Matter: Properties and States
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How many states of matter can exist?

  • Four
  • Five
  • Three (correct)
  • Two

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?

  • Element
  • Atom (correct)
  • Compound
  • Molecule

What is responsible for the properties of a substance?

<p>Intermolecular forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the three states of matter?

<p>Molecular model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the kinetic theory of matter?

<p>Dalton, Joule, Davy, Maxwell, and Boltzmann (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the existence of intermolecular forces between molecules of a substance?

<p>Continuous motion of molecules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the smallest unit of a substance composed of two or more elements?

<p>Molecule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the kinetic theory of matter, what is the primary characteristic of molecules in a substance?

<p>They are in a state of continuous motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for explaining the three states of matter?

<p>Kinetic molecular theory of matter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the energy possessed by molecules in a substance?

<p>Kinetic energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic common to all the three states of matter?

<p>Molecular motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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