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Nature of Matter-Unit Test Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does a nuclear change involve?
a)
mixing different compounds together
b)
a change in the structure of the nucleus
c)
melting or freezing
d)
interactions with electrons
2.
Two or more atoms can be held together through shared __________.
a)
eletrons
b)
protons
c)
neutrons
d)
energy
3.
Something that takes up space and has mass.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
density
4.
A particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n)...
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Quark
5.
Are made from a combination of 2 or more elements...
a)
Molecules
b)
Pure Substances
c)
Compounds
d)
Elements
6.
A substance that can be separated by physical processes is a .....
a)
Pure Substance
b)
Glucose
c)
Element
d)
Mixture
7.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)
Homogenous
c)
Heterogenous
d)
Salty
8.
Mixture, such as mixed nuts or dry soup mix, in which different materials are unevenly distributed and are easily identified.
a)
suspension
b)
homogeneous mixture
c)
heterogeneous mixture
d)
colloid
9.
A mixture that is so evenly mixed you can't see the parts.  Such as Kool-Aid
a)
Homogeneous Mixture
b)
Heterogeneous Mixture
c)
Pure Substance
d)
Confusing Concoction
10.
A magnet was placed near a pile that contained both iron and sulfur. The magnet was moved gradually closer to the pile. As it neared the pile, the magnet started attracting small pieces of iron from the pile. 
Which of these statements best describes the contents of the pile?
a)
It is a heterogeneous mixture of iron and sulfur that can be separated by magnetism.
b)
It is a solution of iron and sulfur that can be separated by magnetism.
c)
 It is a compound of iron and sulfur that can be separated by magnetism.
d)
It is a suspension of sulfur in iron that can be separated by magnetism.
11.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
gasoline burning in a car's engine
b)
salt dissolving in a glass of water
c)
crushing aluminum soda cans
d)
water boiling in a pot
12.
One example of a chemical change is:
a)
burning wood
b)
filtering
c)
boiling water
d)
crushing a can
13.
One example of a physical change is:
a)
dissolving salt in water
b)
burning paper
c)
baking cookies
d)
heating table sugar
14.
A pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance by chemical or physical means. There are about 100 of us shown in the Periodic Table
a)
compound
b)
mixture
c)
molecule
d)
element
15.
Changing the way matter looks without changing it into NEW matter is a:
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
c)
Energy change
d)
BOTH a chemical and a physical change
16.
Chopping wood is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
c)
Nuclear change
d)
Woodchuck
17.
Smashing a piece of candy into smaller pieces is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
c)
Nuclear change
d)
A fear of candy
18.
What is viscosity?
a)
A liquid's resistance to flow.
b)
a liquids flow.
c)
a liquid
d)
gas to solid.
19.
Molecules are composed of atoms held together through _____________.
a)
friction
b)
hydrogen bonding
c)
chemical bonding
d)
gravity