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14 Which fact about crude oil shows that it is a mixture? A Crude oil can be burned as a fuel. B Crude oil can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Crude oil is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Crude oil is a thick, black liquid.
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Answer: B
14 Which substance is an element? A air B brass C iron D water
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Answer: C
15 Which two elements form covalent bonds when they combine with each other? A calcium and oxygen B hydrogen and oxygen C magnesium and chlorine D sodium and chlorine
1 marks
Answer: B
20 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements could be shown as ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen
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Answer: D
15 On heating iron and sulphur together, the mixture starts to glow. The glow then continues even when the heating is stopped. In this reaction, ……1…… heat is given out and a new ……2…… is formed. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A no element B no compound C some element D some compound
1 marks
Answer: D
18 Which formula contains the most elements? A NaOH B Rb2S C SiCl 4 D SnO2
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Diagrams X, Y and Z represent three different substances. X Y Z atom of element P atom of element Q Which row in the table correctly describes X, Y and Z? X Y Z A compound element mixture B compound mixture element C mixture element compound D mixture compound element
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y
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Answer: B
17 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y
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Answer: B
17 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y
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Answer: B
14 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: B
27 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic
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Answer: C
16 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
25 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic
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Answer: C
15 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: B
16 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
1 marks
Answer: C
15 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4
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Answer: B
14 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4
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Answer: B
15 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4
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Answer: B
25 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are shown as and ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen
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16 Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is the total number of different elements contained in these minerals? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7
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Answer: C
25 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are shown as and ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen
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Answer: D
16 Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is the total number of different elements contained in these minerals? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7
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Answer: C
16 The reaction of zinc and sulfur to form zinc sulfide is exothermic. Which information in the table is correct? energy change elements in during the formation of zinc sulfide zinc sulfide A difficult to separate heat given out B difficult to separate heat taken in C easy to separate heat given out D easy to separate heat taken in
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Answer: A
21 The diagram shows the particles in a mixture of gases. Which statement is not correct? A There are two different types of atom in the box. B There are three different compounds in the box. C There are three different types of molecule in the box. D There are six molecules in the box.
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Answer: B
21 The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row correctly identifies X, Y and Z as an element, a compound or a mixture? element compound mixture A X Y Z B Y Z X C Z X Y D Z Y X
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Answer: D
20 In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C D
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Answer: D
20 In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C D
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Answer: D
14 The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two types of atom.
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Answer: B
16 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly identifies the type of substance? an element a compound a mixture A P R Q B Q S P C S Q R D T P S
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Answer: C
14 The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two types of atom.
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Answer: B
19 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P
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Answer: A
18 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P
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Answer: A
15 The formulae of two minerals are given below. name of mineral formula andalusite Al2SiO5 olivine Fe2Mg2SiO4 Which statement about the formulae of andalusite and olivine is correct? A They contain the same metals. B They contain the same number of oxygen atoms. C They contain the same number of silicon atoms. D They contain the same total number of atoms.
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Answer: C
14 Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A Atoms gain or lose electrons to become molecules. B Atoms of the same element contain the same number of molecules. C Molecules are the simplest unit of an atom. D Molecules contain atoms which are covalently bonded.
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Answer: D
14 and represent atoms of two different elements. X Y Which diagram represents molecules? A B C D Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X X X X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X Y X X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X Y X Y X Y X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X Y X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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Answer: C
14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.
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Answer: B
14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only
1 marks
Answer: B
15 Which types of substance do the chemical symbols C, CO2 and O2 represent? C CO2 O2 A compound compound element B compound element compound C element compound element D element element compound
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Answer: C
14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only
1 marks
Answer: B
16 A model of a molecule is shown. key hydrogen sulfur Which row describes this molecule? type of formula substance A HS compound B HS mixture C H2S2 compound D H2S2 mixture
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Answer: C
14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only
1 marks
Answer: B
15 Which row describes an element and a compound? an element a compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically combined B contains more than contains elements one type of atom mixed together C contains only one contains elements type of atom chemically combined D contains only one contains elements type of atom mixed together
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
1 marks
Answer: C
24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements
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Answer: C
24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five different types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two different types of atom.
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Answer: B
14 The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five different types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two different types of atom.
1 marks
Answer: B
16 Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C D
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Answer: B
14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P
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Answer: A
14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P
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Answer: A
25 Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal. Which type of substance is constantan? A a compound B a molecule C a salt D an alloy
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Answer: D
14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P
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Answer: A
14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.
1 marks
Answer: B
14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.
1 marks
Answer: B
14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.
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Answer: B
16 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D
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Answer: D
24 What is brass? A a compound formed between two metals B a compound formed between two non-metals C a mixture containing two metals D a mixture containing two non-metals
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Answer: C
26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.
1 marks
Answer: B
14 A molecule of hydrogen has the formula H2. A molecule of a protein contains several different elements. Which statement about these molecules is correct? A They both contain cations and anions bonded together. B They both contain different types of atom. C They both contain more than one atom bonded together. D They both contain only one type of atom.
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Answer: C
26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.
1 marks
Answer: B
15 Which description of the named substance is correct? substance element or mixture A air mixture B brass element C carbon dioxide element D hydrogen chloride mixture
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C D
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Answer: D
15 A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an element
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Answer: A
15 A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an element
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Answer: A
14 Which row identifies a substance that exists only as separate atoms and a substance that exists as a molecule? separate atoms molecule A helium methane B hydrogen helium C neon argon D oxygen carbon dioxide
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Answer: A
16 Salt, sand and water are stirred together in a beaker. The salt dissolves in the water. What does the beaker contain? A a mixture of a solution and a solid B a mixture of three elements C only one compound and one solid D only one compound containing three elements
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Answer: A
16 Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A distillate B filtrate C solute D solvent
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Answer: C
15 Which row describes an element and a compound? element compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically combined B contains more than contains elements one type of atom mixed together C contains only one contains elements type of atom chemically combined D contains only one contains elements type of atom mixed together
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Answer: C
16 Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals only contain covalent bonds only C are metals or non-metals contain ionic bonds only D are metals or non-metals contain ionic or covalent bonds
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Answer: D
15 Which substances are mixtures? 1 air 2 brass 3 sodium chloride A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.
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Answer: D
17 The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row identifies the element, the compound and the mixture? element compound mixture A X Y Z B X Z Y C Y X Z D Z Y X
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Answer: D
25 Brass is an alloy. What is brass? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements
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Answer: C
16 Substance Z exists as molecules that contain only one type of atom. What is Z? A a compound B a mixture C an element D a noble gas
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Answer: C
20 Some water is added to a coloured, powdered mixture. After shaking, a blue solution and a white solid are seen. water blue solution coloured, powdered white solid mixture What does the powder contain? A sodium chloride and copper(II) oxide B sodium chloride and copper(II) sulfate C barium sulfate and copper(II) oxide D barium sulfate and copper(II) sulfate
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Answer: D
17 A mixture of six gas molecules is shown. O C O O O C O O O C O O C O Which statement about the mixture is correct? A It contains carbon dioxide and oxygen only. B It contains carbon monoxide and oxygen only. C It contains three different elements. D It contains two molecules of carbon dioxide.
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Answer: D
14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom
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Answer: C
15 A solid is added to a liquid and stirred until the solid is no longer visible. Which word describes the type of mixture that is formed? A concentration B solute C solution D solvent
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Answer: C
14 Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C D
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Answer: C
15 Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.
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Answer: D
14 Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C D
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Answer: C
15 Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.
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Answer: D
15 Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C D
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Answer: B
15 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key = atom of element X = atom of element Y
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Answer: B
14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.
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Answer: B
16 Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals only contain covalent bonds only C are metals or non-metals contain ionic bonds only D are metals or non-metals contain ionic or covalent bonds
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Answer: D
23 Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Which diagram represents a door handle made of brass? A B copper zinc zinc copper C D mixture compound of copper of copper and zinc and zinc
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Answer: C
14 Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C D
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Answer: A
16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.
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Answer: D
14 Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C D
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Answer: A
16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.
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Answer: D
14 Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C D
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Answer: D
26 Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A filtrate B residue C solute D solvent
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Answer: C
26 A sample of solid sodium chloride is mixed with water and stirred. The sodium chloride dissolves. Which name describes the solid sodium chloride? A solution B solvent C solute D insoluble salt
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Answer: C
20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good
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Answer: B
23 Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean, dry air consists of 78% oxygen. D Nitrogen in the air causes iron to rust.
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Answer: A
20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good
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Answer: B
23 Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean, dry air consists of 78% oxygen. D Nitrogen in the air causes iron to rust.
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Answer: A