Science quiz questions with answers
Thirty science questions from the kitchen, the classroom and the lab: water and air, metals and gases, units and famous discoveries. The easy round suits primary classes; the tricky round is for older students.
Easy round
Ten easy questions to warm up. Most players should get seven or more.
- What is the chemical formula of water?
- Which gas do plants take in to make their food?
- At what temperature does water boil at sea level?
Medium round
Ten questions that need a little thought. A good round to split the teams.
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Which is the hardest natural substance?
- About how fast does light travel in empty space?
Tricky round
Ten harder questions. Give double points here if you like a dramatic finish.
- Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
- What is absolute zero on the Celsius scale?
- Which is the lightest element?
How to play
Open a round and tap the option you think is right. The answer and a short note appear at once, and your score is counted at the bottom. To play with a group, send the round on WhatsApp and paste the answer key when the time is up.