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CHEM 121 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PORTAGE LEARNING 2025
What is Matter? - ..(ANSWER)...Everything around us- if it takes up space, it's
matter!
What are the physical states of matter? - ..(ANSWER)...Solids, Liquids, Gas
What is an Element? - ..(ANSWER)...Has 1 type of Atom (Like gold or Oxygen)
(PURE SUBSTANCES)
What are Compounds? - ..(ANSWER)...Has 2 or more Atoms bonded together
(PURE SUBSTANCES)
What is Heterogeneous? - ..(ANSWER)...you can SEE the different parts (like a
salad)
What is Homogeneous? - ..(ANSWER)...Looks like same all over (Like Lemonade)
What is a Physical Change? - ..(ANSWER)...The LOOK changes but it's still the same
thing (Ex. Melted butter- it's still butter, but it's no longer in a solid form)
What is a Chemical change? - ..(ANSWER)...Creates a NEW substance (Ex. Burning
Wood-> Turns into Ash)
CHEM 121 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PORTAGE LEARNING 2025
What is Matter? - ..(ANSWER)...Everything around us- if it takes up space, it's
matter!
What are the physical states of matter? - ..(ANSWER)...Solids, Liquids, Gas
What is an Element? - ..(ANSWER)...Has 1 type of Atom (Like gold or Oxygen)
(PURE SUBSTANCES)
What are Compounds? - ..(ANSWER)...Has 2 or more Atoms bonded together
(PURE SUBSTANCES)
What is Heterogeneous? - ..(ANSWER)...you can SEE the different parts (like a
salad)
What is Homogeneous? - ..(ANSWER)...Looks like same all over (Like Lemonade)
What is a Physical Change? - ..(ANSWER)...The LOOK changes but it's still the same
thing (Ex. Melted butter- it's still butter, but it's no longer in a solid form)
What is a Chemical change? - ..(ANSWER)...Creates a NEW substance (Ex. Burning
Wood-> Turns into Ash)