Practice Benchmark 1

The basic unit of all matter is a(n)

• atom
• element
• cell
• molecule

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Match the following electrical charges to the correct subatomic particle.

• neutron

• +

• electron

• -

• proton

• 0

Which of these is the best definition of a compound?

• two or more substances that maintain their separate identities when they are combined

• a substance that is the same throughout but which can be separated by normal physical means

• a pure substance formed by two or more elements that are chemically combined to form a new substance

• a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by ordinary chemical means

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A ​ (a)   only changes the appearance of an object, while a ​ (b)   forms a new substance. ​ (c)   is an example of a physical change of matter, but ​ (d)   is an example of a chemical change.

• physical change
• chemical change
• slicing an apple
• baking an apple pie

Sort the elements from the compounds

Groups:

(a) Elements

,

(b) Compounds

• OH

• H2O

• CO2

• O2

• Na

• H

• He

• NaCl

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The chart shows common minerals and their chemical composition. According to the chart, which mineral is also an element?

• graphite

• quartz

• calcite

• hematite

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Label the atom

c

d

e

a

b

electron shell

nucleus

electron

proton

neutron

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An atom of Zinc has

​ (a)   protons​, (b)   electrons, and ​ (c)   neutrons

• 30
• 35
• 65
• 70
• 36

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Water is called the universal solvent because-

• it dissolves many things

• it exists as all three states of matter

• it is polar

• it can stick to other thing

Which substance would least likely dissolve in water

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