Matter and Its Interactions: Quizzes and Practice Tests

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?

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Easily broken

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Good conductors of electricity

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Shiny appearance (luster)

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Good conductors of heat

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Flammability

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Density

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Boiling point

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Color

Question 3

In a chemical reaction, what is the name given to the substance that changes into a new substance?

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Reactant

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Catalyst

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Product

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Activator

Question 4

Chemical reactions can either release or absorb energy. What's the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give an example of each type and explain the energy changes involved.

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Exothermic reactions release energy, while endothermic reactions absorb energy.

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Exothermic reactions absorb energy, while endothermic reactions release energy.

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Both exothermic and endothermic reactions release energy.

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Both exothermic and endothermic reactions absorb energy.

Question 5

Which of these processes converts electrical energy into chemical energy?

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Recharging a battery

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Burning wood

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Turning on a lightbulb

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Melting ice

Question 6

How does atomic radius change as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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Increases, then decreases

Question 7

How does the concentration of reactants generally affect the speed of a chemical reaction?

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The speed of the reaction increases as the concentration of reactants increases.

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The speed of the reaction decreases as the concentration of reactants increases.

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The speed of the reaction is not affected by the concentration of reactants.

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The speed of the reaction increases as the square of the concentration of reactants increases.

Question 8

Graphene is a remarkable material with potential applications in touchscreens and flexible electronics. Identify the specific properties of graphene that make it suitable for these applications.

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Graphene's exceptional transparency and electrical conductivity make it ideal for use as a transparent electrode in touchscreens.

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Graphene's flexibility and mechanical strength make it suitable for use in flexible electronics.

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Graphene's low melting point makes it easy to process for manufacturing.

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Graphene's low cost makes it accessible for widespread use.

Question 9

How does electronegativity impact the type of chemical bonds formed between elements? Give an example to support your answer.

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Elements with high electronegativity tend to form ionic bonds with elements with low electronegativity. For instance, sodium (low electronegativity) and chlorine (high electronegativity) form an ionic bond in sodium chloride.

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Electronegativity has no effect on the type of chemical bonds formed.

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Elements with low electronegativity tend to form covalent bonds with elements with high electronegativity.

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Electronegativity only influences the strength of chemical bonds, not their type.

Question 10

How do intermolecular forces influence the boiling point and viscosity of liquids?

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Stronger intermolecular forces lead to a higher boiling point and viscosity.

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Intermolecular forces have no effect on the boiling point or viscosity of liquids.

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Boiling point is impacted by intermolecular forces, but viscosity is not.

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Intermolecular forces only affect the boiling point of liquids, not the viscosity.

Question 11

Which of the following is the fundamental unit of an element that retains its chemical properties?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 12

Which of the following properties describes the ability of a substance to resist a change in temperature?

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Specific heat

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Density

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Thermal conductivity

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Melting point

Question 13

In a chemical reaction, what quantity remains constant according to the law of conservation of mass?

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Mass

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Volume

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Temperature

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Energy

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

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Melting of ice

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Burning of paper

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Rusting of iron

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Cooking of food

Question 15

Which of the following is a unique property of a pure substance?

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Fixed composition

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Variable boiling point

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Can be separated by physical means

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Reacts easily with other substances

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of a covalent bond?

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Formed by the sharing of electrons

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Results in the formation of ions

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Involves the transfer of electrons

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Is stronger than an ionic bond

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** a defining characteristic of matter?

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Shape

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Mass

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Volume

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Density

Question 18

The smallest indivisible unit that retains an element's chemical properties is known as a:

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Neutron

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Dissolving salt in water

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Condensing water vapor

Question 20

When a solid changes to a liquid, it:

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Absorbs energy

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Releases energy

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Neither absorbs nor releases energy

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Releases heat but absorbs energy

Question 21

Which material conducts electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 22

The boiling point of a substance represents the temperature at which it transforms from a liquid to a:

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Gas

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Solid

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Plasma

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Supercritical fluid

Question 23

Which resource can replenish itself naturally over time?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 24

What is the main function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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Decrease the activation energy

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Increase the activation energy

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Change the products of the reaction

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Stop the reaction

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of matter?

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Color

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Mass

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Density

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Volume

Question 26

What is the SI unit for mass?

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Kilogram

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Gram

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Pound

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Ounce

Question 27

Which of the following describes a composite material?

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A substance made up of multiple materials that retain their individual properties

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A pure substance made up of only one element or compound

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A substance that can exist in multiple phases (solid, liquid, gas)

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A substance that undergoes a chemical change when mixed with another substance

Question 28

What is the primary difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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Physical changes involve a change in appearance or form, while chemical changes involve a change in composition

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Chemical changes involve a change in appearance or form, while physical changes involve a change in composition

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Physical changes are always reversible, while chemical changes are not

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Chemical changes are always reversible, while physical changes are not

Question 29

When a solid reaches its melting point, which of the following occurs?

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It becomes a liquid

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It becomes a gas

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Its temperature decreases

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Its density decreases

Question 30

Which of the following describes a physical property?

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Boiling point

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Toxicity

Question 31

What is the key difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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Homogeneous mixtures are uniform throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures are not

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Heterogeneous mixtures are uniform throughout, while homogeneous mixtures are not

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Homogeneous mixtures contain only one substance, while heterogeneous mixtures contain multiple substances

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Heterogeneous mixtures contain only one substance, while homogeneous mixtures contain multiple substances

Question 32

The indivisible building block of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element is called a(n):

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 33

A chemical change is characterized by:

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Formation of a new substance

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Change in physical appearance only

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Change in temperature only

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Change in color only

Question 34

During photosynthesis, which energy transformation occurs?

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Light energy to chemical energy

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Chemical energy to light energy

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Thermal energy to electrical energy

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Mechanical energy to sound energy

Question 35

The invisible force that pulls objects towards each other is:

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Tension

Question 36

Which material conducts electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 37

A substance that produces hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water is called a:

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Acid

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Base

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Salt

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Neutral substance

Question 38

Which force binds atoms together to form molecules?

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Electrostatic force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 39

How does heat affect the movement of molecules?

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Heat increases molecular motion

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Heat decreases molecular motion

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Heat does not affect molecular motion

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Heat causes molecular motion to change direction

Question 40

Which material allows electricity to flow easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 41

What happens to the volume of a gas as pressure increases in a closed container?

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Volume decreases

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Volume increases

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Volume stays the same

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Volume increases then decreases

Question 42

Which of the following is a clean and sustainable source of energy?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a nuclear reactor?

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To generate electricity

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To produce weapons

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To power vehicles

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To treat medical conditions

Question 44

Which gas contributes to the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 45

How do nuclear fission and nuclear fusion differ in their energy release processes?

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Fission splits atoms to release energy, while fusion combines atoms to release energy.

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Both fission and fusion split atoms to release energy.

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Both fission and fusion combine atoms to release energy.

Question 46

How does spectroscopy help us understand the structure and composition of substances?

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By analyzing the absorption or emission of light by the substance.

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By measuring the mass-to-charge ratio of ions in the substance.

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By studying the diffraction of X-rays by the substance.

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By measuring the electrical conductivity of the substance.

Question 47

What differentiates isotopes of the same element?

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Number of neutrons

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Number of protons

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Number of electrons

Question 48

What is the process of crystallization, and how does it affect the physical properties of a substance?

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Crystallization is the process of transforming a liquid into a solid with an ordered, rigid structure.

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Crystallization has no significant impact on the physical properties of a substance.

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Crystallization occurs when a gas changes into a liquid.

Question 49

How has technology advanced our understanding of the tiny particles that make up matter?

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Technology has allowed scientists to study matter at the atomic and subatomic levels.

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Technology has not been involved in the study of subatomic particles.

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Technology has enabled the creation of new elements that do not exist naturally.

Question 50

How are the properties of matter determined by its atomic or molecular structure?

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The properties of matter are primarily determined by the types and arrangements of atoms or molecules within it.

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The properties of matter are independent of its atomic or molecular structure.

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The properties of matter are solely determined by the quantity of atoms or molecules it contains.

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The properties of matter are solely determined by the energy levels of its electrons.

Question 51

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with metals?

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Brittleness

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Good electrical conductivity

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Malleability

Question 52

How does resonance affect the stability of molecules?

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It stabilizes molecules by spreading negative charge across multiple atoms.

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It lengthens the bonds between atoms.

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It makes molecules more reactive.

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It occurs only in inorganic compounds.

Question 53

What is the primary function of catalysts in chemical reactions?

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Catalysts lower the activation energy, making reactions proceed faster.

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Catalysts are consumed during the reaction.

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Catalysts increase the activation energy, slowing down the reaction.

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Catalysts are universally effective for all chemical reactions.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 55

The smallest particle of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element is called a:

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Atom

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Proton

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Neutron

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Electron

Question 56

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Quark

Question 57

The physical change in which a solid transforms directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase is known as:

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 58

A chemical process that releases heat into the surroundings is termed as:

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Exothermic

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Endothermic

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Neutral

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Isomeric

Question 59

According to the law of conservation of mass, in a closed system:

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Mass remains constant.

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Mass can be created or destroyed.

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Mass is lost.

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Mass increases.

Question 60

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the speed of a chemical reaction?

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Shape of reactants

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Temperature

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Surface area

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Concentration

Question 61

A solution with a pH of 2 is considered:

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Acidic

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Neutral

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Basic

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Amphoteric

Question 62

The energy present within the bonds of molecules is known as:

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 63

Which of the following is a physical change?

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Dissolving salt in water

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Burning paper

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Rusting iron

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Cooking an egg

Question 64

What is the definition of the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the atomic nucleus

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The number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus

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The number of electrons in the atomic nucleus

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The number of electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom