Quiz on Properties and Classifications of Matter

What is a pure substance that cannot be changed into a simpler form of matter?

• Solution

• Compound

• Element

• Mixture

Which type of mixture has a uniform composition throughout?

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Homogeneous mixture

• Element

• Compound

What is the primary characteristic of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Uniform composition

• Random placement

• Single component

• Fixed ratio

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

What happens to the composition of a substance during a chemical change?

• It evaporates

• It remains the same

• It changes

• It becomes a mixture

Which of the following is a physical property?

• Color

• Flammability

• Corrosion

• Reactivity

What is the SI base unit for mass?

• Kilogram

• Second

• Meter

• Kelvin

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Dissolving sugar

• Burning wood

• Boiling water

• Melting ice

What is the term for a mixture where the substances retain their distinct identities?

• Mixture

• Pure substance

• Compound

• Solution

Which state of matter is virtually incompressible?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Vapor