Earth Science Chapter 2

The experiments performed by the Large Hardron Collider are an attempt to show

• how the universe started

• where magnetism comes from

• how vaporization works

• why astronauts float in space

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Matter is defined as anything that

• can be seen and has density

• is organic and uniform

• responds to gravity and has color

• occupies space and has mass

sweetened tea would be an example of a

• pure substance

• mixture

• plasma

• condensate

Which of these is a pure substance?

• solid aluminum

• the air

• granite

• whipped cream

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A substance's state of matter is most directly affected by its

• electrical charge

• field forces

• atomic number

• temperature

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If a substance had a fixed (unchanging) volume but not a definite shape, it is in the ____ state

• plasma

• liquid

• gas

• solid

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Which of these would not be considered a fluid?

• nitrogen gas in a tank

• liquid mercury

• ocean water

• a bar of pure gold

In which state of matter do the particles possess the most energy?

• solid

• gas

• plasma

• liquid

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If you want to find the weight of an object, you should use a

• balance

• compass

• graduated cylinder

• spring scale

Liters, cubic inches, quartz, and milliliters are all measures of

• volume

• weight

• density

• mass