Science Quiz on Matter and Changes

Which of the following is an element?

• Water (H₂O)

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Fire

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

• A compound is physically combined, a mixture is chemically combined.

• A compound has two or more elements chemically bonded, while a mixture is physically combined.

• A compound is always a liquid, while a mixture is always a solid.

• A mixture cannot be separated.

Which state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Texas

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What happens when heat is added to a solid?

• The particles slow down and form a liquid.

• The particles move faster, and it becomes a liquid or gas.

• The particles disappear.

• The particles stop moving.

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Which state of matter has the most energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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Which of the following describes a compound?

• Can be separated by physical means

• Made of only one type of atom

• Has a fixed chemical formula

• Always a liquid

Liquids and gases are similar because __________________________.

• 
  they both take the shape of their container

• they both have their own shape

• 
  liquids pour and gases don't

• 
  liquids take the shape of the container but gases have their own shape

Which of the following best describes plasma?

• A high-energy state of matter with charged particles

• A mixture of solids and gases

• A type of liquid

• A solid that melts at high temperatures

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This picture represents which of the following?

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

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Mixtures can only be separated by chemical means.

• True

• False