Mass nouns, countable vs. uncountable

I love going to the beach because the ......... seems so fresh and alive there. When I breathe it in deeply, I feel completely refreshed. This is a non-count noun.

A ..... is a count noun. We often place dishes and silverware on this when we are ready to have a meal.

My husband made that bench out of ...... This is a non-count noun.

I have to buy some ...... I want to change the color of my bedroom walls. This is a non-count noun.

I have a flat ...... I have to buy a new one. This is a count noun.

I saw a lot of ..... during the thunderstorm last night. All of the bolts seemed nearby and that was kind of scary. This is a non-count noun.

The police officers used tear ..... on the violent protestors. This is a non-count noun.

I need one more ...... I will be taking two of these on my trip to Mexico. This is a count noun.

I want to climb that large ...... Do you think I can do it? This is a count noun.

Children have a lot of ...... They also have a lot of questions. This is a non-count noun.