Atoms and Molecules Quiz

The chemical formula for water is H₂O. What does the formula show about each element in the compound?

• the number of valence electrons

• the charge of the compound

• the mass of protons in each atom

• the number of atoms of each element

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How many atoms of oxygen are in a molecule of glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆?

• 1

• 6

• 12

• 24

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Structural differences between different chemicals can be represented in models of the particles. Which drawing BEST represents a compound?

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Which can be broken down chemically into simpler substances?

• isotopes

• atoms

• compounds

• elements

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Which chemical cannot be further broken down into other chemicals using ordinary laboratory processes?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which of these are broken down during chemical, but not physical, changes?

• elements

• mixtures

• solutions

• compounds

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

• copper

• iron

• carbon

• water

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Which substance is composed of only one type of atom?

• water

• gold

• salt

• sugar

Which is a compound?

• Nitrogen (N₂)

• Neon (Ne)

• Ozone (O₃)

• Ammonia (NH₃)

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Which of these is an element?

• KBr

• O₂

• 2KCl

• FeO₂