WorksheetsProperties and Changes in Matter
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Putting a liquid in an ice chest and the liquid turning into a solid overnight is the process of
boiling
condensing
freezing
melting
Steam rising from a pot is which state of matter?
solid
liquid
gas
food
Which would produce heat?
turning on a light
laying a book on a table
adding sugar to water
putting an object in the sun
Which material is classified as an insulator?
copper
iron
steel
wood
Which is the best example of condensation?
ice cream sitting in a bowl
water forming on the outside of a glass of ice water
steam rising from a pot of boiling water
water turning into ice cubes in a freezer
Which one shows the process of ice changing to a liquid, then being heated and turning into water vapor?
ice>evaporation>water>
condensation>water vapor
ice>melting>water>
evaporation>water vapor
ice>freezing>water>
melting>water vapor
ice>melting>condensation>
water vapor
Which cup will keep a drink cool for the longest amount of time?
a metal cup
a paper cup
a plastic cup
a Styrofoam cup
Which container contains gas particles and why?
Container A: The particles are tightly packed.
Container B: The particles are loosely packed.
Container A: The particles do not move when the glass is shaken.
Container C: The particles completely occupy and take the shape of the container.
What can be concluded about the state of matter of each substance?
D=liquid, E=solid, F=gas
D=solid, E=liquid, F=gas
D=gas, E=liquid, F=solid
D=gas, E=solid, F=liquid
A student kept a few objects in direct sunlight. Which object would be the hottest to the touch after an hour?
Styrofoam cup
metal fork
plastic bottle
wooden ruler
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.
True
False
What is the main source of heat energy on Earth?
electricity
fire
the Sun
volcanoes
Which canisters contain solid substances?
1 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 4
3 and 4
Which object would be a poor conductor?
nail
penny
paper clip
rubber band
How does water change from a solid to a liquid?
by decreasing the temperature (putting in the freezer)
by increasing the temperature (adding heat)
by decreasing the mass
by increasing the mass
In which container should a student pour water to measure its volume?
If a glue stick measures 3 inches, which item is shorter than the glue stick?
pencil
spoon
comb
crayon
Which requires electricity to produce heat?
light bulb
candle
rubbing hands
fireworks
If a teacher goes outside for recess on a cold day, what is one way she could warm up while outside?
stand still
wear shorts
rub hands together
take off jacket
Which property of matter can be measured using this tool?
color
length
mass
temperature
