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Classification of Matter Review

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

An unknown solid is placed on a scale and has a mass of 2.5 grams. The solid then displaces 35 mL of water in a graduated cylinder. Find the unknown solid’s density.

a)

0.071 g/mL

b)

14 g/mL

c)

37.5 g/mL

d)

90 g/mL

2.

Jenny blends together water, lemon juice and sugar in a pitcher. She has made a

a)

compound

b)

pure substance

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

3.

Using the data table in the figure, determine the identity of a cube of metal that measures 1.2 cm on each side and has a mass of 15.4 grams.

a)

Gold

b)

Silver

c)

Nickel

d)

Zinc

4.

CO2, NaCl, and HCl may all be classified as

a)

elements

b)

compounds

c)

homogeneous mixtures

d)

heterogeneous mixtures

5.

Which of the following is not an example of a physical change?

a)

Cutting a piece of string in half

b)

Crumpling a piece of paper into a ball

c)

Freezing water into an ice cube

d)

Letting the food in your lunch box rot in your locker

6.

When two or more substances are physically combined, the result is a(n) .

a)

chemical change

b)

element

c)

compound

d)

mixture

7.

The color of ink is a _____________________.

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

8.

Three examples of physical changes are

a)

sawing wood, crushing a can, and burning a marshmallow

b)

burning of gasoline, rotting an egg, and exploding fireworks

c)

freezing of water, evaporation of gasoline, and rusting of a nail

d)

boiling of water, blowing up a balloon, and melting a candle

9.

Which of the following is evidence that a physical change has occurred?

a)

Broken glass

b)

Rust

c)

Bubbles

d)

Formation of a solid precipitate

10.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

a)

Color

b)

Odor

c)

State of Matter

d)

Reactivity with oxygen

11.

_____________________ is another name for a homogeneous mixture.

a)

LIquid

b)

Substance

c)

Suspension

d)

Solution

12.

CaCO3 is an example of which type of matter?

a)

Element

b)

Homogeneous Mixture

c)

Compound

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

13.

A type of matter formed by chemically joining two or more elements is known as a

a)

Compound

b)

Solution

c)

Colloid

d)

Suspension

14.

Milk, Paint, and Mayonnaise are all examples of

a)

Compounds

b)

Elements

c)

Mixtures

15.

_________________ changes result in a new substance being formed.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

16.

Melting point, viscosity, and density are all examples of _____________ properties.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

17.

Mixtures can be separated ___________ while compounds can only be separated _______________.

a)

Physically --- Chemically

b)

Chemically --- Physically

c)

Physically --- Physically

d)

Chemically --- Chemically

18.

Which of the following are examples of Chemical Change? (Pick all that are correct)

a)

Chopping Wood

b)

Burning Wood

c)

Ice Cube Melting

d)

Steam from a shower

e)

A Bike Rusting

19.

Which of the following are examples of Physical Change? (Pick all correct answers)

a)

Chopping Wood

b)

Burning Wood

c)

Ice Cube Melting

d)

Steam from a shower

e)

A Bike Rusting

20.

Which of the following are elements? (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Salt (NaCl)

b)

Mercury (Hg)

c)

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marsh mellows on top

d)

Sweet Tea

e)

Pure Water (H2O)

21.

Which of the following are Compounds? (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Salt (NaCl)

b)

Mercury (Hg)

c)

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marsh mellows on top

d)

Sweet Tea

e)

Pure Water (H2O)

22.

Which of the following are Heterogeneous Mixtures? (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Salt (NaCl)

b)

Mercury (Hg)

c)

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marsh mellows on top

d)

Sweet Tea

e)

Pure Water (H2O)

23.

Which of the following are Homogeneous Mixtures? (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Salt (NaCl)

b)

Mercury (Hg)

c)

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marsh mellows on top

d)

Sweet Tea

e)

Pure Water (H2O)

24.

Which of the following are Physical Properties (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Fragrance of a Flower

b)

Flammability of a substance

c)

Ability to rot

d)

Density of an object

25.

Which of the following are Chemical Properties  (Pick All Answers That Are Correct)

a)

Fragrance of a Flower

b)

Flammability of a substance

c)

Ability to rot

d)

Density of an object

26.

Which of the following is the best description of one similarity and one difference between compounds and homogeneous mixtures?

a)

Similarity = Both contain more than one element; Difference = Compound is chemically combined and mixture is physically combined

b)

Similarity = Both are physically combined; Difference = Compounds contain only one element and mixtures contain multiple elements

c)

Similarity = Both contain more than one element; Difference = Compound is physically combined and mixtures are chemically combined

d)

Similarity = Both are made of one element; Difference = Compounds are really small and Mixtures are really big

27.

What is the mass of a cube measuring 3 cm on each side that has a density of 8.1 g/cm3?

a)

m = 218.7 g

b)

m = 24.3 g

c)

m = 3.33 g

d)

m = 2.7 g

28.

The marble in the figure has a mass of 3.75 g. When placed in a graduated cylinder, as pictured, the water level changes from 25 mL to 28 mL. What is the density of the marble?

a)

D = 1.25 g/mL

b)

D = 11.25 g/mL

c)

D = 0.07 g/mL

d)

D = 0.8 g/mL

29.

What is the volume of 72 g of copper if copper has a density of 9 g/cm3?

a)

v= 8 cm3

b)

v = 648 cm3

c)

v = 0.125 cm3

d)

v = 63 cm3