Types of Matter Quiz

What is an element?

• a) A substance made of two or more elements

• b) A substance made of only one kind of atom

• c) A mixture of things

• d) A thing that can be separated

Which of these is an example of a compound?

• a) Gold

• b) Water

• c) Sand and water

• d) Air

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How can you separate a mixture?

• a) By breaking it down with chemicals

• b) By heating it up

• c) By using your hands or other physical ways

• d) By changing it into something else

An element can be broken down into smaller parts.

• True

• False

A compound is made of two or more elements that are mixed together but not chemically changed.

• True

• False

In a mixture, the parts can be separated easily.

• True

• False

A __________ is made of only one kind of atom.

A substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined is called a __________.

If you have sand and water, and you can separate them, it is a __________.

What are the three main types of matter?

• a) Solids, liquids, and gases

• b) Elements, compounds, and mixtures

• c) Things and stuff