General Chemistry Quiz

Chemistry is the study of:

• Matter, energy, electricity, magnetism

• Matter, elements, gases, solids

• Matter, composition, structure, and changes it undergoes

• Atoms, ions, electrons, and mass

What is the fourth state of matter?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

Which of the following best describes plasma?

• Composed only of neutral particles

• Not affected by magnetic fields

• Most abundant in the universe

• Has definite shape and volume

What is the term for a mixture that has two phases and includes suspensions and colloids?

• Homogeneous

• Compound

• Heterogeneous

• Solution

Which of the following processes separates mixtures using boiling points?

• Filtration

• Decantation

• Distillation

• Chromatography

Which of the following is an intrinsic property?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Weight

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting

• Boiling

• Burning

• Sublimation

Which reaction type is represented by: A + B → AB?

• Decomposition

• Synthesis

• Single replacement

• Double replacement

What type of reaction is: AB → A + B?

• Combination

• Neutralization

• Decomposition

• Saponification

Which of the following is a nuclear change?

• Melting of ice

• Combustion of coal

• Nuclear fusion

• Dissolving sugar