Nobel Prize in Science Quiz
1 / 15How well do you remember the Nobel Prize-winning discoveries in physics, chemistry, and medicine?
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Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect?
About Nobel Prize in Science Quiz
Nobel Prize in Science Quiz is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. How well do you remember the Nobel Prize-winning discoveries in physics, chemistry, and medicine? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect?
Answer: Albert Einstein
2. Marie Curie won Nobel Prizes in which two scientific fields?
Answer: Physics and Chemistry
3. Who won the Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of DNA?
Answer: James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins
4. Which physicist won the Nobel Prize in 1918 for his discovery of energy quanta?
Answer: Max Planck
5. Who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering blood groups?
Answer: Karl Landsteiner
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Nobel Prize in Science Quiz?
Nobel Prize in Science Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Nobel Prize in Science Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Nobel Prize in Science Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Nobel Prize in Science Quiz take?
Most players finish Nobel Prize in Science Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Nobel Prize in Science Quiz?
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