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WorksheetsUnit 3: Properties of Matter
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
A tennis ball has less mass than a golf ball because
It takes up less space
It contains less matter
It contains different kinds of matter
Has a definite composition
An example of an extensive property is
Temperature
Mass
Pressure
Hardness
Which of the following is a physical property?
Explosive
Combustible
Melting point
Ability to rust
Which of the following is a physical property of a substance?
Altered by an acid
Products of decomposition
Malleability
Ability to oxidize
Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Solid only
Liquid only
Gas only
Both liquid and gas
Which state of matter takes both the shape and volume of its container?
Solid only
Liquid only
Gas only
Both liquid and gas
Which state of matter is characterized by having an indefinite shape but a definite volume?
Solid only
Liquid only
Gas only
Both liquid and gas
Which state of matter is characterized as having a definite shape and a definite volume?
Solid only
Liquid only
Gas only
Both liquid and gas
Which state of matter expands when heated and is easy to compress?
Gas
Liquid only
Solid only
Both solid and liquid
Which of the following can be classified as a mixture?
Pure water
Pure air
Pure gold
Pure nitrogen
Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
Air
Salt water
Steel
Soil
Which of the following is true for all chemical reactions?
The total mass of the reactants increases
The total mass of the reactants is greater than the total mass of the products
The toral mass of the reactants is less than the mass of the products
The total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products
What must be done to be certain that a chemical reaction has taken place?
Check for the presence of bubbles before and after the reaction
Demonstrate that a release of energy occurred after the reaction
Check the composition of the sample before and after the reaction
Demonstrate that energy was absorbed after the reaction
Which of the following processes involves a change in a physical property?
Rusting
Fermenting
Boiling
Burning
Which of the following involves a chemical change?
Mixing
Melting
Grinding
Decomposing
Which of the following changes to a metal is a chemical change?
Bending
Melting
Rusting
Polishing
Which of the following has a chemical symbol that is derived from latin?
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Potassium
Calcium
Which of the following is a chemical property?
Color
Hardness
Freezing point
Ability to react with oxygen
What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?
A compound consists of more than one phase
A compound can only be separated into its constituent components by chemical means
A mixture can only be separated into its constituent components by chemical means
A mixture must be uniform in composition
A substance that can be separated into 2 or more substances only by a chemical change is a(n)
Element
Compound
Mixture
Solution
Which of the following materials is a pure substance?
Stainless steel
Silver
Air
Gasoline
Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
Vinegar in water
Milk
Oil and water
Air
Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
Salt water
Beef stew
Soil
Sand and water
Which state of matter is the hardest to compress?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
None can be compressed
Jennifer has a liquid substance, and she notices it has all of the following properties except
A definite shape
Expands when heated
A fixed volume
Can flow
Table salt is composed of sodium and chlorine. Identify the chemical formula for table salt.
NaCl
SCl
SoCl
NaCo
Which diagram represents a mixture of elements A and B?
X only
Y only
Z only
X and Z
X and Y
Which two particle diagrams represent mixtures of diatomic elements?
A and B
A and C
B and C
B and D
