional
	potential

Solution

Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

	neutron
	proton
	electron
	atom

Solution

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

Elements in the Periodic Table of the Elements are ordered by which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

	atomic mass
	number of electron shells
	atomic number
	atomic weight

Solution

The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.