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Nature of Matter

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.
a)
True
b)
False
2.

The particles of gases are free to move.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In this state of matter, particles are tightly packed and cannot move.

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

4.

The particles of solids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

5.

The particles of liquids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

6.

The particles of gases ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

7.

These particles are held together by very strong forces of attraction

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

8.

What happens to particles of liquid when they are heated?

a)

They slide over one another faster and move further apart

b)

They slow down and compress

c)

They stop moving

d)

They slide over one another slower and move closer together

9.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

10.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

11.

Why does solid has a fixed shape?

a)

The particles are held by very strong forces of attraction. They can only vibrate about their fixed position. Hence, they have an orderly arrangement.

b)

The particles are held by weak forces of attraction. They can move rapidly in all directions. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

c)

The particles are held by strong forces of attraction. They can slide over one another. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

12.

Matter has

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

atoms

d)

all of the above

13.

A ____ is the smallest particle of an element.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

c)

atom

d)

element

14.

Examples of elements are (chose all that apply)

a)

hydrogen (H)

b)

sodium chloride (NaCl)

c)

carbon (C)

d)

water (H2O)

15.

An element is a _______________

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

c)

comound

d)

variety of atoms

16.

Anything that takes of space and has mass.

a)

matter

b)

atoms

c)

elements

d)

compounds

17.

These are 2 or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

a)

mixtures

b)

compounds

c)

elements

d)

molecules

18.

This is a chart that arranges all the known elements in order of increasing atomic number.

a)

venn diagram

b)

line graph

c)

periodic table

d)

circle graph

19.

1. Melting crayons is an example of _____________.

a)

physical change

b)

physical property

c)

chemical change

d)

chemical property

20.

While outside playing ball, Naisir slid on the ground and ripped a hole in his pants. Choose the statement that correctly identifies the type of change that occurred and the supporting evidence.

a)

A chemical change happened because a new substance was created.

b)

A chemical change happened because there was a permanent change to his pants.

c)

A physical change happened because there is not a new substance being formed.

d)

A physical change happened because he physically slid on the ground to cause the rip.

21.

1. Which substance can be identified as a homogeneous mixture?

a)

peanut butter sandwich

b)

chocolate chip cookie

c)

pepperoni pizza

d)

chocolate milk

22.

When a solid melts, what happens to the speed and arrangement of the molecules?

a)

The particles speed up and are close together

b)

The particles speed up and spread out

c)

The particles slow down and are close together

d)

The particles slow down and spread out

23.

Which of the following examples represents a physical change?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

Which of the following is evidence of a physical change?

a)

new substance

b)

shape change

c)

light produced

d)

gas released

25.

A teacher is demonstrating physical and chemical changes to her class. Which action should they use to demonstrate a chemical change?

a)

Cutting a piece of paper with scissors.

b)

Folding a piece of paper into an airplane.

c)

Ripping a piece of paper with their hands.

d)

Burning a piece of paper with a match.

26.

A physical change is

a)

a change where the characteristics do not change the substance

b)

a change where the characteristics do change the substance

c)

a change where the chemistry changes

27.

What is the definition of chemical change?

a)

any change that results in the formation of one (or more) new chemical substance(s)

b)

changing of only the appearance of the object

c)

matter cannot be created or destroyed, only change form

d)

changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition

28.
Which of these is an example of a new substance being formed?
a)
a nail rusting
b)
a wall being painted
c)
water changing to steam
d)
paper being folded
29.

Which example best illustrates a physical change?

a)

iron rusting

b)

charcoal burning

c)

an ice cube melting

d)

a marshmallow burning

30.

A glass bottle that is shattered is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

31.

Baking soda and vinegar combining to make carbon dioxide is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

32.

Which of the following are examples of chemical changes? Select all that apply!

a)

Iron Rusting

b)

Gas Burning

c)

Breaking a Glass

d)

Boiling Water

e)

Burning Wood

33.

Sugar dissolving in water is a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

34.

Identify the change shown in the picture.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Irreversible chemical change

c)

reversible physical change

d)

reversible chemical change

35.

To change from one state of matter to another state of matter is called?

a)

phase change

b)

potential change

c)

kinetic change

d)

thermal change

36.

What is a mixture?

a)

substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated

b)

substances that are chemically bonded and can be separated

c)

substances that are not chemically bonded and can not be separated

d)

substances that are chemically bonded and can not be separated

37.

What is a chemical change?

a)

Forming a new substance

b)

When two or more substances combine to make a greater one

c)

When two or more substances combine to make a new chemical substance

d)

Combing substances

38.

Which is an example of a physical change?

a)

Cooking

b)

Buring Wood

c)

Ripping paper

d)

Digesting Food

39.

Does a physical change the substance itself?

a)

yes

b)

no

40.

Which of the following isn't a chemical change?

a)

digesting food

b)

boiling water

c)

fireworks

d)

baking bread

41.

Lucky Charms

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

42.

Freshly brewed black coffee

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

43.

Dirt

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

44.

M&Ms

a)

Heterogeneous

b)

Homogeneous

45.
Air
a)
Heterogeneous
b)
Homogeneous
46.
A combination that can be separated by physical processes is a .....
a)
Atom
b)
Compound
c)
Element
d)
Mixture
47.
What is a homogeneous mixture?
a)
a mixture that is the same throughout.
b)
a mixture that is made up of one type of atom.
c)
a mixture that is made up of one type of compound
d)
a mixture that cannot be separated through physical changes
48.
A mixture that is NOT evenly distributed is called ....
a)
Compounded
b)

Homogeneous

c)

Heterogeneous

d)
Salty
49.
What type of mixture is this?
a)

homogeneous mixture

b)
chemical
c)
heterogeneous mixture 
d)
solid mix
50.
Italian Salad Dressing is a . . .
a)
heterogeneous mixture
b)
homogeneous mixture
c)
Pure Substance
d)
Compound
51.
Chicken soup is an example of what kind of substance?
a)

homogeneous mixture

b)
solution
c)
heterogeneous mixture
d)
compound
52.

Isla, Olivia, and Zoe are discussing the difference between elements and compounds. What is the main difference between them?

a)

Elements contain only one kind of atom, while compounds contain two or more kinds of atoms

b)

Elements are solids, while compounds are liquids

c)

Elements cannot be broken down chemically, while compounds can

d)

Elements have a definite shape, while compounds take the shape of their container

53.

Extensive Property...

a)

Depends on how much of the substance is present

b)

Depends on the nature of the substance, not how much substance is present

c)

depends on the external physical appearance of the object

54.

Intensive Property...

a)

Depends on how much of the substance is present

b)

Depends on the nature of the substance, not how much substance is present

c)

Depends on the internal contents of the substance

55.

A __________________ is a characteristic of a pure substance that can be observed without changing it into another substance

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

56.

A ____________ is a characteristic of a pure substance that describes its ability to change into different substances

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

57.

A(n) __________ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means

a)

element

b)

atom

c)

compound

d)

mixture

58.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical change?

a)

Change in shape

b)

Formation of a new substance

c)

Change in state

d)

Change in size

59.

What happens to the particles in a gas when it is cooled?

a)

The particles speed up and spread out

b)

The particles slow down and come closer together

c)

The particles remain in the same state

d)

The particles speed up and come closer together

60.

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

a)

Sand and water

b)

Oil and water

c)

Salt dissolved in water

d)

Iron filings and sulfur

61.

What does the law of conservation of mass state?

a)

Mass can be created and destroyed.

b)

Mass can be transformed into energy.

c)

Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

d)

Mass is always constant regardless of the reaction.

62.

In a closed system, if 10 grams of reactants are used in a chemical reaction, how much mass of products should be expected according to the conservation of mass?

a)

5 grams

b)

10 grams

c)

15 grams

d)

20 grams

63.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the conservation of mass?

a)

Burning wood results in ash and smoke, with the total mass remaining the same.

b)

Water evaporating into steam, losing mass in the process.

c)

Ice melting into water, gaining mass.

d)

Salt dissolving in water, with the mass of salt disappearing.

64.

What does the law of definite proportions state?

a)

Elements combine in any proportion to form compounds.

b)

Elements combine in fixed, definite proportions to form compounds.

c)

Elements do not combine to form compounds.

d)

Elements combine in varying proportions to form compounds.

65.

Which of the following is an example of the law of definite proportions?

a)

Water always contains 8 grams of oxygen for every 1 gram of hydrogen.

b)

Water can contain any amount of oxygen and hydrogen.

c)

Water contains more hydrogen than oxygen.

d)

Water contains more oxygen than hydrogen.

66.

What is the mass in amu of H20?

a)

18

b)

17

c)

5

d)

34