What is Chemistry? - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is a defining characteristic of chemical reactions?

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Atoms are rearranged to form new substances.

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Mass is always gained.

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Energy is always released.

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New elements are created.

Question 2

Which of these options is NOT a fundamental state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 3

What is the term for the smallest unit of an element that can exist independently?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Electron

Question 4

Which of the following changes is a chemical change?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Freezing water

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Sublimating dry ice

Question 5

What is the name of the force that binds atoms together to form molecules?

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Covalent bond

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Electrostatic bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Magnetic bond

Question 6

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7

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0

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14

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It varies

Question 7

Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction?

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Combustion

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Neutralization

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Precipitation

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Double displacement

Question 8

What is the molar mass of sodium chloride (NaCl)?

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58.5 g/mol

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23 g/mol

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35.5 g/mol

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71 g/mol

Question 9

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 10

What is the name of the law that states that the total mass of the products in a chemical reaction is equal to the total mass of the reactants?

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Law of Conservation of Mass

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Definite Proportions

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Law of Multiple Proportions

Question 11

Which of the following is **NOT** a fundamental state of matter?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 12

What is the fundamental unit of an element that can exist independently?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Electron

Question 13

What is the process by which atoms rearrange themselves to create new substances called?

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Chemical reaction

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Combustion

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 14

Which of the following elements is classified as a metal?

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Iron

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Chlorine

Question 15

What is the instrument commonly used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Hydrometer

Question 16

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for energy?

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Joule

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 17

Who developed the periodic table of elements?

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Dmitri Mendeleev

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Albert Einstein

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Isaac Newton

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Marie Curie

Question 18

Provide the chemical symbol for the element gold.

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Au

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Ag

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Fe

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Cu

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a basic property of matter?

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Solubility

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Mass

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Volume

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Density

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a basic characteristic of matter?

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Temperature

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Mass

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Volume

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Density

Question 21

What is the fundamental building block of matter?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Compound

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Ion

Question 22

Which statement accurately describes a fundamental characteristic of matter?

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Matter occupies space and possesses mass.

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Matter can be created or destroyed in chemical reactions.

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Matter exists solely in the form of liquids.

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Matter cannot undergo physical changes.

Question 23

What type of change occurs when a substance transforms from a liquid to a gas?

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Physical change

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Chemical change

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Nuclear change

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Biological change

Question 24

Which of the listed options is not considered a state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 25

What is the name of the chemical reaction where atoms exchange electrons?

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Oxidation-reduction reaction

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Neutralization reaction

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Combustion reaction

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Precipitation reaction

Question 26

Which of the following instruments is primarily used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Hydrometer

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Anemometer

Question 27

What element is represented by the chemical symbol 'Au'?

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Gold

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Silver

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Copper

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Iron

Question 28

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 29

What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 30

When an atom loses or gains electrons, what is formed?

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Ion

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Molecule

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Compound

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Mixture

Question 31

Which type of chemical reaction involves the formation of a new substance from two or more simpler substances?

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Combustion

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Neutralization

Question 32

What is the term for the attractive force that holds atoms together in a molecule?

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Covalent bond

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Electrostatic force

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Gravitational force

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Metallic bond

Question 33

What is the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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To increase the rate of the reaction

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To decrease the rate of the reaction

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To change the products of the reaction

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To consume the reactants in the reaction

Question 34

What quantity describes the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass

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Volume

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Temperature

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Density

Question 35

What is the key difference between a molecule and a compound?

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Compounds are composed of different elements, while molecules are composed of the same element.

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Molecules are composed of different elements, while compounds are composed of the same element.

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Molecules are always electrically neutral, while compounds can have a net charge.

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Compounds are always electrically neutral, while molecules can have a net charge.

Question 36

Which of the following processes involves a permanent change in the chemical composition of a substance?

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Burning paper

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Freezing water

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Dissolving sugar in water

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Condensing steam

Question 37

What is the name of the field of chemistry that focuses on compounds containing carbon?

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Organic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

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Biochemistry

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Physical chemistry

Question 38

What is the smallest unit of an element that can exist independently and retain its chemical properties?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic that describes the chemical behavior of a substance?

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Reactivity

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Melting point

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Density

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Color

Question 40

What is the term for a process in which two or more substances combine to form a new substance with different properties?

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Chemical change

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Physical change

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Nuclear change

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Phase transition

Question 41

What is the chemical symbol for the element potassium?

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K

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Pt

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Po

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P

Question 42

Which group of elements in the periodic table is known for its unreactivity and stability?

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Noble gases

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Alkali metals

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Halogens

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Transition metals

Question 43

On the pH scale, what is the pH of a solution that is considered neutral?

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7

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0

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10

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14

Question 44

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 45

Who is credited with developing the periodic table, organizing chemical elements based on their properties?

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Dmitri Mendeleev

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Albert Einstein

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Marie Curie

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Isaac Newton

Question 46

Which characteristic listed below is NOT a fundamental property of matter?

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Odor

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Mass

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Volume

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Density

Question 47

The scientific discipline that studies the composition, structure, and behavior of matter is:

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Chemistry

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Biology

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Physics

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Geology

Question 48

Which of the following particles is the smallest indivisible unit of an element that retains its chemical properties?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 49

Which of the listed options is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Milk

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Salt water

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Air

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Vinegar

Question 50

The measure of an object's resistance to a change in motion is referred to as:

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Inertia

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Volume

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Density

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Weight

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT considered a physical property of matter?

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Chemical stability

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Boiling point

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Solubility

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Flammability

Question 52

A chemical equation primarily serves to illustrate:

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A balanced chemical reaction

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The characteristics of a specific compound

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The structural arrangement of a molecule

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The energy changes associated with a reaction

Question 53

Which of the following substances acts as a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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Substance that enhances the reaction rate without being consumed

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Reactant

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Product

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Inhibitor

Question 54

The laboratory technique used to separate a mixture based on the differing boiling points of its components is known as:

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Distillation

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Chromatography

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Filtration

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Crystallization