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IPC Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A firework display

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

2.

At what part of the atom is the arrow pointing?

a)

nucleus

b)

energy level

c)

electron

d)

proton

3.

The change from a solid to a gas is called

a)

vaporization

b)

sublimation

c)

melting

d)

freezing

4.

In a __________, molecules are packed tightly together and vibrate but do not flow.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

5.

Which state of matter can be easily compressed and why?

a)

Solids because particles are close together.

b)

Liquids because particles can flow.

c)

Gases because particles are far apart.

d)

Gases because particles are close together.

6.

Which states of matter can not be easily compressed?

a)

Solids and liquids

b)

Liquids and gases

c)

Gases and solids

d)

Solids and plasmas

7.

In a __________, molecules are far apart, flow and the volume changes if the container changes.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

8.

Which of these is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

a)

Solids are made of atoms, but liquids are not.

b)

A solid has definite volume but indefinite shape, while a liquid has definite shape but indefinite volume.

c)

The particles in a solid vibrate in place, while a liquid's particles can flow.

d)

Solids are compressible, but liquids are only slighly compressible.

9.

This state of matter can have a variable volume that will change when the container changes?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

10.
Reacts with Acid: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
11.

When you melt an ice cube, what is the new phase of water?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

12.

All are chemical changes except

a)

Rusting a bicycle

b)

Tarnishing pennies

c)

A car tire deflates

d)

Fireworks exploding

13.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Freezing water

b)

Dissolving sugar

c)

Color change of leaves

d)

Evaporation of gasoline

14.

Which statement describes a chemical property of silicon?

a)

Silicon has a blue-gray color.

b)

Silicon is a brittle solid at 293 K.

c)

Silicon melts at 1700K

d)

Silicon reacts with fluorine.

15.
Solubility (dissolves): Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
16.

Which of the following changes listed is a chemical change?

a)

Melting butter on toast

b)

Tearing paper in small pieces

c)

Wood burning in a fireplace

d)

Water droplets forming on the outside of a can

17.
Which of the subatomic particles is the lightest
a)
all have the same mass
b)
protons 
c)
neutrons 
d)
electrons
18.
How many protons does this isotope of titanium have?
a)
48
b)
22
c)
26
d)
70
19.

Which property listed for bromine is a physical property?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Which of the following is a chemical property for water?

a)

Water has a mass of 18.015 grams

b)

Sodium chloride dissolves in water

c)

Sodium ignites when placed into water.  

d)

Water boils at 100˚C

21.

Which of the following describes a physical change?

a)

Dying your hair black  

b)

Leaves changing color in the fall

c)

Burning a candle

d)

Salt dissolves in water

22.

Which of the properties above is a chemical property for the element hydrogen?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

 

  Which state of matter is the most greatly compressibility and why?

a)

Liquids because the particles are close together and have stronger intermolecular forces 

  

 

b)

   Liquids because the particles are far apart and have weaker intermolecular forces

c)

Gases because the particles are far apart and have weaker intermolecular forces

d)

Gases because the particles are closer together and have stronger intermolecular forces

24.
Where are the Electrons found in the structure of an atom?
a)

In the nucleus

b)

In the energy levels

25.

Which of the following explains why liquids take on the shape of their containers?

a)

Particles in them are close together and causes the attraction forces to be negligible.   

   

b)

Particles in them are far apart and causes the attraction forces to be negligible

c)

Particles in them vibrate rapidly and causes it to overcome attractive forces

d)

Particles in them vibrate slowly and causes it to overcome attractive forces

26.

Which is not a chemical change?

a)

Burning a candle

  

b)

Dissolving sugar in Kool-Aid

c)

Cold medicine making bubbles in water

d)

Two substances mixing to form a precipitate

27.

Which of the following represents a chemical property of oxygen?

a)

  oxygen is a gas at room temperature

   

b)

oxygen will support combustion

c)

when condensed as a liquid, oxygen is pale blue

d)

oxygen is colorless

28.

Conductivity is the ability to conduct heat or electricity. Metals are considered good conductors and wood is considered a good insulator. Conductivity is an example of which of the following?

a)

Chemical property

b)

Physical property

c)

Chemical change

d)

Physical change

29.

Which state of matter is characterized by having an indefinite shape, but a definite volume?

a)

A

   

b)

B

c)

C

d)

B and C

e)

A and B

30.
Is mold growing on cheese a physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
31.

Which state of matter takes both the shape and volume of its container?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

B and C

e)

A and C

32.

Which state of matter is characterized by high compressibility?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

B and C

e)

A and C

33.
What is the atomic number of this atom?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
none of the above
34.

Matter is defined as anything that_______.

a)

Has a definite volume

  

b)

Has mas and takes up space

c)

Has a fixed volume and weight

d)

Can be weighed on a balance

35.

Which of the following is a physical property of all metals?

a)

Silvery color

  

b)

Hardness

c)

Solid at room temperature

d)

Ductile

36.
How many neutrons does an atom of the isotope Neon-22 have?
a)
12
b)
10
c)
22
d)
20
37.
An atom is electrically neutral when
a)
protons and neutrons are the same
b)
protons and electrons are the same
c)
neutrons and electrons are the same
d)
neutrons balance the protons and electrons
38.
Which of the subatomic particles is the heaviest?
a)
electrons 
b)
protons 
c)
neutrons 
d)
protons and neutrons have equal mass
39.

Isotopes of an element have a different number of...

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Electrons

d)

Mass

40.
What is the name of the pictured isotope?
a)
Chlorine-Schmorine
b)
Chlorine-17
c)
Chlorine-35
d)
Chlorine-18
41.
Blue Color: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
42.
Different isotopes have...
a)
different masses
b)
different atomic numbers
c)
different electrons
d)
different protons
43.

Mixing Mentos and Coke

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

44.
What is the name of the pictured isotope?
a)
Carbon-12
b)
Carbon-13
c)
Carbon-14
d)
Carbon-15
45.
Which of the following statements regarding subatomic particles is incorrect?
a)
Protons are positively charged particles and neutrons have no charge.
b)
The relative mass of the proton, electron and neutron the same.
c)
In a neutral atom the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
d)
Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
46.

Subatomic particles with a negative charge

a)

Electrons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Protons

d)

Quarks

47.
Subatomic particles that are neutral in charge
a)
Neutrons
b)
Protons
c)
Nucleus 
d)
Electrons
48.

Look at this picture of Argon off the periodic table. Which of the following is true for this element?

a)

18 protons

b)

40 protons

c)

22 protons

d)

21.9 protons

49.

Which state of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container?

a)

A

 

b)

B

c)

C

d)

A and B

e)

B and C

50.
The nucleus of an atom is made of
a)
electrons and protons
b)
electrons and neutrons
c)
protons and neutrons
d)
empty space
51.

Is an ice cream cone melting a physical or chemical change?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

52.
Outside the nucleus of an atom are these
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
quarks
d)
electrons
53.
The number of these determines which element an atom is.
a)
neutrons
b)
electrons
c)
protons
54.

Which part of an atom is used to identify it?

a)

number of protons

b)

number of neutrons

c)

number of electrons

55.

How many electron levels does this atom have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

56.

In a neutral atom,

a)

protons = electrons

b)

protons = neutrons

c)

neutrons = electrons

d)

protons = neutrons = electrons

57.
What is the atomic number of this atom?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
7
58.

Food digestion

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

59.

What is one way Neutrons are different from electrons?

a)

they both are negative

b)

neutrons have no charge, while electrons have a negative charge

c)

Both are in the nucleus( center of atom)

d)

Electrons are inside nucleus and neutrons are outside the nucleus.

60.

Which element is this?

a)

Nickel

b)

Neon

c)

Sodium

d)

Nitrogen

61.

What is the atomic number of this atom?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

62.
Is milk going sour a physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
63.

What does the Bohr Model represent?

a)

The structure of molecules

b)

The structure of the Solar System

c)

The structure of an atom

d)

The structure of East Hills

64.
How are electrons arranged in an atom?
a)
In groups of five
b)
In energy levels
c)
By color
d)
By shape
65.
Density: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
66.

What is this element?

a)

Beryllium (atomic #4)

b)

Boron (atomic #5)

c)

Carbon (atomic #6)

d)

Nitrogen (atomic #7)

67.
Flammability (burns): Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
68.
Brittleness: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
69.
Subatomic particles with a positive charge
a)
neutrons
b)
atomic mass
c)
protons
d)
isotopes
70.
Melting Point: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
71.
Reacts with Water: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
72.
How many neutrons does the isotope of lithium have?
a)
8
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
73.

What is a physical property of these strawberries?

a)

Red

b)

Rotten

c)

Flammable

74.

What is a chemical property of paper?

a)

Flammable

b)

White

c)

Light

75.

Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and a definite volume?

a)

b)

B

c)

C

d)

A and C

e)

A and B

76.

Is toasting bread a physical or chemical change?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

77.

Is crumpling a piece of paper a physical or chemical change?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

78.

Which subatomic particle is responsible for an atoms reactivity?

a)

protons

b)

nucleus

c)

neutrons

d)

electrons

79.

Physical properties....

a)

change the matter when studied

b)

can be observed and measured without changing the matter being studied

c)

include the ability to burn and rust

d)

are useless unless studied in a lab

80.

Name this element.

a)

Neon

b)

Magnesium

c)

Sodium

d)

Manganese

81.

Which of the following is a chemical property of water?

a)

Reacts with pure sodium

b)

Boils at 100 oC

c)

Is liquid at room temperature

d)

Has a density of 1 gm/mL

82.

All of the following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT

a)

Density

b)

Heat conductivity

c)

pH (acidic or basic)

d)

Boiling point

83.

Smashing cookies

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

84.

Name this element.

a)

Argon

b)

Chlorine

c)

Aluminum

d)

Boron

85.

Frying eggs

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

86.

Baking a cake

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

87.

Melting butter

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

88.
What do these isotopes of carbon all have in common?
a)
neutrons & mass number
b)
atomic number and neutrons
c)
atomic number and electrons
d)
protons, atomic number, and mass number
89.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Logs burning in a campfire.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
90.

Burning wood

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

91.
Chemical or Physical?  Glass breaking into tiny shards
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
92.
Is Gatorade powder dissolving in water physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
93.

What is the mass number of this atom of Chlorine?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

35

d)

35.453

94.
Is sharpening a pencil a physical or chemical change?
a)
Physical 
b)
Chemical
95.
5. What is it called when a solid turns directly into a gas?
a)
Sublimation
b)
Condensation
c)
Liquid
96.
A gas
a)
has a definite shape but no definite volume
b)
has a definite volume but no definite shape
c)
has fast-moving particles
97.

What is condensation?

a)

gas to solid

b)

gas to liquid

c)

liquid to solid

98.

Liquid to Gas

a)

Condensation

b)

Vaporization

c)

Sublimation

99.

What state of matter is pictured?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

100.

In a __________, molecules are not packed tightly together and flow but the volume does not change.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma