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Mixtures&Solutions&Matter Review

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which mixture below could be easily separated using a sieve? A B C D

a)

Sugar and water

b)

Pebbles and water

c)

Oil and water

d)

Salt and water

2.

Which of the following is the correct definition of a mixture?

a)

Two or more substances are chemically combined and cannot be easily separated.

b)

Two or more substance are combined and one substance dissolves in the other substance.

c)

Two or more substances are combined, but they keep their original properties and can be easily separated.

d)

Two or more substances are chemically combined, but they are easily separated.

3.

When you cook with salt, the salt dissolves into the food. What physical property of the salt remains the same after it dissolves?

a)

The white color of the salt

b)

The size of the salt crystals

c)

The shape of the salt crystals

d)

The taste of the salt

4.

The beaker below contains a mixture of clay, wood and iron beads. What makes this mixture easy to separate?

a)

All of the beads float in water.

b)

All of the beads are the same material.

c)

All of the beads are solid.

d)

All of the beads are attracted to a magnet.

5.

A teacher mixes salt and pepper together in a beaker and asks the students to separate the mixture. Which physical property can be used to separate this mixture?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Density

c)

Solubility

d)

Conduction

6.

Which tool would be most useful in separating sand and water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

A student collects a mixture of dirt and rocks from the park near her house. What would be the best way to separate the two parts of the mixture?

a)

Pull the rocks out with a pair of tweezers

b)

Use a magnet to collect the rocks

c)

Dissolve the dirt in water and use filter paper to collect the rocks

d)

Pour the mixture through a sieve and collect the rocks

8.

Several ways to separate mixtures are listed below:

A student is given a mixture of iron filings and sand.


1. Pour the mixture through filter paper.

2. Use a magnet to collect one part of the mixture.

3. Evaporate the water by boiling the mixture.

4. Use tweezers to collect one part of the mixture.


Which of the ways listed above is the best way to separate the mixture?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

a)

Soda

b)

Coffee

c)

Water

d)

Cereal with milk

10.

All of the following tools would be helpful in separating a mixture of sand and salt except –

a)

a beaker of water

b)

a magnet

c)

a funnel

d)

a piece of filter paper

11.

A teacher mixes sugar and water together in a beaker and stirs the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves. Which would be the best tool to separate the two parts of the mixture?

a)
b)
c)
d)

There are no tools that will separate this mixture.

12.

Which mixture below could be easily separated using filter paper?

a)

Sand and rocks

b)

Sugar and water

c)

Sand and water

d)

Oil and water

13.

When you mix oil and water together, the oil sits on top of the water. Why does this happen?

a)

Oil does not dissolve in water and it is less dense than water.

b)

Oil does not dissolve in water and it is more dense than water.

c)

Oil dissolves in water and it is less dense than water.

d)

Oil dissolves in water and it is more dense than water.

14.

To make lemonade, you dissolve lemon juice and sugar in a pitcher of water. What property of the sugar remains the same after it dissolves in the lemonade?

a)

The taste of the sugar

b)

The color of the sugar

c)

The size of the crystals

d)

The shape of the crystals

15.

Which physical property would be most useful in separating iron beads from clay beads?

a)

Density

b)

Magnetism

c)

Mass

d)

Solubility

16.

Which tool shown below would be most useful in separating a mixture of iron filings and dirt?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Which physical property would be most useful in separating wood beads from clay beads?

a)

Solubility

b)

Density

c)

Magnetism

d)

Mass

18.

All of the following are examples of mixtures except –

a)

cement

b)

snack mix

c)

lemonade

d)

helium

19.

Several ways to separate mixtures are listed below:

A student is given a mixture of sugar and water. Which of the ways listed above is the best way to separate the mixture?


1. Pour the mixture through filter paper.

2. Use a magnet to collect one part of the mixture.

3. Evaporate the water by boiling the mixture.

4. Use tweezers to collect one part of the mixture.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

20.

Which picture correctly represents what happens when you mix oil and water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

A teacher mixes salt, pepper and iron filings in a beaker. Which two physical properties can be used to separate these three materials?

a)

Solubility and magnetism

b)

Solubility and mass

c)

Magnetism and mass

d)

Solubility and conductivity

22.

A teacher mixes four different colors of candycoated chocolates in a bowl. What would be the best way to separate the four different candies in the mixture?

a)

Use a sieve to separate the four different colors of candy.

b)

Use a balance to weigh the four different colors of candy.

c)

Use tweezers to separate the four different colors of candy.

d)

Use filter paper to separate the four different colors of candy.

23.

A student dissolves 100 g of salt in a beaker of water. Then the mixture is boiled until all of the water evaporates. How much salt most likely remains?

a)

95 g, because some of the salt is destroyed

b)

100 g, because the mass of the salt remains the same

c)

110 g, because the mass of the salt increases

d)

There is not enough information to answer this question

24.

Which mixture below could be easily separated using a magnet?

a)

Magnets and iron filings

b)

Iron filings and sugar

c)

Sand and water

d)

Oil and water

25.

Which of the following is the correct scientific definition of a solution?

a)

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

b)

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; all substances must be completely dissolved into each other

c)

Two or more substances are chemically combined and cannot be easily separated

d)

Two or more substances are combined, but they keep their original properties and can be easily separated

26.

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

a)

Oil and water

b)

Oil and vinegar

c)

Vinegar and water

d)

Water and sand

27.

Which of the substances listed below will form a solution when mixed with water?

a)

Sand

b)

Lemon Juice

c)

Oil

d)

Pepper

28.

Which of the following is the correct definition of evaporation?

a)

When one substance completely dissolves into another substance and appears to disappear

b)

When a gas or vapor changes into a liquid

c)

When a liquid changes into a gas or vapor

d)

When two or more substances are chemically combined and cannot be easily separated


29.

A student is making lemonade by mixing powdered lemonade mix into a pitcher containing 500 mL of water. Which amount of lemonade mix will produce the strongest tasting lemonade?

a)

50 g

b)

100 g

c)

150 g

d)

25 g

30.

A student makes hot chocolate by mixing two scoops of hot chocolate powder into a mug of hot water. He does not finish his drink and leaves the mug sitting on the counter for the weekend. What does the hot chocolate in the mug most likely look like after the weekend?

a)

The hot chocolate evaporated, leaving the water behind in the mug.

b)

The mug is empty because the hot chocolate evaporated.

c)

The water evaporated, leaving the dried hot chocolate powder in the mug.

d)

The mug looks exactly the same.


31.

A teacher shows some students a solution of sugar and water in a beaker. Then she adds four ice cubes to the solution. All the following properties of the solution change as the ice cubes melt except –

a)

the mass

b)

the temperature

c)

the volume

d)

the physical state

32.

All of the following substances will dissolve when mixed with water except –

a)

salt

b)

oil

c)

sugar

d)

lemon juice

33.

All of the following are examples of a solution except –

a)

soda

b)

a chocolate chip cookie

c)

lemonade

d)

the air we breathe

34.

A teacher shows the students a solution of vinegar and water in a beaker. Then she adds one additional cup of vinegar to the beaker and stirs the solution. Which properties of the solution change after she adds more vinegar?

a)

The volume and the mass of the solution.

b)

The temperature and the volume of the solution.

c)

The volume and the physical state of the solution.

d)

The mass and the temperature of the solution.

35.

A teacher adds sugar into a beaker filled with water and mixes it until it completely dissolves. Which statement listed below is correct?

a)

Sugar is the solute and water is the solution.

b)

Sugar is the solvent and water is the solute.

c)

Sugar is the solvent and water is the solution.

d)

Sugar is the solute and water is the solvent.

36.

Which of the substances below will NOT dissolve when mixed with water?

a)

Sugar cube

b)

Vinegar

c)

Pepper

d)

Lemon juice

37.

A student collects ocean water in a jar at the start of a beach vacation. She forgets to put the lid on and leaves the jar in the hot sun for seven days. What does the student most likely find when she returns to her jar?

a)

The ocean water evaporated and the jar is empty.

b)

The salt evaporated, leaving the water in the mug.

c)

The water evaporated, leaving dried salt at the bottom of the jar.

d)

The jar looks exactly the same.

38.

All of the following are correct statements about solutions except –

a)

a solution must contain two or more different substances that can be physically separated

b)

a solution must be a liquid

c)

the solute must be evenly distributed in the solution, also known as homogeneous

d)

a solution must have at least one solute and a solvent

39.

A teacher is conducting an experiment. He adds powdered lemonade to one beaker, sugar to a second beaker and sand to a third beaker. He then adds water to each beaker and stirs the three different mixtures and waits for two minutes. What physical property of the substances is he trying to demonstrate for the class?

a)

Solubility in water

b)

Relative density

c)

Physical state

d)

Melting point

40.

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

a)

Italian salad dressing

b)

Orange juice with pulp

c)

Cereal

d)

Coffee

41.

Which of the following substances will dissolve when mixed with water?

a)

Sand

b)

Salt

c)

Pepper

d)

Oil

42.

A teacher shows his students a beaker filled with a water and salt solution. Which is the best way to separate the two parts of this solution?

a)

Pour the solution through filter paper and collect the salt.

b)

Pour the solution through a sieve and collect the salt.

c)

Boil the solution to evaporate the water and collect the salt.

d)

You cannot separate the two parts of a solution.

43.

An athlete prepared a water bottle filled with purple sports drink for her run. She added three scoops of powdered sports drink to the bottle and dissolved it in 500 mL of water. She decided it tasted too weak and added one more scoop of purple powder to the bottle. Which of the following most likely occurred when one more scoop of powdered sports drink was added?

a)

The purple color became lighter.

b)

The purple color became darker.

c)

The color changed to blue.

d)

The color did not change.

44.

A solution contains two parts, a solute and a solvent. Which of the following correctly defines the two terms?

a)

The solvent is the part being dissolved and the solute is the part doing the dissolving.

b)

The solute is the part being dissolved and the solvent is the part doing the dissolving.

c)

The solute is the part being dissolved and the solution is the part doing the dissolving.

d)

The solvent is the part being dissolved and the solution is the part doing the dissolving.

45.

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

a)

Oil and vinegar

b)

Salt and oil

c)

Oil and water

d)

Salt and water

46.

All of the following substances will form a solution when mixed with water except –

a)

salt

b)

sugar

c)

cinnamon

d)

lemon juice

47.

Students are making solutions by adding drops of green food coloring to 100 mL of water. How many drops will make the lightest colored solution?

a)

2 drops

b)

5 drops

c)

10 drops

d)

20 drops

48.

A teacher mixes a penny, salt and vinegar with 200 mL of water in three beakers and asks students to observe the results. What do the students observe?

a)

3 solutions

b)

2 solutions and 1 mixture

c)

1 solution and 2 mixtures

d)

3 mixtures

49.

Electrical wires are usually covered in plastic to help prevent electrical fires. Why does the plastic cover prevent electrical fires?

a)

Plastic conducts electricity.

b)

Plastic produces electricity.

c)

Plastic insulates electricity.

d)

Plastic destroys electricity.

50.

The picture below is a model of which physical state?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

51.

The properties of a mystery object are listed below:


The mystery object is most likely –

a)

oil

b)

lemon juice

c)

maple syrup

d)

sugar cube

52.

The left side of the scale has a total mass of 275 grams. The right side has a total mass of 250 grams. What is the easiest way to balance the scale?

a)

Move the 25 g weight from the left side to the right side.

b)

Remove the 25 g weight from the left side.

c)

Remove the 50 g weight from the left side.

d)

There is no way to balance the scale.

53.

A teacher has 8 identical wooden cubes at the front of the classroom. One cube has a mass of 6 grams. What is the total mass of all 8 cubes?

a)

6 grams

b)

40 grams

c)

48 grams

d)

64 grams

54.

In science class, the teacher uses tongs to safely remove a beaker from a hot water bath. This is because –

a)

the glass beaker conducts electrical energy

b)

the glass beaker insulates electrical energy

c)

the glass beaker conducts thermal energy

d)

the glass beaker insulates thermal energy

55.

Which of the following is the correct definition of magnetism?

a)

An invisible force that causes two items to become sticky

b)

An invisible force that pulls certain substances towards a magnet

c)

An invisible force that exists between all metals

d)

An invisible force that causes the north pole of one magnet to pull towards the north pole of another magnet

56.

Which of the following is soluble in water?

a)

Sand

b)

Oil

c)

Pepper

d)

Honey

57.

Which of the objects shown below will sink when placed in a bucket of water?

a)

Cork

b)

Paper Boat

c)

Keys

d)

Plastic Cup

58.

Which of the following is the correct definition of mass?

a)

A force that acts on all objects at all times

b)

The measure of how much matter is in an object

c)

The weight of an object on a scale

d)

The amount of space an object takes up

59.

Which substance below is soluble when mixed with water?

a)

Sugar

b)

Sand

c)

Oil

d)

Iron filings

60.

Which of the objects listed below is attracted to a magnet?

a)

Silver spoon

b)

Gold earring

c)

Lead fishing sinker

d)

Cast iron pot

61.

What unit of measurement is used for mass in science class?

a)

Meters (m)

b)

Grams (g)

c)

Kelvins (K)

d)

Liters (L)

62.

The picture below is a model of which physical state?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

63.

Which list below contains all solid materials?

a)

Crayon, paper, grape juice and pencil

b)

Stapler, water, chair and paper

c)

Chair, crayon, stapler and paper

d)

Pencil, paper, grape juice and water

64.

Which of the objects shown below will float when placed in a bucket of water?

a)

Paperclip

b)

Penny

c)

Pencil

d)

Marble

65.

A student drops a metal bolt into a container of maple syrup and it sinks to the bottom. Why does the metal bolt sink?

a)

The metal bolt is more dense than maple syrup.

b)

The metal bolt is less dense than water.

c)

The metal bolt is more dense than water.

d)

The metal bolt is less dense than maple syrup.

66.

Which of the materials below is the best conductor of thermal and electric energy?

a)

Rubber

b)

Cardboard

c)

Plastic

d)

Aluminum

67.

If something is soluble in water, then it will –

a)

dissolve, but only if the water is heated to the boiling point

b)

not dissolve at all when placed in water

c)

not mix with the water and sit on top

d)

completely dissolve when mixed with water

68.

A teacher pours sand and iron filings into a beaker. Then he places a strong magnet into the beaker. When he removes the magnet, it is covered with iron filings, but the sand remains in the beaker. Which physical property is the teacher demonstrating?

a)

Solubility

b)

Magnetism

c)

Density

d)

Conductivity

69.

Water has a density of 1.0 g/cm3. Which substance below will float in water?

a)

Glass bead (density 2.7 g/cm3)

b)

Copper coin (density 9.0 g/cm3)

c)

Wood block (density 0.7 g/cm3)

d)

Clay bead (density 1.3 g/cm3)

70.

Based on the picture below, which statement is correct?

a)

The mass of 2 is greater than the mass of 1

b)

The mass of 2 is less than the mass of 3

c)

The mass of 2 is greater than the mass of 3

d)

The mass of 1 is less than the mass of 3

71.

A science class is studying how well different materials insulate thermal energy. Boiling water (100oC) is poured into glass jars wrapped with different materials. The temperature is recorded after 15 minutes.


Which material is the best insulator?

a)

No wrapping

b)

Paper towel

c)

Cotton towel

d)

None of them are good insulators

72.

Density is the measure of –

a)

the weight of an object

b)

the mass of an object

c)

the amount of space an object fills

d)

the amount of mass in a given space

73.

Which of the following materials has magnetic properties?

a)

Plastic straw

b)

Metal paperclip

c)

Rubber eraser

d)

Wood desk

74.

One student’s observations are listed below: o hard, cube-shaped, blue The substance described is most likely a –

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

not enough information

75.

A student accidentally places a tray filled with ice cubes in the refrigerator instead of the freezer. When she finds the tray the next morning she notices that –

a)

the ice cubes have remained solid

b)

the ice cubes have melted and are liquid

c)

the trays are empty because the water has evaporated

d)

none of the above are correct

76.

Students are making homemade ice cream by mixing milk, cream, and sugar together in an ice cream maker. What must occur before these ingredients become ice cream?

a)

The temperature of the ingredients must be lowered.

b)

The ingredients must be evaporated.

c)

The temperature of the ingredients must be increased.

d)

The ingredients must be condensed.

77.

When water condenses it goes from –

a)

liquid to gas

b)

liquid to solid

c)

gas to solid

d)

gas to liquid

78.

When water goes from the liquid state to the gas state it is called –

a)

freezing

b)

evaporation

c)

melting

d)

condensation

79.

In an experimental investigation, hot water is poured into a glass and the top is covered with plastic wrap. What will the students most likely observe after waiting five minutes?

a)

Water droplets will form on the outside of the plastic wrap as the water vapor cools.

b)

The amount of water inside of the cup will increase due to evaporation.

c)

Water droplets will form on the inside of the plastic wrap as the water vapor cools.

d)

The water inside the glass will freeze as the water cools.

80.

A student places a cup of grape juice in the freezer overnight. The next morning he observes –

a)

the juice has changed from liquid to solid

b)

the juice has changed from liquid to gas

c)

the juice has changed from solid to liquid

d)

the juice has changed from solid to gas

81.

When water goes from the liquid state to the solid state it is called – FG H J

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

melting

d)

condensation

82.

Which of the following is a correct definition of condensation?

a)

Water on the Earth’s surface changes from the liquid state into the gas state and enters the atmosphere.

b)

Water vapor in the air changes from the gas state into the solid state and returns to the surface of the Earth.

c)

Water vapor in the air changes from the gas state into the liquid state and returns to the surface of the Earth.

d)

Water on the Earth’s surface changes from the solid state into the gas state and enters the atmosphere.

83.

A student heats a pot of water to make pasta and notices bubbles appearing in the water. What change in the state of water is the student observing?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Melting

84.

A student is eating a popsicle outside. At which temperature would the popsicle melt the fastest? AB C D

a)

20 degrees C

b)

25 degrees C

c)

30 degrees C

d)

35 degrees C

85.

When water goes from the gas state to the liquid state it is called –

a)

sublimation

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

deposition

86.

In science class, students are asked to determine how many milliliters of water are in 10 ice cubes. What must occur for this experimental investigation to work?

a)

The temperature of the sample must remain the same.

b)

The students must use a scale.

c)

The ice must be kept in the freezer.

d)

The physical state of the sample must change.

87.

If you leave a glass of juice outside on a hot and sunny day, you will notice that water droplets form on the outside of the glass. Why does this happen?

a)

Water in the cup is heated by the Sun and the water evaporates from liquid to gas.

b)

Water vapor from the air is cooled by the cold drinking glass and the water condenses from gas to liquid.

c)

Water in the cup is heated by the Sun and the water condenses from gas to liquid.

d)

Water vapor from the air is heated by the cold drinking glass and the water evaporates from liquid to gas.

88.

When water evaporates it goes from –

a)

liquid to solid

b)

liquid to gas

c)

solid to liquid

d)

solid to gas

89.

When water goes from the solid state to the liquid state it is called –

a)

melting

b)

evaporation

c)

freezing

d)

condensation