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G6 Matter and Density Test #1 Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Students were observing the molecules below representing the different states of matter.

Which table correctly describes the models?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

A student wanted to classify four different objects based on physical properties. The students used the questions shown in the table to test each object.

Which statement correctly identifies the object based on the properties listed in the table?

a)

Object 1 is milk

b)

Object 2 is a rock

c)

Object 3 is water

d)

Object 4 is oxygen

3.

A student is observing the properties of the objects listed below.

The student places the object into two groups based on their common properties. How should these objects be classified?

a)

b)

c)

d)

4.

A student was observing a closed jar that is filled with matter but appears to be empty. The student created different models to explain the arrangement of the molecules in the jar.

Which model most likely shows the molecule arrangement in the jar? Choose the correct answer.

a)

Model D correctly shows the content of a jar filled with gas.

b)

Model A correctly shows the content of a jar filled with gas.

c)

Model B correctly shows the content of a jar filled with gas.

d)

Model C correctly shows the content of a jar filled with gas.

5.

A student was observing a cup filled with sand.

Which model shows how the sand molecules would be arranged if the cup fell over?

a)

b)

c)

d)

6.

Students were observing the object below.

Which statement most likely explains why the object is either a solid, liquid, or gas?

 

a)

The kinetic energy of the molecules.

b)

The number of atoms in the object.

c)

The volume of the matter.

d)

The amount of pressure placed on the object.

7.

Which statement is correct about a sample of liquid water?

a)

It has a definite volume and a definite shape.

b)

It has definite volume but no definite shape.

c)

It has no definite volume and no definite shape.

d)

It has no definite volume but has a definite shape.

8.

Enter the correct answer in the box. A state of matter is described below. - This state of matter takes the shape of its container. - When heat is removed from this state of matter, it becomes a liquid. - The molecules are far apart and in continuous motion. What state of matter is being described?

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

plasma

9.

Matter can be classified by its physical state. Select the physical state described below. - This physical state of matter takes the shape of its container. - If heat is removed, this physical state changes to a liquid. - The molecules in this state of matter move continuously and quickly.

a)

b)

c)

10.

What are some characteristics that make up a solid? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Solids take the shape of their container.

b)

Solids have particles that barely move.

c)

Solids have a rigid shape.

d)

Solids can easily experience changes in volume.

e)

Solids have particles that can slide and move easily.

11.

Determine if the following describes a solid, liquid, or gas.

A (a)   assumes the shape and volume of its container.

12.

Determine if the following describes a solid, liquid, or gas.

A (a)   assumes the shape of the container in which it occupies.

13.

Determine if the following describes a solid, liquid, or gas.

A (a)   maintains its original volume and shape inside a container.

14.

The volume of water and an egg in a graduated beaker is 200 mL. After the egg is removed, the volume of the water is found to be 125 mL. What is the volume of the egg in cm³?

a)

75 cm³

b)

125 cm³

c)

200 cm³

d)

50 cm³

15.

Which is the volume (mL) of the liquid in the beaker shown below?

a)

125 mL

b)

100 mL

c)

150 mL

d)

200 mL

16.

By studying the terms and direction of arrows in the diagram, you can determine that —

a)

State 1 is gas, State 2 is a solid, State 3 is a liquid

b)

State 3 is a solid, State 2 is a liquid, State 1 is a gas

c)

State 1 is a solid, State 2 is a liquid, State 3 is gas.

d)

State 1 is a liquid, State 2 is a solid, State 3 is a gas

17.

Students are studying density with water displacement in their sixth grade science class. The image shows the volume of the water in the graduated cylinder before and after an object is placed inside. If the mass of the object is 30 grams, what is its density?

a)

3 g/cm³

b)

5 g/cm³

c)

10 g/cm³

d)

1 g/cm³

18.

Look at the containers below. Select the container that holds the object with the least density.

a)

Cork

b)

Wood

c)

Iron

19.

The density of pine is less than the density of oak. Density determines whether an object will float. This means that —

a)

The oak boat will sit higher in the bucket of water because it is less dense.

b)

The oak boat will sit lower in the bucket of water because it is less dense.

c)

The pine boat will sit higher in the bucket because it is less dense.

d)

The pine boat will sit lower in the bucket of water because it is less dense.

20.

A student adds glycerin, water, and cooking oil to a glass. Then the student puts a plastic ball in the glass. Which of these has the least density?

a)

water

b)

plastic ball

c)

glycerin

d)

cooking oil

21.

A student wanted to observe water as it changes state of matter. The student placed water into a kettle and then placed the kettle on a hot stove.

a)

The molecules start as being tightly packed but changes to being close enough to touch but not in a regular arrangement.

b)

The molecules start out vibrating and change to moving around rapidly.

c)

The water starts out filling the kettle completely and change to only filling the bottom of the kettle.

d)

The water starts out having a fixed volume and changes to not being fixed.