Properties of Matter

Which property of matter is a measure of gravitational force?

• density

• mass

• volume

• weight

If you know the volume (V) and mass (m) of an object, how do you find its density?

• Divide m by V

• Multiply m by V

• Divide V by m

• Add m and V

Which of the following is true of a chemical change?

• Only the state of the matter changes

• The identity of the matter does not change

• The identity of the matter changes

• The change is easy to reverse

Melting crayons is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

• chemical property

• chemical change

Which of the following units would be best for describing the volume of vinegar used in an experiment?

• grams or kilograms

• meters or centimeter

• liters or milliliters

• newtons

Which of the following events is NOT a common sign that a chemical change has taken place?

• change in color or odor

• change in state

• foaming or bubbling

• production of heat or light

What chemical property accounts for iron rusting?

• flammability

• conductivity

• nonflammability

• reactivity with oxygen

Why is a melting ice cube an example of a physical change?

• because the ice changes to another substance

• because the temperature changes

• because the form, not the identity, of the substance changes

• because the form and the identity of the substance changes

What unit of density would be most appropriate for describing a solid bar of silver?

• g/mL

• g/cm³

• oz/ft³

• kg/L

Which physical property of matter describes the relationship between mass and volume?

• density

• ductility

• reactivity

• weight