Science Of Cooking! Trivia Facts Quiz
Cooking is an art that most people are embracing and it is not seen as something only women can do, but one anyone can do regardless of their gender. Below is St Andrews year 7 cooking science links quiz designed to see just how much you have learned from your cooking classes this past school year. Give it a try! All the best!
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Which are solids? You can tick more than one box.
- A.
Chocolate
- B.
Honey
- C.
Salt
- D.
Wood
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chocolate
C. Salt
D. WoodExplanation
Chocolate, salt, and wood are all examples of solids. Solids are a state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume. They have a fixed structure and particles that are closely packed together. Chocolate is a solid because it is a solid form of cocoa and other ingredients. Salt is a solid compound made up of sodium and chloride ions. Wood is also a solid as it is derived from trees and has a solid and rigid structure. Honey, on the other hand, is a liquid and does not have a definite shape or volume, so it is not a solid.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which are liquids?
- A.
Ice cream
- B.
Cream
Correct Answer
B. CreamExplanation
Cream is a liquid because it has a smooth and flowing consistency. Unlike ice cream, which is a frozen dessert, cream is a dairy product that is in liquid form. It is commonly used in cooking and baking as a liquid ingredient. Cream can be poured and easily mixed with other ingredients, which is characteristic of liquids. Therefore, cream is the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which are gases? You can tick more than one box.
- A.
A burp
- B.
Steam
- C.
Oxygen
Correct Answer(s)
A. A burp
B. Steam
C. OxygenExplanation
Yes burping is gross, but it's still as gas!Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which below is a 'Change of state'?
- A.
When something goes from hot to cold
- B.
When something goes from cold to hot
- C.
When a solid changes into a liquid
Correct Answer
C. When a solid changes into a liquidExplanation
A change of state means when a solid changes into a liquid, or a liquid into a gas, or a solid into a gas...and so on ;0)Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which below is an example of a solid changing into a liquid?
- A.
Wood burning
- B.
Gas exploding
- C.
Ice melting
Correct Answer
C. Ice meltingExplanation
Ice is a solid, but when it melts it turns into a liquidRate this question:
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- 6.
Which below is an example of a liquid changing into a gas?
- A.
Ice cream melting
- B.
Wood burning
- C.
A kettle boiling
- D.
A cake cooking
Correct Answer
C. A kettle boilingExplanation
When you boil water steam is produced, which is a very hot gas that can still burn you if you go to near it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What are all solids, liquids and gases made up of?
- A.
Energy
- B.
Forces
- C.
Heat
- D.
Particles
Correct Answer
D. ParticlesExplanation
If you had a very very strong microscope and zoomed in really close to a solid liquid or gas, you would see the particles - like small round balls.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When we melted the chocolate...... You can tick more then one box
- A.
The particles got more energy
- B.
The particles got less energy
- C.
The particles move slower
- D.
The particles got further apart
Correct Answer(s)
A. The particles got more energy
D. The particles got further apartExplanation
When we melted the chocolate:
1. The particles got more energy
2. The particles moved around quicker
3.The particles got further apart
4. The forces between the particles got weakerRate this question:
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When the the chocolate cooled........You can tick more then one box
- A.
The particles got further apart
- B.
The particles moved slower
- C.
The forces between the particles got stronger
- D.
The particles moved at the same speed
Correct Answer(s)
B. The particles moved slower
C. The forces between the particles got strongerExplanation
When the chocolate cooled:
1. The particles had less energy
2. The particles moved slower
3. The particles got closer together
4. The forces between the particles got strongerRate this question:
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- 10.
Glass is made from a process that starts from sand?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
It's not quite as simple as that but it's basically true. Google it if you don't beleve Mr. Mike!!Rate this question:
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