Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a classification of matter?
1. Intro to General Chemistry
Classification of Matter
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Which of the following are the three main classification domains of matter?
A
Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid
B
Atom, Molecule, Ion
C
Element, Compound, Mixture
D
Solid, Liquid, Gas
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Begin by understanding the concept of classification domains of matter. Matter can be classified based on its physical state, which are solid, liquid, and gas.
Recognize that the classification of matter into solid, liquid, and gas is based on the arrangement and movement of particles. Solids have tightly packed particles, liquids have particles that are close but can move past each other, and gases have particles that are far apart and move freely.
Consider the properties of each state of matter: Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither definite shape nor volume.
Reflect on how these states of matter are affected by temperature and pressure. For example, increasing temperature can change a solid to a liquid (melting) or a liquid to a gas (evaporation).
Conclude that the classification of matter into solid, liquid, and gas is fundamental in understanding the physical properties and behavior of substances in different conditions.
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