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Properties and Changes in Matter

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Putting a liquid in an ice chest and the liquid turning into a solid overnight is the process of

a)

boiling

b)

condensing

c)

freezing

d)

melting

2.

Steam rising from a pot is which state of matter?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

food

3.

Which would produce heat?

a)

turning on a light

b)

laying a book on a table

c)

adding sugar to water

d)

putting an object in the sun

4.

Which material is classified as an insulator?

a)

copper

b)

iron

c)

steel

d)

wood

5.

Which is the best example of condensation?

a)

ice cream sitting in a bowl

b)

water forming on the outside of a glass of ice water

c)

steam rising from a pot of boiling water

d)

water turning into ice cubes in a freezer

6.

Which one shows the process of ice changing to a liquid, then being heated and turning into water vapor?

a)

ice>evaporation>water>

condensation>water vapor

b)

ice>melting>water>

evaporation>water vapor

c)

ice>freezing>water>

melting>water vapor

d)

ice>melting>condensation>

water vapor

7.

Which cup will keep a drink cool for the longest amount of time?

a)

a metal cup

b)

a paper cup

c)

a plastic cup

d)

a Styrofoam cup

8.

Which container contains gas particles and why?

a)

Container A: The particles are tightly packed.

b)

Container B: The particles are loosely packed.

c)

Container A: The particles do not move when the glass is shaken.

d)

Container C: The particles completely occupy and take the shape of the container.

9.

What can be concluded about the state of matter of each substance?

a)

D=liquid, E=solid, F=gas

b)

D=solid, E=liquid, F=gas

c)

D=gas, E=liquid, F=solid

d)

D=gas, E=solid, F=liquid

10.

A student kept a few objects in direct sunlight. Which object would be the hottest to the touch after an hour?

a)

Styrofoam cup

b)

metal fork

c)

plastic bottle

d)

wooden ruler

11.

If a student placed ice cubes in a bowl and left it on a table top for 10 minutes, the ice would turn to a liquid and take the shape of the bowl.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the main source of heat energy on Earth?

a)

electricity

b)

fire

c)

the Sun

d)

volcanoes

13.

Which canisters contain solid substances?

a)

1 and 3

b)

1 and 2

c)

2 and 4

d)

3 and 4

14.

Which object would be a poor conductor?

a)

nail

b)

penny

c)

paper clip

d)

rubber band

15.

How does water change from a solid to a liquid?

a)

by decreasing the temperature (putting in the freezer)

b)

by increasing the temperature (adding heat)

c)

by decreasing the mass

d)

by increasing the mass

16.

In which container should a student pour water to measure its volume?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

If a glue stick measures 3 inches, which item is shorter than the glue stick?

a)

pencil

b)

spoon

c)

comb

d)

crayon

18.

Which requires electricity to produce heat?

a)

light bulb

b)

candle

c)

rubbing hands

d)

fireworks

19.

If a teacher goes outside for recess on a cold day, what is one way she could warm up while outside?

a)

stand still

b)

wear shorts

c)

rub hands together

d)

take off jacket

20.

Which property of matter can be measured using this tool?

a)

color

b)

length

c)

mass

d)

temperature