Matter : Elements & Compounds

Substances are a form of matter that has uniform and unchanging compositions. Salt is a substance. Water is a substance. Oxygen is a substance. Gold is a substance. All of these substances have static compositions. This quiz is over the division of matter commonly called substances. There are two kinds of substances: elements and compounds. Using what you have learned, select the best answer from the choices.

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There are approximately _____ elements.

98

210

115

Endless

True or False? Elements can be broken down into simpler substances.

False

True

How many elements occur naturally?

91

110

118

90

What is the atomic number of the last naturally occurring element on the periodic table?

90

110

92

52

True or False, Compounds are substances that are made up of two or more elements.

True

False

An important characteristic of compounds is that their composite elements combine in definite proportions by mass. This law is called what?

Law of Multiple Proportions

Law of conservation of mass

Law of definite proportions

Law of conservation of matter

Which of the following is a compound containing non-metals only?

Sodium carbonate

Iron fluoride

Methane

Calcium chloride

An important characteristic of compounds is that their composite elements combine in definite proportions by mass. This law is called what?

Law of Multiple Proportions

Law of conservation of mass

Law of definite proportions

Law of conservation of matter

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Matter : Elements & Compounds
Questions: 8
Contributed by:
Steve