Classification of Matter Vocabulary

Matter is anything that:

• Has mass and occupies space

• Is invisible and weightless

• Exists only in liquid form

• Cannot be seen or touched

What is an element?

• A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

• A compound made of different atoms

• A mixture of various substances

• A type of chemical reaction

A model in the context of matter is:

• A representation of a physical system

• A type of chemical reaction

• A unit of measurement

• A state of matter

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A diatomic element is an element that naturally exists as a molecule consisting of two atoms. Which of the following is a diatomic element?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Neon

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What is a compound?

• A single element

• A mixture of elements

• A substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together

• A solution

A homogeneous mixture is:

• A mixture with a uniform composition throughout

• A mixture with different compositions in different parts

• A mixture that can be easily separated by physical means

• A mixture that contains only one type of element

What is a solution?

• A method for solving a problem

• A type of chemical mixture

• A mathematical equation

• A philosophical concept

A heterogeneous mixture is:

• A mixture with a uniform composition

• A mixture with a non-uniform composition

• A pure substance

• A chemical compound

What is matter?

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How does weight differ from mass?