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Physical Science Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Neutralization is a reaction between a(n)

a)

acid and a base.

b)

acid and a metal.

c)

base and a salt.

d)

salt and water.

2.

Acids are described as corrosive because they

a)

turn litmus blue.

b)

taste bitter.

c)

“wear away” at other materials.

d)

feel slippery.

3.

The chemical name for the compound with the formula Na2S is

a)

sodium fluoride.

b)

magnesium sulfide.

c)

lithium oxide.

d)

sodium sulfide.

4.

A mixture made of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal is called a(n)

a)

superconductor.

b)

metallic bond.

c)

complex metal.

d)

alloy.

5.

A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called a(n)

a)

ionic bond.

b)

covalent bond.

c)

metallic bond.

d)

polyatomic bond.

6.

The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the wave’s

a)

amplitude.

b)

wavelength.

c)

frequency.

d)

speed.

7.

The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from the rest position is the

a)

amplitude of the wave.

b)

wavelength of the wave.

c)

frequency of the wave.

d)

speed of the wave.

8.

Mechanical waves are classified according to

a)

their size.

b)

their shape.

c)

how they move.

d)

their source.

9.

The only sure evidence for a chemical reaction is

a)

the formation of a gas.

b)

a color change.

c)

the production of one or more new substances.

d)

changes in properties.

10.

The principle of conservation of mass is true

a)

only for reactions that take place in open systems.

b)

only for reactions that take place in closed systems.

c)

for reactions in both open and closed systems.

d)

for no reactions at all.

11.

A chemical reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat is described as

a)

endothermic.

b)

exothermic.

c)

combustion.

d)

unbalanced.

12.

When a chemical reaction takes place in an open system,

a)

matter can enter from or escape to the surroundings.

b)

matter is not allowed to enter from or escape to the surroundings.

c)

matter can enter from the surroundings, but cannot escape to the surroundings.

d)

matter cannot move at all.

13.

Which of the following has kinetic energy?

a)

a rock poised for a fall

b)

an archer’s bow that is drawn back

c)

a rolling bowling ball

d)

a car waiting at a red light

14.

How would you calculate an object’s mechanical energy?

a)

Add its kinetic and potential energies.

b)

Multiply its kinetic and potential energies.

c)

Subtract its kinetic energy from its potential energy.

d)

Subtract its potential energy from its kinetic energy.

15.

The law of universal gravitation states that any two objects in the universe that have mass, without exception,

a)

attract each other.

b)

repel each other.

c)

combine to provide a balanced force.

d)

create friction.

16.

The resistance of a liquid to flowing is its

a)

pressure.

b)

temperature.

c)

viscosity.

d)

volume.

17.

The more particles an object has at a given temperature,

a)

the higher its temperature.

b)

the more thermal energy it has.

c)

the more degrees it has.

d)

the more kelvins it has.

18.

Satellite telephone systems make long-distance telephone calls possible anywhere in the world.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Solid metals are good conductors of heat and ____________________.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

vibrates

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

20.

A mechanical wave is created when a medium ____________________, or moves back and forth or up and down.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

vibrates

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

21.

In electromagnetic waves, the magnetic fields are ____________________ to the electric fields.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

perpendicular

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

22.

A(n) ____________________ is a strong magnet that can be turned on and off.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

perpendicular

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

23.

The specific temperature at which a pure solid changes to a liquid is its ____________________ point.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

perpendicular

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

24.

Even though the water in a filled bathtub may be at the same temperature as water in a teacup, the water in the bathtub has more ____________________ because it contains a greater number of water molecules.

a)

electromagnet

b)

electricity

c)

perpendicular

d)

thermal energy

e)

melting

25.

A precipitate is a(n) ____________________ that forms from solution during a chemical reaction.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

solid

e)

attract

26.

A large truck and a small car are moving at the same speed. The truck has greater kinetic energy because its ____________________ is greater.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

mass

e)

attract

27.

To maintain your body temperature, your body converts chemical potential energy into ____________________ energy.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

mass

e)

attract

28.

A baseball flying through the air has ____________________ energy because of its motion.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

mass

e)

attract

29.

As the distance between two objects decreases, the gravitational force between them ____________________.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

mass

e)

attract

30.

When placed near each other, unlike magnetic poles ____________________ each other.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

increases

d)

mass

e)

attract

31.

Name the type of wave labeled A.

a)

infrared rays

b)

microwaves

c)

radio waves

d)

gamma waves

32.

Based on the diagram, where is the magnetic force around magnet A the strongest?

a)

at the poles

b)

in the middle

33.

Which pair of magnets is arranged so that like poles are placed near each other?

a)

Magnet A

b)

Magnet Pair B

c)

Magnet Pair C

34.

Classify State A as a gas, liquid, or solid.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

35.

Classify State B as a gas, liquid, or solid.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

36.

Classify State C as a gas, liquid, or solid.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid