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Physical Science Unit Test Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement correctly describes a property of a type of matter?

a)

ice is a mixture of gases

b)

air is a mixture of gases

c)

air is a liquid

d)

ice is a liquid

2.

Generally, how do atomic masses vary throughout the periodic table of the elements? 

a)

They increase from right to left and bottom to top

b)

They increase from right to left and top to bottom

c)

They increase from left to right and bottom to top

d)

They increased from left to right and top to bottom

3.

The atomic number of an element indicates which of the following? 

a)

The sum of the protons and electrons in the atom

b)

The sum of the neutrons and protons in the atom

c)

The number of protons in the atom

d)

The number of neutrons in the atom

4.

Which of the following best describes an atom?

a)

Protons and electrons grouped together in a random pattern

b)

Protons and electrons grouped together in an alternating pattern

c)

A core of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons

d)

A core of electrons and neutrons surrounded by protons

5.

Which of the following is found farthest from the center of an atom? 

a)

Nucleus

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

d)

Electron

6.

The nucleus of a nitrogen atom consists of which of the following particles? 

a)

Electrons and neutrons

b)

Protons and neutrons

c)

Protons only

d)

Electrons only

7.

A type of matter formed by chemically joining two or more elements

a)

mixture

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

solution

8.

 What is the mass number?

a)

Number of protons plus neutrons

b)

Number of protons plus electrons

c)

Number of neutrons plus electrons

d)

na

9.

What are the 3 sub-atomic particles called?

a)

na

b)

potions, neutrons and electrons

c)

protons, neutrons and electIONS

d)

protons, neutrons and electrons

10.

In what order are elements on the modern periodic table?

a)

Atomic number

b)

Mass number

c)

Relative Atomic Mass

d)

Atomic Mass

11.

A bar of copper has a mass of 216g and a volume of 24cm3. What is the density of copper?  

a)

5184g/cm3

b)

322mL

c)

.11g/cm3

d)

9g/cm3

12.

What is the formula for density?

a)

density = mass + volume

b)

density = mass x volume

c)

density = mass / volume

d)

density = mass - volume

13.

What is the unit of measurement for mass? 

a)

mL

b)

cm3

c)

g/cm3

d)

g

14.

Nathan has an eraser. It has a mass of 4 g, and a volume of 2 cm3. What is its density?

a)

24 g/cm3

b)

2 g/cm3

c)

8 g/cm3

d)

.5 g/cm3

15.

Why does ice float?

a)

na

b)

Solid water is less dense than liquid water.

c)

Liquid water is less dense than solid water.

d)

Liquid water is less dense than gaseous water.

16.

Which of the three main sates of matter have the most space between particles?

a)

They all have equal spacing between particles.

b)

solid

c)

gas

d)

liquid