Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?
A. Resonance bonds
B. Ionic bonds
C. Triple covalent bonds
D. Hydrogen bonds
The Lewis structure of nitrogen gas is shown below. Triple bonds are stronger than double or single bonds. Therefore, we can infer that the triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms makes nitrogen gas more stable.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Science
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Q #1: In a plant in which fuzzy leaves (F) are dominant over smooth leaves (f), which of the following crosses will produce only offspring with smooth leaves?
A. Ff x ff
B. Ff x Ff
C. FF x FF
D. ff x ff
Answer Explanation
Crossing is the breeding of parents to produce an offspring. Given that f is a recessive allele of smooth leaves while F is the dominant allele of fuzzy leaves. Therefore, where there is F crossing with f, the offspring will have fuzzy leaves over smooth one.
Therefore, for an offspring to have smooth leaves, ff and ff must cross to produce an offspring with smooth leaves. -
Q #2: Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?
A. Resonance bonds
B. Ionic bonds
C. Triple covalent bonds
D. Hydrogen bonds
Answer Explanation
The Lewis structure of nitrogen gas is shown below. Triple bonds are stronger than double or single bonds. Therefore, we can infer that the triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms makes nitrogen gas more stable.
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Q #3: Which of the following vessels carries oxygenated blood?
A. Inferior vena cava
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Superior vena cava
Answer Explanation
Pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Superior and inferior vena cava bring in deoxygenated blood from all other parts of the body to the heart. -
Q #4: Practice Question An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons. What is its atomic number?
A. 20
B. 17
C. 10
D. 14
Answer Explanation
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Q #5: The Life Cycle of HIV Which of the following allows the AIDS virus, which contains RNA, to insert viral DNA into the DNA of a host T-cell after the AIDS virus enters the cell?
A. Receptor proteins located on the surface of the virus
B. The protein that makes up the capsid of the virus
C. Reverse transcriptase, an enzyme encoded by the virus
D. The phospholipids found on the envelope of the virus
Answer Explanation
The AIDS virus (HIV virus) is Class VI or Group VI in the Baltimore Classification. Based on the Baltimore Classification, this specifically involves the reverse transcriptase enzyme and it is encoded by the virus.
This is the enzyme that will produce DNA molecules from the viral RNA. This is the mechanism involved where it will use the reverse transcriptase enzyme to insert viral DNA into the genetic material of the host cell.
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Q #6: Which of the following indicates the function of sodium bicarbonate released by the pancreas?
A. Sodium bicarbonate inhibits peristalsis
B. Sodium bicarbonate is a protease that digests carbohydrates
C. Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the pyloric sphincter
D. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acidity of chyme
Answer Explanation
Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline solution, which is released by the pancreas. Chyme is acidic coming from the stomach is neutralized by sodium bicarbonate to protect the duodenum.
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Q #7: Which of the following processes does atmospheric pressure play a role in?
A. Pulmonary Ventilation
B. Photosynthesis
C. Osmosis
D. Evaporation
Answer Explanation
Among the choices provided, only one process is directly influenced by atmospheric pressure:
Pulmonary Ventilation (Correct): Pulmonary ventilation, also known as breathing, is driven by pressure differences between the lungs and the atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure plays a pivotal role in this process by facilitating the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
The other options mentioned in the choices—Photosynthesis, Osmosis, and Evaporation—are not primarily influenced by atmospheric pressure. While atmospheric pressure can indirectly affect certain aspects of these processes, it is not a dominant factor in their mechanisms.
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Q #8: Which of the following processes causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into the alveoli?
A. Diffusion down a concentration gradient
B. Conversion of carbon monoxide
C. Passive transport using carrier proteins
D. Active transport using energy
Answer Explanation
Carbon dioxide moves from the blood to the alveoli through the process of diffusion. The blood has a high concentration of carbon dioxide than the alveoli.
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Q #9: Lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7. Which of the following is the number of neutrons in a lithium atom?
A. 4
B. 7
C. 12
D. 3
Answer Explanation
The atom is identified by the atomic number in the periodic table. The atomic number is equal to the number of protons and mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. Thus, to find how many neutrons are in lithium atom we use the formula below.
Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons.
Letting n be number of neutrons in the lithium atom, we have
7=3+n
Rearranging the above equation
3+n=7
n=7-3
n=4
Thus, lithium atom has 4 neutrons.
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Q #10: Punnett squares are used by geneticists to determine the probability of different offspring genotypes. In the one shown below, what letter(s) belong in the lower right box?
A. AA
B. Aa
C. aA
D. aa
Answer Explanation
From the given Punnett square, we can cross the genotypes of the two parents and established the phenotypes the offspring will have. The Punnett square is filled as:
A
a
a
Aa
aa
a
Aa
aa
The requested answer is aa.
