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Natural Science Matter Test 5th

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is matter?

a)

It’s everything that takes up space.

b)

It’s what it doesn’t take space.

c)

It’s feelings, thoughts and light.

d)

It’s water, wood and sound.

2.

Which one is NOT matter?

a)

Trees

b)

Rocks

c)

Light

d)

Water

3.

The amount of matter in an object is...

a)

Density

b)

Mass

c)

Volume

4.

The amount of matter in an volume is...

a)

Density

b)

Mass

c)

Volume

5.

We measure mass in ...

a)

Litres or millilitres

b)

Kilograms and grams

c)

Decalitres

d)

Centimetres

6.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate
7.

A substance that does not dissolve well in water is called...

a)

soluble

b)

insoluble

c)

conductor

d)

insulator

8.

Which of these is NOT soluble in water?

a)

oil

b)

salt

c)

honey

d)

sugar

9.

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

glass rod

b)

cotton string

c)

plastic tubing

d)

copper penny

10.
5.5A - All of the following materials are conductors except-
a)
Iron Nail
b)
Metal spoon
c)
cotton ball
d)
copper wire
11.

We can classify matter into two main categories:

a)

Pure substances and heterogeneous mixtures

b)

Pure substances and mixtures

c)

Heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures

d)

Mixtures and original substances

12.

We can classify MIXTURES into two main categories:

a)

Homogenous mixtures (we cannot see the individual substances) and Heterogenous mixtures ( we can see the individual substances)

b)

Homogenous mixtures ( we can see the individual substances) and Heterogenous mixtures ( we cannot see the individual substances)

13.
A fruit salad is a 
a)
solution
b)
mixture
14.

If you have iron nails in a bucket of sand, how could you separate them?

a)

magnet

b)

strainer

c)

evaporation

15.

With this method to separate mixtures we can obtain table salt from sea water

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Sieving

d)

Decantation

16.

Which process will separate the sugar from mixture of sugar and water?

a)

Stirring the mixture

b)

Evaporating the water

c)

Adding more water

d)

Adding more sugar

17.

What is the BEST tool to separate gravel from sand?

a)

use a magnet

b)

use tweezers

c)

pour the mixture through filter paper

d)

use a strainer or sieve

18.

We can use this method to separate alcohol from water. We use it to separate alcohol from water.

a)

Filtration

b)

Magnetic separation

c)

Sieving

d)

Distillation

19.

We can use this method to separate an insoluble substance from a liquid. This is how we clean the water to eliminate dirt.

a)

Filtration

b)

Magnetic separation

c)

Decantation

d)

Distillation

20.
5.5A - This is a picture of oil and water.  Why does the oil float on top of the water?
a)
The water is less dense than the oil so it floats on top of the oil.
b)
The oil is less dense than the water so it floats on top of the water.
c)
The oil is more dense than the water so it sinks.
d)
The oil is less dense than the water so it sinks.
21.

In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

a)

0 grams

b)

18 grams

c)

20 grams

d)

22 grams

22.

This is the result of a chemical reaction that creates a new substance with different properties and can never be changed back.

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical change

c)

Heating

d)

Reversible change

23.

This is a chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen and produces a brown substance called rust.

a)

Fermentation

b)

Combustion

c)

Heating

d)

Oxidation

24.

This is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a substance producing heat, light and a new substance

a)

Fermentation

b)

Combustion

c)

Heating

d)

Oxidation

25.

This is a chemical reaction where fungi or bacteria change organic substances into other substances. We use it to make cheese, bread or wine.

a)

Fermentation

b)

Combustion

c)

Heating

d)

Oxidation

26.

On a contact force, when an object float and acts in the opposite direction to gravity on objects submerged in a liquid, we are talking about...

a)

Gravity

b)

Buoyancy

c)

Friction

d)

Magnetism

27.
Which type of objects would float?
a)
Those heavier than water
b)
Those with the same density as water
c)
Those less dense than water
d)
Those that are only made of gas
28.

A student has puts 4 objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed above. Which two objects are most likely less dense than water?

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

plastic ball and glass marble

c)

metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

wood block and plastic ball

29.

Multiple options: mark the alloys from the list below.

a)

Brass

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Steel

30.

This material is used to make artificial joints and for dental fillings because it has the natural colour of teeth.

a)

Stainless steel

b)

Ceramic material

c)

Zinc

d)

Fleece fabric

31.

This modern material is perfect for jackets and is made from plastic bottles.

a)

Ceramic coating

b)

Fungal foam

c)

Concrete cloth

d)

Fleece fabric

32.

This modern material is a sustainable fabric made from milk proteins.

a)

Ceramic coating

b)

QMilch

c)

Concrete cloth

d)

PTFE