Chemicals test yourself

1. What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

2. What is the chemical name for baking soda? And its formula?

3. Write the equation for carbonic acid splitting into water and carbon dioxide.

4. A solution of table salt in water is an example of an electrolyte.
 * What ions are present in this solution?

5. What element is always present in proteins but not usually in fats or carbohydrates?

6. List three differences between glucose and glycogen.
 * 1.
 * 2.
 * 3.

7. Which will provide you with the most energy – one gram of sugar or one gram of butter? See next page for answers

Chemicals Test Yourself Answers