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pH & Properties of Matter Practice

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Matter may be a gas, a solid, or a liquid. It can change from one state to another. Which of the following may cause matter to change form?

a)

a change in mass

b)

a change in color

c)

a change in volume

d)

a change in temperature

2.

The amount of space occupied by a sample of matter. It is typically measured in mL or cm3.

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

matter

d)

density

3.

A measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is typically measure in grams or kilograms.

a)

mass

b)

matter

c)

volume

d)

states of matter

4.

How are you able to determine the physical properties of a substance?

a)

by using the senses to smell, taste, hear, feel or see it

b)

by determining its placement on the periodic table of elements

c)

by observing how it reacts with other substances

5.

When mixing two liquids together, they begin to fizz and bubble. This is an example of a chemical change.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

A ___________________________ property is a characteristic that can be observed and measured. This property doesn't make a new substance.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

7.

An ice cube melts into liquid water. This is an example of a:

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

8.

Using color to describe an object is an example of a ________ property.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

9.

This property refers to the gentle sheen or soft glow/shine an object has.

a)

taste

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

luster

10.

Which of the following properties is a chemical propety?

a)

solubility

b)

density

c)

tarnish

d)

malleability

11.

Which of the following properties are physical properties? Check all that apply.

a)

viscosity

b)

texture

c)

flammability

d)

rusting

e)

odor

12.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a)

water freezing into solid ice

b)

a piece of wood burning

c)

a toy car rusting

d)

zinc producing hydrogen gas bubbles when mixed with water

13.

Which phrase accurately describes a chemical change?

a)

a change in the appearance of an object

b)

a change on the molecular level of a substance

c)

a change in state

d)

a change in form

14.

Sand paper feeling rough to the touch would describe which of the following physical properties?

a)

luster

b)

color

c)

textue

d)

shape

15.

This is the variable in an experiment that is determined by the experiment; is is the data being collected.

a)

controlled variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

independent variable

16.

A property that describes the ability of a material to be shaped, flattened, or otherwise deformed without breaking.

a)

viscosity

b)

malleability

c)

flammability

d)

solubility

17.

This variable that the scientist purposefully changes in order to determine its effect; it influences the data

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

controlled variable

18.

This variable remains constant throughout the entire experiment in order to allow for fair and reliable results.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

controlled variable

19.

The pH scale is a range from;

a)

1-7

b)

0-14

c)

1-5

d)

1-20

20.

A(n) _________ is a substance with a pH less than 7.

a)

acid

b)

base/alkaline

c)

neutral

d)

buffer

21.

A(n) _______ is a substance with a pH greater than 7.

a)

acid

b)

base/alkaline

c)

neutral

d)

buffer

22.

What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?

a)

milk

b)

water

c)

orange juice

d)

blood

23.

Complete the sentence: A substance that is more basic has a _____ pH than a substance that is acidic.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

the same

d)

none of the above

24.

In a test of pH levels, a baking soda has a pH of 9 and bleach has a pH of 12. What is true about their relationship?

a)

both of the solutions are bases

b)

both of the solutions are acids

c)

the baking soda is an acid and the bleach is a base

d)

the baking soda is a base and the bleach is an acid

25.

A base is a substance

a)

that releases OH- ions (hydroxide) when dissolved in water

b)

that releases H+ ions (hydrogen) when dissolved in water

c)

does not release any ions when dissolved in water

d)

none of the above

26.

On the pH scale higher numbers indicate

a)

acids

b)

bases

27.

Water has a neutral pH because

a)

it has more H+ ions that OH-

b)

it has more OH- ions that H+

c)

it does not produce any ions

d)

it has an equal amount of H+ and OH- ions in the solution

28.

According to the pH range which substance is more acidic than lemon juice?

a)

hydrochloric acid

b)

milk

c)

coffee

d)

bleach

29.

Bleach is a strong base, what is the pH level of bleach?

a)

13

b)

1

c)

14

d)

2

30.

A solution has a pH of 7.0. What would happen to the pH if OH- ions were added?

a)

pH would go up

b)

pH would go down

c)

pH would stay the same

d)

none of the above

31.

Which of the following pH levels would be considered the strongest base?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

14

d)

12

32.

A solution with a pH of 8.6 would be....

a)

acid

b)

neutral

c)

base

d)

acid and base

33.

A solution with a pH of 3.6 would be...

a)

acid

b)

neutral

c)

base

d)

acid and base

34.

Is this substance acidic, basic or neutral>

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

neutral

35.

Which of the following is a property of a base?

a)

slippery to touch

b)

ability to corrode metal

c)

sour taste

d)

ability to form H+ ions

36.

During this type of reaction, a salt is formed when an acid and base react with one another.

a)

neutralization

b)

acidification

c)

synthesis

d)

basicity

37.

A solution has a pH of 7.0. What would happen to the pH if H+ ions were added?

a)

pH would go up an the substance would become more basic.

b)

pH would go down and the substance would become more acidic.

c)

pH would stay the same

d)

pH would neutralize

38.

What color will an acid turn litmus paper?

a)

blue

b)

red

c)

yellow

d)

green

39.

Bases will turn litmus paper_________.

a)

red

b)

blue

c)

yellow

d)

green

40.

A(n) ______________ will tell you if a substance is an acid or a base by changing color.

a)

solution

b)

salt

c)

neutralization reaction

d)

indicator

41.

Which of the following terms describes a liquid of gel that contains ions and is able to conduct electricity?

a)

indicator

b)

pH

c)

electrolyte

d)

corrosive

42.

Which of the following acids is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world and is also known as "battery acid"?

a)

sulfuric acid

b)

phosphoric acid

c)

nitric acid

d)

hydrochloric acid

43.

Which of the following acids would be safest to ingest?

a)

sulfuric acid

b)

citric acid

c)

hydrochloric acid

d)

nitric acid

44.

Bases are typically found in:

a)

pollution

b)

juices

c)

foods

d)

cleaning products

45.

Select the statement that is TRUE.

a)

The lower the pH, the stronger the base.

b)

The higher the pH, the stronger the acid.

c)

Vinegar is a neutral substance with a pH of 2.5

d)

The lower the pH, the stronger the acid.