Physical Science 2nd Semester Final

Matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape is a ____.

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Matter that has a definite volume and a definite shape is a ____.

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Matter with no definite volume and no definite shape is a ____.

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT ____.

• shape

• ability to react with oxygen

• color

• density

Which of the following changes is chemical rather than physical?

• wood is burned

• water is boiled

• glass is shattered

• aluminum foil is crumpled

In going from left to right in any given row in the periodic table, the size of atoms generally _____.

• changes randomly

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

The elements in Groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table are the ____.

• halogens

• alkaline earth metals

• actinides

• transition elements

Radioactive elements comprise a majority of the ____.

• halogens

• noble gases

• actinides

• lanthanides

Which of the following elements is not a coinage metal?

• platinum

• gold

• silver

• copper

An allotrope of carbon that is soft and can be used as a lubricant is ____.

• diamond

• graphite

• silicon

• sand