WorksheetsMatter Assesment
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 42mins
All of the following are matter except
air.
gas.
sound.
water.
The volume of a liquid can be measured with a
balance.
scale.
metric ruler.
graduated cylinder.
A physical property of matter is
color.
flammability.
reactivity.
none of the above.
The chemical properties of matter include
ability to oxidize.
smell.
hardness.
all of the above.
If an object has a mass of 42 kg and a volume of 2 m³, what is its density?
84 kg/m³
44 kg/m³
21 kg/m³
0.05 kg/m³
The SI unit for liquid volume is the kilogram.
True
False
The volume of a liquid depends on the volume of its container.
True
False
Physical properties include the ability to conduct heat.
True
False
Density is a physical property of matter.
True
False
Weight is measured with a scale.
True
False
Anything that has mass and occupies space is __________.
matter
energy
light
sound
The matter that can burn has the chemical property of __________.
flammability
solubility
density
conductivity
The amount of matter in a substance or object is its __________.
mass
volume
density
weight
The amount of space occupied by matter is its __________.
volume
mass
density
weight
__________ is how densely the particles of matter are packed.
Density
Volume
Mass
Weight
Describe how you could measure the space occupied by a small stone.
Using a ruler to measure its dimensions.
Submerging it in water and measuring the displaced volume.
Weighing it on a scale.
Using a magnifying glass to observe it.
The weight of an object is related to its mass. Which of the following options best explains this relationship?
Weight is the gravitational force on an object and is proportional to its mass.
Weight is the same as mass and does not change with gravity.
Weight is inversely proportional to mass.
Weight is independent of mass.
The most common element in the Earth's crust is
water.
iron.
hydrogen.
oxygen.
The smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of the element is a(n)
crystal.
compound.
atom.
molecule.
Aristotle thought there were four elements, including
air.
earth.
water.
all of the above.
Whenever elements are physically combined, they form
mixtures.
solutions.
compounds.
suspensions.
Which of the following is the best example of a heterogeneous mixture?
cereal with raisins
milk
orange juice
water
Atoms of the same element are all identical.
True
False
Each compound has a unique set of properties.
True
False
Atoms can be seen with a magnifying glass.
True
False
There are millions of different elements in the universe.
True
False
A crystal consists of molecules that are bonded together.
True
False
A pure substance that cannot be separated into other substances is a ___________.
element
mixture
compound
solution
A ___________ is a unique substance formed when two or more elements combine chemically.
compound
mixture
element
atom
A combination of two or more substances in any proportion is a ___________.
mixture
solution
compound
element
Gelatin is an example of a type of mixture called ___________.
colloid
solution
suspension
emulsion
A homogeneous mixture in which the particles are too small to be seen is a ___________.
solution
suspension
colloid
emulsion
Compare and contrast elements and compounds.
Elements are pure substances consisting of a single type of atom, while compounds are substances formed by two or more elements chemically bonded.
Elements are always metals, while compounds are always non-metals.
Elements can be broken down into simpler substances, while compounds cannot.
Elements and compounds are both mixtures of different substances.
If you shake oil and water together, they mix temporarily. However, after you stop shaking them, the oil eventually floats to the top because it is less dense than water. How could you use this difference in density to separate the oil and water?
Use a filter to separate them.
Let the mixture settle and then remove the oil from the top.
Heat the mixture to evaporate the water.
Add salt to dissolve the oil.
Which of the following is a physical change?
baking a cake
lighting a match
tying a shoelace
burning a candle
After a chemical change has occurred, the matter
has less mass than before.
is the same substance as before.
has different chemical properties than before.
all of the above
A sign that a chemical change has occurred is a change in
color
shape
size
all of the above
An example of a chemical change is
cutting hair
washing hair
bleaching hair
none of the above
Matter cannot be created or destroyed according to the law of
equal matter
changes in matter
conservation of mass
volume and mass
Making ice cubes with tap water is an example of a chemical change.
True
False
All changes in matter can be reversed.
True
False
Melting metal turns it into a completely different substance.
True
False
The release of gas bubbles is a sign of a chemical change.
True
False
After a physical change, the matter still has the same chemical properties.
True
False
A change in which matter becomes a completely different substance is a __________ change.
chemical
physical
mechanical
nuclear
Tearing paper is an example of a __________ change in matter.
physical
chemical
nuclear
biological
The production of a smell is a sign that a __________ change has occurred.
chemical
physical
mechanical
thermal
A physical change is a change in a __________ property of matter.
physical
chemical
biological
electrical
The oxidation of iron is an example of a __________ change in matter.
chemical
physical
mechanical
nuclear
Has matter been created? Why or why not?
Yes, because the dog has grown.
No, because the mass comes from the food consumed.
Yes, because new cells are created.
No, because matter cannot be created or destroyed.
A puddle on pavement evaporates in the sun. Is this a chemical or physical change?
Chemical change
Physical change
Examples of matter include
light.
sound.
air.
all of the above.
The amount of space matter takes up is its
density.
mass.
weight.
volume.
Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?
ability to conduct heat
freezing point
boiling point
reactivity
The displacement method could be used to find the
mass of an object.
weight of a gas.
volume of a liquid.
volume of a solid.
Which statement is true about any element?
It has a unique set of properties.
It is different from all other elements.
It can be identified on the basis of its properties.
all of the above
A unique substance that forms when two or more elements combine chemically is a(n)
mixture.
colloid.
compound.
solution.
An example of a chemical change in matter is a(n)
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. The SI unit for mass is the Newton.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. A given mass weighs less on the moon than on Earth.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. The ability to dissolve in another substance is a chemical property.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. Density is the amount of mass in a given volume of matter.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. Oxygen is the element that is most common in living things.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. Dalton’s theory of the atom is basically the same as modern ideas about the atom.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. A heterogeneous mixture has the same composition throughout.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. The type of mixture with the smallest particles is a suspension.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. Physical changes form entirely different substances.
True
False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false. A sign of a chemical change is a change in shape.
True
False
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. The ability of a substance to combine chemically with other substances is called __________.
reactivity
density
viscosity
conductivity
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. All __________ has properties of mass and volume.
matter
energy
light
sound
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. The ability of matter to conduct electricity is a(n) __________ property of matter.
physical
chemical
biological
thermal
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. A 20-kg object with a volume of 2 m3 has a density of __________.
10 kg/m3
5 kg/m3
15 kg/m3
20 kg/m3
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. __________ properties of matter can be measured only when matter changes to different substances.
Chemical
Physical
Thermal
Electrical
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. The ability of matter to be attracted by a magnet is a(n) __________ property of matter.
magnetic
thermal
optical
chemical
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. A change in the size or shape of matter is a __________ change in matter.
physical
chemical
nuclear
biological
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. A log burning is an example of a __________ change in matter.
chemical
physical
mechanical
electrical
Which of the following best compares and contrasts physical and chemical properties of matter?
Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties involve a change in composition.
Both physical and chemical properties involve changes in the substance's composition.
Physical properties are only observed during a chemical reaction, while chemical properties are observed without any reaction.
There is no difference between physical and chemical properties.
Identify types of mixtures, explain how they differ, and give an example of each type.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous; homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures do not; examples include saltwater and salad.
Solid and liquid; solids have a fixed shape, while liquids do not; examples include ice and water.
Organic and inorganic; organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic do not; examples include sugar and salt.
Acidic and basic; acidic substances have a pH less than 7, while basic substances have a pH greater than 7; examples include vinegar and soap.
A certain cold remedy is a large tablet that is added to a glass of water. While the tablet dissolves in water, it releases a lot of bubbles. Is a chemical change occurring? How can you tell?
Yes, because the release of bubbles indicates a gas is being produced.
No, because the tablet is simply dissolving in water.
Yes, because the tablet changes color.
No, because the temperature of the water does not change.
