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Matter - Types & Properties

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Classify each of the materials below as a pure substance or a mixture.

Categorize the following

aluminum foil

water (H2O)

baking soda (NaHCO3)

chromium (Cr)

limestone (CaCO3)

laundry detergent

soil

brass (Cu + Zn)

pizza

aqueous hydrochloric acid

sugar water

orange juice

stainless steel

sterling silver

air

Pure Substance
Mixture
2.

This particle diagram represents a

a)

pure substance (element)

b)

pure substance (compound)

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of an element & compound

3.

This particle diagram represents a

a)

pure substane (element)

b)

pure substance (compound)

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of an element & compound

4.

This particle diagram represents a

a)

pure substance (element)

b)

pure substance (compound)

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of an element & compound

5.

This particle diagram represents a

a)

pure substance (element)

b)

pure substance (compound)

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of an element & compound

6.

A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical or chemical means is a(n)

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

period

7.

A chemical combination of two or more elements

a)

solution

b)

mixture

c)

compound

d)

element

8.

Which of these is an example of an element?

a)

oxygen

b)

air

c)

water

d)

sugar

9.

Which of these is an example of a compound?

a)

aspirin

b)

silver

c)

gold

d)

copper

10.

Which of these is a good example of a homogeneous mixture?

a)

a bag of skittles

b)

gravel

c)

aqueous sodium hydroxide

d)

magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)

11.

Students conduct an experiment with four different liquids. They each take a cup of a different liquid and time how long it takes to pour the liquid out of the container. Which of the following properties are the students testing with the liquid?

a)

buoyancy

b)

viscosity

c)

conductivity

d)

reactivity

12.

The two types of matter are (select all that apply)

a)

pure substances

b)

mixtures

c)

phase changes

d)

chemicals

13.

Select the correct category for each of these

Categorize the following

heterogeneous

homogeneous

elements

compounds

K2SO4

Mixture
Pure Substance
14.

sodium chloride dissolved in water is an example of a solution. This is also known as a...

a)

pure substance

b)

homogeneous mixture

c)

heterogeneous mixture

d)

element

15.

Select the correct category for each of these

Categorize the following

silver (Ag)

carbon dioxide (CO2)

helium (He)

copper sulfate (CuSO4)

sodium chloride (NaCl)

stainless steel

concrete

sea water

lead (Pb)

water with ice

bleach

air

Homogeneous Mixture
Heterogeneous Mixture
Element
Compound
16.

WHICH ONE IS A MIXTURE?

a)

BLOOD

b)

CARBON DIOXIDE

c)

SILICON

d)

SODIUM

17.

A sample contains two substances and has uniform properties. The sample is:

a)

A compound

b)

A heterogeneous mixture

c)

An element

d)

A homogeneous mixture

18.

Ms. Toothaker needs to make a solution of diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) for a lab. She poured concentrated HCl into water and stirred well.  The resulting material is a good example of a...

a)

homogeneous mixture

b)

heterogeneous mixture

c)

compound

d)

element

19.
Something that takes up space and has mass.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
density
20.

physical or chemical characteristics of matter used to describe or identify a substance

a)

Colloid

b)

Solute

c)

Properties

d)

Dissolve

21.
What Is Volume?
a)
How heavy something is.
b)
The amount of space taken up by and object.
c)
How a liquid flows.
d)
The international unit of measurement.
22.

Mass measures the amount of _________ in a substance or object

a)

matter

b)

vapour

c)

space

d)

gravity

23.
The parts of a compound can be separated by _________ means.
a)
any
b)
no
c)
chemical
d)
physical
24.

a combination of substances that can be separated by physical means

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

25.

a mixture that does not have a uniform composition

a)

homogeneous

b)

heterogeneous

26.

Match the following

a)

a substance that consists of just one type of atom

1.

element

b)

a small particle that is a building block of matter

2.

atom

c)

a combination of two or more substances physically blended together

3.

mixture

d)

anything that has mass and takes up space

4.

matter

27.

Identify the following as being a physical change or a chemical change.

Categorize the following

NaCl dissolves in water

silver (Ag) tarnishes

an apple is cut in half

heat changes water to steam

baking soda reacts with vinegar

iron rusts

plastic melts

milk sours

sugar dissolves in water

ethanol evaporates

wood rots

butter melts

grass grows

a tire is inflated

fireworks boom

Physical
Chemical
28.

Physical properties

a)

a combination of two or more substances

b)

properties that include all of the possible chemical changes that a sample of matter can go through

c)

a single substance, either an element or a compound, with definite composition and properties

d)

properties that describe matter, including color, feel, smell, boiling point, melting point, and density

29.

Chemical properties

a)

A combination of two or more pure substances

b)

Properties that include all of the possible chemical changes that a sample of matter can go through

c)

A single substance, either an element or a compound, with definite composition and properties

d)

Properties that describe matter, including color, feel, smell, boiling point, melting point, and density

30.

The table here displays the physical properties of some common elements. A sample of chlorine and a sample of sodium were placed in a test tube and heated over a flame. The properties of the product are

Density 2.17 g/cm3

white crystalline solid

poor conductor of electricity in solid form

dissolves in water

non-toxic

According to the information here & table below, the white substance would be classified as a(n) - 

a)

homogeneous mixture

b)

heterogeneous mixture

c)

compound

d)

element

31.

What is a compound?

a)

A combination of two or more elements physically combined

b)

A combination of two or more elements chemically combined

c)

Properties that include all of the possible chemical changes that a sample of matter can go through

d)

A single substance, either an element or a compound, with definite composition and properties

32.

What is a pure substance?

a)

A combination of two or more pure substances

b)

Properties that include all of the possible chemical changes that a sample of matter can go through

c)

A single substance, either an element or a compound, with definite composition and properties

d)

Properties that describe matter, including color, feel, smell, boiling point, melting point, and density

33.

A section of health hazard data from a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of display fireworks is provided. Which piece of information given in the label can be used to infer that a chemical change takes place when fireworks are used?

a)

The fireworks contain a solid mixture that includes fuel.

b)

There is no risk of exposure during normal handling.

c)

Smoke, nitrogen oxides and other gases are released.

d)

The fireworks are slightly soluble in water.

34.

Which of these are indicators that a chemical change has occurred? Select all that apply.

a)

bubbles appear

b)

formation of a precipitate

c)

smaller pieces

d)

constant pressure

e)

change in temperature

35.

Which of these phases of matter is the most compressible?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

36.

Which of these phases of matter has the least energy?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

37.

Which of these phases of matter has a indefinite shape?  Check all that apply.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

38.

Which of these phases of matter has a definite volume?  Check all that apply.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

39.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the particle structure of liquids? Particles of a liquid are

a)

very close together, so the liquid cannot easily change its shape.

b)

relatively close together, so they cannot be easily compressed.

c)

fast-moving, so they fill the volume of their container.

d)

very far apart, so they have plenty of room to move around.

40.

Which of the following properties of sodium metal is a chemical property?

a)

Has a melting point of 98°C.

b)

Solid at room temperature.

c)

Readily reacts with oxygen.

d)

Is more dense than water.

41.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Allowing ice cream to melt on the counter.

b)

Boiling water to cook pasta.

c)

Cooking meat on the stove.

d)

Dissolving sugar in tea.

42.

Which of the following properties of an unknown substance would allow it to be classified as a mixture? The unknown substance

a)

has an overall density greater than that of water.

b)

has different properties when sampled in different areas.

c)

is able to easily conduct an electric current.

d)

is composed throughout of the same two elements.

43.

Which of the following is an example of an extensive property?

a)

density

b)

mass

c)

boiling point

d)

magnetism

44.

Which of the following statements best describe gases?

a)

cannot easily change their volume by compression.

b)

maintain a constant shape, regardless of the container.

c)

can change shape and volume depending on the container.

d)

have a fixed size and shape, regardless of the container.

45.

During an investigation, a student combined two substances. The student observed a decrease in temperature when the substances were combined. A milky substance was produced and fell to the bottom of the flask. What is the most likely reason for these results?

a)

A portion of the substances crystallized

b)

a solid appeared after the liquid evaporated

c)

the combined substances chemically reacted

d)

a portion of the substances dissolved

46.

Which of the following properties of an unknown substance would allow it to be classified as a pure substance?

a)

is not able to conduct any electric current.

b)

has an overall density greater than that of water.

c)

consists of a solid dissolved in distilled water.

d)

is composed throughout of one and only one element.

47.

Information from a Safety Data Sheet for hydrochloric acid (HCl) is provided. Which section shown on the SDS lists a physical property of hydrochloric acid?

a)

Description

b)

Hazards

c)

Reactivity

d)

Flammability

48.

Carbon is considered an element, while carbon dioxide is considered a compound. This is because carbon dioxide is

a)

made of two different elements.

b)

a gas at room temperature.

c)

given off by green plants.

d)

useful to human beings.

49.

Compounds are different than elements because compounds are

a)

combinations of two or more elements

b)

not able to be broken down into parts

c)

made from the same type of atoms

d)

a pure substance; elements are not

50.

The smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

atom

d)

pure substance

51.

A list of the materials for a chemistry lab are pictured here. Which materials are listed with intensive properties?

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 4

c)

3 & 4

d)

1 & 3

52.

A pure substance that cannot be broken down  into simpler substances.

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

silicon

d)

mixture

53.

A(n)________ is a substance in which all the atoms in it are alike.

a)

compound

b)

mixture

c)

element

d)

solution

54.

Which of the following is a pure substance?

a)

milk

b)

water

c)

vinegar

d)

cheese

55.

A(n) ______ is a transition from one state of matter to another.

a)

chemical change

b)

phase change

c)

extensive property

d)

intensive property

56.

A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the sample's composition is ________________.

a)

a chemical property

b)

a physical property

c)

a gaseous property

d)

a crystalline property

57.

When one substance changes identity, it exhibits a(n) __________.

a)

a chemical property

b)

a physical property

c)

a gaseous property

d)

a crystalline property

58.

Which of the following is a pure substance?

a)

soda

b)

gun powder

c)

sugar water

d)

steam

59.

An increase in pressure increases the boiling point of a liquid. This is an example of a...

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

a gaseous property

d)

a crystalline property

60.

The (a)   of an object is its mass divided by its volume. Its units indicate that, with units like g/mL or g/cm³.

61.

It has been raining for several days. Overnight, the temperature dropped below the freezing point. Travel is now hazardous due to ice forming on the roadways. This is an example of a...

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

c)

physical change

d)

chemical change

62.

Identify each of these properties as extensive or intensive.

Categorize the following

density

mass

volume

weight

conductivity

boiling point

toxicity

height

extensive
intensive
63.

Select the change in matter that does not belong.

a)

burning wood

b)

dissolving sugar

c)

melting wax

d)

breaking a bottle

64.

The regions of the graph where the slope is zero (0) indicates what taking place?

a)

chemical change

b)

phase change

c)

chemical property

d)

physical property

65.

Which of the states of matter is described by its particles being very weakly attracted to each other and far apart?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

66.

Which of the states of matter is described by its particles vibrating in place and a defined (or definite) shape?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

67.

Which of the states of matter is described by its particles volume being defined (or definite) and the shape being undefined (or indefinite)?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

68.

When combining two clear liquids in a test tube during an experiment, students record results and find evidence of a chemical change. What might they have observed?

a)

The volume of the solution increased in the test tube

b)

The liquids mix for a moment then appear to separate as though they have different densities

c)

The solution turns yellow and a noticeable precipitate is in the bottom of the test tube

d)

One of the liquids solidifies in the other and floats atop the other liquid

69.

An unknown solid is dropped in a test tube containing 5 mL of water. The solid appears to dissolve in the water and the test tube feels colder. Which of the following BEST describes what has taken place?

a)

A chemical reaction has taken place, dissolving and temperature change are evidence of a chemical change.

b)

A chemical change has taken place. A gas is forming from the solid dissolving in the water.

c)

A physical change has taken place, dissolving is evidence of a physical change and is an endothermic process

d)

A physical change has taken place. The solid is reacting with the water to dissolve.

70.

Match the following

a)

a substance that consists of just one type of atom

1.

element

b)

a small particle that is a building block of matter

2.

atom

c)

a combination of two or more substances physically blended together

3.

mixture

d)

anything that has mass and takes up space

4.

matter

71.

One particle of table salt (NaCl) is best described as a (a)   .

Choose from the below words
atom
compound
element
mixture
72.

Everything we touch is made of ...

(a)  

73.
Density: Chemical or Physical Property
a)
Chemical Property
b)
Physical Property
74.

Density: Extensive or Intensive Property

a)

Extensive Property

b)

Intensive Property

75.

A characteristic that can only be observed or measured by changing the sample's composition is _____.

a)

a chemical property

b)

a physical property

c)

a gaseous property

d)

a crystalline property

76.

the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction.

a)

buoyancy

b)

viscosity

c)

conductivity

d)

reactivity

77.

a physical property meaning the substane can be shaped into sheets

a)

ductility

b)

malleability

c)

conductivity

d)

density

78.

a physical property meaning the substance can be drawn into wires

a)

ductility

b)

malleability

c)

conductivity

d)

density

79.

a physical property meaning the substance can conduct electricity

a)

ductility

b)

malleability

c)

conductivity

d)

density

80.

A(n) (a)   is a property that changes with the amount of substance present

81.

A(n) (a)   is a property that does not change with the amount of substance present

82.

All chemical properties are

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

83.

Which of these is an example of a chemical property?

a)

copper conducting electricity

b)

burned charcoal ash is gray

c)

the boiling point of water is 100*C

d)

xenon is not very reactive

84.
What Is Volume?
a)
How heavy something is.
b)
The amount of space taken up by and object.
c)
How a liquid flows.
d)
The international unit of measurement.
85.
Which type of property is the ability to conduct electricity?
a)
physical property
b)
chemical property
86.
If a block of cheese was chopped up into 50 identical cubes of cheese, how could you compare one of the cubes to the whole block?
a)
the small cube has the same mass as the whole block
b)
the small cube has the same volume as the whole block
c)
the small cube has the same weight as the whole block
d)
the small cube has the same density as the whole block
87.
Which is an example of a compound?
a)
Kool-Aid
b)
Water (H2O)
c)
Aluminum (Al)
d)
Air
88.

If I drink half of my water, the ​ (a)   will decrease, but the ​ (b)   will remain the same.

Choose from the below words
mass
density
89.

Which set of properties, intensive or extensive, are based on the size of a sample?

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

90.

What kind of physical property is color?

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

91.

What kind of physical property is temperature?

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

92.

The number of atoms in a sample of a substance is an ___ property.

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

93.

Odor is an example of an ___ property.

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

94.

Boiling point is an example of an ___ property.

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

95.

Volume is an ___ property.

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

96.

The state of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) is an ___ property.

a)

intensive

b)

extensive

97.

Which of these are an intensive property of matter? Select all that apply.

a)

mass

b)

density

c)

size

d)

volume

e)

boiling point

98.

Which of these are extensive properties of matter? Select all that apply.

a)

Mass

b)

Density

c)

Size

d)

Volume

e)

Freezing Point

99.

Luster is an example of an (a)   physical property.

100.

Which of these would be used to measure an intensive property?

a)

b)

c)

d)