Nature of Matter Practice Test

What is the definition of density?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The mass per unit of volume of a substance

• The measure of the amount of gravity exerted on an object

• The amount of space an object or substance takes up

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes thermal expansion?

• The increase in the volume of a substance resulting from an increase in temperature

• The force of attraction between particles of the same kind

• The attractive force between unlike substances that holds them together

• A liquid’s resistance to flow

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the concept of viscosity relate to liquids?

• It is the measure of the amount of gravity exerted on an object

• It is the resistance of a liquid to flow

• It is the attractive force between unlike substances

• It is the state in which matter has a definite shape and a definite volume

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the primary difference between a crystalline solid and an amorphous solid?

• Crystalline solids have a definite shape, while amorphous solids do not

• Crystalline solids have particles arranged in a regular, repeating pattern, while amorphous solids have a random particle arrangement

• Crystalline solids are liquids, while amorphous solids are gases

• Crystalline solids expand with temperature, while amorphous solids contract

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the role of gravity in determining weight?

• Gravity is the amount of matter in an object

• Gravity is the attractive force between two objects with mass

• Gravity is the measure of the amount of gravity exerted on an object

• Gravity is the amount of space an object or substance takes up

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but not a definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how surface tension affects the behavior of liquids.

• It causes liquids to expand when heated

• It increases the force acting on particles at the surface of a liquid

• It decreases the volume of a liquid

• It allows liquids to flow more easily

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the definition of mass?

• The amount of space an object or substance takes up

• The amount of matter in an object

• The mass per unit of volume of a substance

• The measure of the amount of gravity exerted on an object

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does cohesion differ from adhesion?

• Cohesion is the force of attraction between particles of the same kind, while adhesion is the attractive force between unlike substances

• Cohesion is the resistance of a liquid to flow, while adhesion is the increase in volume due to temperature

• Cohesion is the measure of gravity on an object, while adhesion is the mass per unit volume

• Cohesion is the state of matter with a definite shape, while adhesion is the state with a definite volume

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the definition of volume?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The mass per unit of volume of a substance

• The amount of space an object or substance takes up

• The measure of the amount of gravity exerted on an object

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DOK Level 1: Recall