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1st Semester 5th Grade Science Review

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 9hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is melting?

a)

a change from liquid to solid

b)

a change of smell

c)

a change from solid to liquid

d)

a change of amount of solute

2.

Dissolving requires heat.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

What things can be dissolved?

a)
b)
4.

What is the definition of dissolve?

a)

A phase of matter with a definite shape and volume

b)

Describes how hot or cold something is

c)

A phase of matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

e)

When a substance is evenly distributed throughout another substance

5.

Which of the following statements describes how solids interact with water? Select all that apply.

a)

All solids will dissolve in water

b)

Some solids will dissolve in water and others will not

c)

Temperature affects how quickly a solid dissolves in water

d)

The amount of water in a glass affects how quickly a solid will dissolve

6.

Which of the following liquids would NOT mix with water?

a)

Vegetable oil

b)

Food coloring

c)

Maple syrup

d)

Vinegar

7.

The hotter the water, the _______ a solid will dissolve.

a)

faster

b)

slower

8.
A mixtures is a combination of two or more____________ in which no new kinds of matter are formed.
a)
 subtances
b)
parts
c)
leaves
d)
pebbles
9.
Making a mixture results in ___________________ only.
a)
chemical reactions
b)
separate parts
c)
physical changes
d)
two subtances
10.
In some mixtures, the physical properties of the ingredients ___________ when they are mixed together.
a)
stay the same
b)
change
c)
glow
d)
evaporate
11.
Students collected data on four substances. If the same students were then given a mystery substance made of tan crystals that dissolves in water, it could be –
a)
Corn starch
b)
brown sugar
c)
white sand
d)
sand
12.
A glass beaker contains 100 milliliters of water into which 5 grams of salt was stirred. Which item should be used to separate this particular mixture?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
hot plate
c)
spring scale
d)
paper filter
13.
Students collected data on the appearance of four substances and how they reacted when mixed with water. Which substances dissolved when mixed with water?
a)
A and B
b)
A and C
c)
B and C
d)
C and D
14.

Which process would you use to separate a solid that has dissolved in a liquid solution. The solution is heated or left uncovered until the liquid turns to gas and leave the solid behind.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Magnetic Attraction

c)

Filtration

d)

Floatation

e)

Sifting

15.
A science class performed an investigation by evaporating a solution containing 10g of salt and 50ml of water.  How much salt would you expect to find in the cup at the end of the investigation?
a)
60g
b)
50g
c)
10g
d)
5g
16.
You have the following solids in a lab: salt, sand, lemonade powder, and pepper.  Which solids will dissolve in water to create a solution?
a)
pepper, sand, and salt
b)
salt, lemonade powder, and sand
c)
salt and lemonade powder
d)
pepper and sand
17.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a)

Water freezing into ice.

b)

A piece of wood burning.

c)

A toy car rusting.

d)

Zinc producing hydrogen gas when mixed with water.

18.

What does it mean when there is a physical change?

a)

Matter has changed from one substance into another.

b)

Matter has changed on the molecular level.

c)

A new substance has been formed.

d)

Matter has changed size, shape or form.

19.

What is melting?

a)

a change from liquid to solid

b)

a change of smell

c)

a change from solid to liquid

d)

a change of amount of solute

20.

What causes objects to melt?

a)

cold

b)

heat

c)

sound

d)

stirring

21.

Dissolving requires heat.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

Butter on hot mashed potatoes is an example of:

a)

dissolving

b)

melting

c)

boiling

d)

freezing

23.

Sugar in iced tea melts

a)

true

b)

false

24.

What things can be dissolved?

a)
b)
25.

What is the definition of dissolve?

a)

A phase of matter with a definite shape and volume

b)

Describes how hot or cold something is

c)

A phase of matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

e)

When a substance is evenly distributed throughout another substance

26.

What is the definition of solid?

a)

A phase of matter with a definite shape and volume

b)

Describes how hot or cold something is

c)

A phase of matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

e)

When a substance is evenly distributed throughout another substance

27.

What is the definition of liquid?

a)

A phase of matter with a definite shape and volume

b)

Describes how hot or cold something is

c)

A phase of matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

e)

When a substance is evenly distributed throughout another substance

28.

What is the definition of temperature?

a)

A phase of matter with a definite shape and volume

b)

Describes how hot or cold something is

c)

A phase of matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

e)

When a substance is evenly distributed throughout another substance

29.

Which of the following would dissolve in water? Select all that apply.

a)

Metal fork

b)

Candy Cane

c)

Salt

d)

Wooden Block

30.

A sugar cube would dissolve the fastest in which of the following glasses?

a)

A glass of room temperature water

b)

A glass of ice water

c)

A glass of boiling water

d)

A sugar cube would dissolve in the same amount of time in any of the glasses

31.

Which of the following statements describes how solids interact with water? Select all that apply.

a)

All solids will dissolve in water

b)

Some solids will dissolve in water and others will not

c)

Temperature affects how quickly a solid dissolves in water

d)

The amount of water in a glass affects how quickly a solid will dissolve

32.

Which of the following liquids would NOT mix with water?

a)

Vegetable oil

b)

Food coloring

c)

Maple syrup

d)

Vinegar

33.

The hotter the water, the _______ a solid will dissolve.

a)

faster

b)

slower

34.
What causes a phase change?
a)
Motion
b)
Speed
c)
Energy
d)
Friction
35.
When energy is added or taken away from a substance it causes a:
a)
Chemical Reaction
b)
Phase Change
c)
Nothing Happens
36.

Where on the graph are phase changes taking place?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

37.

Is the substance gaining or losing energy?

a)

Gaining

b)

Losing

38.

What is happening to the particles in the substance between points D and E?

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporizing

d)

Sublimating

39.

What is happening to the particles in the substance between points A and B?

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Speeding Up

d)

Slowing Down

40.
What is the phase change of a solid to a liquid?
a)
freezing
b)
melting
c)
boiling
d)
condensation
41.
How are solids different from liquids?
a)
particles in solids are moving freely around each other.
b)
particles in solids have no motion.
c)
particles in solids are vibrating in place.
d)
particles in solids have more motion than in liquids
42.

You decide to blow bubbles (soapy WATER) outside on a snowy day. Which answer BEST explains what has happened to the molecule ARRANGEMENT of the WATER?

a)

The WATER molecule ARRANGEMENT has become CLOSER.

b)

The WATER molecule ARRANGEMENT has become FARTHER APART, forming rings.

c)

The WATER molecule ARRANGEMENT has become CLOSER, forming squares.

43.

You have decided to start sealing all your letters with glittery wax because you are so "cool". Which answer BEST explains what you must do to make the SOLID wax a LIQUID?

a)

In order to make the SOLID wax a LIQUID you must ADD HEAT ENERGY by putting the wax in the FREEZER.

b)

In order to make the SOLID wax a LIQUID you must ADD HEAT ENERGY by putting the wax over a FLAME.

c)

In order to make the SOLID wax a LIQUID you must REMOVE HEAT ENERGY by putting the wax in an OVEN.

44.

You have dropped your popsicle and are watching it become a LIQUID. Which answer BEST explains what PHASE CHANGE has occurred AND how the molecule MOVEMENT has changed?

a)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is CONDENSATION and the molecule MOVEMENT has become FASTER.

b)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is EVAPORATION and the molecule MOVEMENT has become SLOWER.

c)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is MELTNG and the molecule MOVEMENT has become FASTER.

45.

You are drinking a cold drink on a hot day when you notice LIQUID water has collected on the can. Which answer BEST explains what PHASE CHANGE has occurred AND how the molecule ARRANGEMENT has changed?

a)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is CONDENSATION and the molecule ARRANGEMENT has become CLOSER.

b)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is FREEZING and the molecule ARRANGEMENT has become CLOSER.

c)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is EVAPORATION and the molecule MOVEMENT has become FASTER.

46.

You are relaxing on some grass when you notice LIQUID water droplets have begun to seemingly disappear off the grass leaves. Which answer BEST explains what PHASE CHANGE has occurred AND how the molecule ARRANGEMENT has changed?

a)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is EVAPORATION and the molecule ARRANGEMENT has become FARTHER APART.

b)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is FREEZING and the molecule ARRANGEMENT has become CLOSER.

c)

The PHASE CHANGE that has occurred is MELTING and the molecule MOVEMENT has become FASTER.

47.

You watch your science teacher put a balloon in a bowl of liquid nitrogen and see the balloon has shrunk like a raisin. Which answer BEST explains how you know if HEAT ENERGY been ADDED or REMOVED.

a)

HEAT ENERGY has been ADDED. I know this because the balloon has become LARGER meaning the molecule ARRANGEMENT is FARTHER APART.

b)

HEAT ENERGY has been REMOVED. I know this because the balloon has become SMALLER meaning the molecule ARRANGEMENT is CLOSER.

c)

HEAT ENERGY has actually stayed the SAME. I know this because the balloon has NOT CHANGED meaning the molecule ARRANGEMENT is also NOT CHANGED.

48.

Your teacher asks your group to discuss HOW molecule MOVEMENT and molecule ARRANGEMENT in a GAS is DIFFERENT than in a LIQUID. Each of your group members shares their answer. Decide who has the BEST answer.

a)

Villette says molecule MOVEMENT in a GAS is FASTER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is FARTHER APART than a LIQUID.

b)

Vivian says molecule MOVEMENT in a GAS is SLOWER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is FARTHER APART than a LIQUID.

c)

Griselda says molecule MOVEMENT in a GAS is FASTER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is CLOSER than a LIQUID.

49.

Your teacher asks your group to discuss HOW molecule MOVEMENT and molecule ARRANGEMENT in a LIQUID is DIFFERENT than in a SOLID. Each of your group members shares their answer. Decide who has the BEST answer.

a)

Zachary says molecule MOVEMENT in a LIQUID is SLOWER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is FARTHER APART than a SOLID.

b)

Miguel says molecule MOVEMENT in a LIQUID is SLOWER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is CLOSER than a SOLID.

c)

Julian says molecule MOVEMENT in a LIQUID is FASTER and the molecule ARRANGEMENT is FARTHER APART than a SOLID.

50.
When molecules flow around each other, they are in this phase
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
51.
If you have a liquid that changes to a gas, explain it's freedom of movement in both phases.
a)
molecules move away from each other, then around each other
b)
molecules move in place, then around each other
c)
molecules move around each other, then away from each other
d)
molecules move around each other, then in place
52.

What is melting?

a)

a change from liquid to solid

b)

a change of smell

c)

a change from solid to liquid

d)

a change of amount of solute

53.

Which materials in our lab melted?

a)

margarine, bananas, rocks

b)

margarine, ice, wax

c)

margarine, and a chocolate chip

d)

the rock

54.

What causes objects to melt?

a)

cold

b)

heat

c)

sound

d)

stirring

55.

Could the rock melt?

a)

Yes, rocks melt in the rock cycle deep in the earth

b)

No, rocks cannot melt

56.

Which answers are true?

a)

ice melts into water at 0 degrees Celsius

b)

chocolate melts at about 45 degrees Celsius

c)

a pebble will melt at 1000 degrees Celsius

d)

a nice day is around 0 degrees Celsius

57.

Dissolving is an interaction between:

a)

the conservation of matter and time

b)

two (or more) substances: a solute and solvent

c)

solids and liquids

d)

temperature of a solid and the air

58.

Melting is a change in a ____________ __________from solid to liquid.

a)

single substance

b)

single atom

c)

single mixture

d)

celsius and fahrenheit

59.

The drought-stopper worked because

a)

it was magic

b)

there was a water bottle in the box

c)

there was a clever hamster in the box

d)

there was a clever siphon in the box

60.

Dissolving requires heat.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Butter on hot mashed potatoes is an example of:

a)

dissolving

b)

melting

c)

boiling

d)

freezing

62.

Sugar in iced tea melts

a)

true

b)

false

63.

A liquid changing to a solid, is what phase change?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Freezing

c)

Condensation

d)

Melting

64.

Condensation is when a...

a)

liquid changes to a solid

b)

solid changes to a liquid

c)

Liquid changes to a gas

d)

gas changing to a solid

65.

Melting is when a...

a)

liquid changes to a solid

b)

solid changes to a gas

c)

gas changes to a liquid

d)

solid changes to a liquid

66.

The main source of thermal energy comes from?

a)

Microwave

b)

Lamp

c)

Stove

d)

The sun

67.

What happens to particles as they change from a liquid to a gas?

a)

Particles begin to slow down and get closer together

b)

Particles begin to get faster and get further apart

c)

Particle begin to go medium speed and start to slide past each other

d)

None of the above

68.

Which phase changes require thermal energy?

a)

Evaporation and Freezing

b)

Freeing and Melting

c)

Melting and Evaporation

d)

Condensation and Freezing

69.

Which to phase changes do not require thermal energy?

a)

Freezing and Melting

b)

Melting and Evaporation

c)

Condensation and Freezing

d)

Freezing and Evaporation

70.

Evaporation is when a...

a)

Liquid changes into a Solid

b)

Solid changes into a Gas

c)

Liquid changes into a Gas

d)

Solid changes into a Liquid

71.

Freezing is when a ...

a)

Solid changes into a Liquid

b)

Liquid changes into a Solid

c)

Gas changes into a Liquid

d)

Liquid changes into gas

72.

What happens to particles when thermal energy is added?

a)

Particles slow down and get closer together

b)

Particles get faster and get farther apart

c)

Particles stay the same and nothing changes

d)

None of the above

73.

anything that has mass and takes up space

a)

atoms

b)

molecules

c)

matter

d)

weight

74.

has a definite volume and a definite shape

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

75.

has a definite volume but no definite shape

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

76.

has no definite volume and no definite shape

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

77.

takes on both the shape and volume of its container

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

78.

Particles in a ___________move rapidly in all directions.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

79.

Particles in a ___________are closely locked & vibrate in place.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

80.

Particles in a ___________move freely past one another.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

81.

change of state from solid to liquid

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

melting

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

82.

change of state from liquid to solid

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

melting

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

83.

change of state from liquid to gas

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

deposition

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

84.

change of state from solid to gas

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

deposition

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

85.

change of state from gas to a liquid

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

deposition

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

86.

change of state from gas to a solid

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

deposition

d)

evaporation

e)

freezing

87.

Are these particles in a gas, liquid, or solid?

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

88.

Are these particles in a gas, liquid, or solid?

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

89.
Freezing point of water is
a)
100 degrees Celsius
b)
0 degrees Celcius
c)
0 degrees Fahrenheit
90.
Melting Point of water is
a)
100 degrees Celsius
b)
0 degrees Celsius
c)
0 degrees Fahrenheit
91.
The freezing and melting points of water are the same.
a)
True
b)
False
92.
To determine the freezing and melting points use a 
a)
thermometer
b)
scale
c)
balance
93.
Boiling point of water is 
a)
0 degrees Celsius
b)
100 degrees Celsius
94.
The temperature when a liquid changes to a gas - 
a)
the freezing point
b)
the boiling point
95.
The temperature when a solid changes to a liquid - 
a)
melting point
b)
freezing point
c)
boiling point
96.
Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid - 
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
97.
How does matter change?
a)
heat is added or taken away
b)
it is put in water
c)
it is put on a scale
98.
Physical states
a)
condensation and evaporation
b)
solid, liquid, and gas
c)
freezing and melting points
99.
The Celsius scale was named after
a)
an American astronaut
b)
a mathematician from Chile
c)
a Swedish astronomer
100.
Molecules in a gas are
a)
packed tightly
b)
close together but move freely
c)
are spread far apart
101.
Molecules in a solid are
a)
packed tightly
b)
close together but move freely
c)
are spread far apart
102.
Liquid water
a)
takes the shape of its container
b)
floats away
c)
maintains its shape
103.
Molecules in a liquid are
a)
packed tightly
b)
close together but move freely
c)
are spread far apart. 
104.
Water at 100 degrees Celsius reaches the
a)
freezing point
b)
melting point
c)
boiling point
105.
Water at 0 degrees Celsius reaches
a)
freezing point
b)
boiling point
106.
The boiling point of water is 125 degrees Celsius
a)
true
b)
false
107.
If ice is melting, the temperature of the ice is
a)
100 degrees Celsius
b)
0 degrees Celsius
c)
25 degrees Celsius
108.
In Alaska, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius; in Florida, water boils at 
a)
100 degrees Celsius
b)
25 degrees Celsius
c)
0 degrees Celsius