Matter and its Properties: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Healthcare Professionals

Question 1

Which feature uniquely identifies a chemical change compared to a physical change?

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Creation of a new substance with distinct properties

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Alterations in appearance, like color or shape

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Reversibility under normal conditions

Question 2

Which of these processes involves a chemical change?

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Wood burning

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Ice melting

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Sugar dissolving in water

Question 3

Which of the following statements about compounds is NOT true?

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Compounds can be separated into simpler substances by physical means.

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Compounds are composed of more than one element.

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Compounds have a fixed composition.

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Compounds have different properties from their constituent elements.

Question 4

Which property is exclusive to gases?

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Compressibility

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Fixed Volume

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Definite Shape

Question 5

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

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Bose-Einstein condensate

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 6

What type of change occurs when ice melts?

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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 7

What does the atomic mass of an element represent?

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The average mass of all isotopes of the element

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The total number of neutrons in the nucleus

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The number of protons in the nucleus

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The total number of electrons in the element

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the equilibrium position of a chemical reaction?

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Amount of catalyst

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Temperature

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Concentration

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Pressure

Question 9

What is the approximate pH value of human blood?

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7

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2

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12

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14

Question 10

Which property of matter describes its resistance to change under applied force?

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Hardness

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Density

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Reactivity

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Solubility

Question 11

Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

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Oil floating on water

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Salt dissolved in water

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Air

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Vinegar

Question 12

What is the empirical formula of a compound containing 2 hydrogen atoms for every 1 oxygen atom?

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H2O

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OH2

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H2O2

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O2H

Question 13

Which of the following is the fundamental unit of matter that defines the identity of an element?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Electron

Question 14

As the temperature of a substance increases, what happens to the average kinetic energy of its particles?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

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Cannot be determined

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice

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Burning paper

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Rusting iron

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Cooking an egg

Question 16

Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

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Chlorine

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Sodium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

Question 17

Which group of elements in the periodic table are known for their high reactivity and form strongly basic oxides?

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Alkali metals

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Halogens

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Noble gases

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Transition metals

Question 18

What is the term for the process by which a gas changes directly into a solid without passing through the liquid phase?

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Deposition

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 19

Which of the following is a semiconductor material?

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Silicon

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Copper

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Gold

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Iron

Question 20

Which property is NOT characteristic of elements?

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They can exist as individual atoms or molecules in their natural state.

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They are the fundamental building blocks of matter.

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They are made up of atoms with the same atomic number.

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They can react with other elements to form compounds.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT 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 22

The smallest unit of an element is a(n):

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Neutron

Question 23

The periodic table is arranged according to the:

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Atomic number

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Atomic mass

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Number of neutrons

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Electron configuration

Question 24

Which of the following is a noble gas?

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Chlorine

Question 25

What is the key difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds share electrons, while ionic compounds transfer electrons.

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Molecular compounds are always gases at room temperature, while ionic compounds are always liquids.

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Molecular compounds are usually insoluble in water, while ionic compounds are usually soluble in water.

Question 26

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 27

A chemical change involves a change in the:

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Chemical composition only

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Physical properties only

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Both physical and chemical properties

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Neither physical nor chemical properties

Question 28

Which of the following mixtures is considered homogeneous?

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Salt dissolved in water

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Sand suspended in water

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Oil floating on water

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Granite rock

Question 29

The fundamental unit of an element that retains the chemical identity of that element is called a/an:

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Electron

Question 30

Which group of elements on the periodic table is known for its high reactivity?

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Alkali metals

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Halogens

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Noble gases

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Transition metals

Question 31

A solution with a pH of 7 is classified as:

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Neutral

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Acidic

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Basic

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Amphoteric

Question 32

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

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Manganese dioxide

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Sodium chloride

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Carbon dioxide

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Hydrogen peroxide

Question 33

The laboratory technique used to separate a solid from a liquid using a filter paper is known as:

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Filtration

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Evaporation

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Distillation

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Chromatography

Question 34

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Hydroelectric

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Coal

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Nuclear

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Natural gas

Question 35

The process of converting a gas into a liquid is known as:

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Condensation

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 36

Which of the following is a compound?

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A substance composed of atoms of two or more different elements chemically bonded together

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A substance that can be easily separated into its constituent elements

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A substance composed of atoms of the same element

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A substance that has the same physical properties as its constituent elements

Question 37

Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the components are evenly distributed throughout

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A mixture in which the components can be easily separated

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A mixture in which the components are chemically bonded together

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A mixture in which the components are not evenly distributed throughout

Question 38

Which of the following is a solid at room temperature?

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A substance that has a definite shape and volume

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A substance that expands to fill its container

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A substance that has no definite shape or volume

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A substance that can flow easily

Question 39

Which of the following is a unit of mass?

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Kilogram

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Liter

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Meter

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Kelvin

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of a new substance with different properties

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A change that is easily reversible

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A change that does not result in the formation of a new substance

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A change that only involves a change in physical appearance

Question 41

Which of the following is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element that can exist independently

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A particle with a positive charge

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A group of atoms that are chemically bonded together

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A particle with a negative charge

Question 42

Which of the following is a type of mixture where the components are evenly distributed throughout?

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Solution

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Emulsion

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Suspension

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Colloid