Matter Module Exam Practice Quiz

What phase of matter has an indefinite shape and a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following phase changes can occur when a substance absorbs energy?

• Gas to solid

• Liquid to solid

• Gas to liquid

• Liquid to gas

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Which subatomic particle is not found in the nucleus?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Quark

Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. What type of property is density?

• Physical

• Chemical

Which of these is an example of a pure substance?

• Table salt

• Orange juice

• Concrete

• Saltwater

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Which of the following is considered a heterogeneous mixture?

• Saltwater

• Granite

• Air

• Vinegar

In an experiment to test how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants, which is the independent variable?

• Amount of water given to the plants

• Growth of the plants

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of soil used

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What piece of laboratory equipment could be used to measure the volume of a liquid?

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Pipette

• Test tube

What is an International System of Units (SI) unit of measurement for time?

• Kelvin

• Hour

• Minute

• Second

A solid sample has a mass of 399 grams. What is this mass in kilograms?

• 399,000 kg

• 0.399 kg

• 3.99 kg

• 0.0399 kg