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CEM 141 General Chemistry Exam 1
Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
Science Ans: A method of asking questions and finding answers.
Matter Ans: Everything in the universe that has mass or occupies space.
Energy Ans: The capacity to transfer heat or do work.
Chemistry Ans: The study of composition, structure, and properties of
matter.
Homogenous Ans: A mixture that is uniform throughout. (i.e. vinegar)
Heterogenous Ans: A mixture that is NOT uniform throughout. (i.e. salad
dressing)
Element Ans: A pure substance that can not be broken down.
Compound Ans: A substance consisting of two or more elements.
Law of Constant Composition Ans: Every sample of a particular compound
always contains the same elements in the same proportions.
Atom Ans: The smallest representative particle of an element.
Filtration Ans: A way to separate a substance by using a medium to hold
one of the substances back. (i.e. using a sift)
Distillation Ans: Vaporizing volatile components and condensing them.
Intensive Properties Ans: Properties of matter independent of quantity. (i.e.
color, malleability, melting temperature)
Extensive Properties Ans: Properties that characterize how much of the
object is present. (i.e. length, width, mass, volume)
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Michigan State University
CEM 141 General Chemistry Exam 1
Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
Science Ans: A method of asking questions and finding answers.
Matter Ans: Everything in the universe that has mass or occupies space.
Energy Ans: The capacity to transfer heat or do work.
Chemistry Ans: The study of composition, structure, and properties of
matter.
Homogenous Ans: A mixture that is uniform throughout. (i.e. vinegar)
Heterogenous Ans: A mixture that is NOT uniform throughout. (i.e. salad
dressing)
Element Ans: A pure substance that can not be broken down.
Compound Ans: A substance consisting of two or more elements.
Law of Constant Composition Ans: Every sample of a particular compound
always contains the same elements in the same proportions.
Atom Ans: The smallest representative particle of an element.
Filtration Ans: A way to separate a substance by using a medium to hold
one of the substances back. (i.e. using a sift)
Distillation Ans: Vaporizing volatile components and condensing them.
Intensive Properties Ans: Properties of matter independent of quantity. (i.e.
color, malleability, melting temperature)
Extensive Properties Ans: Properties that characterize how much of the
object is present. (i.e. length, width, mass, volume)
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