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Which statement best explains how the mass of an atom is organized?

A
Most of the mass is contained in the nucleus.
B
The mass is spread evenly throughout the whole atom.
C
The mass is spread evenly throughout the electron cloud.
D
Most of the mass is contained in the electron cloud.
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Which type of reaction is C12H22O11 → 12C + 11H2O?

A
synthesis
B
decomposition
C
oxidation
D
combustion
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When ammonium chloride and water interact, less energy is released from breaking the bonds in the water and ammonium chloride than what is required to form the bonds of the new substance.

A
An endothermic reaction is occurring.
B
An exothermic reaction is occurring.
C
Energy is being released into the surroundings.
D
Energy escapes as light into the surroundings.
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This chart shows what happens when each object is placed on a balance with a 10 kg weight on the other side.Which statement is best supported by the information in the chart?

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A
Object 1 is the heaviest object.
B
Object 3 is heavier than Object 1.
C
The weight is heavier than Object 2.
D
The weight is the heaviest object.
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Kiley, Jermaine, and Gunther are playing tug-of-war. Kiley and Jermaine are on the same side of the rope, and Gunther is on the other side. Kiley is exerting a force of 20 N, and Jermaine is exerting a force of 25 N.

A
45 N in the opposite direction as Kiley and Jermaine
B
20 N in the opposite direction as Kiley and Jermaine
C
20 N in the same direction as Kiley and Jermaine
D
45 N in the same direction as Kiley and Jermaine
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The graph indicates Linda’s walk.

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A
Linda started out moving, and then stopped moving after 6 seconds.
B
Linda started moving away from the start point, and then moved closer.
C
Linda never moved the entire trip.
D
Linda’s path results in a negative slope.
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A log has a density of .8 g/cm³. What will happen to this log in freshwater, which has a density of 1.0 g/cm³?

A
It will sink.
B
It will float.
C
It will move deeper.
D
It will decrease in density.
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Which properties do metalloids share with metals?

A
Both are shiny and are brittle.
B
Both are very conductive and are dull.
C
Both are brittle and are gases at room temperature.
D
Both are shiny and are solid at room temperature.
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Which statement correctly describes compounds?

A
Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
B
Each compound is composed of one type of molecule.
C
Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.
D
Each compound is composed of one type of atom.
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An object is moving east, and its velocity changes from 65 m/s to 25 m/s in 10 seconds. Which describes the acceleration?

A
negative acceleration of 4 m/s2
B
positive acceleration of 4 m/s2
C
positive acceleration of 9 m/s2
D
negative acceleration of 9 m/s2
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When a hammer strikes a compound formed by covalent bonds, what will most likely happen to the compound?

A
It will break into many pieces.
B
It will reform into a new shape.
C
It will spread out and then return to its original shape.
D
It will stay solid and resist the force of the hammer.
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Which will decrease the rate of a reaction?

A
changing the temperature from 90ºC to 40ºC
B
adjusting the concentration from 30 ng to 60 ng
C
placing the substance in a smaller container
D
grinding the substance into a powder

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