Matter and Its Properties Quiz

What is matter according to the text?

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Anything that is visible to the human eye

• Anything that can be touched

• Anything that is solid

Which of the following is an example of a property of matter?

• Color

• Weight

• Sweetness

• Size

What does the text suggest about the relationship between food and the human body?

• Food has no impact on the human body

• The human body recreates itself using substances found in food

• Food only provides energy, not substances for new cells

• The human body does not need food to recreate cells

Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective in the chapter?

• Explain the difference between physical and chemical properties

• Compare the physical phases of matter

• Identify the uses of different elements

• Distinguish between pure substances and mixtures

What is a property according to the text?

• A feature that helps identify a substance

• A measure of the weight of a substance

• A characteristic that determines the color of a substance

• A trait that defines the shape of a substance

Which element makes up the largest part of the human body according to the pie chart?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What is a physical property?

• A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance into something else

• A characteristic that involves a chemical reaction

• A property that only gases exhibit

• A property that only solids exhibit

Which of the following is NOT a phase of matter mentioned in the text?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the melting point of water?

• 0°C

• 100°C

• 50°C

• 25°C

What is a chemical property?

• The ability of a substance to react with other substances

• The color of a substance

• The melting point of a substance

• The boiling point of a substance