ESL4 (2-2) Classifying Matter

It is a substance that is made up of only one type of matter.

• element

• atom

• metal

• periodic table

What is the building block of matter?

• element

• atomic number

• mass

• property

Elements are called "the building blocks of matter" is because an element cannot be broken into a simpler form.

• True

• False

It is the smallest part of an element.

• atom

• element

• molecule

• metal

All atoms in an element are alike.

• True

• False

Neon is a.....

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• none of above

What are metals properties?

• shiny

• can be bent

• can be hammered

• soft and dark

____ let heat and electricity pass through them easily.

• metals

• nonmetals

• carbon

• diamonds

What are nonmetals?

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• silicon

• gold

It is the first letter of the element’s name.

• symbols for elements

• metals

• atoms

• atomic number