Matter and Measurement Practice Test

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, density, and freezing point.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

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Breaking a window.

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How do you calculate mass using density and volume?

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Mass = Density × Volume.

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What is the mass of 20.0 mL solution if its density is 1.84 g/mL?

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36.8 g.

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What is the water displacement method used for?

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To find the volume of an irregularly shaped object.

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How do you find the volume using the water displacement method?

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Subtract the initial volume from the final volume.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound is made up of two or more elements chemically combined.