Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 3: Liquids and Solids

Self Check Quizzes

1
Which of the following materials has the highest density?
A)water vapor
B)steam
C)liquid water
D)ice
2
The curved shape of water in a glass pipette is an example of _________.

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A)adhesion
B)cohesion
C)viscosity
D)compression
3
Which of the following is an ionic solid?
A)graphite
B)nickel
C)ammonium chloride
D)dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)
4
In a classic demonstration, pepper floating on water runs away from a soapy finger. What has happened?

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A)Pepper is repelled by soap due to dipole forces between the molecules.
B)Soap on the finger breaks up the surface tension of the water.
C)Cohesive forces cause the water to stick to the pepper.
D)Adhesive forces cause the water at the surface to move away from the finger.
5
Which type of crystalline solid is most likely to be used in the filament of a light bulb?

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A)atomic solid
B)molecular solid
C)ionic solid
D)metallic solid
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