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What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?
electron
molecule
neutron
atom
A student passes a magnet over 10 grams of a powder. Four grams of the powder stick to the
magnet, while 6 grams do not. Which of these identifies the substance?
element
compound
mixture
solution
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed in a chemical reaction between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl2). What is sodium chloride?
element
mixture
compound
atom
Which of these are broken down during chemical, but not physical, changes?
elements
mixtures
solutions
compounds
Structural differences between different chemicals can be represented in models of the
particles. Which drawing BEST represents a compound?
A
B
C
D
Which type of matter can be separated by physical means?
atom
element
compound
mixture
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
copper
water
iron
carbon
A student studies four chemicals in a laboratory investigation. Which chemical cannot be further broken down into other chemicals using ordinary
laboratory processes?
1
2
3
4
Which element has 7 valence electrons?
hydrogen (H)
fluorine (F)
lead (Pb)
gold (Au)
What do the atomic numbers represent?
protons
neutrons
atoms
nucleus
What physical property is characteristic of all of the elements in the group located in the rightmost column of the periodic table?
very high melting point
gas state at room temperature
good conductor of electric current
extremely brittle solid at room temperature
Which pair of elements has the most similar properties?
Li and B
I and Ca
K and He
N and P
Which characteristic of an element determines its placement in the periodic table?
mass
size
number of protons
number of neutrons
Which element would best be described as a brittle, non-conductive solid?
calcium (Ca)
sodium (Na)
sulfur (S)
thorium (Th)
Where are the most reactive metals located on the periodic table?
the uppermost complete row of the table
the column at the far left side of the table
the rows at the bottom of the table connecting two section
the second column from the right side of the table
What is the significance of metalloids in the periodic table?
They separate liquids from solids.
They separate metals from nonmetals.
They combine elements and compounds.
They separate synthetic from natural elements
Which task in the kitchen is an example of a physical change?
frying an egg
baking a cake
melting butter
burning toast
As part of a study, a scientist observed a number of different molecular changes in matter. Which of the following observations provides evidence of a physical change?
using heat to burn a log in a fireplace
using light to produce sugar in plants
a cake that was baked from many ingredients
a bottle that was broken into many small pieces
A chemist observed bubbling and fizzing after adding an acid solution to a white powdery substance in a beaker. Which of the following can be inferred?
The acid boiled when poured into the beaker.
The acid and powder formed a new product.
A physical reaction produced a gas mixture.
A reaction occurred that produced heat.
During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water combine according to the general equation in the picture. Why is photosynthesis a chemical reaction?
because new substances are formed
because an input of energy is required
because the reactants are compounds
because the products include an element
A scientist placed a sample of lithium into a container of water. The scientist observed the lithium floating and making a buzzing sound as gas bubbles were forming around it. Which conclusion is BEST supported by this observation?
A chemical change took place.
The lithium was dissolved by the water.
Dissolved gases were released.
Water was vaporized.
Which best explains how the chemical reaction shown below follows the law of conservation of mass?
2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
The hydrogen and oxygen molecules combine to form water.
Hydrogen and oxygen are held together by strong chemical bonds.
There are hydrogen and oxygen atoms on both sides of the equation.
The same number of hydrogen and oxygen atoms are on both sides of the equation.
Sodium sulfate and barium chloride react with each other to form sodium chloride and barium sulfate as shown.
Which statement MOST accurately describes the mass of the reactants compared to the mass of the products?
The mass of the reactants is the same as the mass of the products.
The products have a greater mass because matter was created during the reaction.
The reactants have a greater mass because some of the mass was converted to heat.
The reactants have a greater mass because some matter was destroyed by the reaction.
Using a closed system, a student heats 100 milliliters (mL) of distilled water in a flask. The steam from the water is captured, cooled, and condensed as shown in the diagram.
How much water is MOST likely collected?
1 mL
10 mL
100 mL
110 mL
If a chemical reaction such as photosynthesis begins with 6 atoms of carbon (C), how many atoms of carbon (C) should be in the products?
12 atoms of carbon (C)
6 atoms of carbon (C)
3 atoms of carbon (C)
2 atoms of carbon (C)
What coefficient for O demonstrates the law of conservation of mass?
CH2 (g) + __O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
1
2
3
4
Which set of coefficients will balance this chemical equation?
__C2H4(g) + __O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
1, 2
1, 3
2, 3
2, 5
Which is the correct way to balance the chemical equation shown below?
Al + O2 → Al2O3
2Al + O2→ Al2O3
2Al + 3O2 → Al2O3
4Al + 3O2 → Al2O3
4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3
What is the pH range for an acid?
less than 7.0
greater than 7.0
7.0 exactly
1.0 - 8.0
What is the pH range for bases?
less than 7.0
greater than 7.0
7.0 exactly
1.0 -8.0
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