Matter Basics Notes

Multiple Choice

An _____ is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical identity of that element.

• Atom

• Element

• Matter

• Particle

Multiple Choice

An _____ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler, stable substances and is made of one type of atom.

• Atom

• Element

• Matter

• Particle

Multiple Choice

___________ is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

• water

• salt water

• coffee

• vegetable soup

Multiple Choice

The boiling point of water is 100⁰ C. This is an example of a(n) ___________ property.

• intensive

• extensive

Multiple Select

Of the following properties for Aluminum, which ones are chemical properties. Check all that apply

• Silvery-white with a bluish tint

• Reacts with many hot acids

• n moist air, it combines slowly with oxygen to form aluminum oxide

• Capable of being shaped or bent

Multiple Choice

A mixture is a blend of 2 or more kinds of matter which can be physically separated. If the 2 types of matter are not evenly distributed, the mixture is said to be _____.

• heterogeneous

• homogeneous