5th Grade Q1 Physical Science

What is all matter made of?

• Water
• Gases
• Atoms
• Carbon

Dottie has a material at room temperature. The material has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container. What state of matter is her material? 

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

In which of these are the particles farthest apart and have the largest motion?

• gas
• solid
• liquid
• matter

Alan measured the mass of an object. What did Alan learn about the object by measuring its mass? 

• the type of atoms in the object
• the amount of space that the object takes up
• the amount of matter in the object
• the weight of the object

Which of these bests describes a molecule?

• a combination of two or more atoms
• a piece from the nucleus of an atom
• a mixture of different liquids and gases
• a combination of two or more compounds

Melissa is studying the properties of a compound. What is Melissa studying?

• A mixture of elements that occur naturally
• a molecule that contains at least two different elements
• a mixture that keeps the original properties of its element
• a molecule that contains at least two of the same elements

Which word describes that amount of solute that is dissolved in a solution?

• mass
• dilution
• solubility
• concentration

When chocolate melts, it undergoes a physical change. Why is this a physical change?

• Its change is caused by adding heat
• It changes from one state to another
• Its properties mostly stay the same
• It is still the same kind of matter

An object went through a chemical change. Which of these is most likely evidence of a chemical change?

• The object froze solid
• A gas was given off the object
• The shape of the object changed
• The object became many smaller objects

An article in a school newspaper reported that Michelle Santos won the 100-meter dash in 14.8 at a recent track meet. Which of these does the article describe? 

• time and distance
• time and direction
• speed and distance
• speed and direction