Chapter 2 - Properties of Matter

________ is defined as anything that occupies space

• Mass
• Matter
• Motion
• Density 

A __________ is matter that always has exactly the same composition. 

• mixture
• colloid
• solution
• pure substance 

What are the two subcategories of pure substances?

• Mixtures and compounds
• Solutions and compounds
• Elements and compounds
• Elements and Mixtures 

An _____________is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

• Element 
• Mixture
• Compound
• Solution 

Which two elements are liquid at room temperature?

• Water and Mercury
• Mercury and Oxygen
• Oxygen and Hydrogen
• Bromine and Mercury 

What is the chemical symbol for carbon?

• Cr
• C
• Cn
• Ca

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

• G
• Ga
• Au
• Ag

How many letters make up a chemical symbol?

• 1 letter only
• 2 letters only
• 1 or 2 letters only
• None of these are correct 

A __________is a substance that is made from two or more simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances.

• Compound
• Element
• Mixture
• Solution 

A compound always contains two or more ____________joined in a fixed proportion.

• mixtures
• colloids
• solutions
• elements