MS Physical Science Apex Unit 4 Test Review

These photographs show two rocks that are about the same size. Which physical property do the two rocks share?

• State

• Shininess

• Color

• Texture

A student places the ends of the wires against the piece of iron shown in the picture. Which physical property of iron is being tested in the picture?

• Electrical conductivity

• Magnetism

• Thermal conductivity

• Ductility

What are two properties that can differentiate between pure nickel and pure iron?

• Appearance and density

• Magnetism and thermal conductivity

• Density and electrical conductivity

• Appearance and state at room temperature

A student compared two samples of matter. He recorded the results in this chart. Which property do the two samples have in common?

• Color

• Melting Point

• Volume

• Electrical conductivity

The photo shows a gold coin. Which of these words describes a chemical property of gold?

• Inert (doesn't react with anything)

• Malleable

• Shiny

• Insoluble

The photograph shows the substance mercury. Which statement describes a chemical property of mercury?

• Mercury bonds with oxygen to form a compound found in some batteries.

• Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

• Mercury is much denser than water, so it will sink in water.

• Mercury is a shiny, silver substance that is found in some thermometers.

Which term best describes the state of matter modeled in the beaker?

• Solid

• Disorganized

• Liquid

• Amorphous

Which phrase describes a gas?

• Changing shape and volume

• Changing shape and fixed volume

• Fixed shape and volume

• Fixed shape and changing volume

In which state of matter do the particles move independently of one another?

• Gas

• Amorphous solid

• Liquid

• Crystalline solid

How do particles in the most rigid state of matter move?

• They stay close together and vibrate in place.

• They stay close together and slip past one another.

• They bounce off one another and the sides of their container.

• They move freely from one place to another within their container.