NYS Study Guide - Physical Science

What is matter?

• The air around us

• Anything that takes up space and has mass

• Only liquids and gases

• Just plants and animals

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How are molecules different from atoms?

• Molecules are smaller than atoms

• Molecules can only be made of one atom

• Molecules are made of two or more atoms joined together

• Molecules do not form matter

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How do molecules in a solid behave?

• They move fast and spread apart

• They slide past each other

• They don't move much and form a set pattern

• They change shape regularly

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Which of the following is a physical property?

• Ability to rust

• Reactivity with vinegar

• Conductivity

• Burning in air

What is observed when a chemical property is being tested?

• The color of the substance

• The shape and size of the substance

• Interaction with another substance in a chemical reaction

• The texture of the substance

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What is a chemical reaction?

• A process that creates a physical change

• A process that can be reversed

• A process that causes a chemical change;

  a new substance is formed

• A process that only occurs in laboratories

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Which principle states that the total mass before and after a chemical reaction remains the same?

• Principle of Relativity

• Principle of Conservation of Matter

• Principle of Energy Conservation

• Principle of Dynamic Equilibrium

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Which of the following is NOT evidence of a chemical reaction?

• A color change

• A temperature change

• The creation of light

• The sound of popping

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What is potential energy?

• Energy of an object in motion

• Energy stored in an object at rest

• Energy that is transferred from one object to another

• Energy that can be observed and measured

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Which of the following factors does the amount of kinetic energy in an object depend on?

• Its color and shape

• Its mass and speed

• Its position and texture

• Its size and age

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