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Matter Matters

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The smallest part of an element...
a)
atom
b)
molecule
c)
electron
2.
____________ can join to form molecules.
a)
atom
b)
molecule
c)
electron
3.
The idea that everything is made up of small particles called atoms...
a)
Big idea
b)
Atomic Theory
c)
Einstein's Theory
4.
Type of matter made of two or more elements...
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
5.
Carbon atoms are connected in different ways in.....
a)
Oxygen
b)
Neon
c)
Diamonds and graphite
6.
Substance with NO definite volume or shape...
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
7.
Substance with a DEFINITE volume, but NO definite shape...
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
8.
Substance with a DEFINITE shape and DEFINITE volume...
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
9.
Substance that fills its container and can "spill" out into more space...
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
10.
Substance that fills its container but will not "spill" into more space unless more of the substance is added...
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
11.
Amount of matter in a solid, liquid, or gas...
a)
mass
b)
volume
12.
Amount of space an object takes up...
a)
Mass
b)
Volume
13.
Liquid form is measured with a graduated cylinder...
a)
mass
b)
volume
14.
Measured with a balance...
a)
Mass
b)
Volume
15.
Anything that takes up space and has mass...
a)
Electron
b)
Atom
c)
Matter
16.
Different materials placed together, but each keeps its own properties...
a)
Solution
b)
Mixture
17.
Different materials placed together that spread out evenly and do not settle...
a)
Mixture
b)
Solution
18.
Lucky Charms and milk is an example of a...
a)
Mixture
b)
Solution
19.
Lemonade is an example of a...
a)
Mixture
b)
Solution
20.
The smallest particle of a compound that still has the compound characteristics...
a)
Atom
b)
Molecule
21.
True or False: Ice cubes and water have particles that ACT/MOVE the exact same way.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
True or False: Ice cubes and water are made up of the same atoms (hydrogen and oxygen). 
a)
True
b)
False
23.
True of False: The atomic weight (the decimal) identifies how many protons and electrons are found in an element.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False: To find the number of neutrons in an element, round the atomic weight and subtract that number and the atomic number.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The particles in a solid are...
a)
vibrating and closely packed together
b)
vibrating and loosely packed together
c)
not moving at all
26.
Temperature measures...
a)
The amount of matter in an object.
b)
how fast or slowly molecules are moving.
c)
the amount of space an object takes up.
27.
Which particles are found in an atom's nucleus?
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
d)
Both protons and neutrons
28.
Which particles are found in the energy rings (levels) surrounding an atom's nucleus?
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
d)
Both protons and electrons
29.
When carbon molecules join as pyramids they make a __________ substance called diamonds.
a)
strong
b)
soft
30.
When carbon atoms join as flat sheets they create a soft substance called ___________ .
a)
diamonds
b)
graphite
31.
True or False: A CHEMICAL CHANGE is a change in some properties of matter WITHOUT forming a different kind of matter.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
True or False: A PHYSICAL CHANGE does NOT create a different kind of matter.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Breaking a window or crumpling a piece of paper are examples of a....
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
34.
Baking a cake is an example of a...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
35.
Boiling an egg can be said to show....
a)
no change.
b)
a physical and a chemical change.
c)
a poor choice for breakfast.