Physical Science Test Matter and Changes

Anything that has mass and takes up space

• matter

• weight

• solid

• solution

Two or more pieces of matter that can be combined, but NOT easily separated

• mixture

• solution

• mass

• matter

This form has definite shape and definite volume

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• volume

Two or more pieces of matter that can be mixed together and easily separated

• solution

• gas

• matter

• mixture

This form has no definite shape and definite volume

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• matter

What method would be best to use to separate iron filings and sand?

• use a filter

• use a magnet

• paper chromatography

• pick out the sand

What does ice become when it absorbs enough heat energy?

• gas

• liquid

• steam

• matter

When water changes state, from ice to steam, it is a ____________ change in matter

• chemical

• combustion

• physical

• solubility

Burning a candle is a chemical change. Which is the BEST proof that it is a chemical change?

• change in color

• change in odor

• temperature change

• formation of a solid

When you bake cookies, what kind of reaction is occuring?

• chemical reation
• physical reaction