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Properties of Matter

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
solubility
2.
Which of the following units provides the best measure for the amount of space that matter occupies?
a)
mL
b)
grams
c)
cm3
d)
Both mL and cm3
3.
What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.
a)
3 mL
b)
23 mL
c)
20 mL
d)
43 mL
4.
What would be the best way to measure the volume of a small rock?
a)
L x W x H with a ruler
b)
Put on triple beam balance
c)
Mass ÷ Volume
d)
Displacement method using graduated cylinder
5.
What is the formula for calculating density?
a)
Mass ∗ Volume
b)
Volume ∗ Mass
c)
Mass ÷ Volume
d)
Volume ÷ Mass
6.
An object has a density of 3 g/cm3. When submerged in water, the object will ___________.
a)
float
b)
sink
c)
float halfway in the water
d)
float then sink
7.
What is the most dense metal?
a)
Aluminum 
2.7 g/cm3
b)
Steel
7.14 g/cm3
c)
Nylon
1.2 g/cm3
d)
Copper 
8.14 g/cm3
8.
Changes in states of matter (from liquid to gas , solid to liquid, etc)
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
9.
A change that only affects the appearance of a substance (its size, shape, or state of matter)
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
10.
a change in which one kind of matter changes into a different kind of matter with different properties
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
11.
Rusting nail
a)
Chemical change
b)
physical change
12.
baked cake
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
13.
slicing bread
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
14.
change gives off an odor
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
15.
change produces light and/or heat
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
16.

Why does a marble sink when placed in water?

a)

It has more density than the water.

b)

It has less density than the water.

c)

It can't swim.

17.
Which liquid has the greatest density?
a)
lamp oil
b)
karo syrup
c)
water
d)
honey
18.
Which tool helps us to measure mass?
a)
scale
b)
triple beam
c)
ruler
d)
magnifying glass
19.
Anything that has mass and takes up space is called
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
magnetism
d)
electricity
20.
Which item is not made of matter?
a)
air
b)
water
c)
a pencil
d)
a shadow
21.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
22.

Inflating a flat tire with air is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

23.

Iron that is rusting outside is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

24.

Milk that turns sour is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

25.

Dissolving salt into a glass of water is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

26.

Cooking pancakes on the stove is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

27.

Wood that rots on the forest floor is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

28.

Food that is being digested in your stomach is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

29.

Water that freezes into an ice cube is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

30.

Cutting your paper with a scissors is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

31.

Water is heated and turns into steam above a pot is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

32.

A banana turns brown and gets mushy is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

33.

Drain cleaner dissolves a hair clog in a bathroom sink is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

34.
Properties that can be measured or observed without matter changing to an entirely different substance.
a)
Chemical Properties of Matter
b)
Physical Properties of Matter
c)
Physical Change
d)
Chemical Change
35.
A change in one or more physical properties of matter without any change in the chemical properties. The matter does not change into a different substance.
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
c)
State of Matter Change
d)
Freezing Point
36.
Occurs when matter changes into an entirely different substance with different chemical properties.
a)
Solution
b)
Physical Change
c)
Chemical Change
d)
Density
37.
Is wood burning a physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
38.
Is Gatorade powder dissolving in water physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
39.
Is mold growing on cheese a physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
40.
Which of the following IS a clue that a chemical change has occurred? 
a)
State of matter change
b)
Size Change
c)
Change in temperature
d)
Shape change
41.

Which of the following is not a clue that a chemical reaction has taken place?

a)

Changing size

b)

Changing color

c)

A gas being formed

d)

Formation of a precipitate

42.
The Law of Conservation of Mass tells us matter can't  ______________.
a)
change color
b)
change state of matter
c)
be created or destroyed
d)
change temperature