Unit 1 What is Matter?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a general property of matter?

• Color

• Mass

• Weight

• Volume

Multiple Choice

Which units are most commonly used to express the volume of liquids?

• Liters (L) and milliliters (mL)

• Kilograms (kg) and grams (g)

• Meters (m) and centimeters (cm)

• Newtons (N) and joules (J)

Open Ended

Explain how you would find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid object.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about mass and weight.

• Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).

• Weight is a measure of gravitational force.

• Weight is measured in newtons (N).

• Mass is measured in liters (L).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between mass and inertia?

• Objects with greater mass have greater inertia.

• Objects with less mass have greater inertia.

• Mass and inertia are unrelated.

• Inertia only depends on the shape of the object.

Fill in the Blank

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist a change in ___.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast mass and volume as shown in the vocabulary breakdown diagram.

Fill in the Blank

A physical property can be observed or measured without changing the matter's ___.

Multiple Select

Select all examples of physical properties from the following options:

• Solubility

• Ductility

• Flammability

• Malleability

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Thermal conductivity

• Chemical reactivity

• Ability to rust

• Ability to burn

Open Ended

Describe how the concept of density explains why the liquids in the graduated cylinder form layers.

Open Ended

Explain how density can be used to identify substances. Give an example based on the images provided.

Multiple Choice

What is the correct formula to calculate density?

• D = m/V

• D = V/m

• D = m + V

• D = m - V

Open Ended

Explain how density can be used to identify an unknown substance, using examples from the table.

Multiple Choice

Which substance listed in the table has the highest density?

• Lead (solid)

• Mercury (liquid)

• Silver (solid)

• Zinc (solid)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of physical changes?

• Melting of a popsicle

• Rusting of iron

• Crushing an aluminum can

• Burning wood

Fill in the Blank

Physical changes do not change the ___ of the matter involved.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chemical properties is correct?

• Chemical properties can be observed without changing the substance's identity.

• Physical properties are more difficult to observe than chemical properties.

• Characteristic properties are most useful in identifying a substance.

• Physical properties always involve a chemical reaction.

Open Ended

Describe two differences between physical and chemical properties.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common sign of a chemical change?

• Change in color

• Melting of ice

• Breaking a stick

• Dissolving sugar in water

Open Ended

Explain how the Statue of Liberty is an example of a chemical change.

Fill in the Blank

Physical changes do not change the ___ of a substance.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about chemical changes?

• They change the identity of the matter involved.

• They can be easily reversed.

• They do not change the composition of a substance.

• They often produce new substances.

Open Ended

Describe how the concept map helps you understand the relationships between mass, volume, and other properties of matter.

Multiple Choice

In the concept map, which term is directly connected to both 'mass' and 'volume'?

• Matter

• Weight

• Gravity

• Inertia

Open Ended

How do you think understanding the difference between mass and weight can help you in real-life situations?

Multiple Choice

What are the two properties of all matter?

• Mass and volume

• Weight and density

• Color and shape

• Temperature and pressure