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How many states of matter can exist?
How many states of matter can exist?
- Four
- Five
- Three (correct)
- Two
What is the definition of matter?
What is the definition of matter?
- Anything that occupies space only
- Anything that has mass and occupies space (correct)
- Anything that occupies space
- Anything that has mass only
What is the smallest unit of an element called?
What is the smallest unit of an element called?
- Element
- Atom (correct)
- Compound
- Molecule
What is responsible for the properties of a substance?
What is responsible for the properties of a substance?
What is the basis of the three states of matter?
What is the basis of the three states of matter?
Who developed the kinetic theory of matter?
Who developed the kinetic theory of matter?
What is the primary reason for the existence of intermolecular forces between molecules of a substance?
What is the primary reason for the existence of intermolecular forces between molecules of a substance?
What is the term for the smallest unit of a substance composed of two or more elements?
What is the term for the smallest unit of a substance composed of two or more elements?
According to the kinetic theory of matter, what is the primary characteristic of molecules in a substance?
According to the kinetic theory of matter, what is the primary characteristic of molecules in a substance?
What is the basis for explaining the three states of matter?
What is the basis for explaining the three states of matter?
What is the term for the energy possessed by molecules in a substance?
What is the term for the energy possessed by molecules in a substance?
What is a characteristic common to all the three states of matter?
What is a characteristic common to all the three states of matter?