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Unit 2 Science 6th

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Earth's atmosphere is made up mostly of which elements? (6.5B)

a)

Carbon dioxide and oxygen

b)

nitrogen and helium

c)

helium and carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen and oxygen

2.

Look at the circle graph of the different elements in Earth's crust.


Based on the graph, which conclusion can be drawn about the elements in Earth's Crust? (6.5B)

a)

Iron is more abundant than sodium.

b)

Silicon is more abundant than oxygen.

c)

Aluminum is more abundant than silicon.

d)

Calcium is more abundant than magnesium.

3.

Which word describes two or more elements that are mixed together in a fixed proportion? (6.5C)

a)

mixture

b)

Compound

c)

Element

d)

Atom

4.

A scientist isolates an element during an experiment. How can he know that it is an element? (6.5C)

a)

It is made up of only one type of atom.

b)

It is made up of exactly two types or atoms.

c)

It is in the periodic table.

d)

It has characteristics.

5.

A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shine luster, and broke easily. this element is most likely a (6.6A) -

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

d)

cannot be determined

6.

Which of the following correctly list the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity? (6.6A)

a)

Nonmetals-metalloids- metals

b)

metals-nonmetals-metalloids

c)

metalloids-metal-nonmetals

d)

Metals-metalloids-nonmetals

7.

John was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. The first element was dull, brittle, and do not conduct heat, what is the element most likely classified as (6.6A)

a)

metal

b)

metalloid

c)

nonmetal

8.

Every minute we are creating a new substance when we inhale oxygen since inside the body there is a chemical reaction. What is the new substance created when we exhale breath? (6.5C)

a)

Calcium carbonate

b)

carbon

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

dioxide

9.

Which element makes up most of the element of the Earth's crust? Write the element names and its chemical symbol. (6.5A)

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10.

How many elements are involved in the reaction shown below? (6.5A)

C3H8+5O2---------- 3CO2 + 4H20

a)

7 elements

b)

3 elements

c)

17 elements

d)

19 elements

11.

Lorena is in the lab trying to demonstrate that she is capable to create a new substance during his experiments. What are the sign of the formation of a new substance? (6.5C)

a)

A chemical reaction where color and temperature change.

b)

A chemical reaction where formation of gas, change of color, and precipitate happens.

c)

A chemical reaction where a formation of gas, change of color, change of temperature, it precipitates, change of odor might happen.

d)

A chemical reaction where a formation of a new substance happens.

12.

What is the best prove of a formation of a new substance? (6.5C)

a)

create gas (bubbling)

b)

precipite (creation of a solid)

c)

change of temperature

d)

change of color

13.

The chemical symbol of an element always matches the element's name.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

14.

Which of the following is a compound?

a)

Si

b)

CO2

c)

Cl

d)

He

e)

Ti

15.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture
16.

Which of the following represents an element?

a)

H2O

b)

HCl

c)

NaCl

d)

Au

e)

CaCO3

17.

Which letter represents an element?

a)

E

b)

B

c)

I

d)

H

18.

Which of the following could be a symbol on the periodic table of elements?

a)

CC

b)

Cc

c)

cc

d)

CcC

e)

CK1

19.

What is NOT made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

d)

Solid

e)

Liquid

20.

How many elements are there in CuSO4?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

21.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture
22.

Which of the following is an element?

a)

Gold

b)

Air

c)

Water

d)

Carbon Dioxide

e)

Nitrous Oxide

23.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture
24.

Fe is the ___________________ for iron

a)

Letters

b)

Chemical Symbol

c)

Equation

25.

A(n) ______________ is formed when two or more elements chemically combine.

a)

Compound

b)

Element

c)

Mixture

26.
Which of the following is a way in which elements and compounds are similar?
a)
Elements and compounds are pure substances.
b)
Elements and compounds are both made up of different kinds of atoms.
c)
Elements and compounds can both be broken down by physical means.
d)
Elements and compounds are listed on the periodic table.
27.

True or false: Compounds have 2 or more elements chemically combined.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?

a)

Element

b)

Chemical

c)

Atom

d)

Compound

29.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture
30.

True or false: A mixtures parts can be separated.

a)

true

b)

false

31.
What is the chemical symbol for Chlorine?
a)
Cl
b)
Ch
c)
Cr
d)
Ce
32.

Which letter represents a compound?

a)

D

b)

H

c)

E

d)

C

33.
Which of the following is a chemical compound?
a)
Co
b)
 CO2
c)
Mg
d)
Al
34.

Carbon is considered an element, while carbon dioxide is considered a compound. This is because carbon dioxide is ---

a)

a gas at room temperature.

b)

made of two different elements.

c)

given off by green plants.

d)

useful to human beings

35.

A section of the Periodic Table is shown. What is the Chemical Symbol for Magnesium?

a)

12

b)

Magnesium

c)

24.31

d)

Mg

36.

Compounds are different than elements because compounds are ---

a)

combinations of two or more elements.

b)

not able to be broken down into parts.

c)

made from the same type of atoms.

d)

a pure substance; elements are not.

37.
How many elements are represented in the compound?
Na2CO3
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
38.
Element or Compound?
cL
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
39.
Element or Compound?
Na
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
40.
Element or Compound?
NaCl
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
41.
Element or Compound?
Ca
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
42.
Element or Compound?
Cl
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
43.
Element or Compound?
CO2
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
44.
Element or Compound?
h
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
45.
Element or Compound?
hE
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
46.
______ - is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.
a)
Element 
b)
Compound
c)
Neither
47.
What are elements represented by?
a)
Elements
b)
Compounds
c)
Chemical Symbols
d)
Boxes
48.
An element has only one capital letter.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
What is the chemical symbol for calcium (20)?
a)
CA
b)
Cm
c)
Ca
d)
Cl
50.
The simplest pure substances are...
a)
elements
b)
compounds
c)
cells
d)
symbols
51.
Which of the following is NOT an element?
a)
Hydrogen
b)
Oxygen
c)
Gold
d)
Water
52.

What is true about ALL chemical changes?

a)

They all produces gas/bubbles/fizzing

b)

They all have a temperature change (hotter/colder)

c)

They all change colors

d)

They all produce NEW and DIFFERENT substances

53.

A teacher shows the class two liquids that are both odorless and clear. When they mix together, solid gold chunks are formed. What change occurred and how do you know?

a)

A chemical change because a precipitate was formed

b)

A physical change because there was a color change

c)

A chemical change because an odor was produced

d)

A physical change because the volume increased when the two liquids were mixed together.

54.

In class, a teacher places a balloon filled with baking soda over a flask filled with vinegar. When the powder falls into the flask and combines with the vinegar, the balloon inflates (fills up with air). What evidence is there that a chemical change occurs?

a)

The powder and liquid combine

b)

A gas is produced that fills up the balloon.

c)

There is no evidence that a chemical reaction to place

d)

The powder stayed solid so it is considered a precipitate

55.

When I go to Chipotle I love to order guacamole. It smells amazing and tastes even better! Unfortunately, sometimes I don't eat it fast enough and it turns brown. Stirring it up hides the brown, but if it sits out longer, it continues to change. What indicates a chemical reaction in this scenario?

a)

The guacamole smells amazing

b)

The guacamole tastes incredible

c)

The guacamole turns a yucky brown color

d)

I stir the guacamole to get rid of the brown

56.

Check all of the words that may indicate a Physical Change:

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Burning

d)

Mixing

e)

Precipitate formed

57.

Choose all of the words that may indicate a chemical change has occurred.

a)

Burning

b)

Evaporating

c)

Dissolving

d)

Odor change

e)

Energy change (sound,light, temp)

58.
Iron rusts.
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical Change
59.
Ice Melting
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
60.
Pancakes cooking on a griddle
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
61.
Sugar dissolves in water
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
62.
Milk Sours
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
63.

Solid changes to a liquid

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

64.

What is the main difference between a physical and chemical change?

a)

A physical change does not change the identity of the substance and a chemical change does

b)

A chemical change does not change the identity of the substance and a physical change does

c)

They are the same.

65.

Physical or chemical change?

Bubbles form

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

66.

Physical or chemical change?

Change in color

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

67.

Physical or chemical change?

Precipitate Forms

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

68.

Physical or chemical change?

Dissolving

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

69.

Physical or chemical change?

Breaking

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

70.

Physical or chemical change?

Shattering

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

71.

Physical or chemical change?

Changing State of Matter

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

72.

Physical or chemical change?

A new substance is formed.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

73.

Physical or chemical change?

A change occurs but the substance keeps it's identity.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change