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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
Which is true for every atom of an element?
a)
It can be seen with a magnifying glass.
b)
It is joined together with another atom.
c)
It has mass and volume.
d)
It is weightless.
2.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle decribed matter with the phrase "unable to be divided." The modern concept that grew from Aristotle's idea is the
a)
atom
b)
proton
c)
neutron
d)
electron
3.
Which four elements make up MOST of the human body?
a)
oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
b)
silicon, calcium, oxygen, aluminum
c)
carbon, sodium, hydrogen, oxygen
d)
sulfur, phosphorus, calcium, nitrogen
4.
Which describes a property of all elements?
a)
All elements are metals.
b)
All elements have six electrons.
c)
All elements are pure substances.
d)
All elements exist in the solid phase
5.
A sample of the element copper is divided into the smallest particles possible such that each particle is still copper. Each particles can BEST be described as
a)
an atom
b)
a molecule
c)
a nucleus
d)
an electron
6.
Which of these is the chemical symbol for magnesium?
a)
Ma
b)
Mg
c)
Mn
d)
Mu
7.
Jonathan places a pot of water on a stove. As the water boils, how does the state of the water change?
a)
from gas to liquid
b)
from liquid to gas
c)
from liquid to solid
d)
from solid to liquid
8.
The metal lid on a glass jar is hard to open, so it is held under warm, running water. What causes the jar to open easily after it was held under the water?
a)
The water increased the pressure under the lid
b)
The jar shrunk with the warm water.
c)
The water acted as a lubricant between the glasses and the metal
d)
The metal lid expanded under warm water.
9.
Which of these is an example of water changing from water vapor to liquid?
a)
moisture forming on a mirror when you breathe on it
b)
seat forming on your body when you exercise
c)
ice cubes melting when you put them in a warm liquid
d)
rivers drying up during a very hot summer
10.
At what temperature does water begin to boil?
a)
0oC
b)
32oC
c)
100oC
d)
212oC
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