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Properties of Matter Practice

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not a chemical property? 
a)
rusting 
b)
boiling 
c)
rotting 
d)
burning 
2.
Which one of these is a chemical property?
a)
melting point
b)
boiling point
c)
color
d)
flammability
3.
Ability to rust is this type of property:
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
4.
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
5.
What kind of properties can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance?
a)
physical properties
b)
chemical properties
c)
liquid properties
d)
real properties
6.
Properties that can be observed without trying to change the identity of the substance.
a)
Physical
b)
Chemical
7.
Which of the following is a chemical change?
a)
human digestion
b)
cutting a tree down
c)
melting a chocolate bar
d)
Has a density of 1 gm/mL
8.

1. Solid and Liquid have definite shape and volume

a)

true

b)

false

c)

maybe

d)

i dont know

9.

2. Gases flow easily because of the large spaces in between particles

a)

true

b)

false

c)

maybe

d)

i dont know

10.

3. A liquid flows _____ because of the presence of large spaces in between particles

a)

flow

b)

slowly

c)

hard

d)

easily

11.

4. Liquid have definite _____ even if the particles are not neatly arranged.

a)

volume

b)

shape

c)

mass

d)

speed

12.

5. Particles of matter are in ____ motion

a)

constant

b)

unconstant

c)

freely

d)

rude

13.

6. _____ particles do not flow easily because they are closely packed together and are found in fixed position

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

matter

14.

7. Solid have ____density than liquid

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

slower

d)

faster

15.

8. Has low compressibility

a)

solid and liquid

b)

liquid ang gas

c)

gas and solid

d)

only solid

16.

9. Has high compressibility

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

solid and gas

17.

10. It is anything that occupy space and has mass

a)

matter

b)

substance

c)

element

d)

colloid

18.

11. All matter is made up of ____ particles

a)

tiny

b)

huge

c)

rock

d)

circle

19.

12. Solid has lower density than liquid

a)

true

b)

false

c)

maybe

d)

not sure

20.
a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

21.
a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

22.
a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

23.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

COLOR

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

24.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

TENDENCY TO RUST

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

25.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

BOILING POINT

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

26.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

DENSITY

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

27.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

MASS

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

28.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

ABILITY TO BURN

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

29.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

MALLEABILITY

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

30.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

LENGTH

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

31.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

VOLUME

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

32.

Identify each property of matter as either physical or chemical.

MELTING POINT

a)

physical intensive

b)

physical extensive

c)

chemical

33.

Water freezing is an example of a.....

a)

Liquid changing to a solid

b)

Solid changing to a gas

c)

Liquid changing to a gas

34.

Mass is the amount of _______ an object takes up.

a)

gas

b)

atom

c)

matter

35.

All the liquid is poured into an empty container. Which property of the liquid changes?

a)

Color

b)

Odor

c)

Shape

36.

Oxygen and Helium are examples of _________.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

37.

The diagram below shows a block of wood. The block is a __________.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

38.

The block has a definite ____________.

a)

all of these

b)

odor

c)

shape

39.

The diagram below shows a glass containing some ice. The ice in the glass represents what state of matter?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

40.

Which property of an object can you identify using your sense of smell?

a)

Color

b)

Odor

c)

Temperature

41.

Which sense can best be used to describe the texture of an object?

a)

Taste

b)

Sight

c)

Touch

42.

Which property of an object can you identify using your sense of of sight?

a)

Color

b)

Odor

c)

Temperature

43.

A student placed three objects into a group based on physical characteristics. Which other object also belongs in the group?

a)
b)
c)
44.

Which of the following is an example of how a gas expands to fill the container it is in?

a)

A toy box of sand

b)

Helium inside of a balloon

c)

A toy box full of toys

45.

If you are sorting objects into groups based on color, which object would most likely belong together?

a)

Broccoli and a pea

b)

Ice cube and ice

c)

A block, a toy car and a doll

46.

Physical Properties are

a)

chemical changes

b)

are properties that can be observed without changing the matter's identity

c)

are properties that can be observed that change the matter into new matter with new properties

47.

True or False. States of matter are solids, liquids, and gasses

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The ability of sugar to dissolve in water is called

a)

malleability

b)

Density

c)

State

d)

solubility

49.

The amount of matter in a given space of volume

a)

density

b)

state

c)

volume

d)

mass

50.

What is the least dense liquid in this container?

a)

Honey

b)

vegetable oil

c)

lamp oil

d)

water

51.

Anything that has mass and takes up space

a)

Matter

b)

weight

c)

volume

d)

mass

52.

Most physical changes are easily reversible. Hint - Is it easy to melt and freeze ice?

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which group of things will maintain their physical properties when mixed together?

a)

Pebbles and Wood Chips

b)

Pebbles, Powered soap and hot water

54.

Which group of things will maintain their physical properties when mixed together?

a)

copper wire, rubber ball and aluminum washer

b)

Lemon juice, water and sugar

55.

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.

56.

A glass marble and a piece of cork of the same shape and size are dropped in water. Which of the following explains correctly why the glass marble sinks while the cork piece floats on water?

a)

The glass marble is denser than water while the cork is less dense than water.

b)

The glass marble is less dense than water while the cork is denser than water.

c)

The glass marble and the cork are both denser than water.

d)

The glass marble and the cork are both less dense than water.

57.

All of the following objects are attracted to magnets EXCEPT _________.

a)

Iron nail

b)

Plastic button

c)

Steel scissors

d)

Iron screw

58.

Which of these objects is an insulator?

a)

Copper Wire

b)

Oven Mitt

c)

Paper Clip

d)

Soda Can

59.

Which of the following best represents the three states of matter?

a)

Picture A

b)

Picture B

c)

Picture C

d)

Picture D

60.

Identify which item below best completes the table.

a)

Glass Window

b)

Gold Ring

c)

Paper Bag

d)

Styrofoam Cup

61.
Ice melting
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
62.
Water freezing
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
63.
Evaporation occurs when water changes into 
a)
transpiration
b)
snow
c)
solid
d)
vapor
64.

Jennifer made a milkshake using 110g of ice cream, 250g of milk, and 10g of chocolate syrup. What is the total weight?

a)

310g

b)

350g

c)

370g

d)

385g

65.

What kind of change is breaking a window?

a)
b)
66.

What kind of change is cutting paper?

a)
b)
67.

What kind of change is exploding fireworks?

a)
b)
68.

What kind of change is burning wood?

a)
b)
69.

Grant cuts a one-pound cake into 8 slices. How much does the cake weigh after he cuts it?

a)

1/4 pound

b)

1/8 pound

c)

1 pound

d)

8 pounds

70.
What happens in ALL chemical changes?
a)
Change in state of matter
b)
A new substance is formed
c)
Bubbles are produced
d)
An explosion
71.

Metal rusting is an example of

a)

a chemical change

b)

physical change

c)

neither physical or chemical change

72.

Peggy makes a clay flower vase that weighs 5 lb. How much clay did she have to use?

a)

5 lb

b)

5.5 lb

c)

6 lb

d)

10 lb

73.

In which of the following states of matter does a substance have a definite shape?

a)

liquid

b)

ion

c)

solid

d)

gas

74.

Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

a)

explosion of fireworks

b)

drying of wet laundry

c)

freezing of water

d)

shattering of glass

75.

Awa made vegetable soup using 10g of carrots, 25g of onions, 2g of potatoes, and 20g of water. What is the weight of the soup?

a)

60g

b)

20g

c)

37g

d)

57g

76.

Burning paper is an example of

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

neither physical or chemical change

77.

What key words, when present in a question about chemical reactions, might indicate a chemical change is occuring? Check all that apply.

a)

Bubbling

b)

Fizzing

c)

Dissolving

d)

Evaporating

78.

What are the three states of matter?

a)

solid, liquid and gas

b)

water, liquid gas

c)

gas, dust, liquid

d)

water, solid, ice

79.

Mrs. Job does an experiment with 7 oz of vinegar and 4 oz of baking soda. The container weighs 5 oz. What is the weight?

a)

10 oz

b)

12 oz

c)

16 oz

d)

17 oz

80.
Change in color is a physical change.
a)
True
b)
False
81.

sharpening a pencil

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

82.

flammability of a substance

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

83.

size of an object

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

84.

inflating a tire

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

85.

freezing point

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

86.

corrosion (rusting) of a bicycle frame

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

87.

fragrance of a flower

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

88.

boiling water

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

89.

a burning candle

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

90.

oranges squeezed to make orange juice

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

91.

a change in size, shape, or state of matter

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

92.

a characteristic that indicates whether a substance can change to another substance

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

93.

a change of one substance to another

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

94.

a characteristic that can be observed without changing the substance

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

95.

milk going sour

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

96.
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
97.
Which of these is matter?
a)
energy
b)
air
c)
peace
d)
love
98.
Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as
a)
liquid
b)
air
c)
matter
d)
solid
99.

Which of the following describes a chemical property of a metal?

a)

conducts electricity

b)

reacts with acid

c)

high melting point

d)

attracted to a magnet

100.

A 10 g sample of butter will melt at a temperature that is ____ the melting point of a 5 g sample of butter.

a)

double

b)

equal to

c)

less than

d)

triple

101.

The melting and boiling points of a substance are independent of

a)

rate of heat change

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

all of these

102.

A streak test is used to identify minerals by looking at the color of the streak made by rubbing the mineral against a rough, uncolored ceramic or porcelain. The table presents the colors of several minerals as well as the streaks they make.

If a mineral is metallic gray and produces a red streak, what is the mineral?

a)

amethyst

b)

hematite

c)

quartz

d)

galena

103.

Mya was given an unknown substance. It was a colorless liquid and she found the boiling point to be 79°C.79\degree C.  The substance is most likely

a)

ethanol

b)

water

c)

phosphoric acid

d)

sodium hydroxide

104.

A streak test is used to identify minerals by looking at the color of the streak made by rubbing the mineral against a rough, uncolored ceramic or porcelain. The table presents the colors of several minerals as well as the streaks they make.

Which of the following minerals can be told apart by their color without performing a streak test.

a)

gold and pyrite

b)

hematite and galena

c)

quartz and amethyst

d)

all of them

105.

What is the identity of a sample that has a volume of 0.56 cm3 and a mass of 5.02 g?

a)

iron

b)

copper

c)

aluminum

d)

silver

106.

All substances have characteristic properties. If one of these properties can be observed without changing the identity of the substance, it must be a

a)

physical property

b)

universal property

c)

biological property

d)

chemical property

107.

Transmission fluid is a very thick oil that flows slowly. Transmission fluid is very ____.

a)

malleable

b)

elastic

c)

brittle

d)

viscous

108.

Which of the following is a measure of a solid's ability to return to its original shape after stretching?

a)

malleability

b)

hardness

c)

tensile strength

d)

eleasticity

109.

Below are the densities of three liquids.

A = 1.35 g/mL

B = 0.86 g/mL

C = 1.23 g/mL

If all three liquids were placed in the same container, what would be the proper order of their layering from bottom to top?

a)

A, B, C

b)

A, C, B

c)

B, C, A

d)

C, A, B

110.

A rock climber wants a rope with great ____.

a)

elasticity

b)

hardness

c)

tensile strength

d)

density

111.

When one observes the phase of matter of water, one observes a ____ property of matter.

a)

geological

b)

chemical

c)

biological

d)

physical

112.

Greg has been given a small sample of metal. His teacher has assigned him the job of identifying the type of metal. Which of the following is a physical property that will help Greg to identify the metal most accurately?

a)

density

b)

ability to rust

c)

ability to burn

d)

color

113.

Debbie was doing a science lab and she was instructed to decide whether a piece of plastic would float or sink without actually putting the plastic in the water. How could she do this?

a)

This is not possible.

b)

Find the volume of the plastic and compare it to the density of water.

c)

Find the mass of the plastic and compare it to the mass of a beaker of water.

d)

Find the density of the plastic and compare it to the density of the water.

114.

When bridges are built, special joints must be used because the material of the bridge shrinks and without these joints, the material would break. Which of the following properties is described here?

a)

thermal expansion

b)

thermal decay

c)

thermal contraction

d)

thermal stasis

115.

Marjorie is trying to determine the identity of an unknown substance. After running tests, she determines that the substance is insoluble in CCl4 with a density of 2.2 g/mL. Using the table, which of the following substances is most likely Marjorie's unknown?

a)

NaCl

b)

FeCl3

c)

C10H8

d)

SiO2

116.

Silicone is a type of synthetic compound made of silicon, oxygen, and other elements. There are many different kinds of silicone. One kind is a liquid and is commonly used as a lubricant to reduce friction between moving parts. Unlike petroleum-based lubricants, silicone is nontoxic. However, silicone is more expensive than petroleum-based lubricants. Which of the following would silicone lubricants most likely be used for?

a)

heavy construction machinery

b)

door hinges

c)

vehicle engines

d)

food service equipment

117.

Stainless steel is a synthetic material made of iron mixed with other elements. One common use of stainless steel is in forks and spoons used for eating. Other materials could also be used and the table list some properties of these materials. Which statement best explains why forks and spoons are most commonly made of stainless steel instead of the other materials listed?

a)

Stainless steel is light and flexible.

b)

Stainless steel can be formed into many shapes.

c)

Stainless steel is abundant in nature.

d)

Stainless steel is durable and inexpensive.

118.

Polyurea is a synthetic material that is often used as a waterproof coating. Polyurea is useful because it is not reactive chemically. This means it does not break down easily. Considering this information, what is likely a negative impact of polyurea?

a)

It damages materials that it comes in contact with.

b)

If needs to be reapplied to surfaces frequently.

c)

It has toxic effects on nearby wildlife.

d)

It does not break down after it is disposed of.

119.

Nylon is a synthetic material that has many uses. It is used in the production of machine parts, cookware, and fabric. Nylon is made from petroleum and natural gas.Suppose that there were a shortage of petroleum and natural gas. What would companies that produce nylon likely need to do?

a)

Identify a different natural resource that nylon could be made from

b)

Search for nylon in many different parts of the earth

c)

Convert existing nylon back into petroleum and natural gas

d)

Find a way to make nylon without using natural resources

120.

Margarine is a synthetic material that is consumed as a food. The simplified chemical reaction shown below is used in the process of producing margarine. It shows that fats from plants and hydrogen (from water) are used to make a substance called hydrogenated oil.

oil compounds from plants + hydrogen → hydrogenated oil

Next, water is mixed with the hydrogenated oil and the semi-solid material margarine is the result.

Which of the following is a natural resource that is used to produce margarine? Select all that apply.

a)

butter

b)

hydrogenated oil

c)

water

d)

plants

121.

Polyethylene is a common type of plastic. A student researches polyethylene and discovers that it is not found in nature. What can the student conclude about how polyethylene is made?

a)

Humans must mine deep into the earth to reach areas where polyethylene can be found.

b)

Humans carry out chemical reactions that convert natural resources to polyethylene.

c)

Polyethylene is made from different elements than natural substances are made of.

d)

Natural resources are converted to polyethylene only when natural hazards occur.

122.

Aspirin is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Pharmaceutical companies use salicylic acid and a few other ingredients in order to make aspirin. Salicylic acid can also be found in plants as it plays an important role in plant growth and development. Which of the following is true about the production of aspirin?

a)

Aspirin can be converted into plant material.

b)

Aspirin is a synthetic material.

c)

Aspirin is a natural resource.

d)

Aspirin and plant material have the same chemical properties.

123.

What is an observation based on numbers

a)

Qualitative

b)

Physical

c)

Chemical

d)

Quantitative

124.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Rotting Wood

b)

Burning Food

c)

Boiling Water

d)

Baking a cake

125.

Which of the following is an intensive physical change?

a)

The mass of a substance

b)

The density of a substance

c)

The volume of the substance

d)

The length of the substance

126.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a chemical change?

a)

Gas forms

b)

Increase Temperature

c)

A color change

d)

All are indicators of a chemical change

127.

A solid that forms when 2 liquids mix is called a _____

a)

Participate

b)

physcial change

c)

Precipitiate

d)

Snow or Ice

128.

When measuring the amount of atoms, particles, molecules something contains, the units are what?

a)

mL

b)

cm cubed

c)

g

d)

g/mL

129.

When measuring the volume of an irregular shaped object you would?

a)

Use L x W x H

b)

Use water displacement

c)

Use a known mathematical equation

d)

Use a ruler

130.

The compactness of matter is known as what

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

temperature

d)

density

131.

Which is the most dense state of matter?

a)

plasma

b)

solid

c)

gas

d)

liquid

132.

The ability for a liquid to be drawn up a narrow space against gravity is known as what?

a)

capillary action

b)

surface tension

c)

cohesion

d)

adhesion

133.

The attractiveness of a molecule to itself is called what?

a)

capillary action

b)

surface tension

c)

cohesion

d)

adhesion

134.

The attractiveness of a molecule to something else is called what?

a)

capillary action

b)

surface tension

c)

cohesion

d)

adhesion

135.

The amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree celsius is known as ____.

a)

temperature

b)

energy

c)

fahrenheit

d)

specific heat capacity

136.

What is the most abundant state of matter?

a)

plasma

b)

solid

c)

gas

d)

liquid

137.

Which state of matter is definite volume but not shape?

a)

plasma

b)

solid

c)

gas

d)

liquid

138.

Solid going to a gas is known as what?

a)

diffusion

b)

deposition

c)

sublimation

d)

melting

139.

What state of matter occurs at the triple point in a phase diagram?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

all 3 occur at the same time

140.

What are the variable (x and y axis) for a phase diagram?

a)

pressure and time

b)

temperature and time

c)

pressure and temperature

d)

heat added and time

141.

In a heating curve, when one state of matter exists the temperature remains the same.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

142.

At what temperature does absolute zero occur?

a)

O C

b)

273 K

c)

-273 K

d)

- 273 C

143.

The hydrologic cycle is more commonly known as the _______ cycle.

a)

hydrogen

b)

carbon

c)

water

d)

atmospheric

144.

What occurs when the atomosphere becomes over saturated with water?

a)

evaporation

b)

infiltration

c)

precipitation

d)

sublimation