54 Questions
What distinguishes physical properties from chemical properties?
Physical properties deal with changes in composition, while chemical properties do not.
Which of the following is NOT a common state of matter?
Energy
What defines a solid in terms of its shape and volume?
Vibrating atoms packed closely together with a definite shape and volume
Which phase change involves water vapor cooling down to form droplets?
Condensation
What type of change preserves the substance's chemical identity as matter changes form?
Physical changes
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
Speed up biochemical reactions
In biology, what do hormones do?
Communicate with cells, tissues, and organs
What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune system defense?
Latch onto antigens
What is a galaxy defined as in celestial structures?
A rotating collection of stars and gases held together by gravity
What is the shape of elliptical galaxies?
Spherical
Which type of galaxy is believed to be very evolved in terms of age?
Elliptical
What is the main feature of spiral galaxies?
Solar nurseries where new stars are born
What contributes to the younger age of spiral galaxies?
Containment of interstellar dust and gases
What is the probable cause for the formation of irregular galaxies?
Violent collisions between galaxies or interstellar activity
In which layer of the Sun does nuclear fusion occur?
Core
What is the visible surface of the Sun called?
Photosphere
What is the defining characteristic of a solid?
Has a fixed shape and volume
Which type of solid can be made up of a mixture of more than one type of atom?
Compound solid
In a heterogeneous mixture solid, what is true about different parts of the solid?
They have different concentrations of components
What is a compound in the context of solids?
A pure chemical substance of different elements
What distinguishes crystals from mixtures in solids?
Atoms in crystals are arranged predictably in a specific pattern
Which of the following substances is an example of a compound solid?
Diamond
What is the defining characteristic of a compound?
Contains elements bonded together in molecules
How do mixtures differ from crystals in solids?
Crystals have a repeating pattern while mixtures are random
What is the defining characteristic of matter?
Takes up volume
Which type of solid has atoms arranged in a predictable crystal lattice?
Crystals
In a compound, how are atoms of different types typically joined together?
Joined together in molecules
What distinguishes a homogeneous mixture solid from a heterogeneous mixture solid?
Heterogeneous mixture solids have different concentrations across parts
Which type of matter has both specific physical and chemical properties?
Solids
What feature makes crystals extremely ordered compared to mixtures?
Predictable, specific arrangement of atoms
In what kind of solid can the atoms be bonded with other types of atoms to form compounds?
Mixture of more than one type of atom solid
Which statement accurately describes a compound in the context of solids?
'Compounds are pure chemical substances made of different elements'
What distinguishes matter from non-matter substances?
'Takes up space and has specific properties'
What defines crystals apart from mixtures in solids?
Patterned crystal lattice arrangement
What is the main difference between physical properties and chemical properties of matter?
Physical properties do not involve changes in composition, while chemical properties directly deal with changes in composition.
Which phase change involves atoms moving quickly apart with no defined shape or volume?
Vaporization
What defines a liquid in terms of its shape and volume?
Atoms that are loosely bonded with indefinite shape and definite volume
Which celestial structure is described as a rotating collection of stars, planets, dust, and gases held together by gravity?
Galaxy
In terms of biology, what role do enzymes play?
Help speed up biochemical reactions
What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune system defense?
Fight against foreign antigens
What is the defining characteristic of a gas in terms of its volume?
High energy, low density, indefinite volume
What is the process called when water vapor cools down to form droplets?
Condensation
Which phase change involves atoms packed closely together that vibrate in place?
Freezing
What defines a solid in terms of its shape?
Atoms packed closely together that vibrate in place with definite shape
Which type of galaxy is characterized by a lack of distinctive shape and a combination of old and new stars?
Irregular galaxy
What is the visible surface of the Sun, where sunspots are often observed?
Photosphere
During which phase of its life cycle does the Sun use nuclear fusion to produce energy?
Main sequence phase
What causes sunspots to form on the photosphere?
Increased magnetic flux
Which layer of the Sun is responsible for the production of energy through nuclear fusion?
Core
What is the primary distinguishing feature of spiral galaxies compared to elliptical galaxies?
Central disk with spiraling arms
Where in the Sun is it possible to observe the corona during a total solar eclipse?
Photosphere
What is the likely origin of irregular galaxies according to astronomers?
Violent collisions between galaxies or interstellar activity
What phase follows the main sequence in the life cycle of a star before it becomes a white dwarf?
Red giant phase
What is the visible shape of elliptical galaxies according to astronomers' classifications?
Spherical or cucumber-shaped
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