Question 1

What defines the proportions of elements in a compound?

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The different elements in a compound are joined together in a fixed proportion by mass.

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They can consist of more than three elements.

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They can vary widely depending on conditions.

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They are always equal.

Question 2

What happens to energy during the formation of compounds?

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Energy is either given out or taken in.

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Energy cannot be measured.

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Energy is lost to the surroundings permanently.

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Energy remains constant.

Question 3

What is electrolysis used for?

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To break water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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To create new chemical compounds.

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To filter mixtures.

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To combine elements.

Question 4

How can a mixture be separated into its components?

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By physical means such as evaporation, filtration, and distillation.

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By chemical synthesis.

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By heating to extreme temperatures.

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By simply waiting.

Question 5

What does air consist of?

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A mixture of gaseous elements and compounds.

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Only solids.

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A pure chemical compound.

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A single element.

Question 6

What is produced when carbon burns in oxygen?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Hydrogen gas

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Water

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Ozone

Question 7

Which process can be used to break down a compound into simpler substances?

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Chemical methods such as decomposition.

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Direct heating without chemical change.

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Physical separation techniques.

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Simple mixing.

Question 8

How is a mixture different from a compound?

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A mixture consists of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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A mixture is the same as a compound.

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A mixture can only contain solids.

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A mixture has a fixed composition.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

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Water (H₂O)

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Sugar

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Freshly squeezed orange juice

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Air

Question 10

What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine together.

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A gas that cannot be broken down.

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A single element in its pure form.

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A mixture of elements that are not chemically combined.

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