CPC M2 Study Guide Matter

What is matter defined as?

• Anything with mass and volume

• Anything with color and shape

• Anything with density and weight

• Anything with temperature and pressure

What term is used to describe a form of matter with a uniform and unchanging composition?

• Mass

• Substance

• Density

• Physical

What type of properties can be observed without changing a substance's chemical composition?

• Chemical properties

• Physical properties

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

• Tendency of iron to form rust

• Ability to combine with another substance

• Color

• Inability to combine with another substance

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the term for properties that cannot be observed without changing the composition of a substance?

• Physical properties

• Chemical properties

What is an example of a chemical property?

• Color

• Hardness

• Tendency of iron to form rust

• Melting point

Label the property: "Hydrogen and Oxygen combine to form H₂O"

• Physical

• Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Label the property: "Forms green carbonate when exposed to moist air"

• Physical

• Chemical

Label the property: "Remains unchanged when in the presence of nitrogen"

(This is a tricky one.)

• Physical

• Chemical

Answer explanation

The ability or INABILITY to react with another substance is a chemical property.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Label the property: "Colorless"

(Choose 2)

• Physical

• Chemical

• Extensive

• Intensive