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Which type of mixture will settle out if allowed to sit undisturbed on a table?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Classification of Matter
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Which of the following best explains why matter exhibits such diversity in its properties and characteristics?
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Matter's diversity is due only to external environmental factors, not its composition.
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The properties of matter are determined solely by its physical state (solid, liquid, or gas).
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Matter is composed of different types of atoms and molecules that can combine in various ways.
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All matter is made up of identical particles with the same arrangement.
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Understand that matter is anything that has mass and occupies space, and its properties depend on what it is made of and how its components interact.
Recognize that atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, and different types of atoms (elements) have unique properties.
Know that atoms can combine in various ways to form molecules, which leads to a vast variety of substances with different characteristics.
Realize that the arrangement and types of atoms and molecules determine the physical and chemical properties of matter, not just external factors or physical state alone.
Conclude that the diversity of matter arises from the different types of atoms and molecules and their combinations, which explains the wide range of properties observed.
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