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Matter Practice Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following states of matter describes a substance with a strong attraction and takes the shape of its container?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

2.

The gas that is released from dry ice is an example of _______________.

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

sublimation

d)

deposition

3.

Which of the following is an example of energy decreasing?

a)

melting

b)

boiling

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

4.

Which of the following cannot be separated by physical means?

a)

steel

b)

milk

c)

fruit salad

d)

water

5.

Which of these images represents a colloid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which phase of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

7.

Which of the following substances is an element?

a)

CO2

b)

CH4

c)

N2

d)

NaCl

8.

How can I identify a suspension from a colloid?

a)

Use a light beam and look for a positive Tyndall effect.

b)

Suspensions settle out over time when left undisturbed, while colloids stay mixed.

c)

Colloids settle out over time when left undisturbed, while suspensions stay mixed.

d)

Suspensions and colloids cannot be identified when compared to each other.

9.

Which image represents an element?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

W

10.

What type of matter is this?

11.

substance scatters light & has particles too small to be seen but not large enough to sink?

a)

solution

b)

colloid

c)

suspension

12.

Label the change of states.

13.
Question Image

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.

a)

Solid

1.

maintains a fixed volume and shape.

b)

Liquid

2.

conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure

c)

Gas

3.

has both variable volume and shape; expands to fill container.

d)

Plasma

4.

electrically conductive, produce magnetic fields and electric currents

14.
What is an example of a mixture?
a)
iron
b)
ice
c)
soil
d)
gold
15.

[check all that apply] Pure substances include:

a)

Elements

b)

Homogeneous Mixtures

c)

Compounds

d)

Heterogeneous Mixtures

16.

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?

a)

It is a pure substance.

b)

It is a compound.

c)

It is a heterogeneous mixture.

d)

It is a homogeneous mixture.

17.
The picture shown here is what type of mixture?
a)
homogeneous
b)
hetergeneous
c)
pure substance
d)
element
18.

Liquids have the ability to flow because

a)

There are strong forces of attraction between the particles

b)

Their particles are arranged in a regular pattern

c)

Their particles can slide over each other

d)

Their particles are very far apart