14 Questions
Which type of matter is a compound?
Pure substance
What kind of mixture is a suspension?
Heterogeneous
Which statement about elements is correct?
Elements are made up of atoms that are all different.
What distinguishes a compound from a heterogeneous mixture?
Composition is fixed in a compound.
How are suspensions and colloids different?
Colloids have particles that never settle, suspensions settle.
What is the defining characteristic of a substance?
It has a fixed composition
How is an element different from a compound?
A compound has atoms that are all alike
Which statement about elements is accurate?
More than 90 elements are unstable and exist for a short time
What distinguishes a homogeneous mixture from a compound?
Homogeneous mixtures involve chemically combined atoms
Which type of mixture contains particles that never settle?
Colloid
How do compounds differ from mixtures?
Mixtures involve chemically combined atoms
What makes an element unique?
It is made up of atoms that are all alike
In what way do heterogeneous mixtures differ from compounds?
Heterogeneous mixtures have a variable proportion of elements
Why are suspensions classified as heterogeneous mixtures?
Because they have particles that never settle
Test your knowledge on distinguishing substances from mixtures, comparing compounds and homogeneous mixtures, identifying elements and compounds, and summarizing properties of solutions, suspensions, and colloids.
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