Matter Review

Which of the following are considered basic forms of matter?

• Solids, Liquids, Gases

• Plasma, Bose-Einstein Condensate, Solids

• Water, Air, Earth

• Atoms, Molecules, Compounds

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What is the definition of matter according to the image?

• Anything that occupies space and has volume.

• Anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Only substances in solid form.

• Only elements that can be seen or touched.

According to the image, which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

How many states of matter are illustrated in the image?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

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What is an atom described as in the context of matter?

• The most basic form of all matter

• A type of molecule

• A compound

• A type of energy

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What characteristic do atoms always exhibit?

• The physical characteristics of that element

• The ability to exist independently

• The ability to bond with any element

• The chemical properties of a compound

What defines an element?

• A substance that can be separated into simpler substances by chemical means

• The 100+ building blocks of all matter listed on the Periodic Table

• A collection of atoms bonded together

• A type of chemical reaction

Can an element be separated into simpler substances by chemical means?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only with physical means

• Only under extreme conditions

What is a molecule as defined in the image?

• A combination of any two atoms.

• A combination of two identical atoms.

• A type of compound.

• A single atom.

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Which of the following is NOT a diatomic element as listed in the image?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen