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5.5A Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire?
a)
Plastic can melt when heated
b)
Plastic is a good insulator
c)
Plastic is softer than wire
d)
Plastic conducts electricity
2.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

4.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

5.
a)

23

b)

20

c)

20

d)

1

6.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

7.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

9.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

11.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

13.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.
a)

G

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

15.
a)
Material B
b)
Material A
c)
Material C
d)
Material D
16.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
a)
Magentism
b)
Relative Density
c)
Solubility
d)
Color
18.
a)
Iron Nail
b)
Salt 
c)
Sand
d)
Penny
19.
 the amount of matter in an object
a)
magnetism
b)
properties
c)
mass
d)
conductor
20.
the amount of space an object takes up
a)
conductor
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
matter
21.
 property of attraction to a magnet
a)
classify
b)
magnetism
c)
matter
d)
volume
22.
qualities that distinguish one sample of matter from another
a)
properties
b)
physical state
c)
matter
d)
solubility
23.
classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas
a)
mass
b)
matter
c)
classify
d)
physical state
24.
 the ability of a solid to be dissolved in a liquid
a)
classify
b)
solubility
c)
physical state
d)
magnetism
25.
material that allows electric current or thermal (heat) energy to pass through easily
a)
conductor
b)
mass
c)
insulator
d)
properties
26.
 material that slows down or stops electric current or thermal (heat) energy from passing through
a)
conductor
b)
mass
c)
insulator
d)
properties
27.
 to group something together based on similar characteristics
a)
classify
b)
magnetism
c)
solubility
d)
matter
28.
stuff that everything is made of, anything that has mass and takes up space
a)
classify
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
matter
29.
objects that are more dense than water will sink and objects that are less dense than water will float
a)
properties
b)
relative density
c)
physical state
d)
insulator
30.

What is the boiling point of water?

a)

0°C

b)

100°C

c)

100°F

d)

0°F

31.

What is the freezing point of water?

a)

0°C

b)

100°F

c)

0°F

d)

100°C

32.

What is the melting point of water?

a)

0°C

b)

100°C

c)

100°F

d)

0°F

33.

A scientist is studying an unknown substance. When placed in an open, rectangular container, the substance is a rectangle. When placed in an open, triangular container, the substance is a triangle. The substance is which state of matter?

a)

Definitely gas

b)

Definitely liquid

c)

Definitely sold

d)

Possibly gas or possibly liquid

34.

A student mixed 25 grams of salt and 50 grams of sugar into 500 grams of water. What is the mass of the solution?

a)

575 grams

b)

75 grams

c)

425 grams

d)

525 grams

35.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
36.
Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects?
a)
The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers
b)
The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be cumbled up for removal by the pool filter.
c)
The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surfase with a pool cleaning net.
d)
The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained
37.
A cook uses the ingredients listed below to prepare a meal.
Salt, Cooking oil, Carrots, Butter
All the ingredients are placed in boiling water and the results are listed below.
∎Salt- Solid that dissolves
∎Cooking oil-Liquid that floats
∎Carrots- Solid that does not dissolve
∎Butter- Solid that becomes a liquid and floats
Which objects are considered soluble in water?
a)
Carrot
b)
Cooking Oil
c)
Butter
d)
Salt
38.
Which liquid is the most dense?  
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
39.
What would be the best title for this data table?
a)
Tools for Measuring Matter
b)
Tools for Measuring Length
c)
Tools for Measuring Volume
d)
Tools for Measuring Mass
40.
Daniella is handed a solid, silver-colored metal object. The metal object conducts thermal energy. It is NOT attracted to a magnet. This object is most likely made from- 
a)
Brass
b)
Copper
c)
Steel
d)
Aluminum
41.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1, 
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
42.
Which of the following is the part of an investigation that is changed?
a)
Control
b)
Data
c)
question
d)
variable
43.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

glass rod

b)

cotton string

c)

plastic tubing

d)

copper penny

45.

5 Jars with 92* C water are set up with thermometers. 4 jars are wrapped equally with different material. One jar is kept unwrapped as a control. After 10 minutes the temperature is checked and noted in the above chart. Which property of the material is most likely being tested?

a)

state of matter

b)

Thermal energy insulation

c)

Thermal energy production

d)

ability to conduct electricity

46.

What is the difference in grams between the total mass of the liquid substances and the total mass of the solid substances in the above chart?

a)

298

b)

130

c)

168

d)

428

47.

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

a)

The metal pan creates thermal energy.

b)

the metal pan insulates thermal energy.

c)

The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

d)

The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

48.

A cook uses the ingredients listed above. Which table below shows the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

¿Cual es la propiedad física de la materia que puede ser usada para clasificar los siguientes objetos en más de un grupo?

a)

estado físico

b)

magnetismo

c)

solubilidad en agua

d)

conductividad de electricidad

50.

All of the following are solutions EXCEPT...

a)

salt and water

b)

sugar and water

c)

water and oil

d)

lemon juice and water

51.
The speed of the molecules determines the _____.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
pressure
d)
temperature
52.
Thermal energy is...
a)
heat energy.
b)
the energy of motion
c)
energy of nuclear processes.
d)
an indication of physical change.
53.
What are the states of matter?
a)
solid, liquid, and juice
b)
solid and liquid
c)
solid and gas
d)
solid, liquid, and gas
54.
To separate a mixture of salt and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Chromatography
d)
Evaporation
55.
Can a mixture be separated? 
a)
No
b)
Yes
c)
Only sometimes
56.
To separate sand and iron filings you would use a  ___________.
a)
a screen strainer
b)
coffee filter paper
c)
a magnet
d)
your hands
57.
To separate a mixture of coffee grounds and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Magnetism
d)
Evaporation
58.
A glass beaker contains 100 milliliters of water into which 5 grams of salt was stirred.  Which item should be used to separate this particular mixture?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
hot plate
c)
paper filter
d)
magnet
59.
Sugar is added to water and stirred until it completely dissolves. Which of the following correctly describes something that has happened to the sugar?
a)
the mass of the sugar increased
b)
the mass of the sugar decreased
c)
the sugar disappeared and no longer exists
d)
the sugar is evenly distributed in the water
60.
Students collected data on the appearance of four substances and how they reacted when mixed with water. Which substances dissolved when mixed with water?
a)
A and B
b)
A and C 
c)
B and C 
d)
C and D
61.
Which of these is not soluble in water?
a)
Oil
b)
Salt
c)
Honey
d)
Sugar
62.
A teacher mixes white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating?
a)
Solubility
b)
Density
c)
Conductivity
d)
Mass
63.
A student made a mixture using equal amounts of salt and pepper. The salt grains were the same size as the pepper grains. What should the student do to most easily separate the pepper from the salt?
a)
Use a pair of tweezers to remove each grain of pepper
b)
Runa small magnet through the mixture to attract the pepper
c)
Put the mixture in water and filter the pepper out of the water
d)
Use a strainer with a fine wire screen to remove the pepper
64.
Alan put sugar, salt, water and rocks in a cup.  Then he stirred the ingredients together. After he stirred, Alan could see only the rocks and water, but not the sugar or salt. Why did this happen?
a)
The rocks are part of Ala's solution and his mixture.
b)
The rocks are part of Alan's mixture, but not his solution.
c)
The rocks are part of Alan's solution and his mixture
d)
Alan did not make a solution nor a mixture.
65.
Which property of a sugar cube does not change when it dissolves?
a)
Color
b)
Texture
c)
shape
d)
Taste
66.
Which property could be used to separate wood from rocks?
a)
Buoyancy
b)
Magnetism
c)
Size
d)
Color
67.
Which tool can be used to separate a mixture containing particles of different sizes?
a)
Strainer
b)
Magnet
c)
microscope
d)
Meter stick
68.
Which of the following is the part of an investigation that is changed?
a)
Control
b)
Data
c)
question
d)
variable
69.
Sand placed in water forms a 
a)
Solutio
b)
Mix
c)
Solid
d)
insulator
70.
Which of the following is an example of a solution?
a)
Salt
b)
Water
c)
Lemon
d)
sugar
71.
A student places a sugar cube in a beaker of water. What change will occur?
a)
The sugar cube will not change
b)
More water will be formed
c)
The sugar cube will seem to disappear.
d)
The water will form crystals.
72.
what should you do if something catches fire during an investigation?
a)
run to the exit
b)
Pour water on it
c)
Tell the teacher
d)
Get a friend to help
73.

A student reads the label on the salad dressing above. Why would the students shake the salad dressing well before using it?

a)

Vinegar and oil have different densities

b)

Vinegar and oil easily form a solution

c)

Vinegar and oil both contain water

d)

Vinegar and oil are both liquids

74.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate
75.
Which type of objects would float?
a)
Those heavier than water
b)
Those with the same density as water
c)
Those less dense than water
d)
Those that are only made of gas
76.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
77.
Gloves help keep your hands warm in winter because:
a)
They are conductors of heat.
b)
They are fuzzy.
c)
They are conductors of electrical energy.
d)
They are insulators.
78.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
79.
Which of the following is NOT an insulator?
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Styrofoam
80.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
An oven mitt
b)
Pots and pans
c)
A wooden spoon
d)
A plastic measuring cup