Quiz about Science Review Test 1

Question 1

What does the term 'insulate' mean?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the flow of heat

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Allow electrical charge to flow

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Measure the volume of a solid

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Increase the flow of electricity

Question 2

Tool that can be used to separate mixtures containing substances that are magnetic.

Accepted Answer

magnet

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Solubility

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dissolve

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separate

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ingredient

Question 3

Make different without changing what a material is made of such as breaking a glass, melting an ice cube, or mixing red and yellow marbles.

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physical change

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Solubility

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dissolve

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filter

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ingredient

Question 4

The ability of a solid to be dissolved in a liquid.

Accepted Answer

Solubility

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dissolve

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separate

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filter

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ingredient

Question 5

Can be used to separate the substance in some solution because the liquid evaporates, and the solid is left behind.

Accepted Answer

evaporation

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Solubility

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dissolve

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separate

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filter

Question 6

To sort into individual parts of substances.

Accepted Answer

separate

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Solubility

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dissolve

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filter

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ingredient

Question 7

Tool that is used to separate a mixture by trapping larger particles and allowing smaller particles to pass through.

Accepted Answer

filter

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Solubility

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dissolve

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separate

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ingredient

Question 8

To mix evenly and break down and spread out in a liquid.

Accepted Answer

dissolve

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Solubility

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separate

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filter

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ingredient

Question 9

Two or more substances combined where they each keep their own properties and can be easily separated.

Accepted Answer

mixture

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Solubility

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separate

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filter

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ingredient

Question 10

To separate the sugar and lemonade what method should you use?

Accepted Answer

boiling

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filtration

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sorting

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magnet

Question 11

To separate noodles from water what method should you use?

Accepted Answer

filtration with a strainer

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boiling while it is cooking

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magnet for the noodles

Question 12

Which mixture separation method would work with picking up nails?

Accepted Answer

magnet

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filtration

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boiling/evaporation

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sorting physically

Question 13

What happens when you mix dirt and water?

Accepted Answer

The dirt will settle to the bottom.

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The dirt will float on top of the water.

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The dirt will dissolve.

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The water will begin to bubble.

Question 14

Which of the following is a solution?

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lemonade

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trail mix

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legos

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iron filings and sand

Question 15

A student collects seashells at the beach.  Ms. Deering will not allow the student to take any sand on the bus.  If the student wishes to take the seashells home he must separate the seashells from the sand. Which of the following would be most helpful when trying to separate the sand from the sea shells?

Accepted Answer

sieve

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hot plate

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water

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magnet

Question 16

Students are conducting an experiment with salt water.  A large quantity of sand is added to the container of salt water.  What do you expect to observe?

Accepted Answer

The sand settles to the bottom of the container.

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The salt floats to the top of the container.

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The sand dissolves.

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The salt and sand combine to form a solid.

Question 17

Susan prepares a mixture of oil, lemon juice, and water as a salad dressing.  Why will she have to shake the mixture before pouring over her salad?

Accepted Answer

The oil is less dense than the water and lemon juice.

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The lemon juice is more dense than the water and oil.

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The water, lemon juice, and oil will form layers.

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The lemon juice and oil will combine to form a solid.

Question 18

What property of tea changes when it is mixed with sugar?

Accepted Answer

taste

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color

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shape

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state

Question 19

A fifth grade class has collected empty cans for recycling. They have several large bins with aluminum and steel cans, all mixed together. The two types of cans must be separated. Which of the following techniques could the students use to separate the two types of cans?

Accepted Answer

Use a magnet to find and remove the steel cans

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Place the cans in water, and the aluminum cans will float

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Crush the cans to make them easier to carry

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Test the cans for their ability to conduct electricity

Question 20

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Copper penny

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Glass rod

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Cotton string

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Plastic tubing

Question 21

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Solubility

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Relative density

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Conductivity

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Mass

Question 22

A student reads the label on the bottle of salad dressing shown here. Why would the student shake the salad dressing well before using it? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Vinegar and oil have different densities.

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Vinegar and oil easily form a solution.

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Vinegar and oil both contain water.

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Vinegar and oil are both liquids.

Question 23

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

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The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

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The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.

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The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can washed away when the pool is drained.

Question 24

A cook uses the ingredients listed to prepare a meal. Which table correctly show the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 25

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Container 3

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Container 1

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Container 2

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Container 4

Question 26

Some students investigate the properties of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded in the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that do not.

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Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted by a magnet from objects that are not.

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Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

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Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solids from objects that are not.

Question 27

A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Solubility in water

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Magnetism

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Mass

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Electrical conductivity

Question 28

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Copper

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Steel

Question 29

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Plastic is a good insulator.

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Plastic can melt when heated.

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Plastic is softer than wire.

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Plastic conducts electricity.

Question 30

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Wood block and plastic ball

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Wood block and metal paper clip

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Plastic ball and glass marble

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Metal paper clip and glass marble

Question 31

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Container 3

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Container 1

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Container 2

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Container 4

Question 32

A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Solubility in water

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Magnetism

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Mass

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Electrical conductivity

Question 33

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Copper

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Steel

Question 34

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Wood block and plastic ball

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Wood block and metal paper clip

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Plastic ball and glass marble

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Metal paper clip and glass marble

Question 35

A student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. The student used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. The student repeated this process three more times with different pairs of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Blocks P, M, L, N

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Blocks N, M, L, P

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Blocks N, L, M, P

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Blocks P, L, M, N

Question 36

The table lists some properties of four different samples of matter. Which two samples could be glass and saltwater? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Samples 1 and 3

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Samples 1 and 2

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Samples 3 and 4

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Samples 2 and 3

Question 37

Which of these is not soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Salt

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Honey

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Sugar

Question 38

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with hot liquid. The student has four materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Cardboard

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 39

For an investigation a teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked students to remove it without touching the syrup. The students first tried to use a strong magnet to remove the bolt, but it remained on the bottom of the container. They finally poured the syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's physical properties? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup.

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The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the maple syrup.

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The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

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The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

Question 40

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

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Object 1, because it is a solid that is less dense than water

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Object 2, because all metals float in water

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Object 1, because it can be used to provide insulation for thermal energy.

Question 41

Students are investigating properties of objects. They observe four objects and record observations for each object in the table. Based on the students' observations, which of these tables properly identifies the objects? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

Answer

B.

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C.

Question 42

A student measured out 10 mL of four clear liquids and added one drop of a different-colored dye to each liquid. One of the liquids was water. The student then carefully poured each liquid into a graduated cylinder and let the mixture settle for 30 minutes. The student observed that the liquids had separated into layers, as shown in the diagram. Which of these procedures would help the student identify the layer of water? (5.5A)

Accepted Answer

Add water to the graduated cylinder, let the mixture settle, and then identify the layer that increases in volume as water

Answer

Stir the liquids, let them settle, and then identify the bottom layer as water

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Drop a piece of ice into the graduated cylinder, let the ice settle, and then identify the layer just above the ice as water

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Carefully pour each layer into separate plastic containers, place the containers in a freezer, and then identify the liquid that takes the longest to freeze as water.

Science Review Test 1

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