Quiz about Performance Matter-Atoms, Periodic Table and Matter

Question 1

The Atomic Model Timeline is missing some labels. What would be the subatomic particle(s) found inside the section labeled "A"? (Select 2)

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Neutron

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Proton

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Electron

Question 2

A student examines a periodic table. Which two inferences about sodium (Na) are true?

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Sodium (Na) has the least protons of any element in its period.

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Sodium (Na) has 11 protons.

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Sodium (Na) is a nonmetal, while aluminum (Al) is a metalloid.

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Sodium (Na) has a larger atomic number than magnesium (Mg).

Question 3

Which two properties can be classified as physical properties of matter?

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Boiling point

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Solubility

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Acidity

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Reactivity

Question 4

Horizontal rows in the periodic table are called -

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periods

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families

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columns

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groups

Question 5

Using the diagram, what is the atomic mass of neon?

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20

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30

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10

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15

Question 6

The basic building block of all matter is -

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an atom

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a mixture

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a compound

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an element

Question 7

Which part of an atom carries a negative charge and is found outside the nucleus?

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Positron

Question 8

Using the diagram, how many neutrons would an atom of sulfur contain?

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16

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32

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48

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0

Question 9

Anything that has mass and takes up space is -

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matter

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a compound

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chemistry

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a chemical

Question 10

Which phase of matter has no definite volume and occupies all the space available to it?

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Gas

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Liquid

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Solid

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Plasma

Question 11

Where is most of the mass of an atom located?

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In the nucleus

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In the electron

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Electron cloud

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Evenly spread throughout the atom

Question 12

The two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, bond together to form a -

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compound

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mixture

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new element

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nucleus

Question 13

What are the outermost electrons called?

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valence electrons

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orbital electrons

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cloud electrons

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far electrons

Question 14

Using the diagram, how many protons would an atom of iron have?

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26

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56

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29

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30

Question 15

Which statement can be correctly attributed to Dalton's atomic theory?

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All atoms of the same element are the same.

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All atoms of the same element are different.

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All atoms of the same element are reacted.

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All elements of the same element are combined.

Question 16

A student has made a model of an atom with the following particles: 3 electrons, 3 protons, and 3 neutrons. Using the Periodic table, based on the parts of the atom, what is the symbol of the element?

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Li - Lithium

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B- Boron

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Na - Sodium

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He - Helium

Question 17

Group 1 elements such as lithium (Li) would be classified as --

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metals with one valence electron

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metals with two valence electrons

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non-metals with six valence electrons

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non-metals with seven valence electrons

Question 18

What type of charge does a neutron have?

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neutral

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negative

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positive

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static

Question 19

Which group of elements would be considered too unreactive because the valence electron shell is full?

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Group 18

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Group 1

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Group 2

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Group 17

Question 20

Which example is an element?

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Co

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H2O

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CO2

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OH

Question 21

A substance that can NOT be broken down into any other substance chemically or physically is -

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an element

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a solution

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a compound

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a mixture

Question 22

When the temperature of a solid increases, which state of matter could the solid transition into?

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Liquid

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Acid

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Solid

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Plasma

Question 23

What is the atomic number of Oxygen (O)?

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8

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2

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16

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Not listed on this table

Question 24

Which one of the following would be considered the most accurate model of the atom?

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Electron Cloud Model

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Bohr Model

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Plum Pudding Model

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They are equally accurate

Question 25

The periodic table is arranged -

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by the atomic number

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by the number of neutrons

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by symbols

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in alphabetical order

Question 26

How many neutrons does an atom of bromine contain?

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45

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35

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43

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80

Question 27

Covalent bonds -

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are characterized by the sharing of electrons between atoms

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involve the transfer of electrons between ions

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cause electrons and their charges to become unsteady

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involve only atoms which have no electrons in their outer shell

Question 28

Which group of elements are shiny and are good conductors of both heat and electricity?

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Metals

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Radioactives

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Metalloids

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Nonmetals

Question 29

The atomic mass of an element equals the number of -

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protons + neutrons

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electrons

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protons

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protons + electrons

Question 30

What is referred to as the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass

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Density

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Volume

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Weight

Question 31

The transfer of electrons between atoms results in -

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an ionic bond

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a hydrogen bond

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a metallic bond

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a covalent bond

Question 32

How many atoms of sulfur are in H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)?

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1

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2

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4

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0

Question 33

When a metal bonds with a nonmetal, which type of bond is created?

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Ionic

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Metallic

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Covalent

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Metals never bond with nonmetals

Question 34

When matter undergoes a change in form, but the chemical make up is NOT changed, it is a -

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physical change

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chemical change

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chemical reaction

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nuclear reaction

Question 35

What is an example of a compound?

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Table salt

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Salt water

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Air

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Oxygen

Question 36

The elements touching the stair-step line are called -

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metalloids

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alkali metals

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alkaline earth metals

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transition metals

Question 37

A student prepared two molecular models as shown. He used identical spheres to represent atoms of the same element and sticks to represent bonds between atoms. Which student's model is incorrect and why?

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The model of the compound is incorrect because a compound is made of two or more atoms of different elements joined by bonds.

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The model of the mixture is incorrect because a mixture is made of more than two atoms.

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The model of the compound is incorrect because the atoms in a compound are not joined chemically.

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The model of the mixture is incorrect because atoms in a mixture are joined together by bonds.

Question 38

What is an example of a chemical change of matter?

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Burning paper

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Coloring on paper

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Cutting paper

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Tearing paper

Question 39

What distinguishes each element from all others, and gives it unique physical and chemical properties?

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The number of protons

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The element's universal origin

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The number of neutrons

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The electron configuration

Question 40

Which of the following will most likely form a covalent bond?

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A nonmetal reacts with a nonmetal and their atoms share electrons.

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A metal reacts with a nonmetal and their atoms gain electrons.

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A nonmetal reacts with a metal and their atoms share electrons.

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A metal reacts with a nonmetal and their atoms lose electrons.

Question 41

How many atoms of hydrogen are in C2H4O2 (acetic acid)?

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4

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6

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2

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8

Question 42

Which example is a compound?

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CO

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Mg

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Cu

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N

Question 43

What is an example of a physical change in matter?

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Water freezing

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Iron rusting

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Fire burning

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Cake cooking

Question 44

Referring to the periodic table, what is true about neon?

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Neon will not bond with other elements.

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Neon is a very reactive metal.

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Neon is a very reactive nonmetal.

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Neon has two valence electrons.

Question 45

Referring to the periodic table, the element calcium should have the most properties in common with -

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magnesium (Mg)

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chlorine (Cl)

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gold (Au)

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potassium (K)

Question 46

What is a physical property of matter?

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Solubility

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Basicity

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Reactivity

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Acidity

Question 47

In the chemical formula for ammonia, NH3, what does the subscript 3 represent?

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The number of hydrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

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The number of nitrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

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The number of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

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The number of ammonia molecules that will bond together

Question 48

The above compound is ammonia which is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. What is holding the two elements together?

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Chemical bonds

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Chemical models

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Physical connection

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Physical formula

Question 49

What are the three major elements in the Earth's crust?

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Aluminum, silicon, and oxygen

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Iron, aluminum, and silicon

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Magnesium, sodium, and potassium

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Potassium, titanium, and hydrogen

Question 50

The chart shows the top four elements found in the Earth's crust, ocean, living matter, and atmosphere. Which element listed is only found in the Earth's crust?

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Iron

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

Question 51

The chart features the four most abundant elements found in Earth's crust, ocean, living matter, and atmosphere. What is the only element found in all four features of the Earth?

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Silicon

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Carbon

Performance Matter-Atoms, Periodic Table and Matter

52 questions

The Atomic Model Timeline is missing some labels. What would be the subatomic particle(s) found inside the section labeled "A"? (Select 2)

A student examines a periodic table. Which two inferences about sodium (Na) are true?

Which two properties can be classified as physical properties of matter?

Horizontal rows in the periodic table are called -

Using the diagram, what is the atomic mass of neon?

The basic building block of all matter is -

Which part of an atom carries a negative charge and is found outside the nucleus?

Using the diagram, how many neutrons would an atom of sulfur contain?

Anything that has mass and takes up space is -

Which phase of matter has no definite volume and occupies all the space available to it?

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