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Ch. 1 & 2 - Matter Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a small particle that is the building block of matter?

a)

substance


b)

molecule

c)

molecule

d)

atom

2.

When two or more substances are combined so each substance can be separated by physical means, the result is a(n)____.

a)

chemical change

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

mixture

3.

____ is another name for a homogeneous mixture.

a)

liquid

b)

solution

c)

sustance

d)

suspension

4.

Atoms can have different numbers of which of the following?

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons and protons

d)

protons and neutrons

5.

In an atom, the electrons ____.

a)

are paired with neutrons

b)

are located in the nucleus

c)

travel outside the nucleus

d)

are always stationary

6.

Which particle or particles make up the nucleus?

a)

electrons and protons

b)

protons and neutrons

c)

neutrons and electrons

d)

protons

7.

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is which of the following?

a)

electron cloud

b)

atomic symbol

c)

atomic number

d)

atomic isotope

8.

Which diagram shows individual atoms?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which diagram shows a compound?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which diagram shows a mixture?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

The following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT ____.

a)

density

b)

ability to react with oxygen

c)

color

d)

shape

12.

A characteristic of matter that allows it to change to something new is a ____.

a)

physical property

b)

physical change

c)

chemical property

d)

chemical change

13.

All of the following are examples of physical changes EXCEPT ____.

a)

melting

b)

burning

c)

evaporating

d)

solidifying

14.

Mass is a(n) ____ property.

a)

natural

b)

chemical

c)

physical

d)

electrical

15.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

a)

dissolving salt into water

b)

breaking a glass

c)

freezing water

d)

lighting a match

16.

The rusting of iron is not a physical property because _____.

a)

it cannot be observed

b)

the identity of iron remains unchanged

c)

a new substance with new properties formed

d)

iron is magnetic

17.

When a peeled banana turns black, it is a ____.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

18.

Which of the following is a physical property?

a)

Oxidation

b)

Density

c)

Flammability

d)

Combustibility

19.

____ is NOT a homogeneous mixture.

a)

sand

b)

glue

c)

vinegar

d)

gelatin

20.

A positively charged center of an atom is known as a(n)_____.

a)

positive ion

b)

electron

c)

nucleus

d)

compound