Matter and Elements Quiz

Which type of matter has unique physical and chemical properties because it is made up of only one kind of atom?

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solution

Which of the following best describes the physical property of saltwater in a glass?

• It has a fixed boiling point like a pure substance

• It has uniform composition throughout

• Salt and water can be separated by a chemical reaction

• It forms a new compound with different properties

Which of the following has unique physical and chemical properties and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solution

Which two have physical properties that can vary throughout the sample? (Select TWO)

• Air

• Iron

• Salad

• Water

When sand and salt are mixed together in a beaker, which statement about their physical and chemical properties is true?

• The physical properties of both substances change

• The chemical properties of both substances change

• Both substances retain their individual physical and chemical properties

• A new substance with different properties is formed

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Which term describes a mixture that has uniform physical properties throughout?

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Compound

• Homogeneous mixture

• Element

Which two examples show mixtures where the physical properties of the components remain distinct? (Select TWO)

• Italian salad dressing

• Chocolate milk

• Trail mix

• Air

Which of the following has both distinct physical and chemical properties as a pure compound?

• Salt (NaCl)

• Oxygen gas (O₂)

• Trail mix

• Soil

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Which statement correctly compares the physical properties of solids and liquids?

• Solids have a definite shape and volume; liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

• Liquids have a definite shape and volume; solids do not.

• Both have indefinite shape and volume.

• Neither has a definite volume or shape.

Which physical property changes as a liquid evaporates?

• Color

• Boiling point

• Density

• Odor

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