Early Ideas About Matter Module 3 Lesson 1 Quiz

The term 'theory' is considered successful if it can be used to make ______ that are true.

• assumptions

• predictions

• guesses

• hypotheses

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which philosopher's ideas were not developed due to Aristotle's influence?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Democritus

• Pythagoras

Fill in the blank: In a chemical reaction, atoms are separated, combined, or ________.

• dissolved

• rearranged

• evaporated

• condensed

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NGSS.HS-PS1-7

Which of the following is NOT a point of Dalton's atomic theory?

• A) Atoms can be created

• B) Atoms are identical in size, mass, and chemical properties

• C) Atoms cannot be destroyed

• D) Atoms combine in whole-number ratios.

Fill in the blank: Aristotle's conclusions were accepted for ________ years.

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

• 4000

After years of studying ________, Dalton was able to accurately determine the ________ of the elements involved in the reactions.

• chemical reactions, mass ratios

• atomic theory, mass ratios

• chemical reactions, atomic theory

• atomic theory, chemical reactions

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NGSS.HS-PS1-7

According to Dalton, different atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form ________.

• elements

• compounds

• mixtures

• solutions

Which theory states that matter is made of empty space through which atoms move?

• Democritus

• Dalton

• Both

• Neither

Which theory includes the idea that atoms cannot be created or destroyed?

• Democritus

• Dalton

• Both

• Neither

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NGSS.HS-PS1-7

What did early Greek philosophers think matter was composed of?

• Earth, water, air, and fire

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Cells