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Properties of Matter, Changes in Matter, Conservation of Mass

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 8hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
solubility
2.
Which of the following units provides the best measure for the amount of space that matter occupies?
a)
mL
b)
grams
c)
cm3
d)
Both mL and cm3
3.
What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.
a)
3 mL
b)
23 mL
c)
20 mL
d)
43 mL
4.
What is the formula for calculating density?
a)
Mass ∗ Volume
b)
Volume ∗ Mass
c)
Mass ÷ Volume
d)
Volume ÷ Mass
5.
If you had a sealed bottle of water, how would the mass of the water bottle change after a 5 day period?
a)
Mass would increase. 
b)
Mass would stay the same. 
c)
Mass would decrease. 
d)
None of the above.
6.
Which statement is true?
a)
Oil is the most dense substance.
b)
Corn syrup is less dense than water.
c)
Oil is less dense than water.
d)
Oil and corn syrup have the same density but different masses.
7.
What is the most dense metal?
a)
Aluminum 
2.7 g/cm3
b)
Steel
7.14 g/cm3
c)
Nylon
1.2 g/cm3
d)
Copper 
8.14 g/cm3
8.
The volume of water in a beaker was 215 mL. After 5 days, the volume of the water was 200 mL. What best explains the change in volume?
a)
Some of the water absorbed the air. 
b)
Some of the water evaporated and escaped into the air as water vapor.
c)
Some of the water disappeared.
d)
Some of the water was released due to condensation.
9.
Why is a balloon with air in it heavier than a balloon without air?
a)
it's larger
b)
it has matter in it
c)
it takes up more space
d)
none of the above
10.
 Which is true?
a)
Oil is more dense than water
b)
the crayon is more dense than the pasta
c)
the paperclip is less dense than oil
d)
the popsicle stick is the least dense item
11.
Which physical property is the amount of space something takes up and can be measured with a graduated cylinder?
a)
conductivity
b)
relative density
c)
thermal energy
d)
volume
12.
Students have two balls that are the same size. They drop each ball into a tank of water. Why does Ball 1 sink and Ball 2 float?
a)
Ball 1 is larger than Ball 2.
b)
Ball 1 absorbs more water than Ball 2.
c)
Ball 2 is made of a different material than Ball 1.
d)
Ball 2 has more mass than Ball 1.
13.
Which is true?
a)
Material A is a liquid
b)
Material C is a solid
c)
Material B is a gas
d)
Material B is  a liquid
14.

The graph compares the mass of two objects.


Which claim is best supported by the data?

a)

A. Object 2 takes up more space than object 1.

b)

B. Object 1 takes up more space than object 2.

c)

C. Object 1 has more matter than object 2.

d)

D. Object 2 has more matter than object 1.

15.
What line segment represents only the solid state?
a)
A-B
b)
B-C
c)
C-D
d)
D-E
16.
When a cold tire is inflated to a certain pressure and then is warmed up due to friction with the road, the pressure increases. This happens because the
a)
air molecules hit the walls of the tire less frequently
b)
rubber in the tires reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere
c)
air molecules speed up and collide with the tire walls more often
d)
air molecules diffuse rapidly through the walls of the tire.
17.

When heat is added, particles in a solid, liquid, or gas...

a)

Are not affected

b)

Move faster

c)

Move slower

d)

None of the above

18.
Between which points is the temperature of the substance increasing?
a)
A-B only. 
b)
A-B, C-D, E-F
c)
B-C only. 
d)
B-C, D-E
19.
A substance's heating curve is shown in the graph.  What is its boiling point?
a)
100 C
b)
60 C
c)
80 C
d)
20 C
20.

Which of the following pairs are the same temperature?

a)

Melting and condensation points

b)

Melting and freezing points

c)

Boiling and freezing points

d)

Boiling and melting points

21.
Adding HEAT to matter causes its particles to:
a)
move faster and farther apart
b)
Move slower and farther apart
c)
Move faster and closer together
d)
Move slower and closer together
22.
If a balloon is cooled what will happen to the volume?
a)
Volume will increase
b)
Volume will decrease
c)
Volume will not change
23.

Ben wants to model how the motion of particles changes with temperature. He considers water in an iron pot. Ben draws a model to show how the water particles and iron particles move at room temperature. Then, he draws a second model to show how the water particles and iron particles move as the pot of water is heated before it boils. How should Ben's second model differ from the first?

a)

the water particles should vibrate faster and the iron particles should not move

b)

both the water particles and iron particles should slide past each other

c)

the water particles should slide past each other faster, and the iron particles should vibrate in place faster

d)

the water particles should move freely in all directions, and the iron particles should slide past each other faster

24.
Calculate the density of the cube.
a)
2 g/cm3
b)
4 g/cm3
c)
6 g/cm3
d)
8 g/cm3
25.
Archimedes used density to discover if the crown of gold was real because
a)
Substances have their own unique densities
b)
Substances can change densities depending on their size
c)
Substances can change densities depending on their mass
d)
Substances can change densities depending on their volume
26.

Use the density chart to identify the substance. If the substance has a volume of 5 cm3 and a mass of 52.5.

a)

lead

b)

aluminum

c)

silver

d)

water

27.

You have a huge, 1,000 gram piece of gold and a 1 gram piece of gold. The density of the larger piece is____

a)

Greater than the density of the smaller piece

b)

Less than than the density of the smaller piece

c)

the same as the density of the smaller piece

d)

There's no way to know

28.

The table shows the densities of several substances. Which of the following would be true if you had 10g of each of the substances?

a)

Each of the samples would have the same density.

b)

The samples would have different sizes.

c)

The sample of glass would float in water.

d)

The sample of zinc would have the greatest volume.

29.
Which of the following is not a chemical property? 
a)
rusting 
b)
boiling 
c)
rotting 
d)
burning 
30.
Which one of these is a chemical property?
a)
melting point
b)
boiling point
c)
color
d)
flammability
31.
Ability to rust is this type of property:
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
32.
Which is an example of a physical property?
a)
ability to react with acid
b)
 state of matter
c)
flammability
d)
ability to react with oxygen
33.
Properties that can be observed without trying to change the identity of the substance.
a)
Physical
b)
Chemical
34.

sharpening a pencil

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

35.

size of an object

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

36.

inflating a tire

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

37.

freezing point

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

38.

This property of matter is the temperature at which a substance will turn into a gas.

a)

melting point

b)

boiling point

c)

solubility

d)

viscosity

39.

This property of matter is how easily a substance will dissolve in a liquid, such as water.

a)

melting point

b)

boiling point

c)

solubility

d)

viscosity

40.

Complete this sentece: "Matter is anything that ...

a)

the amount of matter in an object".

b)

you can smell".

c)

takes up space and has mass".

d)

changes into liquid".

41.

The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

density

d)

solubility

42.

Rubbing alcohol has a boiling point of 1080 C. What happens to the molecules at this temperature?

a)

They disappear.

b)

They begin to move closer to one another.

c)

They form a rigid, solid structure.

d)

They begin to move independently from each other.

43.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

44.

When a liquid turns into a solid, which of the following also changes?

a)

size of molecules

b)

chemical composition

c)

energy

d)

mass

45.

Chemical or Physical:

A characteristic of matter that can be observed with your 5 senses is a ____________ property.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

46.

Chemical or Physical:

A characteristic of matter that can only be observed when matter is changed into a new kind of matter.

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

47.

_______________ are magnetic.

a)

colouring pencils

b)

rubbers

c)

scissors

d)

plastic rulers

48.

True or false: all metals are magnetic.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

9.      True or false , the poor ability of non-metals to conduct heat and electricity makes them good insulators

a)

true

b)

false

50.

10.      True or false, all metals are solid at room temperature

a)

true

b)

false

51.

Metals are NOT generally good conductors of heat and electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

52.
What would be the effect on the particles if more heat is supplied to the system?
a)
They would slow down
b)
They would stop moving
c)
They would speed up
d)
There would be no effect
53.
Touching hot sand is.... 
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation 
54.
What type of heat transfer happens in liquids and gases?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
55.
When you touch a cold window, how is energy being transferred?
a)
The window transfers heat to you 
b)
You transfer heat to the window
c)
The sun transfers heat to you
d)
None of the above
56.
Ice melting in a cup is caused by....
a)
The ice is heated up by the drink
b)
Ice is cooling down the liquid
57.

How will heat flow?

a)

From A to B

b)

From B to A

c)

There is no heat flow.

58.

What will equilibrium temperature be?

a)

28 degrees Celsius

b)

90 degrees Celsius

c)

Between 28 and 90 degrees Celsius

59.
A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
60.

The temperature of a plastic cup is 21 degrees C. It is filled with water that is 4 degrees C. Which of the following describes how heat is transferred?

a)

Heat is transferred from the water to the cup until they are both at 7 degrees C

b)

Heat is transferred from the cup to the water until they are both at 7 degrees C

c)

Heat is transferred from the cup to the water until the cup is 15 degrees C and the water is 10 degrees C

d)

No heat is transferred between the cup and the water

61.

An ice pack is placed on a sprained ankle. Which of the following describes how heat is transferred?

a)

Heat is transferred from the ice pack to the ankle until they reach the same temperature

b)

Heat is transferred from the ankle to the ice pack until they reach the same temperature

c)

Cold is transferred from the ice pack to the ankle until they reach the same temperature

d)

No heat is transferred between the ice pack and the ankle

62.

An apple pie with a temperature of 70 degrees C is taken out of the oven and placed on the kitchen counter to rest. Which of the following describes the flow of heat?

a)

Heat is transferred from the apple pie to the surrounding air until they are both the same temperature

b)

Heat is transferred from the surrounding air to the apple pie until they are both the same temperature

c)

Heat is transferred from the apple pie to the surrounding air until the apple pie is 60 degrees C and the surrounding air is 40 degrees C

d)

No heat is transferred between the cup and the water

63.
The speed of a sound wave depends on
a)
the frequency
b)
the medium
c)
both air temperature and medium
d)
the air temperature
64.

You and your father inspect an empty house with the hopes of buying it. You walk through the rooms talking to one another, and you notice that your voices and footsteps are echoing in the big, empty house. What causes the echo?

a)

sound waves reflecting off smooth, hard surfaces throughout the house

b)

sound waves moving around the large rooms

c)

sound waves moving slowly through air

d)

sound waves refracting around corners in the empty rooms

65.

This situation shows that

a)

light travels in a straight line

b)

light is everywhere

c)

light penetrates certain objects

d)

light is produces by the Sun

66.

Which of these provides the best explanation for why the pencil appears broken?

a)

The pencil absorbs the light rays that hit it.

b)

Water reflects light rays away from the pencil.

c)

Light rays are bent by the water in the glass.

d)

The surface of the water reflects the light rays.

67.

Caleb is sitting near the window on a sunny day. When he closes the curtain, the room becomes darker. What property of the curtain allows it to make the room darker?

a)

The curtain absorbs light.

b)

The curtain is brightly colored.

c)

The curtain folds easily.

d)

The curtain is rectangular shape.

68.

Which kind of matter does sound travel through the slowest?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

69.

The Law of Conservation of Mass says that matter can neither be __________ or __________.

a)

created; destroyed

b)

recycled; renewed

c)

subtracted; added

d)

joined; separated

70.

According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, what happens to the wood and oxygen when it is burned?

a)

The wood disappears.

b)

It stays the same chemically.

c)

The atoms in the wood and oxygen rearrange and form smoke and ash.

d)

Nothing.

71.
A 55-gram egg is placed in a pot. After the egg is boiled, which is most likely the mass of the egg?
a)
50 
b)
55 
72.
Jason poured 500 grams of water into a container and tightly sealed it. The water was allowed to freeze. Which is most likely true about the ice that formed?
a)
The mass of the ice is the same as the mass of the water.
b)
The mass of the ice is greater than the mass of the water.
c)
The ice formed is a different substance than the water.
d)
The ice formed is the same temperature as the water.
73.
Anthony is performing an experiment. He adds 0.25 grams of baking soda to 5 grams of water and stirs. Anthony watches as the baking soda dissolves in the water. If Anthony weighs the water and baking soda solution, what will its mass be?
a)
4.75 grams
b)
5.0 grams
c)
5.25 grams
d)
7.5 grams
74.

A substance that is soluble is able to dissolve.

a)

true

b)

false

75.

Cooking an egg is an example of...

a)

A chemical change

b)

A physical change

c)

Melting

d)

Dissolving

76.
Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?
a)
change in shape
b)
melting
c)
formation of a gas
d)
dissolving
77.
Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
78.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
crumpled paper
b)
pencil sharpening
c)
shrunken clothing
d)
rust
79.
Fizzing, foaming, and burning are all examples of
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
80.
When you break a cracker into pieces it is a...
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
81.
A change in phase ...
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
82.
Causes a change in temperature ...
a)
Chemical Reaction
b)

Physical Change

83.

If both rocks have the same mass, which statement is true?

a)

Rock A has more volume

b)

Rock B has less volume

c)

Rock A is more dense

d)

Rock B is more dense

84.

Look at the graphs. Which statement is true?

a)

Substance B does not change states.

b)

If thermal energy is continually added, a substance will continually get hotter.

c)

Water has a freezing point of -100 degrees Celcius.

d)

Substance B has a lower boiling point than water.

85.

Look at the graphs. Which statement is true?

a)

At 70 degrees, Water is a liquid and Substance B is a gas.

b)

At 100 degrees, both Water and Substance B are gases.

c)

At 50 degrees, Water is a solid and Substance B is a liquid.

d)

At -50 degrees, Water is a solid and Substance B is melting.

86.

Choose the correct state change descriptions (multiple).

a)

From 1 to 2 is boiling.

b)

From 2 to 3 is condensing.

c)

From 3 to 2 is melting.

d)

From 1 to 3 is freezing.

87.

A reaction was observed between an Alka-Seltzer tablet and the water in each of these cups. Put them in order from SLOWEST reaction speed to FASTEST reaction speed.

a)

A, B, C, D

b)

B, C, A, D

c)

D, A, C, B

d)

D, C, B, A

88.

Are these examples of physical changes, or chemical changes, and why?

a)

They are chemical changes, because objects are changing form.

b)

They are chemical changes, because new compounds are formed.

c)

They are physical changes, because objects are changing form.

d)

They are physical changes, because new compounds are formed.

89.

If there are 30 grams of wood, 2 grams of fire, and 28 grams of ashes, how much smoke was produced?

a)

4 grams

b)

2 grams

c)

It is impossible to measure, since smoke doesn't have mass.

d)

28 grams

90.

After a log is burned, the mass of the resulting ashes is less than the mass of the wood. Why?

a)

Because atoms are destroyed by fire.

b)

Because ashes are less dense than wood.

c)

Because some of the mass of the wood was converted to smoke and lost to the air.

d)

When a log changes to ashes and smoke, some of the mass is lost in the fire.

91.

Which set of properties would be most helpful in identifying unknown substances, and why?

a)

Flammability and reactivity, because not everything has a boiling point.

b)

Density and Melting Point, because these are unique to substances.

c)

Volume and mass, because sometimes you have a bigger sample.

d)

Magnetism and Solubility because everything that's magnetic is soluble in water.

92.

Energy + 6CO2 + 6H2O → 6O2 + C6H12O6


During photosynthesis, sugar C6H12O6 is produced from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight. Which statement BEST explains what happens during photosynthesis?

a)

Atoms are gained when sugar is formed

b)

Single atoms are converted into molecules

c)

Atoms from compounds are lost when sugar is formed

d)

Atoms of compounds are rearranged to form new compounds

93.

The graph shows that the rate of reaction and temperature are _______ related and that the rate ________ as the temperature increases.

a)

not, increases

b)

directly, increases

c)

proportionally, decreases

d)

indirectly, stays the same

94.

Mrs. Smith is demonstrating a chemical change for her class. She places 15 grams of baking soda into a beaker. Next she adds 15 grams of vinegar to the same beaker. When the two compounds make contact, they bubble and fizz a great deal. She places the beaker on the balance and notes that the mass of the solution in the beaker is less than the expected 30 grams.


Why is the mass of the solution in the beaker less than 30 grams?

a)

The balance was not working correctly.

b)

The gas that was released changed the mass.

c)

Mass is always lost in a chemical reaction

d)

The new products have less mass than the original reactants.

95.

Why does an increase in temperature result in an increase in reaction rate?

a)

An increase in temperature raises the activation energy which increases the reaction rate.

b)

An increase in temperature causes the molecules to increase in size which increases reaction rate

c)

An increase in temperature decreases the concentration of reactants which increases reaction rate.

d)

An increase in temperature causes an increases the number of collisions which increases reaction rates.

96.

In an experiment, determining how the temperature of water affects the dissolving rate of Alka-Seltzer, what is the temperature of water?

a)

controlled variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

independent variable

97.

In an experiment, determining how the temperature of water affects the dissolving rate of Alka-Seltzer, what is the dissolving rate of water?

a)

controlled variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

independent variable

98.

In an experiment, determining how the temperature of water affects the dissolving rate of Alka-Seltzer, what is the same amount of water?

a)

controlled variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

independent variable

99.

Solubility is a ________________________ property.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

100.
What is a solute?
a)
The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
b)
The substance that is dissolved into the solution.
c)
The mixing of different substances.
d)
The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons
101.

Fish breathe oxygen, which is dissolved in water. Is the oxygen the fish breathe considered to be the solute or solvent?

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

102.

You make a pitcher of lemonade by adding lemon juice, sugar, ice and water. Which of the following are the 2 solutes in the solution?

a)

Lemon juice

b)

Sugar

c)

Water

d)

Lemon seeds

103.

Solutes dissolve quicker in _________ water.

a)

cold

b)

warm

104.

If I dissolve carbon dioxide in water, what is the solvent?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

There is no solvent

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water