Matter Vocabulary and Morphology Review

What is the smallest unit of an element that has the properties of that element?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a group of two or more atoms that are joined chemically called?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a substance made of only one kind of atom called?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Element

Which term describes a physical change that occurs when matter changes from one state to another, such as from a liquid to a gas?

• Change of State

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

• Mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is a change in which a substance remains the same substance called?

• Change of State

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

• Mixture

What is a combination of two or more different substances called?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Mixture

Which term describes a trait-such as color, shape, or hardness-that describes a substance by itself?

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Which term involves the ability of a substance to react with other materials to form new substances?

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is a change in which a substance or two becomes a new substance or two called?

• Change of State

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

• Mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is a change in which one or more new substances are formed called?

• Change of State

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

• Mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5