Quiz on Properties of Matter

What is the unit most commonly used by scientists to measure the mass of small objects?

• Kilogram (kg)

• Pound (lb)

• Ounce (oz)

• Gram (g)

What method is used to measure the volume of an irregular solid?

• Using a thermometer

• Using a ruler

• Measurement of volume by displacement

• Mathematical formula

Which state of matter has a fixed shape and defined volume?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

What is the primary characteristic of liquids?

• They have a fixed shape

• They occupy all available space

• They are incompressible

• They can be poured and take the shape of their container

What do we call the smallest unit of an element?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Particle

• Compound

Which of the following is a qualitative property?

• Color

• Mass

• Length

• Temperature

What is the primary focus of nanotechnology?

• Studying chemical compounds

• Measuring large objects

• Manipulating matter at the atomic scale

• Analyzing physical properties

What is the formula for water?

• NaCl

• CuSO4

• H2O

• CO2

Which of the following is a characteristic of gases?

• They have a defined shape

• They have a fixed volume

• They can flow

• They are incompressible

What is the primary use of a graduated cylinder?

• Measuring mass

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring volume

• Measuring length