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Module 1 Review ("Classification and States of Matter")

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a material is ___________.

a)

temperature

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

thermal energy

2.

The result of the motion of all the particles, and the distance and attractions between those particles in the system is ___________.

a)

temperature

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

thermal energy

3.

Put each state in order from particles closest together to particles farthest apart.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

1)
2)
3)
4.

Which state of matter does not have a definite shape but does have a definite volume?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

5.

In which state of matter are there very weak attractions between particles?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

6.

The forces of attraction between the particles of a matter sample are strong and draw particles together, keeping them in their place. This is an example _____.

a)

of the liquid state of matter

b)

of the solid state of matter

c)

of the gaseous state of matter

d)

of matter not existing

7.

The sum of all the potential energy and kinetic energy of an object equals its _____.

a)

thermal energy

b)

potential energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

force

8.

When a liquid boils, its particles get ____. This may be due to the ____ in pressure.

a)

further apart; decrease

b)

closer together; decrease

c)

further apart; increase

d)

closer together; increase

9.

Of the 3 types of temperature scales, which is most used by scientists:

a)

Fahrenheit

b)

Celsius

c)

Kelvin

d)

all are used equally

10.

What is the periodic table of elements?

a)

A system that shows the elements and abbreviations and is organized in columns and rows.

b)

A list of chemical reactions.

c)

A manual for laboratory equipment.

d)

A textbook for chemistry.

11.

Which of these is not an element?

a)

Water (H2O)

b)

Copper (Cu)

c)

Carbon (C)

d)

Iron (Fe)

12.

In a chemical formula, the number of each type of atom in the compound is shown with numbers that are ____.

a)

subscripts

b)

chemical symbols

c)

superscripts

d)

oxidation numbers

13.
How many elements are in C6H12O6?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
14.

What does Charles's Law state about the relationship between the volume of a gas and its temperature, assuming constant pressure?

a)

The volume of a gas decreases with increasing temperature.

b)

The volume of a gas increases with increasing temperature.

c)

The volume of a gas is not affected by changes in temperature.

d)

The volume of a gas decreases as the pressure increases.

15.

In a gas, which quantities relate in such a way that when one increases, the other one decreases?

a)

temperature, pressure

b)

temperature, volume

c)

number of particles, pressure

d)

volume, pressure

16.

Explain why heat transfer between a mug of hot cocoa and your hands is an open system.

a)

Because energy is not exchanged with the environment.

b)

Because energy is released into the environment.

c)

Because the system is completely isolated from its surroundings.

d)

Because only matter is exchanged with the environment.

17.

What is the process that turns a gas into a liquid?

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

vaporization

d)

condensation

18.

What is the process that turns a solid into a liquid?

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

vaporization

d)

condensation

19.

What is the process that turns a liquid into a solid?

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

vaporization

d)

condensation

20.

What is the process that turns a liquid into a gas?

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

vaporization

d)

condensation

21.

What is the unit of measurement for gas pressure?

a)

atm (atmosphere)

b)

degree

c)

Boyle

d)

Newton

22.

What does Boyle’s Law state, when temperature is constant?

a)

The pressure of a gas increases if the volume increases

b)

The pressure of a gas increases if the volume decreases

c)

The volume of a gas decreases if the pressure decreases

d)

The amount of gas and its volume at constant temperature

23.

Why does the pressure of an air mattress increase when you pump air into it?

a)

Because the volume of the mattress decreases

b)

Because the temperature of the air increases

c)

Because more air molecules are forced into the same volume

d)

Because the air molecules move slower

24.
Question Image

The table shows three models that represent a different molecule each. Information on each molecule is given in the table.

Match each element to the atom model used to represent it.

a)

hydrogen

1.

white sphere

b)

nitrogen

2.

striped sphere

c)

carbon

3.

gray sphere

d)

oxygen

4.

dotted sphere

25.
A substance made of two or more different elements chemically combined
a)
Elements
b)
Atoms
c)
Compounds
d)
Substances
26.

In general, metals are ____ since they are composed of individual atoms or small molecules.

a)

brittle

b)

good conductors of heat

c)

poor conductors of heat

d)

poor conductors of electricity

27.

In general, nonmetals are ____ since they are composed of individual atoms or small molecules.

a)

good conductors of electricity

b)

malleable and ductile

c)

gases at room temperature

d)

good conductors of heat

28.

A tendency to break rather than flex or bend.

a)

Brittle

b)

Luster

c)

Metals

d)

Matter

29.

The ability of something to be reshaped without breaking; ability of a substance to be hammered or flattened into thin sheets.

a)

Luster

b)

Matte

c)

Brittle

d)

Malleability

30.

Is the following compound ionic or covalent?

A material that has a low melting point

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

31.

Is the following compound ionic or covalent?

A material with a high melting point

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

32.

Is the following compound ionic or covalent?

A material that is hard and brittle

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

33.

When dissolved in water, the solution is a poor conductor of electricity.

a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
34.

The following properties are all characteristics of ionic compounds EXCEPT

a)

high melting and boiling points

b)

soft

c)

crystal lattice structure

d)

conduct electricity when dissolved in water

35.

True or False: Ionic compounds are usually liquids at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False