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Characteristics of Matter Review

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that has mass and takes up space

a)

matter

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

volume

2.

The amount of matter in a substance

a)

volume

b)

weight

c)

mass

d)

matter

3.

The amount of space something an object takes up

a)

matter

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

volume

4.

Which theory describes the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases?

a)

Theory of relativity

b)

Atomic theory

c)

Kinetic molecular theory

d)

Theory of gravity

5.

A substance with a definite shape and a definite volume. Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place. Has low energy

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

6.

Substance that has no definite shape or volume. Has high energy and molecules mover faster and strikes the sides of their container more often when heated. Are also compressible.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

7.

A substance that does not have a definite shape or volume. Has extremely high energy. Can be found on the sun & stars. Also in neon signs

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

8.

A substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape; this substance takes the shape of its container and particles slide past one another. Has moderate energy.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

9.

Identify the particles.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

10.

Identify the particles.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

11.

Identify the particles .

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

12.

What are the three ways matter is classified?

a)

Solids, Liquids, Gases

b)

Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

c)

Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

d)

Mass, Density, Volume

13.

Substance that can’t be broken down or separated by chemical means.

Example: Hydrogen (H) or Lithium (Li)

a)

mass

b)

elements

c)

matter

d)

homogeneous mixtures

14.
Two or more pure substances chemically combined in a specific ratio that cannot be broken down except by chemical means.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Homogeneous Mixture
d)
Heterogeneous Mixture
15.

A substance that has two or more elements or compounds not chemically combined but can be physically separated

a)

Elements

b)

Compounds

c)

Mixtures

16.

Mixture: components are evenly distributed

a)

homogeneous

b)

heterogeneous

17.

Mixture: components are NOT evenly distributed.

a)

homogeneous

b)

heterogeneous

18.

A homogeneous mixture in which the minor component (Solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (solvent)

a)

solution

b)

solubility

c)

Acid

d)

Base

19.

The substance being dissolved

a)

solute

b)

solvent

c)

solution

d)

heterogeneous mixture

20.

The substance doing the dissolving

a)

solute

b)

solvent

c)

solution

d)

Heterogeneous mixture

21.
Crystal Light Fruit Punch or Kool Aid Fruit Punch when mixed with water results in an evenly distributed substance which is a(n)
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Homogeneous Mixture
d)
Heterogeneous Mixture
22.
Table salt (NaCl), sugar (C12H11O22), and water (H2O) are examples of 
a)
Elements
b)
Compounds
c)
Mixtures
23.
Italian Salad Dressing is a . . .
a)
heterogeneous mixture
b)
homogeneous mixture
c)
Pure Substance
d)
Compound
24.
Elements and compounds are similar because
a)
They are both homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture with the same atoms. 
b)
They are both types homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture with different atoms.
c)
They are pure substances where each atom is different.
d)
They are pure substances where each atom is identical. 
25.

Characteristics that describe matter are called

a)

not and cold properties

b)

motion and force properties

c)

stable and unstable properties

d)

physical and chemical properties

26.
A characteristic that can be observed without changing the composition of a substance is a ___.
a)
chemical property
b)
physical property
c)
melting point
d)
chemical change
27.

A property that describes substances based on its ability to change into a new substance with different properties.​

a)

chemical property

b)

physical property

c)

rusting

d)

chemical change

28.

Density is

a)

anything that has mass and volume.

b)

the relationship between mass and volume.

c)

how much matter is in an object.

d)

the amount of space an object takes up.

29.

What is the formula for density?

a)

density = mass x volume

b)

density = mass / volume

c)

density = mass + volume

d)

density = mass - volume

30.

Sam has a rock. The rock has a mass of 14 g and a volume of 2 cm3. What is the density of the rock?

a)

7 mL

b)

7 g/cm3

c)

28 g/cm3

d)

0.14 g/cm3

31.

What is the density of a substance that has a mass of 45g and a volume of 9mL?

a)

9g/mL

b)

6g/mL

c)

5g/mL

d)

4g/mL

32.

What is the density of a chunk of rubber that has a mass of 352.5 g and a volume of 235 cm3 ?

a)

0.67 g/cm3

b)

1.5 g/cm3

c)

82,837.5 g/cm3

d)

117.5 g/cm3

33.

Sea water has a density of 1.03 g/mL. What is the mass of 10,000 mL?

a)

10, 300 g

b)

11,300 g

c)

9709 g

d)

0.000103 g

34.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1, 
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
35.

Which of the following is a chemical property?

a)

Volume

b)

Ability to rust

c)

Density

d)

Phase of matter

36.
Which of the following is a physical property?
a)
Combustibility
b)
Solubility
c)
Reactivity
d)
Acidity
37.
The ability to form wires
a)
malleability
b)
ductility
c)
solubility
d)
combustibility
38.
The ability to react (reactivity) is a...
a)
chemical property
b)
physical property
c)
Acid
d)
Base
39.

A chemical property that describes the ability of a substance to burn.

a)

oxidation

b)

melting

c)

flammability

d)

reactivity

40.
If something contains carbon it is
a)
Organic
b)
Inorganic
c)
Acidic
d)
Basic
41.

A substance is found to have the following characteristics:


Very bitter taste

Feels slippery to the touch

Produces OH- ions when dissolved in water


In what category would the substance be classified?

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

enzyme

d)

fatty acid

42.

a substance that vigorously reacts with most metals to produce hydrogen; it readily conducts electricity; it turns litmus red and has a pH of less than 7; it typically is corrosive or sour-tasting

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

solution

43.

a substance that does not react with most metals or readily conduct electricity; it turns litmus blue and has a pH of greater than 7; it typically feels slippery and is bitter-tasting

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

solution

44.

Which of the following is the strongest base?

a)

oven cleaner - 13.5

b)

lemon juice - 2.5

c)

soap - 10

d)

blood - 7.4

45.

Which of the following is the strongest acid?

a)

oven cleaner - 13.5

b)

lemon juice - 2.5

c)

soap - 10

d)

blood - 7.4

46.
Which one of the following is an example of a base?
a)
orange juice
b)
dish soap
c)
vinegar
d)
lemons
47.
This substance will turn litmus paper blue
a)
Acid
b)
Base
c)
Neutral
48.

Which is the correct set of acid properties?

a)

sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from red to blue

b)

sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from blue to red

c)

sweet taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

d)

sour taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

49.

According to the pH scale, which item is a stronger base than soap?

a)

baking soda

b)

ammonia solution

c)

tomato

d)

bleach

50.
When an acid and a base react, a(n) ________ is formed
a)
acid
b)
base
c)
explosion
d)
salt
51.

a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is; the low it is the more acidic, the higher the more basic

a)

concentration

b)

pH

c)

conductivity

d)

solubility curve

52.

a substance that has a pH of 7; water is an example

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

concentration

53.

Products of a neutralization reaction are always:

a)

an acid and a base

b)

an acid and a salt

c)

a salt and water

d)

a salt and a base

54.

An acid is a substance that produces ________ ions in a solution.

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Hydroxide

c)

Sodium

d)

Acetate

55.
If an acid is combined with a base of equal strength, the result will most likely be
a)
a neutral solution.
b)
a stronger acid.
c)
impossible to tell without testing the pH.
d)
a stronger base
56.

Which of the following could you use to determine if a substance is an acid or a base?

a)

Litmus Paper

b)

pH Paper

c)

Red Cabbage Juice

d)

All of the above

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