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Adv. Unit 3 Review: Changes in Matter

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is K2SO4 composed of?

a)

2 Potassium atoms, 4 Sulfur atoms, 4 Oxygen atoms

b)

1 Potassium atom, 2 Sulfur atoms, 4 Oxygen atoms

c)

2 Potassium atoms, 1 Sulfur atom, 4 Oxygen atoms

d)

There is not enough information

2.

Water is composed of what two elements combined?

a)

Liquid and Gas

b)

Nitrogen and Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen and Oxygen

d)

Water is an element.

3.

Identify the compound's bond as either ionic or covalent: CO2

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

4.

Identify the compound's bond as either ionic or covalent: MgO

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

5.

Identify the compound's bond as either ionic or covalent: LiF

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

6.

One type of cold remedy is an effervescent tablet that breaks down in water. When the tablet is placed in water, it forms gas bubbles. In this example, the formation of a gas is an example of what kind of change?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

Nuclear change

d)

Phase change

7.

Some power plants produce energy by burning coal. In these power plants, the heat from burning coal is used to boil water. Identify the changes that occur when burning coal and boiling water?

a)

Burning coal = Physical change;

Boiling water = Physical change

b)

Burning coal = Chemical change;

Boiling water = Physical change

c)

Burning coal = Physical change;

Boiling water = Chemical change

d)

Burning coal = Chemical change;

Boiling water = Chemical change

8.

As part of a study, a scientist observed a number of different molecular changes in matter. Which of the following observations provides evidence of a physical change?

a)

Using heat to burn a log in a fireplace

b)

Using light to produce sugar in plants

c)

A cake that was baked from many ingredients

d)

A bottle that was broken into many small pieces

9.

A scientist studying sodium chloride (NaCl) makes a list of its properties. Which observations are physical properties?

  1. White to colorless crystals
  2. Reacts with silver nitrate to form a solid
  3. Density = 2.47 g/cm3
  4. Dissolves in water
a)

Only observation 3

b)

Observations 1 and 2

c)

Observations 1, 3, and 4

d)

Observations 3 and 4

10.

A student finds a bottle that is labeled with a long chemical name. What is the best way for the student to learn more about the chemical properties of this substance?

a)

Research the information in a science book or computer.

b)

Experiment with the chemical.

c)

Ask a nearby student if they know about the chemical.

d)

Use tools to take measurements of the chemical.

11.

Takisha conducted an experiment to determine the effect of salt on the boiling point of water. She measured the boiling points of 100 mL of water with salt added in 5 g increments. As a control, she also recorded the temperature of water with no salt added. What is the purpose of this control?

a)

The control should not change so it will not affect the experiment.

b)

The control changes as a result of what is being manipulated.

c)

The control is used as a comparison.

d)

The control has no purpose in an experiment.

12.

When a formula unit of magnesium sulfide, MgS, is separated into magnesium and sulfur particles, the particles are called

a)

molecules.

b)

ions.

c)

isotopes.

d)

compounds.

13.

The formation of an ionic bond involves

a)

a sharing of electrons.

b)

a transfer of electrons.

c)

a change in atomic mass.

d)

a change in atomic number.

14.

Examine the following chemical equation:

Mg + S → MgS

This equation expresses which change?

a)

Two atoms combine to form one atom.

b)

Two atoms combine to form one molecule.

c)

Two elements combine to form a different element.

d)

Two elements combine to form two new elements.

15.

Students performed an investigation to test the heat retention properties of identically sized glass and aluminum containers. They put 100 mL of hot water into each container and measured the temperature change each minute for 15 minutes.


What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this investigation?

a)

The change in temperature

b)

The volume of container used

c)

The type of container used

d)

Heat retention properties

16.

The formation of covalent bonds involves the

a)

sharing of electrons.

b)

transfer of electrons.

c)

sharing of protons.

d)

transfer of protons.

17.

Identify the bonds for the following compound as either ionic or covalent: CaCl2

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

18.

Identify the bonds for the following compound as either ionic or covalent: H2O

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

19.

Identify the bonds for the following compound as either ionic or covalent: NaCl

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

20.

An aluminum ion has a charge of +3, and an oxide ion has a charge of –2. Which would be the product of a reaction between these two elements?

a)

Al3O2

b)

Al2O

c)

Al2O3

d)

AlO3

21.

Students conducted an investigation to determine if unknown liquids were acids or bases. What was the independent variable in this investigation

a)

Acids

b)

Bases

c)

Unknown liquids

d)

Reactions of the liquids

22.

While Marsha was exploring caves in Florida, she saw rock formations called stalactites. Which is responsible for the formation of the stalactites inside a limestone cave?

a)

Earthquake uplift

b)

Drought conditions

c)

Underground rivers

d)

Dissolving chemicals

23.

Balance the following equation:

__CO + __NO --> __N2 + __CO2

a)

CO + NO --> N + CO2

b)

CO + N2O --> N2 + CO2

c)

2CO + 2NO --> N2 + 2CO2

d)

It is already balanced.

24.

Why is water known as the universal solvent?

a)

Water dissolves all known substances in the universe.

b)

Water is dissolved by all known substances in the universe.

c)

Water is essential for life.

d)

Water dissolves the greatest known number of substances.

25.

Noble gases would be considered which of the following?

a)

elements

b)

compounds

c)

mixtures

d)

molecules

26.

What is the the freezing point of water with the correct SI unit?

a)

32o F

b)

0o F

c)

32o C

d)

0o C

27.

Which equation shows that the total mass during a chemical reaction stays the same?

a)

2Na + 2H2O --> NaOH + H2

b)

H2 + O2 --> H2O

c)

Mg + Cl2 --> MgCl2

d)

NaOH + MgCl2 --> NaCl + MgOH

28.

Which of the following shows an exothermic reaction?

a)

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

b)

2H2O + energy→ 2H2 + O2

c)

6CO2 + 6H2O + energy→C6H12O6 + 6O2

d)

2Na + Cl2 →2NaCl + energy

29.

In every chemical change, ___.

a)

the mass changes

b)

the substances stay the same

c)

the density stays the same

d)

the substances change

30.

Which property of water allows water molecules to be attracted to other water molecules?

a)

adhesion

b)

cohesion

c)

solubility

d)

freezing point of zero degrees Celsius