Physical Science Basics Quiz

Which system is a standardized system of units for quantitative data?

• Metric System

• Imperial System

• International System (SI)

• Customary System

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The smell of a substance

• The color of a solution

• The mass of a sample

• The texture of a material

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What type of data uses units of measurement?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

• Nominal

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

• Molecule

• Compound

• Atom

• Ion

Which term describes a substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio?

• Element

• Compound

• Isotope

• Ion

What are the three physical states in which matter exists?

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Gas, Plasma, Liquid

• Solid, Plasma, Gas

What defines matter?

• It has color and texture

• It has mass and takes up space

• It is visible and tangible

• It is invisible and weightless

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How are elements arranged in the periodic table?

• Based on their atomic number

• Based on their chemical behavior

• Based on their physical state

• Based on their color

How many elements are currently known?

• 100

• 108

• 118

• 128

Which subatomic particle has a positive electric charge?

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Nucleus