Practice The Quest for Order: Early Attempts at Classification - 3.3.1 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.3.1 - The Quest for Order: Early Attempts at Classification

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the four elements suggested by Empedocles?

💡 Hint: Think about the basic components of nature.

Question 2

Easy

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Chemistry'?

💡 Hint: Consider who made major contributions to chemical nomenclature and the conservation of mass.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What elements did Empedocles believe were fundamental?

  • Earth
  • Air
  • Fire
  • Water
  • Oxygen
  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon
  • Gold
  • Metals
  • Non-metals
  • Metalloids

💡 Hint: Think about basic components of the natural world.

Question 2

True or False: Mendeleev’s Periodic Table solely relied on atomic mass for organization.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what Mendeleev focused on more.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Define the concept of an element based on its distinguishing characteristics. How does this definition apply in distinguishing between elements and compounds?

💡 Hint: Consider what unique properties define an element and compare that to how compounds are formed.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of Mendeleev's Periodic Table on modern chemistry. In what ways did his methodology differ from earlier classification systems?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how predictions shaped the acceptance and use of his table in subsequent scientific research.

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