WorksheetsSSA Review (Properties of Matter: Big Idea 8)
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
Matthew has six cubes of different materials. Each cube has a mass of 10 grams (g). Matthew sorts the cubes into two groups using one physical property.
Which physical property did Matthew most likely use to sort the cubes into two groups?
density
magnetism
melting point
electrical conductivity
Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Cesium (Cs), and Francium (Fr) are in the same column in the periodic table. Why are these elements in the same column in the periodic table?
They have similar properties.
They have atoms of the same size.
They have the same number of protons.
They have the same number of neutrons.
Madison is heating two different liquids. For each liquid, she wants to compare the temperatures at which gas bubbles form, rise, and begin to escape. What physical property is Madison using to compare the liquids?
boiling point
conductivity
melting point
solubility
Three elements are very reactive nonmetals with similar properties. Where are these elements most likely located in the periodic table?
in the same row of the periodic table
in the four corners of the periodic table
in the two top rows of the periodic table
in the same column of the periodic table
Different kinds of mailer make up the materials of the rock cycle. Which of the following best describes the loose sediments shown in both diagrams?
solution
pure substance
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
Four blocks made of different materials are shown below. Which block has the greatest density?
Iron (Fe) can combine with oxygen gas (O2) to form rust molecules (Fe203). This chemical reaction is represented in the balanced equation shown below.
4Fe + 302 → 2Fe203
Which of the following represents one atom of an element involved in this chemical reaction?
Fe2O3
FeO
O2
Fe
The building blocks of both living and nonliving matter are called elements. Which of the following groups of substances contains only elements?
N, Ni,I
C, NaCl, H
Li, NaOH, CI
H2, NaCl, CO
Neon (Ne) is an element, one of many different kinds of matter that occur on Earth. The diagram shows a model of one atom of the element neon. Which of the following statements best describes the atom shown in the diagram?
It is identical with atoms of some other elements.
It can be broken down into smaller parts by chemical means.
It is the smallest unit of neon that has all the properties of neon.
It is the largest unit of neon that can combine with other elements.
Neon (Ne) is an element, one of many different kinds of matter that occur on Earth. The diagram shows a model of one atom of the element neon. The atom of neon shown is made up of subatomic particles. Which of the following are shown in the diagram?
electrons
ions
neutrons
protons
In its natural state, neon has no definite shape or volume. Its atoms move fast and are far apart. Which term describes neon in its natural state?
gas
liquid
solid
solution
The graph compares the densities of seven different metals. Based on information from the graph, which statement best compares the densities of two metals?
Ten kilograms of aluminum is denser than one kilogram of titanium.
Any sample of zirconium is denser than any sample of titanium.
Five kilograms of iron is denser than one kilogram of lead.
Any sample of zinc is denser than any sample of iron.
Emma is conducting an investigation to compare several physical properties of samples of two different kinds of rocks. When she measured and compared the
masses of the two rocks, she found that rock 1 had a greater mass than rock 2. Which of the following is the best prediction of how another property of the rocks
will compare?
The density of rock 1 will be the same as the density of rock 2.
The weight of rock 1 will be greater than the weight of rock 2.
The volume of rock 1 will be less than the volume of rock 2.
The state of rock 1 will be different from the state of rock 2.
An electromagnet is a temporary magnet made by passing an electric current through coils of wire wrapped around a metal core. Current passing through the wire causes the wire to act as a magnet. The magnet is stronger if the core is made of a material that has magnetic properties. Which of the following objects would be best to use for the core of an electromagnet?
aluminum rod
copper pipe
iron rod
lead pipe
There are millions of different compounds on Earth. Which of the following substances is an example of a compound?
chlorine (CI)
hydrogen ion (H+)
sodium (Na)
sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Elements are building blocks of matter that combine chemically to form countless compounds. Which of the following are examples of elements?
acid, base, and salt
silicon, iron, and aluminum
water, methane, and glucose
proton, neutron, and electron
Elements are organized on the periodic table according to then properties. A section of the periodic table is shown in the below. Which two elements most likely have similar properties?
argon and chlorine
chlorine and fluorine
fluorine and neon
sulfur and chlorine
Joshua has a mixture of sand and iron filings. Which physical property would best help Joshua separate the filings from the sand?
conductivity
density
magnetism
solubility
The equation for density is shown. The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3. The density of iron is 7.9 g/cm3. A sample of silverhas a volume of 4.0cm3 and a mass of 42 g. How does silver compare with gold and iron in density?
Silver is denser than either gold or iron.
Silver is less dense than either gold or iron.
Silver is denser than gold and less dense than iron.
Silver is denser than iron and less dense than gold.
The data table lists the properties of four unknown substances. Based on the data in the table, which substance is a base?
Substance 1
Substance 2
Substance 3
Substance 4
Physical properties can be used to compare and classify substances. The process below demonstrates a physical property of sugar. Which of the following physical properties of sugar is demonstrated by the process above?
density
solubility
melting point
thermal conductivity
Compounds are made up of different kinds of atoms that are chemically combined. What do compounds have in common?
They have the same color.
They have the same melting point.
They can be broken down into simpler substances.
They cannot combine with one another to form more complex substances.
The model represents a structure of a form of matter. Which of the following does the model represent?
an atom
a nucleus
an element
a compound
The drawing illustrates a chemical process. What chemical process does the drawing best illustrate?
Elements combining to form other elements.
Atoms of different elements combining to form a compound.
Compounds combining to form elements.
Elements breaking up into atoms.
Acids can be strong or weak. Which pH value represents the strongest acid?
pH = 12
pH = 7
pH = 5
pH = 1
Acid rain occurs in some regions on Earth and has a negative impact on plants and animals. Normal rainwater has a pH between 5.5 and 6. Which of the following is most likely to be the pH of rainwater that is classified as acid rain?
pH above 7
pH of 7
pH of 6
pH below 5
Physical properties can be used to compare and classify substances. Which statement is correct about a physical property?
A physical property is based on a substance’s ability to change into a new substance.
A physical property can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance.
A physical property describes a substance’s ability to be involved in a chemical reaction.
A physical property is difficult to observe and even more difficult to measure.
Which is the smallest unit of matter?
compound
mixture
atom
nucleus
Which of the following is a compound?
carbon
gold
oxygen
water
The illustration is a model of an atom. Which two subatomic particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
proton and electron
neutron and proton
electron and neutron
ion and proton
The illustration shows two subatomic particles and their relative charges. Starting from the left, which of the following labels should be added to this illustration to correctly identify each subatomic particle?
proton and neutron
proton and electron
electron and neutron
electron and nucleus
A characteristic property is one that is remains the same regardless of the amount of matter that is present. Which of the following is a characteristic property of matter?
density
mass
volume
weight
Using the pH scale which substance is closest to neutral?
Lemon juice
Milk
Sea Water
Lye
Which statement below describes the difference between mixtures and pure substances?
Pure substances can be physically separated but mixtures cannot be physically separated.
Mixtures can be physically separated but pure substances cannot be physically separated.
Mixtures are made of a single kind of matter but a pure substance is two or more substances that are chemically bonded.
Pure substances are not created through a chemical reaction and mixtures are the result of a chemical reaction.
A golf ball and a table-tennis ball are about the same size. In other words, they have about the same volume. However, a golf ball has more mass than a table-tennis ball. What can you conclude from this information?
A table-tennis ball contains more matter than a golf ball.
A table-tennis ball has the same properties as a golf ball.
A golf ball contains a smaller amount of mass per volume than a table-tennis ball.
A golf ball has a greater density than a table-tennis ball.
Melinda drew an illustration of the three states of matter. The illustration shows what she drew. Melinda wanted to replace the numbers with labels identifying the correct state of matter. How should she change the numbers?
1 --> solid; 2 --> liquid; 3 --> gas
1 --> gas; 2 --> liquid; 3 --> solid
1 --> liquid; 2 --> solid; 3 --> gas
1 --> liquid; 2 --> gas; 3 --> solid
Atoms and molecules are constantly in motion. The more energy the atom or molecule contains, the faster they move about. In which state of matter do the atoms and molecules have the most energy?
in a gas
in a solid
in a liquid
in both a liquid and a solid
Solids, liquids, and gases can change state. The illustration shows matter undergoing a change in state. What change is being illustrated?
a gas cooling
a gas turning into a liquid
a liquid turning into a solid
a liquid turning into a gas
