Chapter 1 Test -- Introduction To Matter
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This is a quiz on Chapter 1 of the Physical Science book. The title of the chapter is "Introduction to Matter".
- 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.
- 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.
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What does this diagram represent?- A.
Molecules
- B.
An atom
- C.
An element
- D.
Nothing
- 14.
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What does this picture represent?- A.
A homogeneous mixture
- B.
An element
- C.
A heterogeneous mixture
- D.
A pure substance
- 15.
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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.What is made of two or more substances that are together in the same place, but NOT chemically combined?
- A.
A molecule
- B.
A mixture
- C.
An atom
- D.
A compound
- 22.The measurement of the amount of space an object takes up is its ______________.
- A.
Volume
- B.
Density
- C.
Formula
- D.
Mass
- 23.A change in matter that produces new substances is called a _________________.
- A.
Physical change
- B.
Mental change
- C.
Chemical change
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