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P.5.5A-B

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which properties of a chocolate candy bar will stay about the same after the candy bar is melted?

a)

shape and physical state

b)

mass and color

c)

temperature and hardness

d)

thickness and texture

2.

When several different ingredients are combined to make a cake, what happens to the mass of all of the individual ingredients?

a)

mass is dispersed

b)

mass is lost

c)

mass is gained

d)

mass is conserved

3.

A crushed soda can is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

4.

Wood burning is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

5.

Trail mix is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

6.

oil and water is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

7.

food coloring and water is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

8.

liquid dish soap and water is an example of...

a)

mixture

b)

chemical change

c)

solution

d)

physical change

9.

Solid to liquid is called...

a)

vaporizing

b)

melting

c)

freezing

d)

condensing

10.

liquid to gas is called...

a)

vaporizing

b)

melting

c)

freezing

d)

condensing

11.

gas to solid is called...

a)

vaporizing

b)

melting

c)

freezing

d)

condensing

12.

You are making kool-aid! You add 100 grams of kool-aid mix and 500 grams of water to a pitcher. You put the pitcher into the refrigerator. There is now 600 grams of kool-aid in the pitcher.

The new measurement indicates that when the two substances were mixed, the total mass of matter was __________.

a)

increased

b)

conserved

c)

decreased

d)

dissolved

13.

Cash's bicycle has rust on it. Which statement BEST explains the type of change to the bicycle?

a)

The metal on the bicycle experienced a chemical change, as indicated by the change in color.

b)

The metal on the bicycle experienced a chemical change, as indicated by the temperature change.

c)

The metal on the bicycle experienced a physical change, as indicated by the change in color.

d)

The metal on the bicycle experienced a physicalchange, as indicated by the temperature change.

14.

After lighting a candle, the wick burned and the wax melted. Later, the candle wick was trimmed to decrease smoke and flame height. The candle changed shapes after several hours.

Which of the following indicates a chemical change?

a)

the candle wick was trimmed

b)

the candle wick was burned

c)

the candle wax melted

d)

the candle changed shapes

15.

ice changing to liquid can be described as what?

a)

boiling

b)

condensing

c)

freezing

d)

melting

16.

When ice melts to water, it....

a)

is a chemical change from solid to

b)

is a physical change because it changed form

c)

is a chemical change that produced a new substance

d)

is a physical change because it changed properties

17.

Draw the compound model of carbon dioxide. CO2

18.

When different types of atoms chemically bond, what is the new substance BEST defined as?

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

element

d)

compound

19.

Which choice best describes a solid?

a)

Takes the shape of its container, volume can be measured by a graduated cylinder

b)

Has definite shape, volume can be measured by a ruler

c)

has definite shape, volume cannot be measured easily

d)

takes the shape of its container, volume can be measured by a ruler

20.

Which choice best describes a liquid?

a)

Takes the shape of its container, volume can be measured by a graduated cylinder

b)

Has definite shape, volume can be measured by a ruler

c)

has definite shape, volume cannot be measured easily

d)

takes the shape of its container, volume can be measured by a ruler

21.

Which choice best describes a gas?

a)

Expands to fill its container, volume can be measured by a graduated cylinder

b)

Takes the shape of its container, volume can be measured by a ruler

c)

expands to fill its container, volume cannot be measured easily

d)

takes the shape of its container, volume cannot be measured easily

22.

Select all of the true statements about an object that is classified as a solid.

a)

It maintains its mass

b)

it maintains its volume

c)

it maintains its shape

23.

If a green mineral can scratch a pink mineral, then the green mineral is ______ than the pink mineral.

a)

softer

b)

harder

c)

larger

d)

smaller

24.

If a green mineral cannot scratch a pink mineral, then the green mineral is ______ than the pink mineral.

a)

softer

b)

harder

c)

larger

d)

smaller

25.

When oil and water are combined, the oil and water will separate. Oil is less (a)   than water.

26.

Which would make the following solution with the highest concentration?

4g of salt + 4mL of water + _____________

a)

4g of salt

b)

10mL of water

c)

4g of salt + 4mL of water

d)

4g of salt + 10mL of water

27.

Why would adding salt to a solution produce a higher concentration?

a)

Salt is a solvent; this combination provides the highest amount of salt compared to the water

b)

salt is a solute; this combination provides the highest amount of salt compared to the water

c)

water is the solvent; this combination provides the highest amount of water compared to the salt

d)

water is the solute; this combination provides the highest amount of water compared to the salt

28.

Select ALL of the choices that would make a solute dissolve slower

a)

solute sizes are smaller

b)

solute sizes are larger

c)

temperature decreases

d)

temperature increases

29.

Select ALL of the choices that would make a solute dissolve faster

a)

solute sizes are smaller

b)

solute sizes are larger

c)

temperature decreases

d)

temperature increases

30.

There are 2 substances in a container. In order for substance1 to float, it has to be ______ dense than substance2 in the container.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

the same

31.

There is 10g of ice in a cup. After an hour of sitting on the counter, there is 8g of water and 2g of ice. Before the change in matter, the mass of the ice was _____.

a)

8g

b)

10g

c)

2g

d)

6g

32.

There is 10g of ice in a cup. After an hour of sitting on the counter, there is 8g of water and 2g of ice. After the change in matter, the mass of the ice was _____.

a)

8g

b)

10g

c)

2g

d)

6g

33.

There is 10g of ice in a cup. After an hour of sitting on the counter, there is 8g of water and 2g of ice. After the change in matter, the mass of the water was _____.

a)

8g

b)

10g

c)

2g

d)

6g

34.

There is 10g of ice in a cup. After an hour of sitting on the counter, there is 8g of water and 2g of ice. The mass of the cup....

a)

decreased

b)

increased

c)

remained the same

d)

was lost

35.

Melting is best described as a __________ because....

a)

chemical change because it results in the formation of a new substance

b)

physical change because it results in the change of the structure of an object

c)

chemical change because it results in the formation of a new material

d)

physical change because it results in the change of a substance being created.

36.

_______ is a change in state from a gas to a liquid.

a)

melt

b)

freeze

c)

water vapor

d)

condensation

37.

Identify the substance that has the most diffused (spread out) particles.

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

Which of the following is a molecule but NOT a compound?

a)

Carbon Dioxide CO2CO_2  

b)

Ozone

O3O_3  

c)

Sodium Chloride

NaClNaCl  

d)

Water

H2OH_2O  

39.

Which part of the atom has a negative charge?

a)

neutron

b)

nucleus

c)

electron

d)

proton

40.

Which of the following is NOT located in the nucleus?

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

41.

_________ means to change from a liquid to a solid at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or 0 degrees Celsius.

a)

Melt

b)

Freeze

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Condensation

42.

What is the name for a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond?

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

solution

43.

Which term defines any substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance?

a)

atom

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

molecule

44.

Which term defines the smallest physical unit of a substance that can exist independently?

a)

atom

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

molecule

45.

A student took notes by drawing diagrams during science class. Which of these sets of labels would correctly identify the diagrams in the pictures below?

a)

Picture 1: animal cell, Picture 2: plant cell

b)

Picture 1: mixture. Picture 2: solution

c)

Picture 1: compound, Picture 2: element

d)

Picture 1: atom, Picture 2: molecule

46.

Which of the following is a liquid?

a)

steam from a tea kettle

b)

ice cubes

c)

river water

47.

Which of the following is a solid?

a)

steam from a tea kettle

b)

ice cubes

c)

river water

48.

Which of the following is a gas?

a)

steam from a tea kettle

b)

ice cubes

c)

river water

49.

Which statements BEST describe the properties of a liquid? [Select only TWO choices]

a)

molecules are in motion

b)

takes the shape of its container

c)

molecules are immovable

d)

unable to take the shape of its container

e)

molecules are so full of energy they bounce everywhere

50.

The change that occurred in the balloon show that the molecules in _______ spread out easily.

a)

liquids

b)

gases

c)

solids

d)

plasmas

51.

Match the following

a)
1.

Liquid

b)
2.

Solid

c)
3.

Gas

52.

Which figure represents a solid, and why?

a)

Figure 1 - the particles are tightly packed

b)

Figure 2 - the particles are tightly packed

c)

Figure 1 - the particles are filling the entire container

d)

Figure 2 - the particles are far apart

53.

Hanna keeps a glass of ice on a window sill. After an hour, she observes a change as shown by the image. Which correctly compares the original substance to the new substance?

a)

The original substance was a solid, and the new substance is a gas.

b)

The original substance was a liquid, and the new substance is a gas.

c)

The original substance was a solid, and the new substance is a liquid.

d)

The original substance was a liquid, and the new substance is a solid.

54.

When soup cooks, it becomes so hot that steam rises from the pot. Into which state of matter is steam classified?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

55.

How are X and Y correctly classified?

a)

x - liquid

y - solid

b)

x - solid

y - liquid

c)

x - liquid

y - liquid

d)

x - solid

y - solid

56.

Reorder the following to match: solid, liquid, gas.

a)
b)
c)
1)
2)
3)
57.

Which statement accurately describes one of the diagrams?

a)

Diagram 1 represents the liquid phase because the particles vibrate in place.

b)

Diagram 2 represents the solid phase because the particles are able to be shifted to different locations

c)

Diagram 2 represents the gas phase because the particles move while staying close together.

d)

Diagram 3 represents the gas phase because the particles are moving fast and are spread out.

58.

A (a)   (filter, magnet, sifter/strainer) may remove metal objects from other substances.

59.

Rocks and sand are separated by a (a)   (filter, water, magnet, sifter/strainer).

60.

Sometimes, (a)   (water, a magnet, a filter) is added to a mixture of salt, pepper, and sand.

61.

When salt is added to water, the salt will (a)   (settle, float, dissolve).

62.

When water is added to the mixture, the sand (a)   (floats, settles, dissolves).

63.

When water is added to the mixture, the pepper (a)   (floats, settles, dissolves).

64.

(a)   (filters, sifters, magnets) are used to separate water and sand.

65.

(a)   (settling, flotation, evaporation) is the only way to separate dissolved particles such as water and salt.

66.

Two or more atoms chemically bonded together are called a

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

mixture

d)

element

67.

How many carbon atoms are there in a methane molecule?

a)

0

b)

4

c)

5

d)

1

68.

What is the total number of atoms in an ammonia (NH3) molecule?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

69.

How many hydrogen atoms are in a molecule of glucose (C6H12O6)?

a)

18

b)

6

c)

24

d)

12

70.

When several different ingredients are combined to make a cake, what happens to the mass of all of the individual ingredients?

a)

mass is dispersed

b)

mass is lost

c)

mass is gained

d)

mass is conserved

71.

If a green mineral can scratch a pink mineral, then the green mineral is ______ than the pink mineral.

a)

harder

b)

smaller

c)

larger

d)

softer

72.

If a green mineral cannot scratch a pink mineral, then the green mineral is ________ than the pink mineral.

a)

softer

b)

larger

c)

smaller

d)

harder

73.

If Fluorite is able to scratch three of the minerals above, which two minerals would be able to scratch Fluorite?

a)

Mineral 1

b)

Mineral 2

c)

Mineral 3

d)

Mineral 4

e)

Mineral 5

74.

Match the following

a)

Element

1.

Carbon (C)

b)

Compound

2.

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

c)

Heterogeneous mixture

3.

Trail mix

d)

Homogenous mixture

4.

Lemonade

75.

Match the following

a)

Element

1.

Helium (He)

b)

Compound

2.

Salt (NaCl)

c)

Heterogeneous mixture

3.

Chex mix

d)

Homogenous mixture

4.

Coffee

76.

Vinegar and water are placed in a container and stirred. What is formed when they are mixed?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Solution

d)

Compound

77.

Which BEST describes both a mixture and a solution?

a)

A solid dissolves in a liquid

b)

Two different substances combine

c)

A material with new properties forms

d)

The combined substances cannot be separated

78.

Mrs. Smith's class is studying solutions. Which statement BEST describes a solution?

a)

it is a mixture whose components are similar throughout

b)

it is the liquid product of a chemical reaction

c)

it is formed by the combination of two or more liquids

d)

it consists of two components with different volumes

79.

Which combination is a solution?

a)

water and salt

b)

water and rocks

c)

sand and salt

d)

sand and rocks

80.

A student poured some sugar into a glass of water. After the water was stirred, no solid sugar remained in the glass. Which statement BEST describes what happened?

a)

the sugar reacted with the water to from elements

b)

the sugar reacted with the water to form a mixture

c)

the sugar dissolved in water to form a solution

d)

the sugar dissolved in water to form compounds

81.

One jar contains water and pepper. Another jar contains water and salt. Which statement BEST compares the two jars?

a)

Only the salt and water is a mixture

b)

Only the pepper and water is a solution

c)

Both jars contain mixtures

d)

Both jars contain solutions

82.

What will happen after stirring sand in a glass of water?

a)

the sand will dissolve in the water because sand in water is a solution

b)

the sand will dissolve in the water because sand in water is a mixture

c)

the sand will settle to the bottom in the water because sand in water is a solution

d)

the sand will settle to the bottom in the water because sand in water is a mixture

83.

Which mixture will form a solution?

a)

salt and water

b)

sand and water

c)

salt and pepper

d)

sand and pepper

84.

Which term BEST describes what is formed when food coloring is added to a jar of water?

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

solution

85.

Which is an example of a mixture?

a)

oxygen

b)

ice

c)

soil

d)

silver

86.

Which of the following is a mixture?

a)

iron filings in sand

b)

lemonade

c)

aluminum

d)

distilled water

87.

Which of the following methods could be used to separate a mixture?

a)

evaporation

b)

filtering

c)

pouring off liquid

d)

all of these

88.

Which of the following methods could be used to separate a solution?

a)

evaporation

b)

filtering

c)

pouring off liquid

d)

all of these

89.

Saltwater is a solution. Which is the solute and which is the solvent?

a)

salt is the solvent; water is the solute

b)

salt is the solute; water is the solvent

c)

the terms solute ad solvent refer to mixtures, not solutions

d)

the terms solute and solvent are interchangeable

90.

Which of the following could not be a solution?

a)

a solid dissolved in a liquid

b)

a gas dissolved in a liquid

c)

copper and brass mixed to make bronze

d)

marbles stirred into a tub of sand

91.

Orange juice is a type of heterogenous mixture called a suspension.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Using a magnet is one way to separate a mixture of sand particles and water.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Rebecca made a mixture of raisins, nuts, and dried fruit for a snack. What kind of mixture was Rebecca's snack?

a)

solution

b)

heterogeneous mixture

c)

colloid

d)

suspension

94.

The amount of solute that can be dissolved into a solvent is called the...

a)

alloy

b)

solubillity

c)

solvent

d)

colloid

95.

Distillation is the process of separating liquids by using...

a)

a catalyst

b)

precipitation and transpiration

c)

a centrifuge

d)

evaporation and condensation

96.

What is the substance that dissolves in a mixture?

a)

solvent

b)

solubility

c)

solution

d)

solute

97.

A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated

a)

mixture

b)

solution

c)

solute

d)

solvent

98.

A combination of two or more substances that cannot be easily separated

a)

mixture

b)

solution

c)

solute

d)

solvent

99.

Vinegar and water are placed in a container and stirred. What is formed when they are mixed?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Solution

d)

Compound

100.

Which BEST describes both a mixture and solution?

a)

A solid dissolves in a liquid

b)

two different substances combine

c)

a material with new properties forms

d)

The combined substances cannot be separated

101.

Mr. Fernandez's class is studying solutions. Which statement BEST describes a solution?

a)

a mixture whose components are similar throughout

b)

is the liquid product of a chemical reaction

c)

is formed by the combination of two or more liquids

d)

consists of two components with different volumes

102.

Which combination is a solution?

a)

water and salt

b)

water and rocks

c)

sand and salt

d)

sand and rocks

103.

Which statement best explains why no solid sugar remains in water when it has been stirred?

a)

the sugar reacted with the water to form elements

b)

the sugar reacted with the water to form a mixture

c)

the sugar dissolved in water to form a solution

d)

the sugar dissolved in water to form a compound

104.

Jar 1 has water and salt. Jar 2 has water and pepper. Both jars are shaken. Which statement BEST compares the two jars?

a)

only the salt and water is a mixture

b)

only the pepper and water is a solution

c)

both jars contain solutions

d)

both jars contain mixtures

105.

What will happen after stirring sand into a glass of water?

a)

sand will dissolve in water because sand in water is a solution

b)

sand will dissolve in water because sand in water is a mixture

c)

sand will settle to the bottom in water because sand in water is a solution

d)

sand will settle to the bottom in water because sand in water is a mixture

106.

Which mixture of substances will create a solution?

a)

salt and water

b)

sand and water

c)

salt and pepper

d)

sand and pepper

107.

What term BEST describes what is created when food coloring is added to water?

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

solution

108.

Which is an example of a mixture?

a)

oxygen

b)

ice

c)

soil

d)

silver

109.

Which explains why powdered tea becomes a solution when mixed with water?

a)

tea has an odor

b)

tea spreads evenly throughout the water

c)

tea and water separate easily

d)

tea settles to the bottom of the container

110.

What is formed when a solute dissolves into a solvent?

a)

solution

b)

element

c)

compound

d)

suspension

111.

Why is trail mix a mixture?

a)

the mix contains many ingredients

b)

the different ingredients clump together

c)

each component maintains its original properties

d)

components are impossible to separate out of the mix

112.

During which task do I make a solution when I make breakfast?

a)

adding sugar to coffee

b)

pouring milk on cereal

c)

spreading jelly on toast

d)

sprinkling cheese on eggs

113.

Which of the following statements applies only to solutions?

a)

two or more substances combine

b)

one substance dissolves in another

c)

substances combine and make physical changes

d)

elements react to form compounds

114.

Bird seed contains sunflower seeds, corn, and dried berries. What term BEST describes the bird seed?

a)

mixture

b)

solution

c)

compound

d)

element

115.

Which of the following will form a solution when mixed?

a)

sugar and water

b)

sand and sawdust

c)

seashells and water

d)

sawdust and seashells

116.

Which of the following contains ONLY a solution?

a)

a jar of pickles

b)

a bottle of juice

c)

a bag of peanuts

d)

a can of mixed fruit

117.

Which will form a solution?

a)

soil and water

b)

oil and water

c)

vinegar and water

d)

sand and water

118.

a physical combination of two or more substances that are mixed together without forming new substances

a)

solution

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

compound

119.

a mixture of substances that are blended so completely that the mixture looks the same everywhere

a)

mixture

b)

solution

c)

solute

d)

element

120.

part of a solution that dissolves

a)

mixture

b)

element

c)

solute

d)

solvent

121.

part of a solution that the substances dissolves in

a)

solute

b)

element

c)

compound

d)

solvent

122.

amount of a substance that can be dissolved by another substance

a)

solvent

b)

mixture

c)

solubility

d)

solution

123.

the process of separating the parts of a mixture by evaporation and condensation

a)

distillation

b)

dilute

c)

concentrate

d)

sifting