Atomic Composition & Properties of Substances Practice

What is physical science?

• The study of living organisms

• The study of matter and energy

• The study of celestial bodies

• The study of ancient civilizations.

Which of the following is an example of matter?

• Light

• Sound

• Wood

• Heat

What is a substance?

• A type of energy

• A kind of matter with a specific makeup

• A living organism

• A type of sound

What is the basic unit from which all matter is made?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Element

• Compound

What are elements?

• Substances made of different types of atoms

• Substances made of only one type of atom

• Substances that can be broken down

• Substances that are alive.

Which of the following is an example of an element?

• Water (H2O)

• Gold (Au)

• Salt (NaCl)

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

What type of mixture is this?

• A) Homogenous

• B) Heterogenous

What type of mixture is this?

• A) Homogenous

• B) Heterogenous

Fill in the blank: The ability of a substance to react to form new substances is a ________ property.

• Physical

• Chemical

Which of the following is an SI unit for measuring volume?

• Kilogram

• Meter

• Cubic meter

• Second