The Nature of Matter Quizizz

Which philosopher's ideas contributed to the concept of atoms?

• Democritus

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

What is the mass number of an atom?

• Number of protons

• Number of electrons

• Number of protons plus neutrons

• Number of neutrons

How many neutrons does Carbon-14 have?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 14

What are the physical and chemical properties of a compound compared to its elements?

• They are usually the same

• They are usually very different

• They are always identical

• They are unpredictable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is sodium (Na) described as in the document?

• A yellow-greenish poisonous gas

• A silver metal that is explosive in water

• A compound used to flavor food

• A non-reactive metal

What is sodium chloride (NaCl) used for?

• To create explosives

• To flavor food

• To purify water

• To produce electricity

What is the main difference between elements and compounds?

• Elements are always gases

• Compounds are mixtures of elements

• Compounds have different properties from the elements they are made of

• Elements are made of compounds

Which of the following is NOT a property of sodium chloride (NaCl)?

• It is used to flavor food

• It is a silver metal

• It is a compound

• It is formed from sodium and chlorine

What happens to an atom that loses electrons in an ionic bond?

• It becomes negatively charged

• It becomes positively charged

• It remains neutral

• It becomes a neutron

What type of charge does an atom have after losing electrons?

• Negative

• Positive

• Neutral

• Double negative