Classification of Matter Quiz

Mass is a measurement of

• how much space an object occupies.

• how dense an object is.

• the amount of matter in an object.

• the volume of an object.

The fundamental building block of matter is the

• atom.

• molecule.

• cell.

• proton.

An element is made of one type of

• molecule.

• atom.

• compound.

• mixture.

A compound is

• a substance that is composed of two or more elements that are chemically bonded.

• a molecule formed by atoms of the same element.

• another word for an atom.

• any substance that can be split apart.

A change in a substance that does not involve a change in the identity of the substance is called a(n)

• chemical change

• physical change

• extensive property

• intensive property

In every chemical change, two or more reactants form at least one

• product

• gas

• precipitate

• reaction

The ability of a substance to burn is called _______________.

• solubility
• thermal conductivity
• flammability
• density

Is burning wood a chemical or physical change?

• chemical
• physical

A physical change...

• changes the physical properties of an object, but does not create a new substance.

• creates a new substance and cannot be undone.

What is the name of a single type of atom?

• cell
• proton
• element
• electron