GENERAL CHEMISTRY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

GENERAL CHEMISTRY EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS



Science - Correct Answers -A method of asking questions and finding answers.

Matter - Correct Answers -Everything in the universe that has mass or occupies space.

Energy - Correct Answers -The capacity to transfer heat or do work.

Chemistry - Correct Answers -The study of composition, structure, and properties of
matter.

Homogenous - Correct Answers -A mixture that is uniform throughout. (i.e. vinegar)

Heterogenous - Correct Answers -A mixture that is NOT uniform throughout. (i.e. salad
dressing)

Filtration - Correct Answers -A way to separate a substance by using a medium to hold
one of the substances back. (i.e. using a sift)

Distillation - Correct Answers -Vaporizing volatile components and condensing them.

Intensive Properties - Correct Answers -Properties of matter independent of quantity.
(i.e. color, malleability, melting temperature)

Element - Correct Answers -A pure substance that can not be broken down.

Compound - Correct Answers -A substance consisting of two or more elements.

Law of Constant Composition - Correct Answers -Every sample of a particular
compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions.

Atom - Correct Answers -The smallest representative particle of an element.

Extensive Properties - Correct Answers -Properties that characterize how much of the
object is present. (i.e. length, width, mass, volume)