THE PINNACLE SCHOLARS CHEM QUIZ 1

WHAT IS MATTER?

• Anything that has mass and occupies space

• A state of mind

• A type of energy

• A chemical reaction

Which of these is not a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Energy

The smallest unit of matter is called:

• Molecule

• Atom

• Proton

• Electron

What is the process of changing a solid to a liquid called?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Freezing

Which of these is an example of a pure substance?

• Saltwater

• Gold

• Air

• Wood

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of these is a physical property of matter?

• Flammability

• Reactivity

• Color

• Combustion

The ability of a substance to dissolve in water is called:

• Malleability

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Elasticity

The process of gas turning into a liquid is known as:

• Melting

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Sublimation

Which particle carries a positive charge?

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Atom