Unit 2: Matter

1. Which of the following best defines matter?

• Anything that can be weighed on a balance

• Anything with mass and that takes up space

• Anything that has a fixed volume

• Anything that has weight but not volume

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A mixture that has uniform composition throughout is called a:

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Homogeneous mixture

• Compound

• Element

3. Which is the simplest form of matter under normal

• Mixture

• Compound

• Element

• Solution

A compound is defined as:

• A substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded

• A uniform mixture of substances

• The simplest particle of matter

• A solid solution

Which of the following is a physical property?

• Flammability

• Melting point

• Ability to rust

• Ability to decompose

6. Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Cutting wood

• Boiling water

• Rusting iron

• Melting ice

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Which statement describes an intensive property?

• The mass of a sample of copper

• The color of a diamond

• The volume of water in a bottle

• The total heat of a log fire

8. Which law states matter cannot be created or destroyed?

• Law of Definite Proportions

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Law of Multiple Proportions

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

10. Which state of matter is highly compressible?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma