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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — Unit test Answers

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The diagram below shows some subatomic particles.Which of these statements best identifies the particle that is labeled with an X?

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A
It is either a nucleus or a proton.
B
It is either a proton or a neutron.
C
It is either a neutron or an electron.
D
It is either an electron or a nucleus.
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Which is a pure substance?

A
soda
B
gasoline
C
salt water
D
carbon dioxide
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The chemical formula for an emerald is Be3Al2(SiO3)6. An emerald can be described as

A
a pure substance because it is a compound.
B
a pure substance because it is an element.
C
an impure substance because it is chemically combined.
D
an impure substance because it is a mixture.
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Which best describes an element?

A
a pure substance
B
a type of a mixture
C
a pure compound
D
an impure substance
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Which sample is a pure substance?

A
zinc oxide
B
sugar dissolved in water
C
pond water
D
soil
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What can a drop of liquid mercury be described as?

A
a pure substance and a compound
B
an impure substance that is reactive
C
an impure substance that is unreactive
D
a pure substance and an element
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Which best describes a compound such as sodium chloride?

A
a pure substance that can be separated into different elements by physical means
B
a mixture of two common substances that can be separated by chemical means
C
a mixture of two common elements that can be separated by physical means
D
a pure substance that can be separated into different elements by chemical means
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Air is made up of different gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. Which statement best describes these three components of air?

A
Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide are all classified as pure substances.
B
Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide cannot react with another substance.
C
Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide are chemically bonded to one another.
D
Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide can be classified as elements.
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Which substance is a mixture?

A
table salt
B
gasoline
C
aluminum
D
carbon dioxide

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