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3

Which shows two structures that are made mostly of metal?

A
Image with description An image of a car. An image of a bridge made up of metal and cables.
B
Image with description An image of the Mount Rushmore. An image of a table bell.
C
Image with description An image of three sugar cubes. An image of a table bell.
D
Image with description An image of the Mount Rushmore. An Image of Eiffel tower.
4

When hydrogen peroxide bubbles, it is undergoing a chemical change. Which statement best describes what is happening?

A
The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact but move more quickly to allow evaporation.
B
The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and recombining into the original molecules.
C
The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact as new types of molecules form and move out of the liquid.
D
The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and forming new types of molecules.
5

What causes an ionic bond to form between sodium and chlorine?

A
Sodium and chlorine atoms switch electrons.
B
Sodium atoms gain electrons.
C
Sodium and chlorine atoms share electrons.
D
Sodium atoms donate electrons.
6

During which changes of state do atoms that cannot move past one another become free to move?

A
condensation and melting
B
sublimation and melting
C
boiling and deposition
D
vaporization and sublimation
7

Which statement gives two characteristics of all liquids?

A
They have definite volume and have atoms that move freely in all directions.
B
They spread out to fill space and have atoms that vibrate in place.
C
They will change shape to fit a container and have definite volume.
D
They have atoms that vibrate in place and have a definite shape.
8

Atoms of iron Fe form metallic bonds with other iron atoms. How are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds?

A
A few valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
B
Many valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
C
Electrons are transferred to the iron atoms from atoms in the air.
D
Electrons are transferred from the iron atoms to atoms in the air.
9

Which element is least likely to form chemical bonds?

A
sodium Na
B
helium He
C
carbon cap c
D
phosphorus cap p
10

What does the chemical formula cap c sub 3 cap h sub 6 cap o sub 2 tell about a molecule of the compound it represents?

A
It is made up of 3 atoms of 11 different elements.
B
It is made up of 11 total atoms of 3 different elements.
C
It is made up of 11 atoms joined in a straight line.
D
It is made up of 1 atom composed of 3 different elements.
11

How do the nuclei of covalently bonded atoms help keep the bond together?

A
Positive particles in the nucleus change into negative particles that enter electron shells.
B
Neutral particles in the nucleus can become positive or negative in order to balance the charges.
C
Neutral particles in the nucleus provide enough mass that the force of gravity holds the atoms together.
D
Positive particles in the nucleus are attracted to shared electrons, so the atoms stay close together.
12

Which term best describes all atoms in ionic bonds?

A
stable
B
unstable
C
positively charged
D
negatively charged
14

Which example illustrates a chemical change?

A
chopping wood
B
smashing a soda can
C
shredding paper
D
burning wood
15

What happens to the total mass of a substance undergoing a physical change?

A
It triples.
B
It is reduced.
C
It doubles.
D
It stays the same.
16

Which state(s) of matter have no definite shape or volume?

A
liquids and solids
B
gasses
C
liquids and gasses
D
solids
18

Why is matter so diverse in its properties and characteristics?

A
Different combinations of various atoms result in a wide range of matter.
B
When atoms are split, new matter will be created.
C
Matter consists of various atoms that are chemically identical.
D
The size of atoms in matter depends on their temperature.
20

Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers?

A
Natural polymers are expensive to recycle, and synthetic polymers are cheap to recycle.
B
Natural polymers are cheap to recycle, and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle.
C
Natural polymers are not biodegradable, and synthetic polymers are biodegradable.
D
Natural polymers are biodegradable, and synthetic polymers are not biodegradable.

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