Properties of Matter

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A substance made of two or more elements that cannot be separated by physical means is called a:

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compound.

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What is true of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Different samples may not be exactly alike.

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The name for a mixture in which all samples are made up of the same proportions of matter is:

pure substance

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homogeneous

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heterogeneous

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homologous

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homogeneous

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What is true about a compound?

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All of the above: A compound is made of more than one kind of element, cannot be separated by physical means, and is classified as a substance.

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Identify the substance from the following: milk, copper, granite, chicken noodle soup.

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copper

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The phase of matter represented in a flash of lightning is:

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plasma.

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Phases of matter that may flow: plasma, liquid, gas. Which one does not?

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solid

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The phase of matter most likely to be present at absolute zero would be:

• plasma
• gas
• liquid
• solid

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solid

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Phases of water in order from slowest to fastest molecular movement.

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Solid-Liquid-Gas

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Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?

• In the gas state, molecules move around freely.
• Liquids do not change shape easily.
• Gas molecules move more slowly as they are heated.
• Plasma is the most common state of matter found on Earth.

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In the gas state, molecules move around freely.