Exploring States of Matter- Unit 1 Retest

Which of the following best describes the arrangement and movement of particles in a solid?

• Particles are far apart and move freely in all directions.

• Particles are closely packed in a fixed position and vibrate in place.

• Particles are loosely arranged and slide past each other.

• Particles are not present.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6A

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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TEKS.SCI.6.6A

Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid on the periodic table?

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Gold

• Helium

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Which physical property is most useful for distinguishing metals from nonmetals?

• Color

• Electrical conductivity

• Odor

• Melting point

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Which of the following is a rare Earth element important in making strong magnets for electronics?

• Neodymium

• Carbon

• Sodium

• Sulfur

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

• It will float on water.

• It will sink in water.

• It will dissolve in water.

• It will evaporate.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6D

• Sink to the bottom

• Float on the oil

• Dissolve in the oil

• Change color

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TEKS.SCI.6.6D

Which of the following best compares the kinetic energy of particles in solids, liquids, and gases?

• Solids have the most, liquids have less, gases have the least.

• Gases have the most, liquids have less, solids have the least.

• Liquids have the most, solids have less, gases have the least.

• All have the same kinetic energy.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6A

Which of the following is NOT a physical property used to classify elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids?

• Luster

• Malleability

• Boiling point

• Taste

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

• The liquid will float on mercury.

• The liquid will sink below mercury.

• The liquid will mix evenly with mercury.

• The liquid will evaporate immediately.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6D