Matter Reading Questions

What is matter?

• Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Matter is a type of energy that cannot be seen or touched.

• Matter is only found in liquids and gases.

• Matter is a force that causes objects to move.

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Which of the following are the building blocks of all substances?

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Cells

• Compounds

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Name the three main physical states of matter.

• Solid, liquid, and gas.

• Solid, plasma, and vapor.

• Liquid, plasma, and gel.

• Gas, plasma, and foam.

In which state are the particles packed closely together and do not move much?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Fill in the blank: In a ______, the particles are far apart and move freely, so it has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• plasma

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What are pure substances made of?

• Pure substances are made of only one kind of particle.

• Pure substances are made of a mixture of different particles.

• Pure substances are made of two or more types of atoms always.

• Pure substances are made of living organisms.

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Which of the following is an example of an element?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Air

• Salad

Compounds are pure substances made of two or more elements that are (a)   combined.

• Physically

• Chemically

• Mechanically

• Randomly

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture?

• A homogeneous mixture is the same throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has different parts that can be seen.

• A homogeneous mixture has visible layers, while a heterogeneous mixture is always a gas.

• A heterogeneous mixture is always a liquid, while a homogeneous mixture is always a solid.

• A homogeneous mixture contains only one substance, while a heterogeneous mixture contains only gases.