Midterm Exam 2024

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What lab tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

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Graduated cylinder

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What is the primary tool used to measure mass in a lab?

Back

Balance

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What is a property of a compound?

Back

It has a fixed composition (same particles throughout).

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What is an example of a mixture?

Back

Salt water.

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What cannot be broken down into other substances?

Back

Element.

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What is the definition of a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the definition of a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down, while a compound is made of two or more elements chemically combined.

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What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

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To accurately measure the volume of liquids.

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What is the definition of mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.