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Topic 4 Matter

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
a)

Mass is the total matter in an object, and weight is the downward pull of an object.

b)

Mass is the downward pull of gravity on an object, and weight is the total matter making up an object.

c)

Mass is the volume in an object, and weight is the downward pull of matter on an object.

d)

Weight is mass divided by volume and mass is the same as matter.

2.

Tim has two beakers of liquid at room temperature. He places both beakers on a hot plate. The liquid in Beaker A boils before the liquid in Beaker B.


Which statement explains why the liquid in Beaker A boils before the liquid in Beaker B?

a)

Beaker A has a lower boiling point

b)

Beaker B has a higher freezing point

c)

The liquid in Beaker A has less mass

d)

The liquid in Beaker B has a lower density

3.
Iron + oxygen = rust is an example of a ___________.
a)
physical property/change
b)
chemical property/change
c)
mass
d)
volume
4.
Which statement about atoms is true?
a)
They are all the same
b)
All substances are made of just one kind
c)
You can see them with your eyes
d)
They are too small to be seen with an ordinary microscope
5.

A scientist uses an instrument to study the small particles in a piece of matter. The diagram shows what the scientist sees.


What state of matter is the scientist most likely observing?

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

vapor

6.
Adding HEAT to matter causes its particles to:
a)
move faster and farther apart
b)
Move slower and farther apart
c)
Move faster and closer together
d)
Move slower and closer together
7.
Which physical property is measured in liters?
a)
color
b)
length
c)
mass
d)
volume
8.

A mixture of sand, salt, and iron fillings is stirred into a beaker of water. The mixture is then allowed to settle.


What will separate the iron fillings from the mixture?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Filtration

c)

Flotation

d)

Sifting

9.

Observable characteristics such as texture, color, size, and mass are known as...

a)

combinations

b)

states of matter

c)

physical properties

d)

scientific tools

10.

A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

11.

A student preforms an activity, filling two large bowls, A and B, with 550 mL of water each. She adds 100 g or salt to bowl A and allows the salt to dissolve completely. She places an egg in bowl B and observes that the egg sinks. The student then places the same type of egg in bowl A and observes that the egg floats.

a)

Salt decreases the mass of water

b)

Salt increases the density of water

c)

Salt decreases the volume of water

d)

Salt increases the temperature of water

12.

What instrument can be used to measure the volume of an object?

a)

spring scale

b)

pan balance

c)

a thermometer

d)

graduated cylinder

13.

Which is NOT a method used for separating mixtures?

a)

sifting

b)

flotation

c)

filtration

d)

dissolving

14.

Michael is describing the physical properties of candy corn. Name at least two physical properties that he can observe without using any measurement tools.

a)

hardness and shape

b)

texture and temperature

c)

color and volume

d)

mass and odor

15.

Trinity has two identical pieces of chocolate cake. She wants to know how much mass each piece has.


Trinity takes one whole cake and places it on one pan of a balance. She then takes the other cake and cuts it into three slices. She puts the slices on the other pan.


What will she observe about the pans of the balance?

a)

The pan with the whole cake will be slightly lower than the pan with the slices.

b)

The pan with the slices will be slightly higher than the pan with the whole cake.

c)

The pan with the whole cake will be completely lowered and the pan with the slices will be completely raised.

d)

Both pans will be balanced equally.

16.
A pure substance containing only one kind of atom.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
17.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
18.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
19.
Physical or Chemical Property? If copper comes in contact with water, it will turn green.
a)
Physical
b)
Chemical
c)
Neither
20.
Physical or Chemical Property?  The temperature of boiling water is 100 degrees Celsius.
a)
Physical
b)
Chemical
c)
Neither
21.
Define a Physical Property
a)
A property of matter not involving in its manifestation a chemical change
b)
A property in which stops a chemical reaction from occuring.
c)
A property or behavior of a substance which undergoes a chemical change or reaction.
d)
A property which makes the object smell or taste different.
22.
A mixture that appears to be evenly mixed throughout:
a)
an atom
b)
a compound
c)
a homogeneous mixture
d)
a heterogeneous mixture
23.
An example of a physical change would be a change in...
a)
Color
b)
Shape
c)
Size
d)
All of the above 
24.
I am 2 or more elements chemically bonded.
a)
atom
b)
molecule
c)
compound
d)
mixture
25.
Can only be separated by chemical means.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
26.
Which 2 kinds of particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
a)
electrons and neutrons
b)
electrons and nuclei
c)
protons and neutrons
d)
protons and kryptons
27.

What units do we use to measure mass?

a)

meter

b)

Celsius

c)

kilogram/gram

d)

Newton

28.

Which property of matter changes depending on the gravitational pull?

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

density

29.

Which of the following determines an object’s ability to float in water?

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

density

30.

Change that occurs when substances react with another to form new material.

a)

Change in state

b)

Physical change

c)

Chemical change

d)

Change in size

31.

A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

matter

32.
What kind of charge do protons have?
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral
33.

Which term describes when a substance is changed from a liquid to a gas?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Filtration

d)

Precipitation

34.
Can a mixture be separated? 
a)
No
b)
Yes
c)
Only sometimes
35.

Amy has a small sample of an unknown element that she is trying to identify. Amy divides the mass of the sample by its volume.


Which property of matter is Amy using to identify the element?

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Texture

d)

Freezing point

36.

Sand and salt are placed in the bottom of a beaker filled with water. The beaker is heated, and the water is stirred.


What will happen to the salt and sand?

a)

The sand and salt will settle to the bottom.

b)

The sand and salt will dissolve in the water

c)

The salt will dissolve, and the sand will settle

d)

The sand will evaporate, and the salt will dissolve.

37.
I am two or more atoms chemically bonded.
a)
atom
b)
compound
c)
molecule
d)
mixture
38.

Sherry wants to dissolve rock salt in a glass of water at room temperature.


Which process will speed up the time it takes for the salt to dissolve?

a)

Add hot water to the glass

b)

Add cold water to the glass

c)

Pour the water into a larger container

d)

Pour the water into a smaller container

39.

The amount of space something takes up.

a)

density

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

matter

40.

A student drops a rock and a cork in a cup of water as shown.


The student observes that the cork floats while the rock sinks in water. What can be concluded from the observation?

a)

The cork is more dense than the rock and water

b)

The rock is more dense than the cork and water

c)

The rock is more dense than the cork but less dense than the water

d)

The cork is more dense than the water but less dense than the rock

41.

Sammy poured oil and water into a glass and mixed the liquids. He let the liquids sit in the glass for 8 hours and the 2 liquids separated as shown in the picture.


What happened to the 2 liquids?

a)

The oil is more dense than water, and it dissolved in the water

b)

The oil is less dense than water, and it dissolved in the water

c)

The oil is more dense than water and cannot dissolve in water

d)

The oil is less dense than water and cannot dissolve in water

42.
Which particle carries a negative charge?
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
43.

Colton and his brothers put some raisins, hazelnuts, almonds, and peanuts in a bowl to make a snack for their movie. What does this snack represent?

a)

a solution

b)

a new element

c)

a new compound

d)

a mixture

44.

A physical property is a feature of an object that you can observe with your senses and measure with a tool.


Which is a physical property that you can measure?

a)

the color of a ball

b)

the freezing point of water

c)

the texture of a sweater

d)

the smell of something burning

45.

Carrie and Amanda live on a farm and do lots of chores to help their parents.


Which chore is an example of a chemical change?

a)

chopping wood

b)

burning leaves

c)

boiling water

d)

cutting the grass

46.

David added 15 g of ice to a 55 g container. After the ice melted, what was the total weight of the container?

a)

50 g

b)

15 g

c)

55 g

d)

70 g

47.

Lisa was at the fair and noticed people walking around with these 8 differently shaped balloons filled with helium gas.


Which is the best conclusion Lisa could make about gases after she observed these balloons?

a)

Gases take the shape and size of their containers

b)

Gases have definite shapes and sizes

c)

Gases have definite shapes and volumes

d)

Gases' sizes and shapes do not change

48.
Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?
a)
liquid
b)
gas
c)
solid
49.
Which change can occur when  you add heat energy to water?
a)
The water can change from a liquid to a solid
b)
The water can change from a gas to a liquid
c)
The water can change from a liquid to a gas
d)
The water can change from a solid to a liquid
50.
Why does ice float?
a)
Liquid water is less dense than solid water.
b)
Solid water is less dense than liquid water.
c)
Gaseous water is less dense than solid water.
d)
Liquid water is less dense than gaseous water.
51.

Liquid has these properties...

a)

it has a definite volume and a definite shape

b)

it has a definite volume and an indefinite shape

c)

it has an indefinite volume and has an indefinite shape

d)

none of the above

52.
What can causes ice to transform from a solid to a liquid?
a)
The air.
b)
The cold.
c)
Shape
d)
Heat
53.

Which general property of matter tells the amount of matter in an object?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

What are the three major parts of an atom?

a)

Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons

b)

Proteins, Nutrients, and Immune system

c)

Netflix, music, and YouTube

d)

Quarks, Electrons, and Proteins

55.

What are the three components of a H2O molecule called?

a)

Quarks

b)

Neutrons

c)

Elements

d)

Water

56.

What is one individual compound called?

a)

Mols

b)

Molecule

c)

Quarks

57.

What is one individual element called

a)

Proton

b)

Nutron

c)

Electron

d)

Atom

58.

solute + solvent =

a)

solution

b)

equation

59.
What is a solute?
a)
The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
b)
The substance that is dissolved into the solution.
c)
The mixing of different substances.
d)
The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons
60.
What is a solvent?
a)
The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
b)
The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.
c)
The mixing of different substances.
d)
The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons
61.

Fish breathe oxygen, which is dissolved in water. Is the oxygen the fish breathe considered to be the solute or solvent?

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

62.

Solutes dissolve quicker in _________ water.

a)

cold

b)

warm

63.

If I dissolve carbon dioxide in water, what is the solvent?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

There is no solvent

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water

64.

What is a mixture?

a)

A combination of two or more substances that can't be easily separated.

b)

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

65.

What is a solution?

a)

A combination of two or more substances that can't be easily separated.

b)

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

66.

What can you do to separate salt from water?

a)

Add aditional water.

b)

Take some water out.

c)

Let it stand in the sun for a while.

d)

Decrease the temperature of the water.

67.

Changing from a solid to liquid to a gas is an example of a _____________ change. This is a type of physical change.

a)

energy

b)

paticle

c)

chemical

d)

phase

68.

Temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid is called the

a)

boiling point

b)

freezing point

c)

melting point

69.

The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas is

a)

boiling point

b)

freezing point

c)

melting point

70.

You have a piece of paper. You cut the paper and then burn it. What does conservation of matter say about the amount of matter of the paper?

a)

The amount of matter goes up after burning.

b)

The amount of matter would go down after cutting the paper.

c)

The amount of matter would increase after cutting.

d)

There is no change in the amount of matter.

71.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
a)
Mass is the total matter in an object, and weight is the downward pull of an object.
b)
Mass is the downward pull of gravity on an object, and weight is the total matter making up an object.
c)
Mass is Batnan, Weight is Spider-Cam
d)
I don't know 😭
72.

______ refers to the ability of a substance to combine and form a solution

a)

solvent

b)

solute

c)

solution

d)

solubility