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WorksheetsQuiz on Matter and Physical Properties
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 50mins
Matter is...
anything that has mass and takes up space
a substance made up of only one kind of element
Physical properties are...
two or more atoms linked together
characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance into something else
Which is NOT a physical property?
time
mass
density
volume
What are the three states of matter?
density, volume, mass
density, gas, volume
solid, volume, mass
solid, liquid, gas
The amount of space something takes up
density
volume
mass
matter
Water in its solid form is ____________.
ice
steam
vapor
liquid
A combination of substances that are not chemically combined is called a(n)____________.
mixture
compound
element
solution
Mixtures are separated through __________ changes.
compound
physical
biological
mixture
chemical
A physical property can be observed with your
All of the above
Tastes
Ears
Eyes
Cutting an orange is a physical change.
True
False
What causes a change in the state of matter?
chemical energy
physical properties
temperature
Changing the way matter looks without changing it into NEW matter is a:
Energy change
Physical change
BOTH a chemical and a physical change
Chemical change
Chopping wood is an example of a:
Physical change
Chemical change
Burning wood to ash is an example of a:
Physical change
Chemical change
A ________ is a form of matter that has its own shape.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Which is an example of a physical change?
Baking cookies
A rotting banana
A crumpled sheet of paper
A campfire
A substance made of one type of atom is called _______.
element
compound
mixture
solution
Has a definite shape and volume
gas
solid
liquid
matter
Has a definite volume, but not a definite shape
gas
ice
liquid
solid
Has neither a definite shape or volume
gas
water
liquid
solid
How many states of matter are there?
2
1
3
10
Liquids take the shape of their
matter
mass
water
container
How would you classify this image?
heterogeneous mixture
homogeneous mixture
How would you classify this image?
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
What is a pure substance made of 2 or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio (Ex. Water)?
Mixture
Compound
Element
Solution
What is a type of mixture in which different parts can easily be seen (Ex. Vegetable soup)?
Colloid
Solution
Homogeneous mixture
Heterogeneous mixture
What is a type of mixture that is evenly mixed so you cannot see the parts and it looks all the same (Ex. Paint)?
Compound
Heterogeneous mixture
Homogeneous mixture
Element
What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or physical means (Ex. Oxygen)?
Colloid
Element
Suspension
Compound
If you change a substance into a new substance...
Freezing
Partial Change
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Changing the phase, size or shape of something....
Suspension
Chemical change
Physical Change
Colloid
Which is NOT a chemical change?
Digesting Lunch
Iron rusting
Leaves changing colors in the fall
Ice Melting
What are examples of Chemical Change?
rotting of fruits
Breaking a bottle
melting of sugar
Chopping wood.
Which of the following is a clue a chemical change has occurred
The state of matter changes
Change of shape
Change in temperature
Size shape
none
When a paper is crumpled it is a ....
chemical
physical
Condensation is . . . .
liquid to gas
solid to liquid
gas to liquid
gas to solid
Freezing (or solidification) is . . . .
solid to plasma
liquid to solid
solid to liquid
solid to gas
_______________________ is the temperature at which a solid begins to liquefy.
condensation point
melting point
boiling point
freezing point
At higher temperatures
particles in an object move faster
a gas contracts
particles in an object have less energy
Letter "C" represents which state of matter on the phase change diagram shown.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Electrically charged state of matter similar to a gas.
liquid
plasma
gas
temperature
Which box has a greater density?
Box B
Box A
What two types of measurements make up DENSITY?
Volume and Weight
Grams and Centimeters
Mass and Volume
Temperature and Mass
A cubic centimeter (cm³) is equal to
1 meter (M)
1 foot
1 liter (L)
1 milliliter (mL)
What unit is used to measure mass?
cm³
cm³/g
g/cm³
g
What units are used to measure Density?
cm³/g
g
cm³
g/cm³
An irregularly shaped rock was lowered into a graduated cylinder holding a volume of water equal to 50 ml. The height of the water rose to 75 ml. If the mass of the stone was 250 g, what was its density?
20 g/mL
10 g/mL
3.3 g/mL
15 g/mL
Calculate the density of the cube.
2 g/cm³
4 g/cm³
8 g/cm³
6 g/cm³
A mechanical pencil has the density of 3.000 g/cm³. The volume of the pencil is 15.8 cubic centimeters. What is the mass of the pencil?
47.4 g
5.27 g
50 g
0.190 g
What is the density of an object that has a mass of 85g and a volume of 5mL?
80 g/mL
90 g/mL
17 g/mL
8.5 g/mL
What is the density of an object that has a mass of 100g and a volume of 25mL?
4 g/cm³
125 g/mL
125 g/cm³
4 g/mL
A physical property is something that can be observed, measured, or described when looking at a piece of matter.
_ (a)
Which physical property can be used to identify a substance without changing its composition?
Temperature
Color
Boiling point
All of the above
A characteristic of a material you can observe.
Matter
Physical Property
Magnetic
Mass
Relative Density
Volume, density, melting point, boiling point and freezing point are all examples of _______
pure substances
physical properties
matter
chemical properties
Match the following definitions to its correct term
Shape, color, size, texture, and weight
Physical Properties
A state of matter that has no set size or shape
Gas
A state of matter that has a set size and shape
Solid
A state of matter that takes the shape of its' container
Liquid
How heavy or light an object is
Weight
A physical property can be observed with your
Eyes
Ears
Mouth
All of the above
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate a physical property of matter?
Water changes to water vapor when it reaches the boiling point.
Salt and water combine to form a solution of salt water.
Chocolate melts when it's left in the warm sun.
Batter changes to become cake when it is baked.
The color of ink is a _____.
physical change
physical property
chemical change
chemical property
Appearance, texture, and density are classified as
physical properties
chemical properties
magnetic properties.
thermal properties
Identify an example of each of the three states of matter present when the candle is burning.
Solid
The hard wax of the candle
Liquid
The melting wax
Gas
The fire/flame
We use this tool to measure____ of an object
mass
volume
temperature
Milk is a mixture.
Agree
Disagree
What is a mixture?
A substance that is made up of one type of atom and can't be reduced to simpler substances.
A substance made of two or more different atoms chemically bonded to one another. They can only be destroyed by chemical processes.
A material containing two or more elements or compounds that are in close contact and are mixed in any proportion. They can be separated by physical means.
What happens when water freezes?
It turns into steam
It becomes ice
It evaporates
It condenses
