Science Matter Quiz

This is your official Science test on matter. Please read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Please work honestly on this test (no helping other students).

• I understand and agree.

1) (Complete the sentence) Matter is any object that...

2) Physical properties of matter could include (Select ALL that are true)

• color

• size

• shape

• texture

• heaviness

3) True or False: Matter can come in 3 forms: solid, liquid or gas.

• True

• False

4) READ CAREFULLY: Select all the things that are NOT matter.

• gravity

• fire

• thunder

• ideas

• friction

5) True or False: Matter is made of atoms, tiny particles too tiny to see.

• True

• False

6) (Fill in the blank; two words) We used the process of _________________to find the volume of marbles, golf balls, screws, and washers because the traditional volume formula (V = L x w x h) won't work on these objects.

READ CAREFULLY: Questions 7-10 below require at least two complete sentences each (longer is OK) with scientific explanations.

• I understand.

7) In the M&M experiment, why couldn't we tell if Rosie or Frank had the same amount of M&M's just by looking at the 2 containers: the cup and the triangle tray?

8) What happened to the liquid peppermint in our experiment to spread the smell around the room? Explain the process and use science terms.