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Structures of Matter and Its Properties

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

Everything that is in the universe is

a)

Matter

b)

Mass

c)

Volume

2.

Chairs, Air, Water, Tables, and Doors are all examples of mattter.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Protons have a _____________charge.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

4.

Electrons have a _______________charge.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

5.

Neutrons have a ______________ charge.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

6.

Basic units of matter that are indivisible are

a)

Atoms

b)

Proton

c)

Electrons

7.

Protons, Neutrons and Electrons make up an atom.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The amount of matter in an object is

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

9.

Mass is measured in

a)

Grams (g) or Kilograms (kg)

b)

Grams (g) Liters (l)

c)

Kilograms (kg) Milligrams (mg)

10.

Protons are found

a)

In the center of the atom in the nucleus

b)

Around the nucleus in the electron shell

11.

Neutrons are found

a)

In the center of the atom in the nucleus

b)

Around the nucleus in the electron shell

12.

Electrons are found

a)

In the center of the atom in the nucleus

b)

Around the nucleus in the electron shell.

13.

The measure of the force of gravity on an object

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

14.

The amount of space matter occupies

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

15.

Weight is measure in

a)

Pounds (lbs) or Newtons (N)

b)

Kiligrams (Kg) or Grams (g)

c)

Mililiters (ml) or Liters (l)

16.

Volume is measure in

a)

Kilograms (kg) or Grams (g)

b)

Milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cm3)

c)

Pounds (lbs) or Newtons (N)

17.

The formula for the volume of a regular box is

a)

Length (l) x Width (w)

b)

Length (l) x Width (w) x Height (h)

c)

Length (l) + Width (w) + Height (h)

18.

How is the Periodic Table of Elements sorted?

a)

From left to right based on their atomic mass

b)

From left to right based on their atomic number

c)

From right to left based on their atomic mass

19.

You calculate the volume of an irregular figure ...

a)

Using the formula

b)

In a graduated cylinder

c)

By weighing the object

20.

To calculate the volume of an irregular you object, you record the amount of the water in a graduated cylinder, and then submerge the object. You record the amount of water after submerged, and subtract the original amount of water.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What are the columns of the Periodic Table of Elements called

a)

Groups

b)

Periods

22.

What are the rows of the Periodic Table of Elements called

a)

Groups

b)

Periods

23.

What is the atomic number

a)

2

b)

4.003

24.

What is the atomic mass

a)

2

b)

4.003

25.

What is the element symbol

a)

He

b)

H

26.

Number of Protons

a)

2

b)

4

27.

Number of Electrons

a)

2

b)

4

28.

A characteristic of matter that can be observed without changing the substance to a new one is a

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

29.

Ductile, Malleable, and Good Conductors of Heat and Electricity are Physical Properties of

a)

Non Metals

b)

Metals

30.

What are the most reactive elements

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkali Earth Metals

c)

Noble Gases

31.

What are the least reactive

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkali Earth Metals

c)

Noble Gases

32.

Hardness, Texture, Density, Flexability, Color, Ability to dissolve, Magnetism, Melting Point, Boiling Point, and Changing States of Matter are Examples of

a)

Physical Properties

b)

Chemical Properties

33.

When two or more different elements join together or bond they form a

a)

compound

b)

element

34.

A pure substance that can change into a new substance is a

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

35.

Flamability, rust, corrosion, and reactivity are examples of

a)

Physical Properties

b)

Chemical Properties

36.

What is the ratio of Sulfur to Oxygen in Sulfate (SO4)?

a)

1:2

b)

1:4

c)

4:1

37.

What is the formula for density

a)

d = m/v

b)

m = dv

c)

v = m/d

38.

What is the density of water?

a)

1.0 g/cm

b)

1.1 g/cm

c)

2.0 g/cm

39.

Will a density of 6.59 g/cm sink or float in water.

a)

Sink

b)

Float

40.

Solid to Liquid

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

41.

Liquid to Solid

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

42.

Liquid to Gas

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

43.

Gas to Liquid

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

44.

What has definite shape and definite volume

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

45.

What has indefinite shape but definite volume

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

46.

What has indefinite shape and indefinite volume

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

47.

A compound has melting point of -25° C and a boiling point of 0° C. Would it be a solid, liquid or gas at room temperature (20° C)?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

48.

What effect does removing energy have on a gas?

a)

If energy is removed, gas particles speed up

b)

If energy is removed, gas particles slow down

49.

What effect does adding energy have on a solid?

a)

Adding energy to a solid, increases the temperature of the object, causing the particles to move faster.

b)

Adding energy to a solid, decreases the temperature of the object, causing the particles to move slower.

50.

When you add energy to a solid, it will cause the particles to move faster and break apart changing to a

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

51.

When you remove energy from a gas, particles begin to slow down and form a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid