Intro to Chemistry Reading Notes Check-in

What is the study of the properties of matter called?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Geology

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What is matter?

• Something that has mass and takes up space

• Something that is invisible

• Something that is intangible

• Something that is imaginary

What are the three different states of matter?

• Solids, liquids, and gases

• Liquids, gases, and plasma

• Solids, liquids, and plasma

• Solids, gases, and plasma

What is the smallest unit of matter?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Element

• Particle

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

• Protons, neutrons, and electrons

• Atoms, molecules, and elements

• Nucleus, orbit, and electron

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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What is an element?

• A pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance

• A type of matter that has a specific composition and unique properties

• A substance that is made up of atoms

• A substance that is a combination of different elements

What is the periodic table of elements?

• A map of all the known elements organized based on their properties

• A table that shows the weight of different elements

• A table that shows the number of protons in different elements

• A table that shows the melting points of different elements

What happens when elements combine?

• They create molecules with new properties

• They create new elements

• They lose their properties

• They become invisible

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What is a molecule?

• A group of two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond

• A type of element

• A type of subatomic particle

• A type of matter

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What is chemistry the key to?

• Unlocking the secrets of the universe

• Creating new elements

• Understanding the properties of matter

• Mixing ingredients in the kitchen

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