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Sure, here are 5 chemistry multiple choice practice questions:

**Question 1**

Which of the following is the smallest unit of matter?

A. Atom

B. Molecule

C. Compound

D. Element

**Answer:** A. Atom

**Explanation:** An atom is the smallest unit of matter that


retains the properties of an element. Molecules are made up of
two or more atoms bonded together, compounds are made up
of two or more different elements bonded together, and
elements are pure substances made up of only one type of
atom.
**Question 2**

What is the name of the process by which matter changes from


a liquid to a gas?

A. Evaporation

B. Condensation

C. Melting

D. Boiling

**Answer:** A. Evaporation

**Explanation:** Evaporation is the process by which matter


changes from a liquid to a gas. Condensation is the process by
which matter changes from a gas to a liquid. Melting is the
process by which matter changes from a solid to a liquid.
Boiling is the process by which matter changes from a liquid to
a gas, but it occurs at a higher temperature than evaporation.

**Question 3**
What is the formula for water?

A. H2O

B. H2

C. O2

D. CO2

**Answer:** A. H2O

**Explanation:** The formula for water is H2O, which means


that it is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

**Question 4**

What is the name of the type of bond that is formed when two
atoms share electrons?

A. Ionic bond

B. Covalent bond
C. Metallic bond

D. London dispersion force

**Answer:** B. Covalent bond

**Explanation:** A covalent bond is formed when two atoms


share electrons. An ionic bond is formed when one atom
transfers electrons to another atom. A metallic bond is formed
between metal atoms. London dispersion forces are weak
forces that exist between all atoms and molecules.

**Question 5**

What is the name of the process by which a substance breaks


down into two or more smaller substances?

A. Synthesis

B. Decomposition

C. Combustion

D. Double displacement
**Answer:** B. Decomposition

**Explanation:** Decomposition is the process by which a


substance breaks down into two or more smaller substances.
Synthesis is the process by which two or more smaller
substances combine to form a larger substance. Combustion is
a type of reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen to
release heat and light. Double displacement is a type of
reaction in which two compounds exchange ions.

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