Moby Max Lesson: Matter

Lesson Topic: What Is Matter Made of?

Question 1: Would sand be a heterogeneous or homogeneous mixture? Give
a detailed explanation as to why.

Question 2: For his science homework, Jake needs to find a picture that
represents the makeup of an element. Which of these pictures should Jake
use and why?

Question 5: Which of the following name or describe a molecule?

Check all that are true.
_____two atoms of oxygen bonded to one atom of carbon
_____the smallest unit of a substance that still maintains the properties of that
substance
_____H2O
_____sugar mixed with water
Question 6: Which of the following would be a compound? Give a detailed
explanation as to why.

Question 7: Which statements about mixtures are incorrect?

Check all that are true.
_____It is easiest to see and separate the different substances in a
heterogeneous mixture.
_____Mixtures are made up of substances that are physically combined but
not chemically
bonded.
_____It is easiest to see and separate the different substances in a
homogenous mixture.
_____Mixtures are one kind of pure substance.
_____Combining substances to form a mixture results in each substance
changing its
properties.

Question 8: Which of the following statements about compounds is true?

Check all that are true.
_____A compound has different properties than the individual elements that
form the
compound.
_____A compound can include one or more elements.
_____All molecules are compounds, and all compounds are molecules.
_____When elements combine to form a compound, they maintain their
individual properties.
Question 9: Which chemical formula shows a compound made from the

following elements?

Circle your choice.

CuSO

HNO3

CaCl2

CaCO3

Na2CO3

Question 10: Why are elements and compounds referred to as pure

substances?