Matter and Its Properties: Interactive Learning Quizzes for High School Juniors

Question 1

What is the main difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures have the same composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures have different compositions in different parts.

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Homogeneous mixtures are made of different elements, while heterogeneous mixtures are made of the same elements.

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Homogeneous mixtures have layers, while heterogeneous mixtures have a uniform appearance.

Question 2

In chemical reactions, energy changes occur. Which statement accurately describes the energy changes in exothermic and endothermic reactions?

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A. Exothermic reactions release energy, while endothermic reactions absorb energy.

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B. Endothermic reactions release energy, while exothermic reactions absorb energy.

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C. Both exothermic and endothermic reactions release energy.

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D. Both exothermic and endothermic reactions absorb energy.

Question 3

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Volume of the reaction vessel

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Temperature

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Surface area of reactants

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Concentration of reactants

Question 4

Which property is NOT a colligative property of a solution?

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Electrical conductivity

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Freezing point depression

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Boiling point elevation

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Vapor pressure lowering

Question 5

How do intermolecular forces influence the melting and boiling points of a substance?

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Stronger intermolecular forces lead to higher melting and boiling points.

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Stronger intermolecular forces result in lower melting and boiling points.

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Intermolecular forces have no impact on melting and boiling points.

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Weaker intermolecular forces result in higher melting and boiling points.

Question 6

Which of these best demonstrates a chemical property of matter?

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Iron's tendency to form rust

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The vibrant hue of a rose

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Water's transformation into vapor at its boiling point

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Sugar's ability to dissolve effortlessly in water

Question 7

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

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Energy

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Mass

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Volume

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Inertia

Question 8

The property of matter that describes its resistance to any change in its state of motion is called:

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Inertia

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Density

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Volume

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Mass

Question 9

Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?

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Flammability

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Solubility

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Density

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Boiling point

Question 10

A substance with a higher density will:

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Sink in water

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Float on water

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Be more viscous

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Have a lower mass

Question 11

Which of the following processes involves a physical change in matter?

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Melting

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Burning

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Rusting

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Photosynthesis

Question 12

A uniform mixture of two or more substances is known as a:

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Solution

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Suspension

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Colloid

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Emulsion

Question 13

The process by which a substance changes directly from a gaseous state to a solid state without passing through the liquid state is called:

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Sublimation

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Condensation

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Freezing

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Vaporization

Question 14

The standard unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

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Kilogram

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Pound

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Gram

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Ounce

Question 15

A substance that contains two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions is called a:

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Compound

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Mixture

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Element

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Solution

Question 16

Which of the following changes in matter is irreversible?

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Burning paper

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Melting ice

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Dissolving salt in water

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Freezing water

Question 17

The process by which a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state is called:

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Sublimation

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Condensation

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Deposition

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Vaporization

Question 18

The SI unit of mass is the:

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Kilogram

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Gram

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Pound

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Ounce

Question 19

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed is called a:

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Catalyst

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Inhibitor

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Reactant

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Product

Question 20

The law of conservation of mass states that:

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Mass remains constant in a closed system.

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Mass can be created or destroyed.

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Mass can be lost or gained.

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Mass is always changing.

Question 21

Which of the following is an extensive property of matter?

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Volume

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Density

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Temperature

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Boiling point

Question 22

A solution of salt and water is an example of a:

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Homogeneous mixture

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Heterogeneous mixture

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Element

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Compound

Question 23

What are the fundamental components of an element that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

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Atoms

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Molecules

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Compounds

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Ions

Question 24

The process by which a gas changes into a liquid is called:

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Freezing

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Melting

Question 25

The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is:

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CO2

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H2O

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CH4

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NaCl

Question 26

Which property below describes the potential of a substance to undergo a chemical reaction?

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Chemical reactivity

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Color

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Solubility

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Density

Question 27

Which characteristic distinguishes a liquid from other states of matter?

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Indefinite shape and volume

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Fixed shape and volume

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Fixed shape but variable volume

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Indefinite shape but fixed volume

Question 28

In the International System of Units (SI), what unit is used to measure mass?

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Kilogram

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Gram

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Pound

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Ounce

Question 29

Which of the following processes represents a physical change in matter?

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Freezing of water

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Combustion of wood

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Electrolysis of water

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Oxidation of iron

Question 30

What is the name of the smallest indivisible unit of an element?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 31

What pH value indicates a neutral solution?

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7

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0

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14

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2

Question 32

Which of the following mixtures is considered homogeneous?

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Salt dissolved in water

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Sand and water

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Oil and vinegar

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Iron filings and sulfur

Question 33

What formula is used to calculate the density of an object?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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Density = Volume / Mass

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Density = Mass + Volume

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Density = Volume - Mass

Question 34

Which of the following is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions?

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Diamond

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Water

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Sugar

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Salt

Question 35

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

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Density

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Flammability

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Boiling point

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Reactivity

Question 36

A chemical change occurs when a substance:

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Forms new substances

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Changes appearance

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Changes temperature

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Changes volume

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater

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Sand in water

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Oil and vinegar

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Granite

Question 38

The technique used to separate liquids with different boiling points is called:

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Distillation

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Filtration

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Chromatography

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Evaporation

Question 39

Which of the following statements about elements is accurate?

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They consist of one type of atom.

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They can exist as molecules.

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They are highly reactive.

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They do not conduct electricity.

Question 40

The atomic number of an element indicates the:

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Number of protons in the nucleus

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Number of neutrons in the nucleus

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Number of electrons in the nucleus

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Number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Question 41

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Rubber

Question 42

The formula for calculating density is:

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Mass divided by volume

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Volume divided by mass

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Mass multiplied by volume

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Volume multiplied by mass

Question 43

When a solid transforms into a liquid, it undergoes a:

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Phase change

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Physical change

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Chemical change

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Nuclear change

Question 44

A mixture of sand and water can be separated most effectively by:

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Filtration

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Distillation

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Evaporation

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Chromatography

Question 45

Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?

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Salt water

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Salad

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Dirty water

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Blood

Question 46

The process by which a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase is called:

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Deposition

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Evaporation

Question 47

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 sugar in water

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Boiling water

Question 48

The particles in a gas are:

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Far apart and moving quickly

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Far apart and moving slowly

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Close together and moving slowly

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Close together and moving quickly

Question 49

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Phase of reactants

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Temperature

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Concentration

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Surface area

Question 50

The chemical formula for sodium chloride is:

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NaCl

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Na2Cl

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NaCl2

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NaCl3

Question 51

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of:

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Protons

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Neutrons

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Electrons

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Protons and electrons

Question 52

The periodic table is arranged primarily based on which property?

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Atomic number

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Atomic mass

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Density

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Reactivity

Question 53

What is the term for the fundamental unit of an element that cannot be chemically divided?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 54

Which of the following processes involves a permanent change in the chemical composition of matter?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Dissolving salt in water

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Boiling water

Question 55

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the standard unit of mass?

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Kilogram

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Gram

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Pound

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Ounce

Question 56

Which substance is known for having the greatest density among the given options?

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Mercury

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Water

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Air

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Hydrogen

Question 57

What is the term for the change of a solid directly into a gas?

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Sublimation

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Deposition

Question 58

What force is responsible for the attraction between particles within a substance?

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Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Gravity

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Electromagnetism

Question 59

Which material belongs to the category of semiconductors?

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Silicon

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Gold

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Copper

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Iron

Question 60

How do catalysts accelerate chemical reactions?

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They provide a new reaction path with lower energy requirements.

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They increase the number of reactants available.

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They react with reactants to form products.

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They absorb heat from the reaction.

Question 61

Identify the type of chemical reaction represented by the following equation:

2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

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Combination

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Decomposition

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Single Displacement

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Double Displacement

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a type of electrochemical cell?

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Thermocouple

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Battery

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Fuel cell

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Electrolysis cell

Question 63

What is the process called when a solid substance changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

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sublimation

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melting

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vaporization

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condensation

Question 64

What is the primary particle that makes up all elements?

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atom

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molecule

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electron

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neutron