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Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 47mins

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Class
Date
1.

A sample of the element copper is broken down into the smallest possible particles that will still be considered copper. Each particle is this situation would be a(n) _________

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

compound

d)

mixture

2.

What type of matter can be separated with physical change?

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

compound

d)

mixture

3.

Which one of these is a compound

a)

Chlorine (Cl) *can be found on the Periodic table*

b)

Sodium Hypobromite (NaBrO4) *not on the periodic table*

c)

Sand on the beach *not on the periodic table*

d)

Iron (Fe) *can be found on the periodic table*

4.

Sugar is added to a glass of water and stirred. Which observation is evidence that the sugar has dissolved?

a)

The sugar crystals are no longer visible

b)

The water changed colors

c)

There was a temperature change when they were mixed

d)

Bubbles formed in the water

5.

The table above describes some properties of three substances. If they were mixed together, which options would be best to separate them?


*Note - The particles of all 3 substances are the same size*

a)

Use a sifter to separate the yellow sulfur, then melt the salt because it has a lower melting point than metal

b)

Put the mixture in a large bucket of water. The metal filings will sink, the salt will dissolve and the sulfur will explode

c)

Create a chemical change that will change all of the substances in to new substances

d)

Use a magnet to remove the metal filings, then dissolve the salt in water to separate it from the sulfur

6.

Which one of the substances above is an element?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

The above table shows minerals found in Earth's crust. Based on the information, which one is NOT a compound?

a)

hematite

b)

calcite

c)

quartz

d)

graphite

8.

A scientist discovers a new substance. When he tried to break down the substance into simpler parts, he was unsuccessful when he tried to use a physical change to separate the components. Only when he created a chemical reaction, he was able to break down the substance into it's simpler components. What should the scientist classify the substance as?

a)

compound

b)

atom

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

colloid

9.

Which particle cannot be separated by physical or chemical means?

a)

atom

b)

molecule

c)

solution

d)

crystal

10.

Click on every option that is an example of a pure substance? (Choose 3)

a)

Water (H2O)

b)

Lucky Charms cereal

c)

Gold (Au)

d)

Kool Aid

e)

Sugar (C6H12O6)

11.
A substance made of only one type of atom is called —
a)
an element
b)
a mixture
c)
a compound
d)
a salt
12.
Which of these substances is an example of a solution?
a)
milk
b)
sweet tea
c)
mercury
d)
concrete
13.
Which of the following is a way in which elements and compounds are similar?
a)
Elements and compounds are pure substances.
b)
Elements and compounds are both made up of different kinds of atoms.
c)
Elements and compounds can both be broken down by physical means.
d)
Elements and compounds are listed on the periodic table.
14.
Two or more substances in the same place but NOT chemically combined or in a specific ratio is called —
a)
a compound 
b)
a pure substance
c)
an element
d)
a mixture
15.

Lucky Charms Cereal

a)

Compound

b)

Element

c)

Mixture

16.

Chocolate Chip Muffin

a)

Compound

b)

Element

c)

Mixture

17.

Which statement is true about compounds?

a)

a pure substance where two or more elements are chemically combined

b)

a homogenous mixture of 2 or more elements

c)

a pure substance containing only one type of atom

d)

a heterogeneous mixture of 2 or more elements chemically combined

18.

What does this pic illustrate?

a)

Element

b)

Mixture of Compunds

c)

Mixture of elemets

d)

Compounds

19.

What is this?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous MIxture

20.

What is this?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

21.

What is this?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

22.
Chicken noodle soup
a)
heterogeneous mixture
b)
homogeneous mixture
23.

What is this?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Heterogeneous MIxture

d)

Homogeneous Mixture

24.
a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous MIxture

25.

What is it?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

26.

What is it?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

27.

What is it?

a)

Pure Substance

b)

Mixture

28.

What is it?

a)

Pure Substance

b)

Mixture

29.

What is it?

a)

Pure Substance

b)

Mixture

30.

When there is 2 or more atoms combined together

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

31.

How do you feel you understand the differences between pure substances and mixtures?

a)

I know it well enough to explain it to someone

b)

I can do this with help

c)

I am very iffy

d)

Huh?!?