P.5.5A Summative Studyguide

Which part of an atom has the least mass?

• electron

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

Which part of the atom has a negative charge?

• neutron

• nucleus

• electron

• proton

The diagram shows atoms and molecules. What is true about the diagram?

• The atoms are made up of three molecules.

• Each molecule is made up of two atoms.

• The atoms are made up of two molecules.

• Each molecule is made up of three atoms.

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Which statement is true about gases?

• Gases have a definite shape and volume.

• The particles in gases are very close to one another and vibrate in the same place.

• The volume of gases can be measured using a graduated cylinder or graduated syringe.

• Gases have no definite shape or volume but take the shape and volume of their containers.

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Which figure represents a solid, and what evidence supports it?

• Figure 1; the particles are tightly packed.

• Figure 2; the particles are tightly packed.

• Figure 1; the particles are filling the entire container.

• Figure 2; the particles are far apart.

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A teacher places four canisters on a table and asks a student to feel the substances in each by putting his hand inside. The table shows the student's observations. Which canisters contain solid substances? Select TWO that apply.

• Canister 1

• Canister 2

• Canister 3

• Canister 4

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Aluminum is a lightweight metal that is used to make soft drink cans. Which other property makes aluminum a good material for making soft drink cans?

• It is shiny.

• It has a high density.

• It can conduct electricitiy.

• It can be made into thin sheets.

Wellington boots are worn to walk on muddy surfaces. These boots are made of rubber instead of canvas. Which property of rubber makes it the best material to be used for Wellington boots?

• It is less dense.

• It is waterproof.

• It conducts heat.

• It has more mass.

Which item is the best conductor of heat?

• metal can

• plastic cup

• wood pile

• wool mitten

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During a lab investigation, students listed some properties of zinc in a table. Which is the physical property of zinc that indicates that a cubic centimeter of it will sink in water?

• appearance

• density

• magnetism

• reactivity with hydrochloric acid