1.1 Composition of Matter Quiz

What are the two major branches of Physical Science?

• Biology and Chemistry

• Chemistry and Physics

• Physics and Biology

• Astronomy and Biology

What does the International System of Units (SI) help reduce?

• Number of scientific discoveries

• Number of errors and miscommunication

• Number of physical laws

• Number of chemical reactions

Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Water

• Gold

• Soil

• Steel

What is a molecule?

• The smallest unit in which elements can be divided and still maintain their properties

• A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

• A particle consisting of 2 or more atoms chemically tied together

• A pure substance consisting of atoms of 2 or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion

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What is a compound?

• A substance that takes up space

• A pure substance consisting of atoms of 2 or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion

• A combination of substances that are not chemically combined

• A particle consisting of 2 or more atoms chemically tied together

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

• A combination of substances in which the properties and appearance are the same throughout

• A method of separating a liquid mixture by heating it

• The use of paper or other materials to remove solid particles from a liquid mixture

• A method of separating mixtures according to how the different components are absorbed

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

• Oil and vinegar

• Dissolved sugar water

• Paint

• Flour and water

What is distillation?

• A combination of substances in which the properties and appearance are the same throughout

• A method of separating a liquid mixture by heating it so the liquid evaporates and condenses

• The use of paper or other materials to remove solid particles from a liquid mixture

• A method of separating mixtures according to how the different components are absorbed

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Which of the following is an example of a substance that can be separated by distillation?

• Oil and vinegar

• Salt from water

• Paint

• Flour and water

What is filtration?

• A combination of substances in which the properties and appearance are the same throughout

• A method of separating a liquid mixture by heating it so the liquid evaporates and condenses

• The use of paper or other materials to remove solid particles from a liquid mixture

• A method of separating mixtures according to how the different components are absorbed