Inorganic Chemistry Quiz

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the empirical formula of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)?

• CHO

• C₂H₄O₂

• CH₂O

• C₆H₁₂O₆

What type of mixture is air?

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

• Suspension

• Colloid

Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Saltwater

• Vinegar

• Oil and water

• Air

What does the subscript '2' in H₂O represent?

• Two molecules of water

• Two oxygen atoms

• Two hydrogen atoms

• Two ions of water

Which of the following is a chemical formula?

• Water

• H₂O

• Ice

• Gas

What is the molecular formula for carbon dioxide?

• CO

• CO₂

• C₂O

• O₂C

What kind of energy determines the state of matter?

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What term describes the scattering of light in a colloid?

• Brownian motion

• Diffraction

• Tyndall effect

• Surface tension