Quiz on Properties of Matter

A characteristic of matter that describes how a substance reacts or doesn’t react to other substances is called a ______.

• Chemical property

• Physical property

• Intensive Property

• Extensive Property

A physical property of matter that can differ based on the sample of matter that is observed.

• Chemical property

• Physical property

• Intensive Property

• Extensive Property

A physical property, like density or boiling point, that does not change regardless of the sample or matter observed.

• Chemical property

• Physical property

• Intensive Property

• Extensive Property

A sample of matter that consists of only one type of atom.

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Pure substance

Atoms of two or more elements chemically combined in a definite ratio are called a (n) _______.

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Pure substance

Two or more compounds physically combined in no particular ratio are called a (n) _______.

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Pure substance

A mixture in which different parts are distinguishable is called _______.

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

• Visible

• physical

When working in the lab with chemicals what is one thing that you must be wearing?

• Lab apron

• Gloves

• Tight clothes

• Goggles

When combining acid and water

• Always add water to acid

• Acid and water should never be mixed

• Always add acid to water

• Be careful to label the mixture

What is one thing you should never do in a lab:

• Wear goggles

• Read instructions

• report spills to the teachers

• horse around with your friends