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Name
Class
Date
1.
The boiling point of water is ______________.
a)
0° C
b)
50° C
c)
200° C
d)
100° C
2.
In which state does matter completely fill its closed container?
a)
Gas
b)
Liquid
c)
Solid
d)
Ice
3.
When a gas turns into a liquid, it is called ___________________.
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Melting
d)
Freezing
4.
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.
5.
What is the density of water?
a)
1 mL
b)
1 gram
c)
1 g/cm3
d)
All of the above
6.
What is the formula for calculating density?
a)
Mass ∗ Volume
b)
Volume ∗ Mass
c)
Mass ÷ Volume
d)
Volume ÷ Mass
7.
A solid is
a)
a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume
b)
a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape
c)
a substance with a definite shape and volume
d)
a substance whose particles glide past one another
8.
A liquid is
a)
a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume
b)
a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape
c)
a substance with a definite shape and volume
d)
a substance whose particles vibrate
9.
Which states of matter have a definite volume?
a)
solid and gas
b)
solid and liquid
c)
gas and liquid
d)
solid, liquid, and gas
10.
Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids?
a)
molecules are tightly packed
b)
takes the shape of its container
c)
constantly keeps its shape
d)
molecules are spread far apart
11.
Mass is the measurement of the amount of
a)
weight
b)
inertia
c)
force
d)
matter
12.
Molecules in a solid are
a)
close together
b)
glide past each other
c)
far apart
13.
The amount of space that a substance occupies
a)
Density
b)
Volume
c)
Mass
d)
Matter
14.
Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
a)
mass
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
weight
15.
The measurement of the pull of gravity on an object
a)
density
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
weight
16.
Changes can usually be reversed
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
17.
Changes in states of matter (from liquid to gas , solid to liquid, etc)
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
18.
A gas is
a)
a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume
b)
a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape
c)
a substance with a definite shape and volume
d)
a substance whose particles glide past one another
19.
Law of Conservation of Matter states that
a)
the mass of an object will stay the same even if it goes through a change
b)
matter will change mass if it goes through a change
20.
A change that only affects the appearance of a substance (its size, shape, or state of matter)
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
21.
melting is an example of
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
22.
a change in which one kind of matter changes into a different kind of matter with different properties
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
23.
Rusting nail
a)
Chemical change
b)
physical change
24.
baked cake
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
25.
mixing sugar and lemon juice to make lemonade
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
26.
fireworks
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
27.
slicing bread
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
28.
change gives off an odor
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
29.
change produces light and/or heat
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
30.
Which tool would you use to measure an objects temperature?
a)
Triple Beam Balance
b)
Magnet
c)
Pan Balance
d)
Thermometer
31.
Students have a container of water and several objects.  The water will help students observe _____________.
a)
if the objects are made of iron
b)
whether the objects sink or float
c)
how quickly the objects heat up
d)
the mass of each object
32.
Which of the following objects would be attracted to a magnet?
a)
iron nail
b)
rubber band
c)
soda can
d)
plastic spoon
33.
Students sorted crayons into groups of red, blue and yellow.  Which property did they use to sort them?
a)
texture
b)
color
c)
shape
d)
mass
34.
Which property are you measuring when you use a double pan balance?
a)
Temperature
b)
Bouyancy
c)
Mass
d)
Texture
35.
Which is an example of a solid?
a)
Dr. Pepper
b)
Water
c)
Air
d)
Glass
36.
Which is an example of a gas?
a)
Helium
b)
Car
c)
Pencil
d)
Water
37.
Which is an example of a liquid?
a)
Air
b)
Computer
c)
Apple Juice
d)
Cup
38.
Which of the following does NOT describe a liquid?
a)
Takes the shape of its container
b)
Pours easily
c)
Keeps its size and shape
d)
Escapes into air
39.
Anything that has mass and takes up space is _________.
a)
Volume
b)
Mass
c)
Density
d)
Matter
40.
Which of the following is NOT an example of matter?
a)
Air
b)
Heat
c)
Rocks
d)
Water
41.
What state of matter has particles that spread as far apart as possible?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
42.
What has definite shape and definite volume?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
43.
The measure of how much space an object takes up is the _____.
a)
Matter
b)
Mass
c)
Volume
d)
Density
44.
Which liquid has the greatest density?
a)
lamp oil
b)
karo syrup
c)
water
d)
honey
45.
Which item would be classified as magnetic?
a)
glass beaker
b)
iron nail
c)
rubber ball
d)
copper penny
46.
Which object is solid, soluble, and not magnetic?
a)
salt
b)
vinegar
vinegar
c)
iron filings
iron filings
d)
cinnamon
47.
Which object is magnetic and a conductor?
a)
iron nail
b)
wood
c)
glass
d)
copper wire
48.
A student added sugar to a cup of water and stirred with a spoon.  After 10 minutes you could not see the sugar anymore.  What happened to the sugar?
a)
the sugar evaporated
b)
the sugar dissolved
c)
the sugar was magnetic
49.
Why are electrical wires usually covered with plastic?
a)
to insulate the electrical wire
b)
to keep the wire warm
c)
to make the wire more conductive
50.
What causes water to become a solid when placed in a freezer?
a)
add heat to the water
b)
take away heat from the water
c)
shine light on the water
51.
To find the mass of an object, what tool would you use?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
beaker of water
c)
graduated cylinder
52.
What causes an ice cube to become a liquid?
a)
adding heat
b)
taking heat away
53.
Two objects are placed in water.  One sinks and the other floats.  Which conclusion can be drawn from this data?
a)
one object is magnetic and the other is not
b)
one object is solid and the other is a liquid
c)
one object has a greater density than the other
d)
one object is much larger than the other
54.
A metal spoon was left in a pot of boiling soup.  The cook burned a finger by touching the spoon.  Why did the finger get burned?
a)
The metal spoon chemically reacted with the cook's hand
b)
the metal spoon conducted electricity to the cook's hand
c)
the metal spoon conducted heat to the cook's hand
55.
Which item is more dense than water (sinks)?
a)
Styrofoam Cup
b)
Wooden Block
c)
Silverware
d)
Beach Ball
56.
Choose the item that is less dense than water (floats).
a)
Beach Ball
b)
Brick
c)
Magnet
d)
Metal Key
57.
Which of these examples are a solid?
a)
water
b)
oxygen
c)
orange juice
d)
rock
58.
If an ice cube is left out in  room it will change from one state of matter to another.  Which is the correct order of State of Matter that the ice cube will go through?
a)
Gas, Solid, Liquid
b)
Liquid, Solid, Gas
c)
Liquid, Gas, Solid
d)
Solid, Liquid, Gas
59.
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
60.
Which physical property is the amount of space something takes up and can be measured with a graduated cylinder?
a)
conductivity
b)
relative density
c)
thermal energy
d)
volume
61.
Which list includes only objects that are conductors?
a)
Paper clip, rubber, glass, copper penny
b)
Rubber, glass, wood, plastic
c)
Rubber, glass, copper penny, wood
d)
Paper clip, iron nail, copper penny, aluminum foil
62.
Students have two balls that are the same size. They drop each ball into a tank of water. Why does Ball 1 sink and Ball 2 float?
a)
Ball 1 is larger than Ball 2.
b)
Ball 1 absorbs more water than Ball 2.
c)
Ball 2 is made of a different material than Ball 1.
d)
Ball 2 has more mass than Ball 1.
63.
Which tools are used to measure volume?
a)
beaker, graduated cylinder, and ruler
b)
triple beam balance, pan balance
c)
thermometer
d)
stopwatch and timer
64.
To determine if a piece of matter will sink or float, a student would...
a)
Use a hand lense to examine its physical properties.
b)
Measure its mass by using a spring scale.
c)
Use a magnet to see if it attracts.
d)
Place the object in a container of water.
65.
The 3 State of Matter are?
a)
Idaho, Texas, and Florida
b)
Matter, Mass, and Weight
c)
Solids, Liquids, and Gas
d)
Steel, Copper, and Brass
66.
Which item is not made of matter?
a)
air
b)
water
c)
a pencil
d)
a shadow
67.
Which is true?
a)
Material A is a liquid
b)
Material C is a solid
c)
Material B is a gas
d)
Material B is  a liquid
68.
Why do ice cubes float?
a)
They are more dense than water
b)
They are less dense than water
c)
The have the same density as water
d)
They dissolve in water
69.
What do scientists call the curve at a liquid's surface?
a)
Meniscus
b)
Volume
c)
Inertia
d)
Density
70.
Which of the following is true?
a)
weight can vary depending on location
b)
mass can vary depending on lcation
c)
weight never changes
d)
mass is how much space an object takes up
71.
What is the ability of a substance to resist burning called?
a)
Flammability
b)
Nonflammability
c)
Solubility
d)
Nonburnability 
72.
Which of the following are signs that a chemical change has occurred?
a)
odor
b)
color change
c)
increase in temperature
d)
all these are signs
73.
What are the three phases of matter?
a)
Ice, water, steam
b)
Solid, liquid, gas
c)
Solid, density, liquid
d)
mass, volume, density
74.
What phase of matter is represented by the particle model?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
75.
What phase of matter is represented by the particle model?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
76.
What phase of matter is represented by the particle model?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
77.
Describe the particles in model.
a)
Definite shape, close together, slow movement of particles bumping into each other.
b)
No definite shape, some space for particles to flow freely allowing the substance to move
c)
No definite shape, lots of space between particles, particles moving very fast all over
78.
Describe the particles in model.
a)
Definite shape, close together, slow movement of particles bumping into each other.
b)
No definite shape, some space for particles to flow freely allowing the substance to move
c)
No definite shape, lots of space between particles, particles moving very fast all over
79.
Describe the particles in model.
a)
Definite shape, close together, slow movement of particles bumping into each other.
b)
No definite shape, some space for particles to flow freely allowing the substance to move
c)
No definite shape, lots of space between particles, particles moving very fast all over
80.
What is a property?
a)
Stuff that describes stuff
b)
All matter
c)
Characteristic of matter
d)
Only how something looks
81.
A physical property can be observed...
a)
Using your 5 senses
b)
Mixing substances together
82.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
83.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
84.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
85.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
86.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
87.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
88.
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
89.
What is the difference between chemical and physical properties?
a)
Nothing, they are both the same
b)
Physical properties are only observed when the substance is changed, chemical properties are direct observations.
c)
Chemical properties are only observed when the substance is changed, physical properties are direct observations.
d)
Physical and chemical properties are characteristics of matter. 
90.
During class, your teacher rips your paper and then lights it on fire. What is the chemicalproperty you observe?
a)
Flammability
b)
Ripping 
91.
Water has a density of:
a)
0.5 g/mL
b)
1.0 g/mL
c)
1.5 g/mL
d)
Depends on how much water you have.
92.
What properties of matter can you describe using tools? 
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
93.
Which of the following is an example of how gas expands to fill the container it is in? 
a)
Bottle of orange juice
b)
A toy box
c)
An inflated balloon
d)
A bucket of sand
94.
What state of matter is your desk?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
95.
What can you measure using a thermometer?
a)
Temperature
b)
Mass
c)
Length
96.
What state of matter is the water in the swimming pool?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
97.
What state of matter is a pencil?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
98.
What state of matter is the air in a tire?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
99.
What state of matter is the milk in your carton at lunch?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
100.
What state of matter is inside of a pool float?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
101.
Color, shape, and size are properties that can be described using your sense of ______________. 
a)
Smell
b)
Sight
c)
Hearing
d)
Taste
102.
What sense do you use to observe the texture and the temperature of an object?
a)
Touch
b)
Sight
c)
Hearing
d)
Taste
103.
The ability of a substance to dissolve is called...
a)
malleability
b)
ductility
c)
solubility
104.
What do magnets stick to?
a)
copper
b)
wood
c)
iron
d)
plastic
105.
Magnets have a north and a south ___________
a)
shape
b)
color
c)
pole
d)
region
106.
Two north poles will attract.
a)
True
b)
False
107.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
108.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
109.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
110.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
111.
What is happening when my ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid?
a)
freezing
b)
melting
c)
burning
d)
evaporation
112.
When two magnets attract, they ______________
a)
push apart
b)
change color
c)
get colder
d)
pull together
113.
If an object has a density of 3.6 g/mL and you put it into water, will it sink or float?  
a)
sink
b)
float
114.
If an object has a density of .6 g/mL and you put it into water, will it sink or float?  
a)
sink
b)
float
115.
Which liquid is the most dense?  
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
116.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup 
d)
plastic bottle
117.

Sugar will dissolve in water

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Salt will dissolve in water

a)

True

b)

False

119.

Pepper will dissolve in water

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Rope is not a good conductor of heat

a)

True

b)

False

121.

A penny, diamond, and rock will _____ in water

a)

Sink

b)

Float

122.

Metal is a NOT a good conductor of heat.

a)

True

b)

False

123.

A cork, styrofoam, and water will ______ in water.

a)

Float

b)

Sink

124.
Density is measured in ___________
a)
g
b)
g/mL
c)
mL
d)
N
125.
Measures a substance’s ability to conduct an electrical current
a)
Thermal Conductivity
b)
Electrical Conductivity
126.
Measures a substance’s ability to conduct heat across the material to another object.
a)
Thermal Conductivity
b)
Electrical Conductivity
127.
A substance’s ability to transfer energy to another substance or object
a)
Density
b)
Conductivity
c)
Solubility
d)
Magnetism
128.
The ability of a substance to respond to a magnetic field.
a)
Conductivity
b)
Magnetism
c)
Melting Point
d)
Boiling Point
129.
The temperature in which a solid substance is completely melted to a liquid state.
a)
Solubility
b)
Melting Point
c)
Boiling Point
d)
Conductivity
130.
The temperature at which a substance begins to boil after it is heated.
a)
Density
b)
Magnetism
c)
Boiling Point
d)
Melting Point
131.
Which property would best separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?
a)
density
b)
electrical conductivity
c)
melting point
d)
magentism
132.
The measure of the energy of motion in the particles of matter, which we feel as how hot or cold something is.
a)
matter
b)
gas
c)
temperature
d)
atomic theory
133.
A combination of two or more different substances in which the substances keep their identities. 
a)
reaction
b)
mixture
c)
solution
d)
atom
134.
A mixture that has the same composition throughout because all the parts are mixed evenly.
a)
reaction
b)
solution
c)
mixture
d)
atam