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2026 / B

Science Olympiad

Crime Busters

Division B - Physical Science & Chemistry

Topics

8

Question Bank

41

Quizzes

4

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Topics covered

Scenario analysis involving evidence and suspects

Foundation11 questions
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Performing chemical tests to analyze evidence

Foundation8 questions
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Using test results and other evidence to solve a crime

Foundation7 questions
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Hair analysis using FBI Forensic Science Communications resources

Foundation5 questions
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Plastics analysis using American Chemistry Council resources

Foundation5 questions
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Forensic science techniques as outlined by NIST

Foundation3 questions
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General chemistry simulations from PhET

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Competencies related to chemistry lab equipment as per the 2026 Chemistry Lab Equipment List

Foundation2 questions
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Study Materials

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