Topic 1 Review

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Mixture

Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

• Air

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Sodium chloride

What term describes a substance made of only one kind of atom?

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solution

Which of the following is a physical property?

• Color

• Flammability

• Reactivity

• Ability to rust

Which of the following best describes a compound?

• A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined

• A mixture of two or more substances

• A single type of atom

• A solution of metals

Which tool would you use to measure the mass of an object?

• Triple beam balance

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• Stopwatch

What is the SI unit for measuring length?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Second

Which unit would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

• Liter

• Gram

• Meter

• Newton

What instrument is commonly used to measure the temperature of a substance?

• Thermometer

• Balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Stopwatch