Test 3: Classification of Matter and Atoms
Scholar’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Period:_______________
Directions: For each of the following questions select only one answer, DO NOT make
any markings on this test, put all answers on the scantron provided, and make sure
that it corresponds with the correct number on your answer sheet.
(I.) I can identify 1. An element is a __________________________________.
an element.
A. Mixture
C. Pure Substance
B. Homogeneous
D. Colloid
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2. Elements are arranged on a table called the?
Distinguished 4
A. Periodic Table
C. The Table of Elements
Proficient
3
B. Pure substances Table
D. Arrangements of Elements
Apprentice
2
Novice
1
3. All of the following are elements except.
A. Aluminum
C. Copper
Dok 1
B. Salt
D. Nickel
1,2
Dok 2
4. Mary decides to make a compound H2O. What two elements does
3,4
she need to use?
A. Helium and Oxygen
C. Halite and Odium
B. Hydrogen and Odium
D. Hydrogen and Oxygen
(II.) I can Identify 5. A compound is a ________________________________.
a compound.
A. Combination of elements
C. Combination of mixtures
B. Combination of structures
D. Combination of liquids
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6. Which of the following is an example of a Compound?
Distinguished 4 A. Salt
B. Gold
C. Aluminum
D. Neon
Proficient
3
Apprentice
2 7. Which of the following contains only chemical compounds?
Novice
1
A. Hydrogen Peroxide, Milk, Lemon juice, Vinegar
B. Helium, Salt, Soda, Chocolate Milk
Dok 1
C. Water, Salt, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium nitrate
5,6
D. Copper, Vinegar, Salt, Hydrogen
Dok 2
7,8
8. Bobby tried to combine 3 ________________ to make the __________________
H20 also known water.
A. elements, Compound
C. Words, sentence
B. Substances, mixture
D. Suspensions, Solution
(III.) I can
distinguish
between
elements and
compounds used
in every day life.
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9. _________________ are pure substances that can’t be chemically
decomposed while ________________________ can.
A. Compounds, Elements
C. Solution, Colloids
B. Colloids, Solution
D. Elements, Compounds
10. A ______________ contains single substances, while _____________________
contains multiple substances.
A. Compounds, Elements
C. Solution, Colloids
B. Colloids, Solution
D. Elements, Compounds
Distinguished 4
Proficient
3 11. Which of the following only contains Elements?
Apprentice
2 A. Salt, Neon, Gold, Vinegar
C. Sugar, Silver, Sulfur, Boron
Novice
1 B. Potassium, Oxygen, Water, Neon
D. Boron, Gold, Silver, Fluorine
Dok 1
9,10
Dok 2
11,12
(IV.) I classify
Substances by
their properties
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12. George was eating salt that contains sodium, which his doctor said
is bad for him. Salt is a …
A. Compound
B. Element
C. Mixture
D. Colloid
13. NaCl is the chemical formula for what compound?
A. Sodium
B. Salt
C. Sugar
D. Chlorine
14. We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide what is the
Distinguished 4 chemical formula?
Proficient
3 A. OC2
B. CO2
C. C2O
D. C3O
Apprentice
2
Novice
1 15. Mrs. Steele wears a wedding band made of a common element
called what?
Dok 1: 13
A. Ni, Nickel
B. Au, Gold
C. Ne, Neon
D. S, Sulfur
Dok 2: 14,15
(I.) I can identify the
parts of an atom.
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Distinguished
9+
Proficient
7-8
Apprentice
5-6
Novice
4Dok 1
16,17,18,19,20,
16. Protons have a ___________________ charge.
A. Positive
C. None
B. Negative
D. Platonic
17. Neutrons have a _______________________ charge?
A. Positive
C. None
B. Negative
D. Platonic
18. Electrons have a ____________________________ charge?
A. Positive
C. None
B. Negative
D. Platonic
19. Protons are located where?
A. In the nucleus
C. In the neutrino shell
B. In orbit around the nucleus
D. In the atoms stem
20. Neutrons are located where?
A. In the nucleus
C. In the neutrino shell
B. In orbit around the nucleus
D. In the atoms stem
21
Dok 2
22,23,24,25
21. Electrons are located where?
A. In the nucleus
B. In orbit around the nucleus
C. In the neutrino shell
D. In the atoms stem
22. Atoms always have as many ________________ as ___________________.
A. nuclei as electrons
C. electrons as protons
B. neutrons as protons
D. electrons as neutrons
23. When you add the number of protons and neutrons it is equal to the
number of.
A. Atomic number
C. Atomic electrons
B. Atomic Mass
D. Atomic identification
24. When you subtract the Atomic mass and the number of protons it is
equal to the number of.
A. Neutrons
C. Atomic electrons
B. Atomic number
D. Electrons
(II.) I can explain
how compounds are
different than the
elements that form
them.
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Distinguished
Proficient
Apprentice
Novice
Dok 1
26,27
Dok 2
28,29
4
3
2
1
25. What is an example of another system that shows how electrons act
in an atom?
A. A boy running from one end of the gym to the next
B. The way the Earth travels around the Sun
C. The way the Sun travels around the Earth
D. The way water flows through a waterfall
26. What is the relationship between compounds and elements?
A. Elements are the combination of compounds
B. Compounds are the combination of structures
C. Compounds are the combination of elements
D. Elements are the combination of structures
27. A compounds formula is composed of two or more letters while
elements are composed of ?
A. Either one letter or two letters one upper case one lower
B. Two letters both upper case
C. Two letters both lower case
D. Either one letter or two letters one upper case one lower and both
have a number next to them
28. In the example of legos being combined to form a lego house what
did the lego house represent?
A. An element
B. A compound
C. An atom
D. Protrons combined
(III.) I can identify
the electron as the
part of an atom that
combines with other
atoms.
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Distinguished 4
Proficient
3
Apprentice
2
Novice
1
Dok 1
30,31,32
Dok 2
33
(IV.) I can describe
how some elements
combine to form
compounds.
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Proficient
Apprentice
Novice
Dok 1
34,35
Dok 2
36
29. The properties of the compounds are _______________ than the
elements that form them.
A. the same
C. Different
B. constantly changing
D. identical
30. Which part of the atom does the bonding depend on?
A. the neutrons
C. the protons
B. The electrons
D. the nucleus
31. In an atom the electrons that are in the outer most shell are called
what?
A. Electrostatic electrons
C. identifiable electrons
B. Combinatory electrons
D. valance electron
32. What is the highest number of electrons that can be found in the 2nd
shell?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 2
33. If you add a proton to an element what is the result?
A. Another neutron is gained
B. The element will lose an electron
C. The element will explode
D. Another element is formed
34. How do atoms combine with one another?
A. They combine with other atoms that have enough protons to even
out the number of protons and neutrons
B. They take on or loose an electron in the outer most shell
C. They combine trying to reach an equal number of protons, electrons,
and neutrons.
D. They take or loose an proton in the nucleus
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2 35. When elements combine to form compounds they…
1 A. are attracted to each other like magnets
B. They mix like a mixture
C. They connect on one side
D. They connect and form a baby, which is the compound.
36. There are different forms of bonding, which of the following is a
correct term for bonding?
A. Colliding bond
C. Diversion bonding
B. Magnetic bonding
D. Covalent bond