ASVAB General Science Practice Test 908827 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1

Convert 0C° to F°.

72% Answer Correctly

-32

0

32

16


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(0) + 32\)

\(F° = 0 + 32 = 32\)

 


2

A compound is a substance containing two or more different chemical elements bound together by what kind of bond?

48% Answer Correctly

chemical

covalent

ionic

molecular


Solution

A compound is a substance containing two or more different chemical elements bound together by a chemical bond. In covalent compounds, electrons are shared between atoms. In ionic compounds, one atom borrows an electron from another atom resulting in two ions (electrically charged atoms) of opposite polarities that then become bonded electrostatically.


3

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:

75% Answer Correctly

a population

a biome

a food chain

a community


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).


4

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

molecule

atom

element

neutron


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


5

Which of blood component carries oxygen?

83% Answer Correctly

white blood cells

platelets

plasma

red blood cells


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.