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Chapter 2 Properties of Matter - Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

Which of the following is a mixture?

a)

air

b)

gold

c)

hydrogen

d)

nitrogen

2.

Which of the following describes a substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances?

a)

a mixture

b)

an element

c)

composed of multiple types of atoms

d)

both b and c

3.

Which of the following is the chemical symbol for silver?

a)

Ag

b)

Si

c)

Sl

d)

Sg

4.

Why is water considered a compound?

a)

It consists of two or more elements chemically combined.

b)

It can be separated into hydrogen and oxygen through chemical reactions.

c)

It is composed of identical water molecules.

d)

both a and b

5.

Which of the following statements is true about mixtures?

a)

can be separated into components by physical means

b)

always have a uniform composition

c)

are pure substances

d)

both a and c

6.

Which of the following is an example of a colloid?

a)

fog

b)

salt water

c)

pure gold

d)

granite

7.

Before pouring a carton of almond milk, you see a note that says “shake well before use.” The almond milk is most likely a

a)

solution.

b)

pure substance.

c)

colloid.

d)

suspension.

8.

Which of the following has the highest viscosity?

a)

oil

b)

milk

c)

water

d)

syrup

9.

Which of the following materials is ductile and a good conductor of heat?

a)

plastic

b)

glass

c)

a metal

d)

rubber

10.

Which of the following materials is useful for making molds because it has a low melting point?

a)

wood

b)

metal

c)

clay

d)

wax

11.

Which technique is used to separate components of a liquid mixture that cannot be separated by filtration?

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

decantation

d)

centrifugation

12.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? a. melting ice b. dissolving sugar in water c. baking a cake d. cutting paper into pieces

a)

melting ice

b)

dissolving sugar in water

c)

baking a cake

d)

cutting paper into pieces

13.

What characteristic does a highly reactive substance exhibit?

a)

It rapidly forms compounds with other elements.

b)

It remains stable in all conditions.

c)

It has a low melting point.

d)

It is inert and unreactive.

14.

Which of the following processes leads to the formation of a precipitate?

a)

Vinegar is mixed with baking soda.

b)

Milk is added to lemon juice.

c)

Ice melts in the sun.

d)

Water evaporates from a puddle.

15.

Which of the following indicates a chemical reaction has occurred? a. Water freezes into ice. b. A metal rusts over time. c. Sugar dissolves in water. d. Ice melts into water.

a)

Water freezes into ice.

b)

A metal rusts over time.

c)

Sugar dissolves in water.

d)

Ice melts into water.

16.

Complete each statement on the line provided. Pure substances are either ________________ or ________________.

a)

elements or compounds

b)

mixtures or solutions

c)

atoms or molecules

d)

solids or liquids

17.

Complete each statement on the line provided. The symbols for elements have either ________________ or ________________ letters.

a)

uppercase or lowercase

b)

numeric or symbolic

c)

bold or italic

d)

large or small

18.

Complete each statement on the line provided. A compound can be made from two or more elements or other ________________ joined together in a fixed composition.

a)

compounds

b)

molecules

c)

atoms

d)

mixtures

19.

Fill in the blank: Iron tends to rust because it is a ________________ element when exposed to oxygen.

a)

reactive

b)

inert

c)

stable

d)

neutral

20.

What methods can be used to alter the characteristics of a mixture?

a)

By separating the components

b)

By applying heat or cooling

c)

By mixing or agitating

d)

All of the above

21.

Based on the information in Figure 2-1, which substances would be solids at 10.0°C?

a)

Substance A and B

b)

Substance C and D

c)

Substance E and F

d)

Substance G and H

22.

Based on the data in Figure 2-2, Mixture C is a:

a)

Homogeneous mixture

b)

Heterogeneous mixture

23.

Using the table in Figure 2-2 to answer each question. Which of the mixtures in Figure 2-2 is a solution?

a)

Mixture A

b)

Mixture B

c)

Mixture C

d)

Mixture D

24.

Changes in temperature usually affect the viscosity of a liquid in which way?

a)

Viscosity increases with an increase in temperature

b)

Viscosity decreases with an increase in temperature

c)

Viscosity remains constant with temperature changes

d)

Viscosity fluctuates unpredictably with temperature changes

25.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change that can be reversed and an example of a physical change that cannot be reversed?

a)

Melting ice and cutting paper

b)

Boiling water and burning wood

c)

Freezing water and breaking glass

d)

Dissolving sugar in water and rusting iron

26.

What type of change occurs when a banana turns brown?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

No change

d)

Nutritional change

27.

Using the table in Figure 2-2, to answer each question. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper. Which of the mixtures in Figure 2-2 is a colloid? Explain how you know.

a)

Mixture A

b)

Mixture B

c)

Mixture C

d)

Mixture D

28.

Rank the mixtures in Figure 2-2 in order of the size of their largest particles, starting with the mixture with the smallest particles.

a)

Mixture A, Mixture B, Mixture C

b)

Mixture B, Mixture A, Mixture C

c)

Mixture C, Mixture B, Mixture A

d)

Mixture A, Mixture C, Mixture B

29.

Mixture B in Figure 2-2 cannot be separated by filtration because:

a)

It is a homogeneous mixture.

b)

It contains large particles.

c)

It is a suspension.

d)

It is a colloid.

30.

Compare the properties of water to the properties of the elements it contains.

a)

Water is a liquid at room temperature, while hydrogen and oxygen are gases.

b)

Water is a gas at room temperature, while hydrogen and oxygen are liquids.

c)

Water is a solid at room temperature, while hydrogen and oxygen are gases.

d)

Water is a liquid at room temperature, while hydrogen and oxygen are solids.

31.

What method can be used to determine the authenticity of a gold bar without causing any damage?

a)

Density

b)

Color

c)

Weight

d)

Size

32.

Suppose you want to separate the leaves, acorns, and twigs from a pile of soil. Which process would you use and why?

a)

Filtration, because it separates solid particles from liquids or gases.

b)

Distillation, because it separates substances based on boiling points.

c)

Filtration, because it separates solid particles from other solids.

d)

Distillation, because it separates solid particles from liquids.

33.

Rust forms in steel tanks that hold seawater in ships because of the presence of oxygen and moisture. How can nitrogen be used to reduce rust in these tanks?

a)

By creating a protective layer over the steel

b)

By displacing oxygen and moisture

c)

By reacting with seawater to form a barrier

d)

By increasing the temperature inside the tank

34.

Suppose you heat a liquid and then gas bubbles are produced. With no other evidence, can you tell if a physical change or chemical change is occurring?

a)

Yes, it is definitely a chemical change.

b)

Yes, it is definitely a physical change.

c)

No, it is not possible to determine the type of change.

d)

Yes, it is both a physical and chemical change.

35.

Mixtures are different than pure substances because mixtures-

a)

have lower boiling points

b)

can be separated physically

c)

are less dense than pure substances

d)

contain only one type of atom