Properties of Matter Quiz

A characteristic that is observed by your senses is a

• physical property

• physical change

• chemical property

• chemical change

The formula for density is

• d = m/v

• v = d/m

• d = v/m

• m = d/v

Which of the following is an example of a size-dependent or extensive property?

• density

• color

• state of matter

• volume

Appearance, texture, and density are classified as

• physical properties

• chemical properties

• magnetic properties

• thermal properties

Which does 12.0 grams represent?

• mass

• volume

• speed

• force

A student was given the volume of a substance and was asked to determine its density. What information is missing?

• size

• mass

• speed

• force

Which physical property is important to have in a material used in cookware?

• poor conductor of heat

• good conductor of heat

• low viscosity

• high temperature

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

• the ability to burn

• the ability to melt

• the ability to evaporate

• the ability to freeze

Density is an example of a _______________________.

• chemical property

• chemical change

• physical property

• physical change

Two compounds are mixed together and the result is a sharp hiss and a cloud of vapor. What causes this event?

• density

• chemical reaction

• electricity

• physical substance