Basic Building Blocks of Matter
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What are the three subatomic particles that make up atoms?

  • Protons, electrons, and isotopes
  • Electrons, protons, and neutrons (correct)
  • Neutrons, electrons, and positrons
  • Nucleons, isotopes, and electrons
  • Which property defines each element?

  • Atomic weight and electron configuration
  • Color and physical state
  • Number of neutrons, protons, and electrons (correct)
  • Molecular structure and boiling point
  • How many known elements are there in the periodic table?

  • Less than 25
  • Exactly 50
  • More than 200
  • Over 100 (correct)
  • How are hydrogen and helium different from each other?

    <p>They have different numbers of neutrons, protons, and electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the kinetic theory of matter, why does matter expand when it is hot?

    <p>Due to the constant movement of its particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances cannot be reduced to a simpler form by chemical means?

    <p>Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an element that prevents it from being reduced to a simpler form by chemical means?

    <p>Atomic number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of elements?

    <p>Elements retain their chemical properties even when subjected to extreme conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a compound?

    <p>A chemical combination of two or more elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a compound?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

    <p>A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical blending of substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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