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WorksheetsMatter Practice Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following states of matter describes a substance with a strong attraction and takes the shape of its container?
solid
liquid
gas
The gas that is released from dry ice is an example of _______________.
evaporation
freezing
sublimation
deposition
Which of the following is an example of energy decreasing?
melting
boiling
evaporation
condensation
Which of the following cannot be separated by physical means?
steel
milk
fruit salad
water
Which of these images represents a colloid?
Which phase of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?
solid
liquid
gas
Which of the following substances is an element?
CO2
CH4
N2
NaCl
How can I identify a suspension from a colloid?
Use a light beam and look for a positive Tyndall effect.
Suspensions settle out over time when left undisturbed, while colloids stay mixed.
Colloids settle out over time when left undisturbed, while suspensions stay mixed.
Suspensions and colloids cannot be identified when compared to each other.
Which image represents an element?
X
Y
Z
W
What type of matter is this?
plasma
solid
liquid
gas
substance scatters light & has particles too small to be seen but not large enough to sink?
solution
colloid
suspension
Label the change of states.
condensation
sublimation
melting
vaporization
freezing
The four states of matter are shown with these illustrations.
Differentiate between these four states of matter by completing the chart. Click and drag each description to its correct state of matter.
Solid
maintains a fixed volume and shape.
Liquid
conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure
Gas
has both variable volume and shape; expands to fill container.
Plasma
electrically conductive, produce magnetic fields and electric currents
[check all that apply] Pure substances include:
Elements
Homogeneous Mixtures
Compounds
Heterogeneous Mixtures
A bottle of dishwashing detergent contains a clear, viscous liquid. The label has a long list of ingredients, including water, sodium lauryl sulfate, fragrance, and Blue dye #5.
What can you infer about the material in the bottle from this label and the appearance of the liquid?
It is a pure substance.
It is a compound.
It is a heterogeneous mixture.
It is a homogeneous mixture.
Liquids have the ability to flow because
There are strong forces of attraction between the particles
Their particles are arranged in a regular pattern
Their particles can slide over each other
Their particles are very far apart
