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Science Shark Attack 4 (PS - Matter)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The heat from a hot burner to a pot is transferred by ______.
a)
convection
b)
insulation
c)
radiation
d)
conduction
2.
How many different types of atoms are found in the element gold?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
1
d)
3
3.
Which of the following changes is caused by removing heat?
a)
A solid changes to a gas.
b)
A liquid changes to a gas.
c)
A solid changes to a liquid.
d)
A liquid changes to a solid.
4.
How does heat move?
a)
From a warmer to a cooler object
b)
From a cooler to a warmer object
c)
Toward a hot object
d)
Away from a cold object
5.
The melting of wax is a physical change, yet the burning of wax is a chemical change. What is the primary difference between the physical change and chemical change of wax in a burning candle?
a)
Melted wax is a different phase of matter than solid wax
b)
Melted wax can be separated into other substances, while solid wax cannot
c)
The burning of wax forms a new compound, while the melting of wax does not
d)
A higher temperature is needed to burn wax than to melt wax
6.

A substance with a mass of 10 g is heated to produce two new substances. The mass of the first new substance is 9.3 g and the mass of the second new substance is 0.7 g.

Which of the following is best demonstrated by this example?

a)

heat transfer

b)

physical change

c)

law of conservation of mass

d)

law of conservation of energy

7.

A student makes a ball-and-stick model of a propane molecule, as shown below. The black balls represent carbon atoms, and the white balls represent hydrogen atoms.


Based on the model, what is the

chemical formula of propane?

a)

C3H8

b)

C3H10

c)

3CH

d)

3CH8

8.

Which of the following statements describes what most likely occurs when thermal energy is removed from a liquid?

a)

The mass of the liquid decreases.

b)

The temperature of the liquid decreases.

c)

The molecules of the liquid move faster.

d)

The molecules of the liquid stop moving.

9.

The table shows the masses and volumes of four cubes made of different materials.

Cube 1: Mass 8 g, volume 1 cm3

Cube 2: Mass 1, volume 8

Cube 3: Mass 1, volume 1

Cube 4, Mass 8, volume 8

Which cube has the greatest density?

a)

Cube 1

b)

Cube 2

c)

Cube 3

d)

Cube 4

10.

Sucrose (C12H22O11) is also known as table sugar. What is the smallest unit of sugar that maintains the chemical characteristics of sugar?

a)

an atom

b)

an element

c)

a grain

d)

a molecule

11.

A manufacturer is considering four different metals for making a pot cooking on a stove. The table shows the thermal conductivity and melting points of each metal. A higher value for thermal conductivity means the material conducts more thermal energy.

Which metals should the manufacturer use for the bottom and for the handle of the pan?

a)

iron for the bottom; stainless steel for the handle

b)

stainless steel for the bottom; copper for the handle

c)

copper for the bottom; stainless steel for the handle

d)

aluminum for the bottom; stainless steel for the handle

12.

A student is conducting an investigation. The table shows results from three samples. Which samples show evidence of chemical change? (Choose ALL that apply.)

a)

Sample X

b)

Sample Y

c)

Sample Z

13.

Inn this investigation, an exothermic reaction occurred. What is the BEST evidence of an exothermic reaction?

a)

The mass decreased.

b)

The bubbling stopped.

c)

The color changed.

d)

The temperature increased.

14.

Rust is produced when iron reacts with oxygen. The table shows some characteristics of a sample of iron an a sample of rust.

Identify THREE (place a check on each choice) characteristics that support a claim that iron and rust are different substances.

a)

density (g/cm3)

b)

magnetic

c)

mass (g)

d)

melting point (oC)

e)

temperature (oC)

15.
Which statement is true?
a)
Oil is the most dense substance.
b)
Corn syrup is less dense than water.
c)
Oil is less dense than water.
d)
Oil and corn syrup have the same density but different masses.