ALL ABOUT MATTER

The study of matter and changes in matter best describes the science of

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Microbiology

What is a pure substance made from only one atom called?

• Element

• Compound

• Homogenous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

A pure substance made of more than one type of atom is a(n) ____________.

• Compound

• Element

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

_____________ is a small mixture in which the small particles can scatter light, making the substance appear cloudy.

• Compound

• Solution

• Suspension

• Colloid

What is used to identify states of matter?

• Particle distance

• Particle size

• Particle energy

• Particle arrangement

Particle size will never be a defining characteristic for determining a state of matter.

TRUE OR FALSE

Essentially all elements heavier than helium originated in the process of

• the big bang theory

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear fission

• radioactive decay

Hydrogen and Helium formed during what process

• the big bang theory

• nuclear fission

• nuclear fusion

• radioactive decay

What is an example of a homogenous mixture?

• Milkshake

• Chocolate

• Beef stew

• Coffee

Select all of the true statements about HOMOGENOUS MIXTURE

• The components cannot be seen separately

• Chocolate is an example of a homogenous mixture

• You can distinguish all of the components

• Air is an example of a homogenous mixture