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2.1 Kinds of Matter

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that has mass and takes up space is...

a)

energy

b)

gravity

c)

matter

d)

property

2.

A(n) __________ is the smallest piece of matter that has properties of an element.

a)

nucleus

b)

atom

c)

periodic table

d)

pebble

3.

Which is not an example of a physical property?

a)

color

b)

odor

c)

boiling point

d)

flammability

4.

Which is not an example of a chemical property?

a)

oxidation

b)

reactivity

c)

toxicity

d)

shape

5.

The atom's core, made up of protons and neutrons, is called what?

a)

electrons

b)

nucleus

c)

atomic number

d)

density

6.

Which subatomic particle has a positive (+) charge?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

7.

Which subatomic particle has a neutral (0) charge?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

8.

Which subatomic particle has a negative (-) charge and orbits the nucleus?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

atom

9.

This is used to organize elements by their atomic number and properties.

a)

Multiplication Table of Elements

b)

Periodic Table of Elements

c)

Round Table of Elements

d)

Turn Table of Elements

10.

Almost 75% of all elements are ___________. These elements are shiny, malleable, and good conductors of electricity and heat.

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

atoms

11.

These elements are brittle, dull, and poor conductors of electricity and heat. Coal and oxygen are examples of these.

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

atoms

12.

These elements are called semiconductors because depending on what other molecules are around, they can sometimes conduct electricity. Examples include boron, silicon, and arsenic.

a)

metal

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

atoms

13.

What is the chemical symbol of this element?

a)

Gold

b)

Au

c)

79

d)

196.966569

14.

What is the atomic number of this element?

a)

Ca

b)

Calcium

c)

20

d)

40.078

15.

What is the chemical name of this element?

a)

Kr

b)

Krypton

c)

36

d)

83.798