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Matter: States and Characteristics

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which phase of matter has a definite shape, mass, and volume?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
2.

This phase of matter has a definite mass and volume, but not a definite shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

peanut butter and jelly shoes

3.

This phase of matter has a definite mass but not a definite volume or shape. (2 answers)

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

4.
A _________ molecules vibrate in place and do not move past each other. 
a)
liquids
b)
gases
c)
solids
d)
plasma
5.

The particles in a _________ are constantly expanding and if unconfined, will spread out indefinitely.

a)

liquid

b)

solid

c)

gas

6.

When heat is _______, a solid becomes a liquid.

a)

removed

b)

added

c)

kept the same

d)

swimming in the car

7.

When heat is ________, a liquid becomes a solid.

a)

added

b)

removed

c)

kept the same

d)

who cares

8.

All matter is made up of tiny particles called

a)

atoms

b)

matter

c)

solid

d)

states

9.

A heterogeneous mixture ____________.

a)

Is a solution

b)

Is a pure substance

c)

looks the same throughout

d)

does not look the same throughout

10.
Mass, relative density, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, conductivity, etc.
a)
Physical state
b)
Insulators
c)
Physical Properties 
d)
Inferences
11.
If an ice cube is left out in  room it will change from one state of matter to another.  Which is the correct order of State of Matter that the ice cube will go through?
a)
Gas, Solid, Liquid
b)
Liquid, Solid, Gas
c)
Liquid, Gas, Solid
d)
Solid, Liquid, Gas
12.

Anything that has mass and takes up space is called

a)

volume

b)

matter

c)

magnetism

d)

electricity

13.
Which box has a higher density?  
a)
Box A
b)
Box B
c)
cannot be determined
d)
they are the same
14.
What is the definition of Melting / freezing point
a)
the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid or a solid to a liquid by the loss or addition of heat; for water this temperature is 0°C
b)
the decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, volume (capacity), and weight or mass
c)
a combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated in some physical way
d)
properties of matter that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the matter itself
e)
floating or sinking when compared to water
15.

The temperature at which a gas turns into a liquid.

a)

Melting point

b)

Freezing point

c)

Boiling point

d)

Condensation point

16.

The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas

a)

Melting point

b)

Boiling point

c)

Freezing point

d)

Condensation point

17.

Mass divided by volume is the formula for calculating ______________.

a)

Force

b)

Speed

c)

Density

d)

Matter

18.

The melting point of ice in degrees Fahrenheit is _______________.

a)

100

b)

32

c)

0

d)

212

19.

The ability to shine is known as ______________.

a)

Luster

b)

Brightness

c)

Flammability

d)

Combustion

20.

Photosynthesis is the process in which plants make sugar(glucose) and oxygen. It is a ____________ property.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Unknown

d)

Sold/Bought

21.

Solubility, is a ______________ property.

a)

chemical

b)

physical

c)

flammable

d)

standard

22.

Reactivity (bubbling, fizzing) is a ___________ property.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Weight

d)

Useless

23.

___________ is the ability of a substance to be stretched into thin wires.

a)

solubility

b)

ductility

c)

elasticity

d)

malleability

24.

When metal comes in contact with oxygen and water, it creates _________ through a chemical reaction.

a)

Rust (tarnish)

b)

Mold

c)

Decomposition

d)

Copper

25.

Digestion, the process of the body breaking down food for nutrients, is a ____________ change/property.

a)

Chemcial

b)

Physical

c)

Slow

d)

Photosynthesis

26.

________________ the ability of a solid to be flattened into thin sheets.

a)

Solubility

b)

Malleability

c)

Tensile strength

d)

Brittleness

27.

The freezing point of water in degrees Celsius is _________.

a)

0

b)

32

c)

212

d)

100

28.

Decay or rotting of a substance is a ____________ change.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Alternate

d)

Solid

29.

_______________ is the ability of a given substance to dissolve.

a)

solubility

b)

malleability

c)

ductility

d)

elasticity

30.

Color change like in a drop of food coloring in water, is a ____________ change.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

c)

Matter

d)

Flammability

31.

____________ is a measure of how much stress from pulling, or tension, a material can withstand before breaking.

a)

Hardness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Tensile strength

d)

Brittleness

32.

___________________ the tendency of a solid to crack or break.

a)

Ductility

b)

Hardness

c)

Malleability

d)

Brittleness

33.

___________________ the tendency of the atoms or molecules in a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) to take up more space as the temperature increases.

a)

Ductility

b)

Malleability

c)

Thermal expansion

d)

Tensile strength

34.

_______________ the ability to be stretched or compressed then return to the original size.

a)

Ductility

b)

Elasticity

c)

Malleability

d)

Brittleness

35.

When making Kool Aid, the powdered flavoring is the _________.

a)

Solvent

b)

Strength

c)

Solution

d)

Solute

36.

When making Kool Aid, the water is the _________.

a)

Solution

b)

Solvent

c)

Solute

d)

Strength

37.

The melting point of ice in degrees Celsius is _______________.

a)

100

b)

32

c)

0

d)

212

38.

The boiling point of water in degrees Celsius is _______________.

a)

100

b)

32

c)

0

d)

212

39.

The boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit is _______________.

a)

100

b)

32

c)

0

d)

212

40.

_________________ is a measure of a solid's resistance to scratching.

a)

Hardness

b)

Brittleness

c)

Strength

d)

Tensile strength

41.

Bonus:

mass times acceleration is the formula for ____________.

a)

Force

b)

Speed

c)

Density

d)

Matter

42.

BONUS:

_____________________ is when matter goes from a solid to a gas.

a)

Deposition

b)

Condensation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Evaporation