RTI:RC1 - Matter's Many Properties (Reading & Questions)

Science Question Quiz

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a property of water?

• Has mass

• Takes up space

• Has a definite shape

• Has a definite volume

Multiple Choice

What is the smallest whole unit of matter?

• A bond is the smallest whole unit of matter

• An atom is the smallest whole unit of matter

• An electron is the smallest whole unit of matter

• A molecule is the smallest whole unit of matter

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the nucleus of an atom made of?

• A nucleus of an atom is made of electrons and protons

• A nucleus of an atom is made of protons, neutrons, and electrons

• A nucleus of an atom is made of protons and neutrons

• A nucleus of an atom is made of electrons and neutrons

Multiple Choice

What is mass often measured in ?

• It is measured in meters cubed

• It is measured in meters

• It is measured in liters

• It is measured in grams

Multiple Choice

What are two properties of matter that can be measured?

• Mass and height

• Mass and length

• Mass and volume

• Volume and height

Reading Question Quiz

Multiple Choice

On page 3 in paragraph 1, what key idea about matter is BEST supported?

• The center of an atom is called a nucleus, which is made up of smaller parts.

• Liquids have molecules that are close together but are able to move around to take on the shape of a container.

• All matter (solids, liquids, and gases) are made up of atoms, which are the smallest unit of matter.

• Solid, liquids, and gas are made up of large particles called molecules, which are bonded together.

Multiple Choice

What sentence BEST shows that states of matter can change?

• When lava cools, it can form a hard, shiny, black rock called obsidian. (page 1, paragraph 3)

• Red-orange lava, or melted rock, shoots out of the top of the volcano. (page 1, paragraph 1)

• Volcanoes also add gases to the air. (page 2, paragraph 3)

• Lava is a type of matter. (page 1, paragraph 2)

Multiple Choice

In which section would the reader find information about how matter moves?

• "Measuring Matter"

• "Molecules in States of Matter"

• "Atoms and Molecules"

• "States of Matter"

Multiple Choice

On page 1 in paragraph 1, what does the word rumbling mean?

• Hiding in a dark place

• Exploding in a loud, colorful manner

• Flooding onto low ground

• Making a low, continuous sound