Classifying Matter Quick Quiz

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The particles in this type of substance are equally distributed throughout (mixed up and spread out evenly), making a substance that appears to be completely uniform in composition (uniform = the same/one).

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Made of 2 or more DIFFERENT types of atoms that ARE chemically bonded/combined in a fixed ratio and cannot be separated by physical means.

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These types of substances are made up of TWO or more DIFFERENT pure substances, that are physically combined and exist in the space. They CAN be separated or broken down by physical means (without breaking a chemical bond).

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A substance made up entirely of only ONE type of atom

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Substances that are made up of ONLY ONE type of atom OR of one type of compound (they are the same substance throughout) and they can NOT be broken down by physical means.

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The particles in this physically combined substance tend to group with like particles, making a substance that is NOT uniform in composition; it is easy to distinguish/see the different parts of this substance

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The building blocks of matter. They are the smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical properties of that element.

The next 3 questions are based on the image below. For each question (on the right-hand side of the image), select EVERY box that contains a picture of the molecular structure that matches the category of matter listed. You will never use a Box/letter option more than once. All options will be used. There are three examples of each.

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Hydrogen Peroxide is a __________, which is a __________

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Salad Dressing is __________, which is a __________ 

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Neon is __________, which is a __________ 

The particles in this type of substance are equally distributed throughout (mixed up and spread out evenly), making a substance that appears to be completely uniform in composition (uniform = the same/one).

Made of 2 or more DIFFERENT types of atoms that ARE chemically bonded/combined in a fixed ratio and cannot be separated by physical means.

These types of substances are made up of TWO or more DIFFERENT pure substances, that are physically combined and exist in the space. They CAN be separated or broken down by physical means (without breaking a chemical bond).

A substance made up entirely of only ONE type of atom

Substances that are made up of ONLY ONE type of atom OR of one type of compound (they are the same substance throughout) and they can NOT be broken down by physical means.

The particles in this physically combined substance tend to group with like particles, making a substance that is NOT uniform in composition; it is easy to distinguish/see the different parts of this substance

The building blocks of matter. They are the smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical properties of that element.

Select every letter representing a box on the left that is an example of an element

Select every letter representing a box on the left that is an example of a compound

Select every letter representing a box on the left that is an example of a mixture