- 1. What year was Linus Pauling born?
A) 1945
B) 1872
C) 1923
D) 1901
- 2. Which field was Linus Pauling known for his contributions to?
A) Chemistry
B) Physics
C) Biology
D) Mathematics
- 3. In what year did Linus Pauling win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
A) 1967
B) 1932
C) 1954
D) 1980
- 4. Linus Pauling was known for his advocacy of the importance of which dietary supplement?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
- 5. Which scientific organization did Linus Pauling serve as president of in 1952?
A) National Academy of Sciences
B) American Chemical Society
C) World Health Organization
D) European Space Agency
- 6. Linus Pauling published a paper that introduced the concept of hybridization of atomic orbitals. In which year was this paper published?
A) 1958
B) 1931
C) 1984
D) 1969
- 7. What is the name of the book written by Linus Pauling that popularized his ideas on vitamin C?
A) The Origin of Species
B) Vitamin C and the Common Cold
C) The Periodic Table
D) A Brief History of Time
- 8. How many Nobel Prizes did Linus Pauling win in total?
A) 4
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1
- 9. In what year did Linus Pauling die?
A) 1977
B) 1994
C) 2002
D) 1985
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