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Matter Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____________ are made up of more than one atom bonded together. They can be very simple or very complex.

a)

molecules

b)

atoms

c)

pure substances

d)

legos

2.

In a solid, the molecules

a)

are widely spaced, move quickly (high energy), no definite volume or shape.

b)

are closely spaced, vibrate in place, definite volume and definite shape.

c)

are spread wider apart, in constant contact, medium amount of energy, have a definite volume but no definite shape.

3.

In a solid, the molecules

a)

are widely spaced, move quickly (high energy), no definite volume or shape.

b)

are closely spaced, vibrate in place, definite volume and definite shape.

c)

are spread wider apart, in constant contact, medium amount of energy, have a definite volume but no definite shape.

4.

In a solid, the molecules

a)

are widely spaced, move quickly (high energy), no definite volume or shape.

b)

are closely spaced, vibrate in place, definite volume and definite shape.

c)

are spread wider apart, in constant contact, medium amount of energy, have a definite volume but no definite shape.

5.

In a liquid, the molecules

a)

are widely spaced, move quickly (high energy), no definite volume or shape.

b)

are closely spaced, vibrate in place, definite volume and definite shape.

c)

are spread wider apart, in constant contact, medium amount of energy, have a definitevolume but no definite shape.

6.

In a gas, the molecules

a)

are widely spaced, move quickly (high energy), no definite volume or shape.

b)

are closely spaced, vibrate in place, definite volume and definite shape.

c)

are spread wider apart, in constant contact, medium amount of energy, have a definite volume but no definite shape.

7.

In order for a solid to melt, or change into a liquid, thermal (heat) energy must ___________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

8.

When heat is added to molecules, the energy of the molecules in a substance

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

9.

When energy is added to molecules, the temperature of the molecules in a substance

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

stays the same

10.

Volume, density, melting point, boiling point and freezing point are all examples of _______

a)

pure substances

b)

physical properties

c)

matter

d)

chemical properties

11.

The amount of matter an object contains is known as ___________________.

a)

volume

b)

density

c)

mass

d)

atom

12.

Which of the following shows heat being taken away from a substance?

a)

Solid ---> liquid ---> gas

b)

gas ---> liquid ---> solid

c)

mass ---> volume ---> density

13.
The state of matter having no definite shape or volume.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
14.
As a material is heated, it's particles....
a)
get smaller
b)
slow down
c)
get cooler
d)
move more quickly
15.
The state of matter with definite volume but no definite shape.
a)
solid
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
16.
What state of matter forms a geometric pattern?  It is also the coldest state of matter.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
17.
Are particles of matter always in motion?
a)
yes
b)
no
18.
The states, or phases of matter are...
a)
proton, neutron and electron
b)
solid, liquid and gas
c)
on and off
d)
a mystery
19.

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

20.

Which statement about the molecules in the gas carbon dioxide is correct?

a)

The molecules are close together.

b)

The molecules are diatomic.

c)

The molecules move randomly.

d)

The molecules all move with the same speed.

21.

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

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Deposition

d)

Freezing

22.

Something that goes from liquid to gas is...

a)

Evaporation

b)

Melting

c)

Freezing

d)

Sublimation

23.

Which of the following sentences are true about solids?

a)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume

b)

Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape and no fixed volume

c)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape and a fixed volume

24.
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.
25.
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. 
26.
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.
27.
Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?
a)
The particles of a gas vibrate about fixed positions.
b)
The particles of a gas are packed close together in a disorderly arrangement.
c)
The particles of a gas are far apart and move in all directions.
d)
The particles of a gas are stationary in an orderly arrangement.
28.

This diagram represents particles in a ______________ state.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

29.

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

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

30.

The more energy that particles have, the ___ they move.

a)

slower

b)

faster

31.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

32.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

33.

These properties describe a ___.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

34.

Liquid particles have more energy than ___ particles.

a)

solid

b)

gas

35.

The particles of ___ generally have the least amount of energy.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

36.
When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...
a)
speed up and move farther apart
b)
speed up and move closer together
c)
slow down and move farther apart
d)
slow down and move closer together
37.
All matter is made of _____ that are constantly moving.
a)
insulators
b)
particles
c)
convection
d)
pieces of plastic
38.
If an object has particles that are moving very slowly, the object's temperature is probably ______.
a)
hot
b)
small
c)
cold
d)
big
39.
If an object has particles that are moving very quickly, the object 's temperature is probably _____.
a)
cold
b)
slow
c)
big
d)
hot
40.
Which substance is the gas?
a)

A- with tight molecules

b)

B- molecules further apart than A

c)

C- less molecules