31 Questions
According to classical physics and general chemistry, matter is defined as a substance that _____________.
has mass and takes up space
Which of the following is NOT considered as a state of matter?
Photons
In classical everyday phases, water exists in which of the following states?
Solid, liquid, gas
Atoms can be imagined as a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and a surrounding 'cloud' of orbiting electrons which _____________.
take up space
Which of the following is an example of matter according to scientific usage?
Protons
Subatomic particles do not act as everyday objects appear to act because _____________.
they can act like waves as well as particles
According to the Standard Model of particle physics, why is matter not considered a fundamental concept?
Because matter does not have an inherent size or volume in the everyday sense
What is the difference between matter and mass in modern physics?
Matter is a substance while mass is a quantitative property
What is one of the views on what should be considered matter in the field of physics?
Matter is equated with particles that exhibit rest mass
Which ancient philosophers proposed the particulate theory of matter?
Kanada and Leucippus
What is the relationship between matter and mass according to modern physics?
Matter should not be confused with mass
What differentiates matter from mass in terms of having an 'opposite'?
Matter has an 'opposite' called antimatter while mass has no opposite
What is the property that creates the appearance of matter taking up space under everyday conditions?
Exclusion principle
'Antimatter' has what type of property in terms of mass compared to its normal matter counterpart?
'Antimatter' has positive mass compared to its normal matter counterpart
Why is there no single universally agreed scientific meaning of the word 'matter'?
'Matter' has multiple definitions based on historical meanings
Which group of plants have lost the genes for chlorophyll and photosynthesis?
Fungi
What is the primary source of energy for plants?
Sunlight
What clade includes the green algae and the land plants?
Viridiplantae
How many known species of plants produce seeds?
About 260,000
What process do plants use to produce sugars from carbon dioxide and water?
Photosynthesis
Which kingdom did the historical definition of plants encompass?
Fungi
When did the first land plants appear?
450 million years ago
What is the term for the scientific study of plants?
Botany
Which philosopher distinguished different levels of beings in his biology based on whether living things had a 'sensitive soul' or only a 'vegetative soul'?
Aristotle
What is the name given to the largest trees such as the conifer Sequoia sempervirens and the angiosperm Eucalyptus regnans?
Megaflora
What is the basis of the modern system of scientific classification that retained the animal and plant kingdoms?
Carolus Linnaeus
About how many accepted species of plants are there?
382,000
What percentage of all plants are flowering plants?
~90%
Who created the basis of the modern system of scientific classification?
Carolus Linnaeus
What are basic human foods that have been domesticated for millennia?
Grain, fruit, and vegetables
What is the term for organisms that consume plants directly or rely on organisms which do so?
Herbivores
Test your knowledge of matter, its properties, and its composition according to classical physics and general chemistry. Explore the fundamental concept of matter, including its mass, volume, and atomic composition.
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