Matter and Its Properties: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Identify the physical property of matter that involves the ability of electricity to flow through it.

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Electrical conductivity

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Boiling point

Question 2

In which state of matter do particles possess the highest energy of motion?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 3

Which subatomic particle carries a negative electrical charge?

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Quark

Question 4

Identify the type of chemical bond formed when atoms share electrons.

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 5

Which element listed below is classified as a nonmetal?

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Carbon

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Sodium

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 6

What is the term used to describe the force of attraction between molecules?

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Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Gravity

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Electromagnetism

Question 7

Which of the processes below represents a physical change?

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Melting ice

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Burning paper

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Rusting iron

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Digesting food

Question 8

Provide the chemical formula that represents water.

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H2O

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NaCl

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CO2

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NH3

Question 9

Identify the greenhouse gas from the following options.

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Argon

Question 10

In the International System of Units (SI), temperature is measured in which unit?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 11

Which of these molecules has a permanent dipole moment?

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NH₃

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H₂O

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CH₄

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CO₂

Question 12

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

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Bose-Einstein condensate

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 13

What is the smallest particle 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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Proton

Question 14

Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 15

Which of the following elements is NOT a noble gas?

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Oxygen

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Helium

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Neon

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Argon

Question 16

Which of the following compounds is a base?

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Sodium hydroxide

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Hydrochloric acid

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 17

What is the process by which a solid directly transforms into a gas, bypassing the liquid state?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 18

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

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Density

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Flammability

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Acidity

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Reactivity

Question 19

What is the SI unit of temperature?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 20

Which of the following materials allows electricity to flow through it?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 21

Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed?

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First law of thermodynamics

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Second law of thermodynamics

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Third law of thermodynamics

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Zeroth law of thermodynamics

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental state of matter typically encountered in everyday conditions?

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Bose-Einstein condensate

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 23

The fundamental unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element is termed a(n):

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Atom

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Molecule

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Compound

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Ion

Question 24

Which of the following types of forces are primarily responsible for holding atoms together to form molecules?

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Covalent bonds

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Ionic bonds

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Metallic bonds

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Hydrogen bonds

Question 25

Which of the following is a unique property of water that makes it essential for life on Earth?

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It is a versatile solvent.

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It has a high surface tension.

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It has a neutral pH.

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It is highly reactive with other substances.

Question 26

The process by which a solid transforms directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid phase, is referred to as:

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Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 27

Which of the following choices best describes a characteristic of metallic elements?

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They possess all of the above characteristics.

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They are proficient conductors of electricity.

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They are malleable.

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They are ductile.

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic typically associated with covalent compounds?

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High solubility in water

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High melting points

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Good electrical conductivity

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High affinity for electrons.

Question 29

In chemistry, the term 'bond energy' refers to:

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The energy required to break a chemical bond

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The energy released when a chemical bond forms

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The strength of a chemical bond

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The energy required to form a new chemical bond

Question 30

Which entity represents the smallest possible unit of an element?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Neutron

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Electron

Question 31

When two atoms share electrons, what type of chemical bond is formed?

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 32

Identify the element known for its high electrical conductivity.

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Sodium

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

Question 33

Explain the key distinction between a compound and an element.

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Compounds consist of different elements, while elements consist of only one element.

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Elements consist of different atoms, while compounds consist of only one atom.

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Compounds are pure substances, unlike elements.

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Elements are always solids, while compounds can exist as solids, liquids, or gases.

Question 34

Which process involves a substance transforming directly from a solid to a gas?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Freezing

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Condensation

Question 35

Identify the energy required to transform a liquid into a gas.

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Heat of vaporization

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Heat of fusion

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Heat of sublimation

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Heat of condensation

Question 36

Which characteristic of matter is considered a physical property?

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Density

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Melting point

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Reactivity

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Flammability

Question 37

Identify the mixture that is considered homogeneous.

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Salt water

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Sand in water

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Oil in water

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Smoke

Question 38

What is the smallest unit of matter that can exist independently?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Element

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Compound

Question 39

Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 40

Which of the following is a defining property of compounds?

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Fixed composition

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Variable composition

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Solid state at room temperature

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Metallic luster

Question 41

When a solid changes to a liquid, what generally happens to its density?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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Varies

Question 42

Which of the following is a physical change?

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Melting

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Rusting

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Burning

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Decomposing

Question 43

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7

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0

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14

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2

Question 44

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 45

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

Question 46

Which of the following is not commonly recognized as a fundamental state of matter?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 47

The smallest indivisible unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element is the:

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Atom

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Neutron

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Molecule

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Electron

Question 48

When atoms share electrons, they form a:

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 49

The property of matter that describes its tendency to resist changes in its motion is called:

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Inertia

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Density

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Volume

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Mass

Question 50

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?

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Au

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Ag

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Cu

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Fe

Question 51

Which of the following substances is composed of two or more chemically bonded elements?

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Water (H2O)

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Helium (He)

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Oxygen (O2)

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Sodium (Na)

Question 52

When a solid transforms directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid phase, the process is known as:

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Sublimation

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Freezing

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 53

Which element is classified as a nonmetal?

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Carbon

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Iron

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Sodium

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Gold

Question 54

The force that attracts any two objects with mass towards each other is called:

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Gravity

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Tension

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Electromagnetism

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Friction