Free Natural Science CLEP Trivia Question and Answers

Question 1

How do you figure out the total magnification while using a light microscope?

Accepted Answer

By multiplying the ocular lens power by the objective being used

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By looking at the objective you are using only

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By multiplying the objective you are using by two

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By looking at the ocular lens power only

Question 2

With the exception of _____, all of the following determine how much potential energy an object has.

Accepted Answer

temperature

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height above ground

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gravitational attraction

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mass

Question 3

The periodic table divides the elements into groups and periods and lists them in the following sequence, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF:

Accepted Answer

refractive index

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number of protons

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atomic number

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reactivity

Question 4

What happens to a substance's temperature as it transitions from a liquid to a solid state?

Accepted Answer

Its temperature remains the same due to the latent heat of fusion

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Its temperature decreases due to the heat of vaporization

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Its temperature increases due to t he absorption of latent heat

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Its temperature decreases due to the latent heat of fusion

Question 5

One end of a long nail is heated. The opposite end of the nail gradually gets to be equally heated. This represents what kind of heat transfer?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Entropy

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Radiation

Question 6

Which of the following claims regarding heat transfer is Untrue?

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Heat transfer can never occur from a cooler object to a warmer object

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As the energy of system changes, the thermal energy must change or work must be done

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If two objects reach the same temperature, energy is no longer available for work

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Heat transfer from a warmer object to a cooler object can occurs spontaneously

Question 7

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding different isotopes of the same element?

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It has a different number of neutrons than its elements

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It has a different charge as compared to its elements

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It has a different number of protons than its elements

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It has a different number of electrons than its elements