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Nature Of Matter

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.
a)
True
b)
False
2.

The particles of gases are free to move.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In this state of matter, particles are tightly packed and cannot move.

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

4.

Which statement about liquids is correct?

a)

They have a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

b)

They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume.

c)

They have no fixed shape but they do have a fixed volume.

d)

They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

5.

The particles of solids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

6.

The particles of liquids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

7.

The particles of gases ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

8.

These particles are held together by very strong forces of attraction

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

9.

What happens to particles of liquid when they are heated?

a)

They slide over one another faster and move further apart

b)

They slow down and compress

c)

They stop moving

d)

They slide over one another slower and move closer together

10.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

11.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

12.

Why does solid has a fixed shape?

a)

The particles are held by very strong forces of attraction. They can only vibrate about their fixed position. Hence, they have an orderly arrangement.

b)

The particles are held by weak forces of attraction. They can move rapidly in all directions. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

c)

The particles are held by strong forces of attraction. They can slide over one another. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

13.

Matter has

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

atoms

d)

all of the above

14.

A ____ is the smallest particle of an element.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

c)

atom

d)

element

15.

Examples of elements are (chose all that apply)

a)

hydrogen (H)

b)

sodium chloride (NaCl)

c)

carbon (C)

d)

water (H2O)

16.

An element is a _______________

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

c)

comound

d)

variety of atoms

17.

Anything that takes of space and has mass.

a)

matter

b)

atoms

c)

elements

d)

compounds

18.

These are 2 or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

a)

mixtures

b)

compounds

c)

elements

d)

molecules

19.

This is a chart that arranges all the known elements in order of increasing atomic number.

a)

venn diagram

b)

line graph

c)

periodic table

d)

circle graph

20.

1. Melting crayons is an example of _____________.

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

21.

While outside playing ball, Naisir slid on the ground and ripped a hole in his pants. Choose the statement that correctly identifies the type of change that occurred and the supporting evidence.

a)

A chemical change happened because a new substance was created.

b)

A chemical change happened because there was a permanent change to his pants.

c)

A physical change happened because there is not a new substance being formed.

d)

A physical change happened because he physically slid on the ground to cause the rip.

22.

1. Which substance can be identified as a homogeneous mixture?

a)

peanut butter sandwich

b)

chocolate chip cookie

c)

pepperoni pizza

d)

chocolate milk

23.

When a solid melts, what happens to the speed and arrangement of the molecules?

a)

The particles speed up and are close together

b)

The particles speed up and spread out

c)

The particles slow down and are close together

d)

The particles slow down and spread out

24.

Which of the following examples represents a physical change?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

Which of the following is evidence of a physical change?

a)

new substance

b)

shape change

c)

light produced

d)

gas released

26.

A teacher is demonstrating physical and chemical changes to her class. Which action should they use to demonstrate a chemical change?

a)

Cutting a piece of paper with scissors.

b)

Folding a piece of paper into an airplane.

c)

Ripping a piece of paper with their hands.

d)

Burning a piece of paper with a match.

27.

A physical change is

a)

a change where the characteristics do not change the substance

b)

a change where the characteristics do change the substance

c)

a change where the chemistry changes

28.

What is the definition of chemical change?

a)

any change that results in the formation of one (or more) new chemical substance(s)

b)

changing of only the appearance of the object

c)

matter cannot be created or destroyed, only change form

d)

changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition

29.
Which of these is an example of a new substance being formed?
a)
a nail rusting
b)
a wall being painted
c)
water changing to steam
d)
paper being folded
30.

Which example best illustrates a physical change?

a)

iron rusting

b)

charcoal burning

c)

an ice cube melting

d)

a marshmallow burning

31.

A glass bottle that is shattered is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

32.

Baking soda and vinegar combining to make carbon dioxide is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

33.

Which of the following are examples of chemical changes? Select all that apply!

a)

Iron Rusting

b)

Gas Burning

c)

Breaking a Glass

d)

Boiling Water

e)

Burning Wood

34.

Sugar dissolving in water is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

35.

Identify the change shown in the picture.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Irreversible chemical change

c)

reversible physical change

d)

reversible chemical change

36.

Which one describes a physical change?

a)

A change where the chemical makeup of an object changes.

b)

A change where the characteristics do not change the substance.

c)

A change where the substance turns into something new.

d)

The composition of the object changes.

37.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of chemical changes?

a)

Unexpected color change

b)

Dissolving

c)

Light production

d)

Gas formation

38.

To change from one state of matter to another state of matter is called?

a)

phase change

b)

potential change

c)

kinetic change

d)

thermal change

39.

What is a mixture?

a)

substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated

b)

substances that are chemically bonded and can be separated

c)

substances that are not chemically bonded and can not be separated

d)

substances that are chemically bonded and can not be separated

40.

What is a chemical change?

a)

Forming a new substance

b)

When two or more substances combine to make a greater one

c)

When two or more substances combine to make a new chemical substance

d)

Combing substances

41.

Which is an example of a physical change?

a)

Cooking

b)

Buring Wood

c)

Ripping paper

d)

Digesting Food

42.

Does a physical change the substance itself?

a)

yes

b)

no

43.

Which of the following isn't a chemical change?

a)

digesting food

b)

boiling water

c)

fireworks

d)

baking bread

44.

Is this a Chemical or a Physical change?

Fireworks

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Both

d)

Neither

45.

Lucky Charms

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

46.

Freshly brewed black coffee

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

47.

Dirt

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

48.

M&Ms

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

49.
Air
a)
Heterogeneous
b)
Homogeneous
50.
Vinegar
a)
Heterogeneous
b)
Homogeneous
51.
A combination that can be separated by physical processes is a .....
a)
Atom
b)
Compound
c)
Element
d)
Mixture
52.
What is a homogeneous mixture?
a)
a mixture that is the same throughout.
b)
a mixture that is made up of one type of atom.
c)
a mixture that is made up of one type of compound
d)
a mixture that cannot be separated through physical changes
53.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)

Homogeneous

c)

Heterogeneous

d)
Salty
54.
What type of mixture is this?
a)

homogeneous mixture

b)
chemical
c)
heterogeneous mixture 
d)
solid mix
55.
Italian Salad Dressing is a . . .
a)
heterogeneous mixture
b)
homogeneous mixture
c)
Pure Substance
d)
Compound
56.
Chicken soup is an example of what kind of substance?
a)

homogeneous mixture

b)
solution
c)
heterogeneous mixture
d)
compound
57.
Which is not an example of dissolving?
a)
Salt in water
b)
Sugar in water
c)
Water in water
d)
HCl in water
58.
Which is an example of a solvent?
a)
Salt
b)
Iced Tea mix
c)
Water
d)
Sugar
59.
Which is an example of a solute?
a)
Milk
b)
Sugar
c)
Water
d)
Ginger Ale
60.
Which is an example of a solvent?
a)
Salt
b)
Egg whites
c)
Water
d)
Sugar
61.
Describe a solute.
a)
part of solution present in largest amount
b)
gets dissolved
c)
water
d)
surrounds and breaks apart
62.
What is able to dissolve other substances?
a)
Solute
b)
Salt
c)
Suspension
d)
Solvent
63.

Which of the following refers to the substance that is being dissolved in a solution?

a)

solvent

b)

solute

c)

mixture

64.

This is an example of a

a)

Solution

b)

Mixture

65.

Which of the following will allow for more solute than normal to be dissolved in a solvent?

a)

freezing the solution

b)

shaking the solute

c)

cooling the solution

d)

heating the solution

66.
Water and Kool-Aid are mixed together. Hot water, coffee and sugar are mixed together. Which substance is the solvent in both?
a)
Water
b)
Coffee
c)
Kool-aid
d)
Sugar