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Mix and Flow of Matter

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Solids: Fluid Properties

a)

Definite Shape & Definite Volume

b)

Indefinite Shape & Definite Volume

c)

Indefinite Shape & Indefinite Volume

d)

Definite Shape & Indefinite Volume

2.

Liquids: Fluid Properties

a)

Indefinite Shape & Indefinite Volume

b)

Definite Shape & Indefinite Volume

c)

Definite Shape & Definite Volume

d)

Indefinite Shape & Definite Volume

3.

Gas: Fluid Properties

a)

Indefinite Shape & Definite Volume

b)

Definite Shape & Definite Volume

c)

Indefinite Shape & Indefinite Volume

d)

Definite Shape & Infinite Volume

4.

_______ is the amount of space an object takes up.

a)

Shape

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Temperature

5.

Distances between molecules are the greatest in ________.

a)

semi-solids

b)

liquids

c)

solids

d)

gases

6.
What is a substance that is dissolved in another substance? 
a)
solution
b)
solute
c)
solvent
d)
compound
7.
What is a solvent?
a)
The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
b)
The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.
c)
The mixing of different substances.
d)
The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons
8.
Another name for a homogeneous mixture is 
a)
an element.
b)
a solution.
c)
a compound.
9.
In this mixture, which of the following will be the solute?
a)
The water in the glass
b)
The glass that holds the final mixture
c)
The solution containing both powder and water
d)
The powder on the spoon
10.

Water is a universal solvent because it ...

a)

freezes when it gets cold.

b)

can be found anywhere.

c)

floats when frozen.

d)

dissolves most substances.

11.

A higher temperature makes the solute dissolve faster

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Mass is measured in

a)

mL

b)

grams

c)

units

d)

air

13.

Volume is measured in

a)

grams

b)

units

c)

milliliters ( mL)

d)

pounds

14.

If you needed to make a liquid less viscous, select all the things you could do to lower the viscosity.

a)

decrease temperature

b)

increase temperature

c)

add solvent

d)

evaporate away solvent

15.

What is density?

a)

The amount of matter in a unit of volume

b)

How heavy something is

c)

How old something is

16.

Which state of matter is most dense?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

17.

Which statement is true about this picture?

a)

The dish soap is more dense than the honey

b)

The cherry tomato is more dense than the milk

c)

The honey is less dense than the bolt

d)

The water is less than the lamp oil

18.

An object's mass is 10 g and its volume is 2ml. What is the density?


Remember: Density = Mass ÷ Volume

a)

20 g/ml

b)

12 g/ml

c)

5 g/ml

d)

8 g/ml

19.

What can be the opposite force to the force of gravity?

a)

Displacement force

b)

Buoyant force

c)

Normal force

d)

Magnetic force

20.

What is it called when an object is neither floating or sinking?

a)

positive buoyant

b)

negative buoyant

c)

neutral buoyant

21.
Which box has a higher density?  
a)
Box A
b)
Box B
c)
cannot be determined
d)
they are the same
22.

If you heat syrup in a microwave, how will its flow rate change?

a)

It would flow slower

b)

It would flow faster

c)

It would not change

d)

It depends on the type of syrup

23.

Low viscosity can be described as...

a)

liquids that flow quickly

b)

liquids that flow slowly

24.

How are a hydraulic system and pneumatic system different?

a)

One is more powerful than the other.

b)

One uses a gas, and the other uses a liquid.

c)

One has a pump, and the other does not.

d)

One has more valves than the other.

25.

High viscosity can be described as...

a)

a liquid that flows quickly

b)

a liquid that flows slowly

26.

Which viscosity can be described as "thick"?

a)

Low viscosity

b)

High viscosity

27.

Fluids with very high viscosity flow very _______________________.

a)

fast

b)

not at all

c)

slow

d)

whenever it wants

28.

Which of these are classified as fluids?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

29.

Which of these factors affects Viscosity?

a)

Temperature

b)

Colour

c)

Taste

30.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
31.

Why does a lifejacket help you float?

a)

Life jackets weigh less than a person

b)

Life jackets weigh less than the water

c)

Life jackets lower your average density

d)

Life jackets increase the water's average density

32.

When area increases...

a)

pressure increases

b)

pressure decreases

c)

pressure stays the same

d)

pressure increases then decreases

33.
Fluid pressure is directed
a)
in all directions.
b)
only upward.
c)
only downward.
d)
always sideways.
34.
What is the unit of measurement for pressure?
a)
pascal
b)
grams
c)
milliters
d)
meters
35.

Both liquids and gases can be compressed

a)

True

b)

False

36.
What is the equation used to calculate pressure?
a)
pressure= force/mass
b)
pressure =mass/volume
c)
pressure=area/force
d)
pressure=force/area
37.
The amount of force pushing on an area is the definition of....
a)
Fluid
b)
Viscosity
c)
Barometer
d)
Pressure
38.

Which of these animals would probably cause the greatest pressure on the ground?

a)

A fat cow with big feet

b)

A fat cow with small feet

c)

A calf with big feet

d)

A calf with small feet

39.

Army tank tracks are useful for travelling through the mud or snow because

a)

they decrease the force the vehicle exerts on the ground

b)

they increase the force the vehicle exerts on the ground

c)

they decrease the pressure the vehicle exerts on the ground

d)

they increase the pressure the vehicle exerts on the ground

40.
Where would you find the largest pressure?
a)
At the bottom of the ocean
b)
At the top of Mt Everest
c)
Close to ground on the Scotch oval
d)
In a rockpool on the Great Barrier Reef
41.
Where is pressure the greatest on the dam?
a)
D
b)
C
c)
B
d)
A
42.
What does pressure measure?
a)
Strength
b)
Force exerted on a given area of surface
43.
How can we increase the gas pressure inside a sealed container?
a)
Increase the number of particles inside the container
b)
Increase the temperature
c)
Decrease the volume of the container
d)
All of these
44.

What does WHMIS stand for ?

a)

Workplace hazardous materials information system

b)

walking ham matter information system

c)

work help math information system

d)

welch hungry materials in snacks

e)

information helping hands matter system

45.

What is compressed gas?

a)

a liquid that burns your hands

b)

a gas that is poisonous

c)

a gas substance that is at room temp. and is contained under pressure

d)

a frozen liquid

46.

What is a flammable material?

a)

a material that sets on fire easily

b)

a gas that is lit on fire

c)

a red liquid

d)

a material that freezes easily

47.

What does poison mean?

a)

hurtful words to others

b)

very deadly gases

c)

hurts your fingers if touched

d)

can cause death or illness if taken into the body

48.

What does toxic mean?

a)

fungus in your teeth

b)

dealing with poisonous materials

c)

eating too much candy

d)

dealing with angry birds

49.

What does corrosive mean?

a)

something that is poisonous

b)

something that is deadly

c)

corrosive substances will destroy other substances when they come in contact

d)

something that hurts your brain

50.

what does Biohazardous mean?

a)

biological substance that is a threat to all living organisms

b)

eating chocolate

c)

something that makes organisms sick

d)

something that makes you feel sad

51.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
52.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a laboratory activity?
a)
loose clothing
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
sandals
d)
all of the above
53.
What safety symbol is this?
a)
Flammable 
b)
Oxidizing Agent
c)
No Open Flame
d)
Explosion
54.
What safety Symbol is this?
a)
Flamable
b)
Oxidizing Agent
c)
No Open Flame
d)
Explosion
55.
The following symbol is for ...
a)
Biohazardous materials
b)
Compressed gas
c)
Oxidizing material
d)
Dangerously reactive material
56.
The following symbol is for ...
a)
oxidizing material
b)
flammable material
c)
materials causing other toxic effects
d)
corrosive material
57.
The following symbol is for ...
a)
Materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects
b)
oxidizing material
c)
corrosive material
d)
materials causing other toxic effects
58.
The following symbol would be found on household products that are poisonous.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

Instant coffee is made by dissolving a powder in hot water. Instant coffee is a ___________________ .

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

60.

Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate, or NaHCO3. It can be produced through chemical reactions involving carbon dioxide and sodium hydroxide.

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

61.

Cake batter is a substance that may contain flour, eggs and sugars mixed by hand or with an electric mixer. Cake batter is a ___________________ .

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

62.

Blood is a fluid found in the bodies of humans and other animals. It can be physically separated into plasma, red blood cells and white blood cells. Blood is a ___________________

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

63.
This is a measurement of the amount of matter, or 'stuff', in an object or substance.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
length
64.

What is the SI unit use for hydraulic pressure?

a)

Kg/m3

b)

Pa

c)

Litre

d)

Kilometer

65.

When force increases...

a)

pressure increases

b)

pressure decreases

c)

pressure stays the same

d)

pressure increases then decreases

66.

This is the relationship between area and pressure

a)

As area increases, the pressure increases

b)

As area increases, the pressure decreases.

c)

As area decreases, the pressure decreases

d)

They have no effect on each other

67.

Archimedes Principle states that the weight of the water displaced ____________ the upward force of water on an object

a)

is more than

b)

is less than

c)

is equal to

68.

Buoyancy force equals

a)

weight of displaced water

b)

the "weight loss" of the object immersed in water

c)

upward force of water

d)

all of these

69.

Why does a steel ship float, while a block of the same steel sinks?

a)

shape of object

b)

air is lighter than water

c)

the block's buoyancy is less than its weight

d)

all of the above

70.

When the Area is 100m2 and the Force is 100N, what is the pressure?


Remember: Pressure = Force ÷ Area

a)

1 Pa

b)

10 Pa

c)

100 Pa

d)

10000 Pa

71.

Snowshoes enable a person to walk on deep snow because the snowshoes

a)

decrease the person's weight on the snow

b)

increase the area over which the person's weight is distributed

c)

increase the pressure on the snow

d)

increase the buoyancy of the person

72.

The girls wearing these shoes have the same weight. Who will apply more pressure to your foot when she stomps her heel on you?

a)

The person wearing the green shoes because they have a larger surface area in contact with the floor

b)

The person with the stiletto heels because they have a larger surface area in contact with the floor

c)

The person wearing the green shoes because they have a smaller surface area in contact with the floor

d)

The person with the stiletto heels because they have a smaller surface area in contact with the floor

73.

If we place an empty sealed plastic bottle in water, we know it will float. What could we do to make it sink?

a)

You can't make a plastic bottle sink

b)

Increase mass (fill it with coins)

c)

Fill the bottle with helium

d)

Decrease mass (use a bottle made out of lighter plastic)

74.

How is motor oil for winter different than motor oil for summer? Check all that apply.

a)

Winter oil is less viscous so your engine will work in the cold

b)

Summer oil is less likely to catch fire

c)

Summer oil is thicker so it will not break down as much in the heat

d)

The cold makes summer oil too thick to flow, so your engine may not start

75.

Why do people lie down on the ice when rescuing someone who fell through?

a)

Lying down spreads your weight over more area, so you put less pressure on the ice

b)

So you don't slip and fall in yourself

c)

The person can hear your instructions better if you are closer

d)

To hear if the ice is cracking