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Unit 1- Matter

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A type of matter formed by chemically joining two or more different elements

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

2.

Hydrogen, Gold, and Iron are all examples of…

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

3.

This is another name for a homogeneous mixture

a)

heterogeneous mixture

b)

solution

c)

solute

d)

solvent

4.

Explain the difference between compounds and mixtures.

a)

Compounds are physically combined, mixtures are physically combined.

b)

Compounds are made of single elements, mixtures are made of several elements

c)

Compounds are chemically combined, mixtures are physically combined.

d)

Compounds can be separated physically, mixtures must undergo a chemical change to separate them.

5.

Determine if the following mixtures are homogeneous or heterogeneous:

1.Saltwater

2.Vegetable soup

3.Milk

a)

1.Homogeneous

2.Homogeneous

3.Heterogeneous

b)

1.Homogeneous

2.Heterogeneous

3.Homogeneous

c)

1.Heterogeneous

2.Heterogeneous

3.Heterogeneous

d)

1.Homogeneous

2.Heterogeneous

3.Heterogeneous

6.

Boiling point, solubility, color, taste and density are all examples of…

a)

physical properties

b)

chemical properties

7.

Which property of matter measures a substance’s ability to dissolve?

a)

density

b)

solubility

c)

viscosity

d)

conductivity

8.

On the heating curve of water, what should #1 be labeled?

a)

melting

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

boiling

e)

solid

9.

On the heating curve of water, what should #2 be labeled?

a)

melting

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

boiling

e)

solid

10.

On the heating curve of water, what should #3 be labeled?

a)

melting

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

boiling

e)

solid

11.

On the heating curve of water, what should #4 be labeled?

a)

melting

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

boiling

e)

solid

12.

On the heating curve of water, what should #5 be labeled?

a)

melting

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

boiling

e)

solid

13.

How do particles in a solid move?

a)

vibrate in place

b)

slip past each other

c)

spread out

d)

they don't move

14.

Matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape is…

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

15.

Think about the changing states of matter diagram. Write the names for the following transitions:

1.Gas to Liquid

2.Liquid to Solid

3.Gas to Solid

a)

1.Evaporation

2.Melting

3.Sublimation

b)

1.Condensation

2.Freezing

3.Deposition

c)

1.Condensation

2.Melting

3.Deposition

d)

1.Condensation

2.Freezing

3.Sublimation

16.

Cutting a piece of paper in half would be a _____________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

17.

Burning a candle would be a _____________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

18.

Melting a candle would be a _____________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

19.

Bike wheels rusting would be a _____________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

20.

Steam coming off a shower would be a _____________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

21.

What are the main two classifications of matter?

a)

pure substances and mixtures

b)

elements and compounds

c)

homogeneous and heterogeneous

d)

elements and solutions

22.

What are the two classifications of pure substances?

a)

elements and compounds

b)

heterogeneous and homogeneous

c)

homogeneous and solutions

23.

Which of the following is NOT evidence that a chemical change has occurred?

a)

Sudden (unexpected) temperature change

b)

Sudden (unexpected) color change

c)

Bubbling/ fizzing (gas given off)

d)

Dissolving

e)

Sudden appearance of a solid (precipitate)

24.

When wood is in the presence of oxygen, it burns and releases CO2 and H2O. Compare the mass of wood and oxygen before it burns to the carbon dioxide, water, and ash that results.

a)

the total mass will be less

b)

the total mass will be greater

c)

the total mass should be the same due to the Law of Conservation of Mass.

25.

If a chemical reaction occurs and the mass of the product is not the same as the mass of the reactants, what has happened?

a)

The Law of Conservation of Mass has been broken.

b)

The reaction produced a gas that was not contained in a closed system.