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Chemistry and Physics trivia quiz

Atoms, elements, forces and light explained through easy questions, with no calculations needed.

Play the free Chemistry and Physics trivia quiz on your own or with friends in a live multiplayer room: 10 questions, 4 choices, 30 seconds each, no sign-up needed.

What the Chemistry and Physics quiz covers

  • Elements and the periodic table
  • Matter and reactions
  • Forces, energy and motion
  • Light, sound and electricity

Sample Chemistry and Physics trivia questions

A taste of what you’ll be asked. Can you answer before you look?

  1. 1.Which state of matter has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container?

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    Liquid — Liquid particles slide past each other, so liquids flow but do not spread out to fill a space.

  2. 2.Which of these is a noble gas?

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    Argon — Noble gases such as argon almost never react with other elements.

  3. 3.What do we call an object’s speed in a particular direction?

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    Velocity — Two cars at the same speed going opposite ways have different velocities.

  4. 4.What is the energy an object has because of its height above the ground called?

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    Gravitational potential energy — The higher you lift something, the more energy it stores.

  5. 5.Which element makes up most of Earth’s core?

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    Iron — The core is mostly iron with some nickel, which is also the source of Earth’s magnetic field.

Chemistry and Physics trivia: common questions

Is the Chemistry and Physics trivia quiz free?
Yes. Chemistry and Physics trivia on Trivia Match is free to play, with no sign-up. Pick a name and start.
How many questions are in a Chemistry and Physics trivia game?
Each game has 10 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer choices and 30 seconds per question, drawn from a large and growing Chemistry and Physics question bank.
Can I play Chemistry and Physics trivia with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share the invite link with up to 49 friends, or start solo whenever you like.

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