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What distinguishes an element from a compound?
What distinguishes an element from a compound?
- Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances. (correct)
- Compounds can be separated by physical means.
- Compounds have fixed proportions of their constituent elements. (correct)
- Elements contain two or more types of atoms.
Which statement is true for mixtures?
Which statement is true for mixtures?
- Mixtures are not made of different substances.
- Mixtures can only be separated chemically.
- Mixtures have a fixed composition.
- The composition of a mixture may vary. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
- Hydrogen (H2)
- Oxygen (O2)
- Gold (Au)
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (correct)
Which of the following elements is represented by the symbol 'K'?
Which of the following elements is represented by the symbol 'K'?
What is indicated by a material having a fixed composition?
What is indicated by a material having a fixed composition?
What is the characteristic of solids that differentiates them from liquids and gases?
What is the characteristic of solids that differentiates them from liquids and gases?
What is the name of Al2O3?
What is the name of Al2O3?
How do chemists represent elements?
How do chemists represent elements?
In which state do particles have very little energy and are tightly packed together?
In which state do particles have very little energy and are tightly packed together?
Which of the following acids contains sulfur?
Which of the following acids contains sulfur?
What characterizes a nonmetal at room temperature?
What characterizes a nonmetal at room temperature?
Which of the following formulas represents a base?
Which of the following formulas represents a base?
Which group of elements shows a vigorous reaction with water?
Which group of elements shows a vigorous reaction with water?
What type of mixture has a uniform composition throughout?
What type of mixture has a uniform composition throughout?
Which of the following best describes a mixture?
Which of the following best describes a mixture?
What is the center of an atom called, which contains protons and neutrons?
What is the center of an atom called, which contains protons and neutrons?
During the process of balancing chemical equations, which of the following is an indication that a reaction has occurred?
During the process of balancing chemical equations, which of the following is an indication that a reaction has occurred?
What is ionization energy?
What is ionization energy?
What phase change occurs when a solid turns directly into a gas?
What phase change occurs when a solid turns directly into a gas?
What trend occurs in melting points as you move down Group VII?
What trend occurs in melting points as you move down Group VII?
Which type of oxides forms acidic solutions when reacting with water?
Which type of oxides forms acidic solutions when reacting with water?
Which element is considered the strongest oxidizing agent in Group VII?
Which element is considered the strongest oxidizing agent in Group VII?
What pattern is observed in the conductivity of Period 3 elements?
What pattern is observed in the conductivity of Period 3 elements?
Which reaction demonstrates the formation of a basic solution with a metallic oxide?
Which reaction demonstrates the formation of a basic solution with a metallic oxide?
What general trend is observed in the reactivity of Group I elements?
What general trend is observed in the reactivity of Group I elements?
What defines the charge of an atom?
What defines the charge of an atom?
Which of the following describes isotopes?
Which of the following describes isotopes?
What happens to an atom when it gains electrons?
What happens to an atom when it gains electrons?
Which property is characteristic of metals according to the periodic table?
Which property is characteristic of metals according to the periodic table?
When an atom loses electrons, what type of ion does it become?
When an atom loses electrons, what type of ion does it become?
Which of these elements is classified as a noble gas?
Which of these elements is classified as a noble gas?
In terms of periodic trends, what is the meaning of electron affinity?
In terms of periodic trends, what is the meaning of electron affinity?
What does the atomic mass of an isotope represent?
What does the atomic mass of an isotope represent?
