Changes in States of Matter Quiz

When one of the balloons is popped, the unpopped balloon goes down on the scale. What does this prove?

• that air has mass and takes up space

• to determine if air is a solid, liquid, or gas

• the air in the balloon contains water vapor

• the direction the balloon goes when it is popped

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student mixed 10 grams of salt into 20 grams of water. When she measures the mass of her solution, what can she expect the mass to be?

• 15 grams

• 20 grams

• 25 grams

• 30 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Describe the states of matter in the glass. Select TWO correct answers.

• The ice is a solid and has a definite shape.

• The ice takes the shape of the glass.

• The water is a gas and takes the shape of the glass.

• The water is a liquid and takes the shape of the glass.

• The ice is a gas and has a definite shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following mixtures could be separated easily by pouring it through a paper coffee filter? Choose TWO mixtures.

• Chocolate milk and water

• Juice and water

• Sand and water

• small rocks and water

• Chicken and Fries

A student is making lemonade. They mix the lemonade powder into water and make a solution. Which of the following properties of the powder does NOT remain the same when it is mixed into the water?

• The taste

• The smell

• The color

• The texture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A mixture of powdered zinc and iron fillings could be MOST easily separated by using –

• a thermometer

• a balance

• a magnet

• some tweezers

A student has a mixture of rice and small stones. What method can the student use to separate the rice from the stones?

• using a sieve to separate the rice from the stones

• adding water to dissolve the stones

• using a magnet to attract the stones

• heating the mixture until the stones evaporate

What occurs when sugar is added to water?

• The sugar dissolves evenly in the water.

• The sugar forms a precipitate.

• The sugar floats on the surface.

• The water evaporates immediately.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Sarah and Amir are experimenting with different substances to dissolve in water. They added sugar to 1 gallon of water. Which physical properties of the water are affected as the sugar dissolves? Select THREE correct answers.

• state of matter

• taste

• density

• temperature

• mass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A student inflated a balloon and placed it on a scale. What concept was he trying to demonstrate?

• Air occupies space and is composed of gases.

• Air is a form of matter and possesses mass.

• The balloon's diameter increases when inflated.

• The mass of the balloon remains unchanged with or without air.