States of Matter Basics

25 MCQs • Practice the definition of chemistry, its branches, states of matter, particle arrangement, and distinguishing properties according to the textbook and board syllabus.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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  1. Question 1

    What does chemistry primarily deal with?

    • AStudy of living organisms
    • BComposition structure properties and changes of matter
    • CStudy of planets and stars
    • DStudy of forces and motion
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    Answer: B

    Chemistry studies matter including its composition structure properties and changes.

  2. Question 2

    Which of the following best defines matter?

    • AAnything that produces light
    • BAnything that has mass and occupies space
    • CAnything that contains energy
    • DAnything that is visible
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    Answer: B

    Matter has mass and occupies space.

  3. Question 3

    Which branch of chemistry deals with the identification and measurement of substances?

    • AOrganic chemistry
    • BPhysical chemistry
    • CAnalytical chemistry
    • DNuclear chemistry
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    Answer: C

    Analytical chemistry involves separation identification and determination of the concentration of components.

  4. Question 4

    The study of chemical processes occurring in living organisms is called:

    • AGeochemistry
    • BBiochemistry
    • CAstrochemistry
    • DInorganic chemistry
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    Answer: B

    Biochemistry studies chemical processes in living organisms.

  5. Question 5

    Which branch studies chemical processes occurring in the air soil and water?

    • ANuclear chemistry
    • BMedicinal chemistry
    • CEnvironmental chemistry
    • DPolymer chemistry
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    Answer: C

    Environmental chemistry investigates chemical species and processes in the environment.

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