Unit 3: Matter Exam - Cumulative Review Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary phases of matter?

• a. Plasma

• b. Gas

• c. Liquid

• d. Solid

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What best describes the state of matter in which molecules have strong intermolecular forces and maintain a fixed shape?

• a. Gas

• b. Liquid

• c. Solid

• d. Plasma

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Which phase transition typically occurs when a substance goes from a liquid to a solid?

• a. Melting

• b. Boiling

• c. Freezing

• d. Condensation

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What is the melting point of a substance?

• a. The temperature at which it changes from a solid to a gas.

• b. The temperature at which it changes from a solid to a liquid.

• c. The temperature at which it changes from a gas to a liquid.

• d. The temperature at which it changes from a gas to a solid.

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Which of the following represents a physical change?

• a. Burning wood

• b. Freezing water

• c. Rusting iron

• d. Digesting food

Is flammability considered a:

• a. Physical property

• b. Chemical property

• c. Biological property

• d. Thermal property

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Which substance best represents a solution?

• a. Mayonnaise

• b. Saltwater

• c. Italian Dressing

• d. Vinegar

Which substance best represents a suspension?

• a. Mayonnaise

• b. Saltwater

• c. Italian Dressing

• d. Orange juice with pulp

What are the positive particles found in the nucleus of an atom called?

• a. Electrons

• b. Neutrons

• c. Protons

• d. Quarks

What combination of particles makes up the nucleus of an atom?

• a. Protons and electrons

• b. Electrons and neutrons

• c. Protons and neutrons

• d. Neutrons and quarks