Savvas Physical Science Vocab Quiz

Which of the following is the smallest unit of an element that retains its properties?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Mixture

What is the term for a substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined?

• Compound

• Mixture

• Element

• Atom

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Melting

Which law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure?

• Charles's law

• Boyle's law

• Newton's law

• Ohm's law

If you mix sand and salt together, what type of matter have you created?

• Mixture

• Compound

• Element

• Molecule

Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy of motion

• Stored energy

• Energy from the sun

• Energy in food

A student heats a liquid until it turns into a gas. What is this process called?

• Vaporization

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Sublimation

Which property can be used to distinguish between different substances based on how much mass is contained in a given volume?

• Density

• Weight

• Temperature

• Pressure

A ball is held at the top of a hill. What type of energy does it have due to its position?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy