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CHapter 1: Matter

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three states of matter?
a)
solid, volume, mass
b)
density, volume, mass
c)
solid, liquid, gas
d)
density, gas, volume
2.
Something that takes up space and has mass.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
density
3.
A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
matter
4.
A measure of how much mass is contained in a given unit of volume.
a)
mass
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
matter
5.
Iron + oxygen = rust is an example of a ___________.
a)
physical property/change
b)
chemical property/change
c)
mass
d)
volume
6.
You can measure ______ with grams.
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
conductivity
d)
melting point
7.
The ability of a metal to allow heat or electricity to pass through it.
a)
conductivity
b)
insulator
c)
mass
d)
density
8.
Example for Physical Property
a)
Taste
b)
explodes
9.
A physical property can be observed with your
a)
Eyes
b)
Ears
c)
Tastes
d)
All of the above
10.
Cutting an orange is a physical change.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What causes a change in the state of matter?
a)
physical properties
b)
chemical energy
c)
temperature
12.
Which change can occur when  you add heat energy to water?
a)
The water can change from a liquid to a solid
b)
The water can change from a gas to a liquid
c)
The water can change from a liquid to a gas
d)
The water can change from a solid to a liquid
13.
Changing the way matter looks without changing it into NEW matter is a:
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
c)
Energy change
d)
BOTH a chemical and a physical change
14.
Water freezing to ice is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
15.
Burning wood to ash is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
16.
Smashing a piece of candy into smaller pieces is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
17.

Cake batter is a substance that may contain flour, eggs and sugars mixed by hand or with an electric mixer. Cake batter is a ___________________ .

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

18.

Chalk is a mineral found in rocks. It contains carbon, oxygen and calcium atoms. Chalk is a ___________________ .

a)

element

b)

compound

19.

Mixtures that have the same composition throughout are...

a)

heterogeneous

b)

homogeneous

c)

elements

d)

pure substances

20.

Ammonia is a colorless gas with the formula NH3. Ammonia contains hydrogen and nitrogen and cannot be broken down physically. Ammonia is a ___________________ .

a)

element

b)

compound

21.

Methane contains one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen that are chemically bonded. It is a main component of natural gas. Methane is a ___________________ .

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

22.

Instant coffee is made by dissolving a powder in hot water. Instant coffee is a ___________________ .

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

23.
a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

24.
a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

25.
What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?
a)
C
b)
Ca
c)
Cal
26.

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

towers

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

27.
The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
28.
What does the 6 represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
29.

The horizontal (side to side) rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

families

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

30.
Sodium (Na) is found in period 
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
1