Changes in Matter Vocabulary Quiz

A physical change that occurs when matter changes from one state to another, such as from a liquid to a gas is called ____________________.

• change of mind
• change of state
• change of heart
• answer not provided

_________________ a change in which a substance remains the same substance.

• Physical change 
• Chemical change
• Thermal Energy
• Answer not provided

_________________ a combination of two or more different substances.

• Atom
• Physical change
• Mixture
• Chemical change

The smallest unit of an element that has the properties of that element is called _______________.

• molecule
• mixture
• atom
• element

A group of two or more atoms that are joined chemically is called a _________________.

• molecule
• mixture
• matter
• element

A substance made of only one kind of atom is called an _______________________.

• element
• molecule
• mixture
• matter

A trait-such as color, shape, or hardness-that describes a substance by itself is called __________________________.

• physical property
• chemical property
• mixture
• matter

What is a property that involves the ability of a substance to react with other materials to form new substances?

• physical property
• mixture
• chemical property
• molecule

What is a change in which a substance or two becomes a new substance or two?

• physical change
• chemical change
• atom
• element

A change in which one or more new substances are formed is called _______________________.

• physical reaction
• chemical reaction
• atom
• molecule