Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 1: The Puzzle of Matter

Self Check Quizzes

1
The measure of the amount of matter that an object contains is its __________.
A)mass
B)shape
C)volume
D)weight
2
What type of physical change would you use to separate the components of an aqueous sugar solution?
A)electrolysis
B)evaporation
C)freezing
D)sublimation
3
A heterogeneous mixture is poured through a piece of filter paper that is positioned over a beaker. What is the substance that is collected in the beaker?

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A)heterogeneous mixture
B)solid
C)solution
D)not enough information is given
4
One type of scientific __________ is a drawing that allows you to study what you can't actually see.

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A)theory
B)substance
C)model
D)observation
5
According to the diagram, which are not pure substances?

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A)homogeneous mixtures
B)compounds
C)elements
D)gold
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