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Classification of Matter

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)
Homogenous
c)
Heterogenous
d)
Salty
2.
A substance that consists solely of atoms that are all alike is a(n).....
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
homogeneous mixture
d)
heterogeneous mixture
3.
This picture represents: 
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
4.
This picture represents: 
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
5.
This picture represents: 
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
6.
What type of mixture is this?
a)
homogenous mixture
b)
chemical
c)
heterogeneous mixture 
d)
solid mix
7.
Italian Salad Dressing is a . . .
a)
heterogeneous mixture
b)
homogeneous mixture
c)
Pure Substance
d)
Compound
8.
Which of the following is an element?
a)
Sugar
b)
Salt
c)
Water
d)
Oxygen
9.
What do you call a mixture that is so evenly mixed you can't see the parts, such as Kool-Aid or Lemonade?
a)
Homogeneous Mixture
b)
Heterogeneous Mixture
c)
Pure Substance
10.
Which one of these pictures represents a pure substance? 
a)
1 and 2
b)
1 and 3
c)
2 and 3
d)
1, 2 and 3
11.
Which of the following would you use to separate sand from iron?
a)
a bar magnet
b)
paper
c)
hot plate
12.
A homogeneous mixture of particles so small that they can not be seen with a microscope and that will never settle to the bottom of their container
a)
colloid
b)
solution
c)
suspension
d)
tyndall effect
13.
What is the best way to separate sand and water?
a)
Filtration
b)
Particle size using a sifter
c)
Magnetism
d)
Drink it with a straw
14.
If salt dissolves in water, which of the following is the solvent?
a)
Salt
b)
Water
c)
the container it is in
d)
the air
15.
This picture represents: 
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
16.
This picture represents: 
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
17.

Filtration can separate a mixture because ...

a)

the parts of the mixture have different density so they separate.

b)

some parts of the mixture are small enough to pass through the small holes in the filter paper and some don't.

c)

some of the particles in the mixture are attracted to the filter paper so it stays behind.

d)

some parts of the mixture boil faster than others so they evaporate first.

18.
Ashelyn wonders how she can collect only metals in the junkyard so she can recycle them. What separation method can she apply to achieve this?
a)
Magnetism
b)
Picking
c)
Dissolving in hot liquid
d)
Filtering
19.
Which of the following is not a compound?
a)
vinegar
b)
sugar
c)
salt 
d)
carbon dioxide
20.
Chicken soup is an example of what kind of substance?
a)
homogenous mixture
b)
solution
c)
heterogeneous mixture
d)
compound
21.
A combination that can be separated by physical processes is a .....
a)
Pure Substance
b)
Glucose
c)
Element
d)
Mixture
22.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)
Homogenous
c)
Heterogenous
d)
Salty
23.
Which of the following is not an element?
a)
water
b)
hydrogen
c)
carbon
d)
oxygen
24.
Which of the following IS a mixture?
a)
air
b)
hydrogen
c)
water
d)
sugar
25.
Table salt is an example of a.....
a)
pure element
b)
pure compound
c)
heterogeneous mixture
d)
homogeneous mixture
26.
Matter is defined as anything that _____
a)
can be weighted
b)
contains kinetic energy
c)
has mass and takes up space
d)
many colors
27.
_________ is another name for a homogeneous mixture.
a)
Liquid
b)
Solution
c)
Substance
d)
Suspension
28.

Mixtures can be separated _______ while compounds can only be separated _____.

a)

chemically, physically

b)

physically, physically

c)

chemically, chemically

d)

physically, chemically

29.
Are made from a combination of 2 or more elements in a constant ratio...
a)
Atome
b)
Mixture
c)
Compounds
d)
Elements
30.
A combination that can be separated by physical processes is a .....
a)
Atom
b)
Compound
c)
Element
d)
Mixture
31.
What is a homogeneous mixture?
a)
a mixture that is the same throughout.
b)
a mixture that is made up of one type of atom.
c)
a mixture that is made up of one type of compound
d)
a mixture that cannot be separated through physical changes
32.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)
Homogenous
c)
Heterogenous
d)
Salty
33.
If I dissolve sugar in water, what is the solute?
a)
Water
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Sugar
d)
Carbon
34.

Being able to dissolve is known as

a)

solvent

b)

solute

c)

soluble

d)

insoluble

35.
Which of the following is NOT a pure substance?
a)
milk
b)
oxygen
c)
water
d)
carbon dioxide
36.

Burning a piece of paper is an example of a

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical change

37.

Tearing paper into small pieces is an example of a

a)

Mixture

b)

Physical change

c)

Chemical change

38.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Ice melting

b)

Baking potatoes

c)

Rusty nail

d)

Rotting wood

39.

Which change creates a NEW substance?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical Change

40.
Flammability (burns)
a)
Physical Property
b)
Chemical Property
41.
Which is a way that a piece of paper can go through a chemical change?
a)
fold the paper in half
b)
soak the paper in water
c)
burn the paper with fire
d)
cut the paper with scissors
42.
Which of these is an example of a new substance being formed?
a)
a nail rusting
b)
a wall being painted
c)
water changing to steam
d)
paper being folded
43.
Which example best describes a physical change?
a)
iron rusting
b)
charcoal burning
c)
an ice cube melting
d)
a marshmallow burning
44.
Glass bottle that is shattered
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
45.
Baking soda and vinegar combine to make carbon dioxide
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
46.

Which of the following are examples of a Chemical Change?

a)

Iron Rusting

b)

Gas Burning

c)

Breaking a glass

d)

Boiling water

e)

Burning Wood

47.
Pancakes cooking on a griddle
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
48.
Food is digested in the stomach
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
49.
Evidence of a physical change.
a)
New substance
b)
Shape Change
c)
Light produced
d)
Gas released.
50.

Chemical channges are ______________ chnages.

a)

Temporary

b)

Permanent