Matter Review

Matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape is a(n)

• solid

• liquid

• gas

A mixture that has the same composition throughout is called a(n)

• mixture

• solution

• gas

• liquid

Changes in one or more substances that form new and different substances are called

• chemical changes

• physical changes

Changes in which the form or shape of a substance changes but the substance still has the same chemical makeup are called

• chemical changes

• physical changes

Matter without a definite volume or shape is called

• solid

• liquid

• gas

A substance in which at least two types of atoms are chemically combined is a(n)

• mixture

• solution

• compound

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• the ability to burn

• the ability to rust

• the ability to decay

• the ability to dissolve

Nadia has a mixture of oil and water. She wants to remove most of the oil from the mixture. How can she do this?

• use a magnet to attract the oil

• pour the mixture through a sieve

• stir the mixture until the oil dissolves

• let the oil float to the top and skim it off

An engineer is making a mixture of metals to make steel for the frame of a building. Which two properties should the steel have?

• shiny and easily shaped

• strong and slightly flexible

• shiny and magnetic

• magnetic and resistant to rust

Daniel puts water, sugar, and yeast into a balloon. He knows that yeast will react with sugar and water. He measures the mass of the balloon and its contents. He puts the balloon in a warm place for two hours. Then he measures the mass again. He repeats his experiment three times to get more data. Predict how the mass of the balloon will change.

• It will increase.

• It will decrease.

• It will stay the same.

• It has no mass