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5th PS2 All About Matter

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The smallest particle of matter is called _____.
a)
a molecule
b)
an atom
c)
a mixture
d)
a shell
2.
How many known elements exist?
a)
fewer than 50
b)
1,000
c)
 about 100
d)
exactly 75
3.
Because of gravity _______.
a)
we need to eat more vegetables
b)
objects have weight
c)
we can jump higher on a trampoline
d)
apples have seeds
4.
Mass is _____.
a)
the amount of matter in an object
b)
the length of an atom’s nucleus
c)
 the center of a compound
d)
another name for mixtures that go together
5.
Gold is an element because _______.
a)
 it is expensive
b)
it is a metal
c)
it is heavier than other metals
d)
it is made up only of gold atoms
6.
This diagram illustrates how chemical bonds are formed. Which two elements share electrons to form a molecule of water?
a)
hydrogen and oxygen
b)
oxygen and oxygen
c)
hydrogen and electrons
d)
hydrogen and water
7.
Describe an atom? (Short Answer)
a)
An atom is the smallest particle of matter. The center of the atom is called the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus. Electron are floating around the nucleus.
b)
An atom is the largest particle of matter.  The center of the atom is call the nucleus.  Electrons are found in the nucleus.  Protons and neutrons are found floating around the nucleus.
8.
What are different materials that are mixed together, but do not bond or change into a new molecule?
a)
molecule
b)
mixture
c)
element
d)
atom
9.
When two or more atoms link together they are called ______.
a)
a molecule
b)
a shell
c)
a cluster
d)
an electron
10.

What are elements? How are elements and atoms related? (Short Answer)

a)

Elements are molecules that are made of all the same atoms and can be broken down into smaller pieces.

b)

Elements are molecules that are made of all the same atoms and cannot be broken down into smaller pieces.