10 Questions
What is matter?
Anything that has mass and takes up space
How many elements are known to science?
118
What is an element?
The simplest type of chemical substance that cannot be broken down by ordinary means
What is a pure substance?
A sample composed of one kind of matter with a constant composition
What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?
Mixtures can be separated physically, while compounds cannot
What is the substance that dissolves in a solvent to produce a solution?
Solute
Which of the following is an example of a gas-gas solution?
Air (oxygen in nitrogen)
What is considered the universal solvent?
Water
Which of the following is an example of an extensive physical property?
Volume
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass will vary from planet to planet, but weight will remain the same
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of matter, elements, and atoms. It includes definitions and examples of elements, as well as the basic properties of atoms as the building blocks of matter.
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