Introduction To Matter Practice Questions! Quiz

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1.

Which type of matter consists of two or more substances that are NOT chemically combined?
- A.
  
  Atoms
- B.
  
  Mixtures
- C.
  
  Elements
- D.
  
  Compounds
2.

Substances that CANNOT be broken down into other substances are called __________.
- A.
  
  Compounds
- B.
  
  Liquids
- C.
  
  Mixtures
- D.
  
  Elements
3.

In chemistry, elements are represented by _________________.
- A.
  
  Building blocks
- B.
  
  Formulas
- C.
  
  Symbols
- D.
  
  Ratios
4.

The measurement of how much matter an object contains is its _________________.
- A.
  
  Density
- B.
  
  Weight
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Volume
5.

Which of the following is NOT true of a compound?
- A.
  
  It contains elements combined in a specific ratio.
- B.
  
  It is made up of two or more elements.
- C.
  
  It is made of substances that keep their individual properties.
- D.
  
  It contains elements that are chemically combined.
6.

The SI unit for mass is the ___________________.
- A.
  
  Kilogram
- B.
  
  Ounce
- C.
  
  Liter
- D.
  
  Pound
7.

How would you calculate the density of an object?
- A.
  
  Multiply its weight times its mass
- B.
  
  Divide its weight by its volume
- C.
  
  Divide its mass by its volume
- D.
  
  Multiply its volume times its mass
8.

What is the density of a block of wood with a volume of 10 cubic centimeter and a mass of 100 grams?
- A.
  
  10 grams/cubic centimeter
- B.
  
  100 grams/cubic centimeter
- C.
  
  1 gram/cubic centimeter
- D.
  
  10 cubic centimeters/gram
9.

All elements are composed of extremely small particles called _______________.
- A.
  
  Molecules
- B.
  
  Atoms
- C.
  
  Mixtures
- D.
  
  Compounds
10.

A group of atoms that are bonded together are called __________________.
- A.
  
  Mixtures
- B.
  
  Compounds
- C.
  
  Elements
- D.
  
  Molecule
11.

What holds atoms together in a molecule?
- A.
  
  Temperature
- B.
  
  Chemical bonds
- C.
  
  Gravity
- D.
  
  Density
12.

What technique did miners use to separate dirt from gold?
- A.
  
  Heating along with charcoal
- B.
  
  Electrolysis
- C.
  
  Melting
- D.
  
  Panning
13.

What does this diagram represent?
- A.
  
  Molecules
- B.
  
  An atom
- C.
  
  An element
- D.
  
  Nothing
14.

What does this picture represent?
- A.
  
  A homogeneous mixture
- B.
  
  An element
- C.
  
  A heterogeneous mixture
- D.
  
  A pure substance
15.

What does this picture represent?
- A.
  
  A pure substance
- B.
  
  A mixture
- C.
  
  A compound
- D.
  
  None of the above
16.

Which of the following examples below represents a homogeneous mixture?
- A.
  
  Salad dressing
- B.
  
  A trash dump
- C.
  
  Your closet
- D.
  
  A glass of water
17.

What shows the ratio of elements in a compound?
- A.
  
  A mixture
- B.
  
  Element symbols
- C.
  
  A formula
- D.
  
  A compound
18.

Most matter occurs in the environment as _________________.
- A.
  
  Elements
- B.
  
  Compounds
- C.
  
  Mixtures
- D.
  
  Atoms
19.

The measure of the force of gravity on an object is called its _______________.
- A.
  
  Mass
- B.
  
  Length
- C.
  
  Weight
- D.
  
  Height
20.

True or False -- The density of a substance varies with the samples of that substance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The measurement of the amount of space an object takes up is its ______________.
- A.
  
  Volume
- B.
  
  Density
- C.
  
  Formula
- D.
  
  Mass
22.

A change in matter that produces new substances is called a _________________.
- A.
  
  Physical change
- B.
  
  Mental change
- C.
  
  Chemical change