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Assessment| Particulate Nature of Matter

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Metals and acids react to form .....

a)

Salt and hydrogen

b)

Salt and water

c)

Carbon dioxide, salt and water

d)

Hydrogen only

2.

Magnesium + hydrochloric acid-->

a)

Magnesium chloride + water

b)

Magnesium chloride + hydrogen

c)

Magnesium hydrochloride + hydrogen

d)

Magnesium chloride + water + carbon dioxide

3.

What are the reactants for the reaction of magnesium with oxygen

Magnesium + oxygen --> Magnesium oxide

a)

Magnesium

b)

Oxygen

c)

Magnesium oxide

d)

Magnesium and oxygen

4.

How do we test for hydrogen?

a)

Squeaky pop test

b)

Hydrogen extinguishes a lit splint

c)

Bubbling through lime water

d)

Hydrogen makes a glowing splint relight

5.

Calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid -->

a)

Calcium chloride + hydrogen

b)

Calcium choride + water

c)

Calcium chloride + carbon dioxide + water

d)

Calcium sulfate + carbon dioxide + water

6.

The two tests for carbon dioxide are ...

a)

It will extinguish a lit splint

b)

It will cause a squeaky pop

c)

It will explode

d)

When bubbled through lime water it turns the water cloudy

7.

What gas is always produced when carbonates reacts with acids?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Nitrogen

8.

Apparatus used for heating small quantity of chemicals

a)

Beaker

b)

Flask

c)

Test tube

d)

Gas jar

9.

Mention the use and the material from which it is made of.

a)

Plastic and for crushing solids

b)

Steel and for mixing chemicals

c)

Porcelain and for crushing and grinding solids

10.

Name the apparatus in the image

(a)  

11.

Name the apparatus in the image

(a)  

12.

What is the purpose of this apparatus?

a)

to see clearly

b)

to protect your eyes when it's raining

c)

to protect your eyes during an experiment

d)

to protect your eyes from dirt

13.

Used for pouring out liquids through a small opening

a)

burette

b)

funnel

c)

filter paper

d)

test-tube

14.

Used to determine the weight

a)

balance

b)

measuring cylinder

c)

magnetic stirrer

d)

beaker

15.

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

a)

indefinite volume and an indefinite shape

b)

definite volume and a definite shape

c)

definite volume and indefinite shape

d)

indefinite volume and a definite shape

16.

In which state are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Plasma

17.

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

a)

indefinite volume and an indefinite shape

b)

definite volume and a definite shape

c)

definite volume and indefinite shape

d)

indefinite volume and a definite shape

18.

In which state are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Plasma

19.

Particles of a liquid

a)

Are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position.

b)

Have no viscosity.

c)

Decrease in volume with increasing temperature.

d)

Are free to move in a container but remain in close contact with one another.

20.

The state of matter in which particles are arranged in either a crystallyne or amorphous form is:

a)

Bose-Einstein Condensate

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Gas

21.

In which states of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

22.

The change from liquid to solid, ot the reverse of melting, is called

a)

condensation

b)

boiling

c)

sublimation

d)

freezing

23.

What is vaporization?

a)

A gas becoming a liquid

b)

A liquid becoming a solid

c)

A gas becoming a solid

d)

A liquid becoming a gas

24.

During the process of sublimation,

a)

A solid turns directly into a gas.

b)

A solid turns into a liquid.

c)

A gas turns directly into a solid.

d)

A liquid turns into a gas.

25.

An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, you cover it and see water droplets on the lid. What sequence can you infer has occured?

a)

melting, then boiling

b)

freezing, then thawing

c)

vaporization, then condensation

d)

condensation, then vaporization.

26.
Matter changes state when...
a)
energy is added or removed
b)
energy is added
c)
energy is removed
d)
there is no energy
27.
As molecules gain energy, they move _____ and spread apart, and vise versa.
a)
faster
b)
slower
c)
less
d)
inside
28.
If you want to change liquid water into a gas you must:
a)
remove heat from the water
b)
apply pressure to the water
c)
add heat to the water
d)
add chemicals to the water
29.
Suppose you pour a glass of ice water and set it on the kitchen table. After a few minutes, the outside of the glass will be covered with drops of water. Why did this happen?
a)
Oxygen in the air cooled and condensed onto the cold glass.
b)
Water vapor in the air cooled and condensed onto the cold glass.
c)
Water vapor in the air cooled and evaporated onto the cold glass.
d)
Water seeped through pores in the glass.
30.
When a gas forms directly into a solid, skipping the liquid phase
a)
deposition
b)
sublimation
c)
evaporation
d)
condensation
31.
What is the opposite of melting?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporization
c)
freezing
d)
sublimation
32.
 The process where water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid is called:
a)
sublimation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
condensation
33.

Iodine gas particles can change directly to a solid when cooled. What is the name of this change of state?

a)

condensation

b)

deposition

c)

freezing

d)

plasma

34.
What happens to a substance when it changes from a liquid to a solid?
a)
it gains mass
b)
it gains energy
c)
it loses mass
d)
it loses energy
35.

Brittle

a)

Metal

b)

Non metal

c)

None of them

d)

Both metal and non-metals

36.

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic.

What type of element is Iron?

a)

Metal

b)

Non-metal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Material

37.

The word “luster” refers to which property of matter?

a)

The ability to conduct electrical or thermal energy

b)

Capable of being drawn out into thin wires

c)

The way a surface appears when it reflects light

d)

Suitable for being shaped by beating or rolling

38.

A student tested the conductivity of four elements using an incomplete electrical circuit. When the element is placed in the circuit, the bulb lights up brightly, lights up dimly, or does not light up at all based on the element’s ability to conduct electricity. The table below shows the results of her investigation.

Based on the results of the conductivity test, which element is classified as a metal?

(a)  

39.

Define alloys

a)

Metals

b)

Mixture of two or more elements

c)

A group of non-metals

d)

Carbon compound

40.

What is the composition of steel?

a)

iron + steel

b)

iron + carbon

c)

iron + antimony

d)

iron + copper

e)

iron + zinc

41.

Brass is an alloy made of

a)

copper and zinc

b)

copper and tin

c)

copper and nickel

d)

copper and aluminum

42.

In a pure metal, the particles are arranged in (a)   .

43.

‘Bronze is harder than copper’. Which of the following is the best to explain the statement?

a)

Atoms in bronze are arranged closely packed and less empty spaces.

b)

Layers of atoms in bronze are not easily slide over each other.

c)

Atomic size of copper and tin is different.

d)

Bronze is a mixture of copper and tin

44.

Which of these pictures shows the particles in a solid, pure metal?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

All metal elements melt at the same boiling point.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

A mixture of metals is called an (a)   .

47.

Steel generally speaking is made of

a)

iron and carbon

b)

copper and iron

c)

tin and carbon

d)

aluminum and nickel

48.

Steel can become stainless when alloyed with _____.

a)

chromium and nickel

b)

copper and zinc

c)

tin and lead

d)

iron aand carbon

49.

The ability to conduct electrical current or thermal energy.

a)

density

b)

conductivity

c)

malleability

d)

ductility

50.

The ability to conduct electrical current or thermal energy.

a)

density

b)

conductivity

c)

malleability

d)

ductility

51.

The ability to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

a)

malleability

b)

luster

c)

ductility

d)

conductivity

52.

The ability of a mineral to resist scratching.

a)

streak

b)

conductivity

c)

malleability

d)

hardness

53.

How the surface of a mineral appears when it reflects light (e.g., shiny or dull).

a)

mass

b)

density

c)

luster

d)

hardness

54.

The ability to be make a ringing sound when struck.

a)

lustre

b)

sonorous

c)

hardness

d)

tensile strength

55.

Substances that exhibit some properties of metals and nonmetals.

a)

metals

b)

hardness

c)

metalloids

d)

nonmetals

56.

Substances that have the physical properties of luster, conductivity, and malleability; may appear in all three states of matter.

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

d)

mass

57.

Substances that have the physical properties of being dull, insulators, and brittle; may appear in all three states of matter.

a)

metalloids

b)

metals

c)

mass

d)

nonmetals

58.

Ability to be formed or shaped under pressure (e.g., metals hammered or rolled into thin sheets)

a)

Conductivity

b)

Compressibility

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

59.

Brittle

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

60.

Good conductor of heat

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

61.
Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
metalloids
d)
Both metals and metalloids
62.
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 shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely a 
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
cannot be determined
63.
All of the following are properties used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids EXCEPT —
a)
texture
b)
conductivity
c)
luster
d)
malleability
64.

Take two samples, one is oil and other is water. Mix the two. You observe that

a)

They are soluble.

b)

Oil floats on water

c)

Water floats on oil

d)

None of the above

65.

An oiled paper act as a _______ material.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

d)

no idea

66.

Which type of the following materials is used for making the front glass (wind screen) of a car?

a)

transparent

b)

opaque

c)

translucent

d)

no idea

67.

which of the following substances are lustrous ?

a)

non metal

b)

metal

c)

wood

d)

plastic

68.

Objects that are less dense than the water

a)

float

b)

sink

69.

Which of the following substance is opaque?

a)

Wood

b)

Glass container

c)

Oily paper

d)

Water

70.

Which of the following materials is hard, opaque and shines?

a)

Rubber

b)

Plastic

c)

Wood

d)

Tin

71.

A mirror is

a)

opaque.

b)

transparent

c)

translucent.

d)

flexible

72.

If opacity is the distinct feature of wood, then what is glass known for in the same way?

a)

Its transparency

b)

Its magnetic nature

c)

Its conductivity to heat

d)

Its lustrous nature

73.

Mohan is able to bend the rod because it is

a)

light.

b)

hard

c)

water proof.

d)

flexible

74.

Student added blue ink to a beaker containing water.

After a few minutes the colour of water changed to blue.

Which of these properties led to this colour change?

a)

Miscibility

b)

Malleability

c)

Ductility

d)

Compressibility

75.

Which of these properties of water helps in the washing of clothes?

a)

Transparency

b)

Solubility

c)

Conductivity

d)

Compressibility

76.

The glass fitted in the front windshield of car is

a)

Translucent

b)

Opaque

c)

Transparent

d)

Confused

77.

Which of the following substance is translucent

a)

Oily paper

b)

Plain paper

c)

White paper

d)

Coloured paper

78.

Vinegar dissolves in water

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It is impossible to even put vinegar

d)

Water does not dissolve things

79.

Steel spoons used for cooking becomes hot easily.They are often given handle of

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Wood

d)

Aluminium

80.

Heating or cooling can change the property of material.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

materials that allow the transfer of heat and electricity are called:-

a)

conductors

b)

insulators

c)

water

d)

conduction

82.

Which of the following is a correct description for solids?

a)

closely arranged and in fixed positions

b)

closely arranged and vibrate in fixed positions

c)

closely arranged and can move around

83.

When something goes from gas to liquid, it is called...

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Deposition

d)

Freezing

84.
Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?
a)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids.
b)
Gases can be compressed because there is plenty of space between their particles.
c)
Gases can be compressed because they have low boiling points.
d)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids.
85.
An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?
a)
The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
b)
The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
c)
The particles move faster and become closer together.
d)
The particles move faster and become further apart. 
86.

Particles are always moving.

a)

True

b)

False

87.
Which of the following statements about the kinetic particle theory is not true?
a)

The particles of a gas move faster than those of a liquid.

b)

The particles of a solid have more kinetic energy than those of a gas.

c)

The particles that make up matter are always moving.

d)

The forces of attraction between the particles of a solid are very strong.

88.

This diagram represents particles in a ______________ state.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

89.

In which state of matter will there be the LARGEST space between molecules?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

90.
As particles are exposed to warmer temperatures they __________
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
stay the same
d)
vibrate
91.
As particles are exposed to colder temperatures they _____
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
stay the same
d)
become ions
92.
What am I? I have a fixed mass, a fixed volume, I cannot be squashed and I have a shape that changes to fit the bottom of my container?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
93.
A Gas is a state of matter that has _____________________________________________________
a)
No definite size or shape
b)
No shape but a defenite size
c)
A changing shape
94.
Ice Melting is an example of.......
a)
A liquid turning into a gas
b)
A solid turning into a liquid
c)
Gas turning into a liquid.
d)
A ssolid turning into a liquid
95.
What is happening when my water bottle in the freezer goes from a liquid state to a solid state?
a)
melting
b)
evaporating
c)
freezing
d)
cutting
96.
What does the particle diagram show?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
97.

Which state of matter has molecules that slide past each other but stay close together?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

98.

All matter is made up of tiny _______________

a)

energy

b)

particles (atoms and molecules)

c)

bits

d)

antimatter

99.

A student tested the conductivity of four elements using an incomplete electrical circuit. When the element is placed in the circuit, the bulb lights up brightly, lights up dimly, or does not light up at all based on the element’s ability to conduct electricity. The table below shows the results of her investigation.

Based on the results of the conductivity test, which element is classified as a metalloid?

(a)  

100.

Bronze is an alloy made of

a)

copper and zinc

b)

copper and tin

c)

copper and nickel

d)

copper and aluminum