Science Elimination Clincher

ELIMINATION ROUND
MECHANICS
• In the elimination round, the top 15 will be grouped
into 5 groups with 3 members. The Elimination Round
is a single elimination format via Zoom.
• Each question will be read twice, however,
participants may answer even the question is being
asked. Answers should be written on a short bond
paper using a marker.
• If the participant wishes to show his/her answer, he/she must
type “Up” in the chatbox. The first participant to type “up”
will be recognized. The answer must be shown to the camera
within 5 seconds. In the event that the first participant’s
answer is incorrect, the second one who typed “Up” has the
chance to steal. Only one steal is given per question.
• There will be six questions to be asked and the participant
who garnered the highest score will proceed to the final
round. In case of tie, clincher questions will be given. The first
participant to give the correct answer will advance to the final
round.
• Participant’s hands must be shown on the screen
unless writing for answer or typing “up.
1 vs 14 vs 15
QUESTION NO. 1
A codon consists of three nucleotides. There are
four possible nucleotides, each of which has an
equal probability of being in any one of the three
spots. How many possible codons exist?
CORRECT ANSWER
64
QUESTION NO. 2
A 40-kilogram girl climbs a vertical distance of 5
meters in twenty seconds at a constant velocity.
How much work has the girl done?
CORRECT ANSWER
1962 J
QUESTION NO. 3
I will be describing a chemical element. Try to
identify it with the fewest number of clues. This
element is a halogen which is liquid at standard
conditions. The element volatilizes readily at room
temperature to form a reddish vapor which is very
irritating to the eyes a flesh. Name this element.
CORRECT ANSWER
Bromine
QUESTION NO. 4
The speed at which a wave propagates down a string
is 300 meters per second. If the frequency of this wave
is 150 Hertz, what is the wavelength of this wave?
CORRECT ANSWER
2m
QUESTION NO. 5
2.5 liters of a sodium chloride (NaCl)
solution contain 5 moles of the solute.
What is the molarity?
CORRECT ANSWER
2 molar
2 vs 12 vs 13
QUESTION NO. 1
What is the molality of a salt solution
prepared by dissolving two moles of salt
in 500 grams of water?
CORRECT ANSWER
4 molal
QUESTION NO. 2
The frequency of a wave is 50 Hertz and
its wavelength is 25 meters. What is the
velocity of this wave?
CORRECT ANSWER
1250 m/s
QUESTION NO. 3
What chemical do birds use
for export of excess nitrogen?
CORRECT ANSWER
URIC ACID
QUESTION NO. 4
A chronic disease of the liver in which fat
deposits and scar tissue replace normal
cells is called
CORRECT ANSWER
CIRRHOSIS
QUESTION NO. 5
A 10 kilogram mass rests on a horizontal
frictionless surface. A horizontal force of 5
Newtons is applied to the mass. After the force has
been applied for 1 second, the velocity of the mass
is:
CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 m/s
3 vs 10 vs 11
QUESTION NO. 1
What is the end - product of glycolysis
(fermentation) in chordates when there
is INSUFFICIENT oxygen?
CORRECT ANSWER
LACTIC ACID
QUESTION NO. 2
A ball falling vertically from rest for 3
seconds travels very nearly:
CORRECT ANSWER
44.145 m
QUESTION NO. 3
In studies of the human body, what term is used to
describe a very rapid heart rate or pulse rate?
CORRECT ANSWER
TACHYCARDIA
QUESTION NO. 4
The angle between any two carbon-hydrogen
bonds in a methane molecule is how many
degrees?
CORRECT ANSWER
109.5 degrees
QUESTION NO. 5
In optics, when the vibrations of light are
limited to a single two - dimensional
plane, it is said that light has been what?
CORRECT ANSWER
Polarized
2 vs 8 vs 9
QUESTION NO. 1
In studies of the human body, what term is used to
describe the lack of voluntary control of urination or
voiding of the bladder?
CORRECT ANSWER
INCONTINENCE
QUESTION NO. 2
Mass percentage of carbon in
CO2 is approximately:
CORRECT ANSWER
27.3%
QUESTION NO. 3
The driveshaft of a car rotates at 450
radians per second with a torque of 150
Newton-meters. How much power is
produced in horsepower?
CORRECT ANSWER
90.5 hp
QUESTION NO. 4
"The solubility of a gas in a liquid is
directly proportional to the pressure of
the gas above the liquid" is a fair statem
of:
CORRECT ANSWER
HENRY’S LAW
QUESTION NO. 5
What is the term for an infection in the
connective tissues covering the brain
and spinal cord?
CORRECT ANSWER
MENINGITIS
1 vs 6 vs 7
QUESTION NO. 1
What is the term used in ecology to refer to a habitat
zone such as a grassland or tundra, resulting from
interaction of climate, biota and substratum?
CORRECT ANSWER
BIOME
QUESTION NO. 2
My theory of electrolytic dissociation earned me the
1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry. My name is
CORRECT ANSWER
SVANTE ARRHENIUS
QUESTION NO. 3
What is the ratio of a substance's density
to the density of water called?
CORRECT ANSWER
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
QUESTION NO. 4
What term is used to describe an organism lacking one
entire chromosome?
CORRECT ANSWER
MONOSOMY
QUESTION NO. 5
The pH of a 0.005 molar solution of
calcium hydroxide is:
CORRECT ANSWER
12

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