Properties of Matter Review

Properties of Matter

Multiple Choice

As a substance heats up, its molecules ___________________.

• slow down and get closer together
• slow down
• speed up and get farther apart
• stop

Multiple Choice

The illustrations shows the spacing of particles in different types of matter. Which illustration is an example of the spacing of particles in solids?

• illustration A
• illustration B
• illustration C
• illustration D

Multiple Choice

Has a definite shape and volume. Particles are very close to one another (dense).They vibrate, but do not move about. 

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• mass

Multiple Choice

The table below lists the densities of five metals. All of the following metals will float in mercury except —

Metal Density

Mercury (liquid) 13.6 g/cm3

Zinc 8.96 g/cm3

Copper 7.13 g/cm3

Silver 10.50 g/cm3

Gold 19.32 g/cm3

• copper

• gold

• silver

• zinc

Multiple Choice

which set of terms properly labels the diagram?

• solid liquid gas

• liquid gas plasma

• gas solid liquid

• gas liquid solid

Multiple Choice

What happens to the mass and weight of an object that is launched into space, where the pull of gravity is less?

• The mass decreases while the weight stays constant.

• The mass stays constant while the weight decreases.

• The mass stays constant while the weight increases.

• The mass increases while the weight decreases.

Multiple Choice

_____ may change depending on the location.

• Mass

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

Multiple Choice

_____ is the amount of substance of an object.

• Mass

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

Multiple Choice

The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

• color

• solubility

• hardness

• odor

Multiple Choice

The ability of a substance to be pressed or pounded into a thin sheet.

• magnetism

• conductivity

• ductility

• malleability

Multiple Choice

The ability of a substance to attract iron.

• malleability

• conductivity

• hardness

• magnetism

Multiple Choice

The ability of a substance to be pulled into a thin strand.

• ductility

• melting point

• buoyancy

• density

Multiple Choice

The amount of matter in a certain volume.

• odor

• boiling point

• density

• conductivity

Multiple Choice

The ability of a substance to conduct heat, sound, or electricity.

• malleability

• magnetism

• color

• conductivity

Multiple Choice

Is water melting a physical or chemical change?

• Physical

• Chemical

Multiple Choice

Fizzing, foaming, and burning are all examples of

• Chemical change
• Physical change

Multiple Choice

A change where one or more new substances are created.

• Physical Change 
• Chemical Change 

Multiple Choice

What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.

• 3 mL
• 23 mL
• 20 mL
• 43 mL

Multiple Choice

What is the volume of Object X?

• 10.0 cm³
• 15.0 cm³
• 20.0 cm³
• 25.0 cm³

Multiple Choice

A bar of copper has a mass of 216g and a volume of 24 cm3. What is the density of copper?

• 9g/cm3

• 5184g/cm3

• .11g/cm3

• 322mL

Multiple Choice

A mechanical pencil has the density of 3.000 g/cm³.  The volume of the pencil is 15.8 cubic centimeters.  What is the mass of the pencil?

• 47.4 g
• 50 g
• 0.190  g
• 5.27 g

Multiple Choice

Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm³. What is its density?

• 3 g/cm³
• 1/3 g/cm³
• 27 g/cm³
• 39 g/cm³

Multiple Choice

Which liquid has the least density?

• Water
• Glycerine
• Corn Oil
• Corn Syurp

Multiple Choice

Which liquid is the most dense?

• corn syurp
• water
• glycerine
• corn oil

Multiple Choice

If you have a block of ice that has a mass of 500 grams, how many grams of water will you have when the ice melts?

• 400 grams
• 500 grams
• 200 grams
• 600 grams