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Matter Test Study Guide

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between an element and a compound?

a)

An element is a pure substance consisting of one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more types of atoms bonded together.

b)

An element is a mixture of different substances, while a compound is a pure substance.

c)

An element can be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound cannot.

d)

An element is always a solid, while a compound can be in any state.

2.

What is the difference between an mixture and a compound?

a)

An mixture is a pure substance consisting of one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more types of atoms bonded together.

b)

An a mixture is not a pure substance and the parts are only physically combined, while a compound is a pure substance chemically bonded together.

c)

An mixture can be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound cannot.

d)

An mixture is always a solid like a salad, while a compound can be in any state.

3.

A diatomic element is a molecule composed of two of the same type of atoms. Which of the following are examples of diatomic elements?

a)

Oxygen and Nitrogen

b)

Carbon and Helium

c)

Neon and Argon

d)

Silicon and Phosphorus

4.

A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components are not uniform throughout. A homogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components are uniform throughout. Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

a)

Saltwater

b)

Air

c)

Salad

d)

Vinegar

5.

What is a physical property of matter? Give a definition and three examples.

a)

A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, melting point, and density.

b)

A characteristic that involves a substance's ability to undergo a specific chemical change, such as flammability, reactivity, and acidity.

c)

A property that describes the energy changes that occur during a chemical reaction, such as enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.

d)

A property that involves the interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation, such as absorption, emission, and reflection.

6.

What is a chemical property of matter? Give a definition and three examples.

a)

A characteristic that can be observed without changing the substance's chemical identity, such as color, melting point, and density.

b)

A characteristic that describes the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change, such as flammability, reactivity with acid, and oxidation.

c)

A characteristic that can be measured using a ruler, such as length, width, and height.

d)

A characteristic that describes the physical state of a substance, such as solid, liquid, and gas.

7.

What is a physical change in matter?

a)

A change that alters the form or appearance of a substance but does not make the substance into another substance.

b)

A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

c)

A change that involves the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

d)

A change that is irreversible.

8.

What is a chemical change in matter? Give a definition and two examples.

a)

A chemical change is a change in which the composition of a substance is altered, resulting in the formation of a new substance. Examples include rusting of iron and burning of wood.

b)

A chemical change is a change in the state of matter without altering the chemical composition. Examples include melting of ice and boiling of water.

c)

A chemical change involves the physical transformation of a substance without any change in its chemical properties. Examples include dissolving sugar in water and freezing of water.

d)

A chemical change is a temporary change that can be easily reversed. Examples include stretching of rubber and folding of paper.

9.

Which of the following are three indications that a chemical reaction is taking place? Choose all that apply.

a)

Change in color

b)

Formation of gas (bubbling)

c)

Change in state

d)

Change in temperature.

10.

What are four primary states of matter?

a)

Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

b)

Solid, Liquid, Gas, Vapor

c)

Liquid, Plasma, Magma

d)

Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Ice

11.

Which state of matter has the most energy?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

12.
________________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
weight
13.

What is an element?

a)

The purest form of matter, which cannot be broken down.

b)

A pure substance that are made of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

c)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are evenly mixed and stay evenly mixed.

d)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are not evenly mixed.

14.

What is an compound?

a)

The purest form of matter, which cannot be broken down.

b)

A pure substance that are made of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

c)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are evenly mixed and stay evenly mixed.

d)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are not evenly mixed.

15.

What is an homogenous mixture?

a)

The purest form of matter, which cannot be broken down.

b)

A pure substance that are made of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

c)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are evenly mixed and stay evenly mixed.

d)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are not evenly mixed.

16.

What is an heterogenous mixture?

a)

The purest form of matter, which cannot be broken down.

b)

A pure substance that are made of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

c)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are evenly mixed and stay evenly mixed.

d)

Not a pure substance, the parts are only physically combined. The parts are not evenly mixed.

17.

Silver is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

18.

Table salt (NaCl) is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

19.

Air is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

20.

Salad dressing is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

21.

Magnesium is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

22.

Baking soda is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

23.

Brass (copper + zinc) is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

24.

Soup is an example of a(n) __________?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

25.
This contains a variety elements and compounds that ARE NOT chemically combined.
a)
Water
b)
Mixture
c)
Elements
d)
Compounds
26.

What type of matter is this?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of elements and compounds

27.

What type of matter is this?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of elements and compounds

28.

What type of matter is this?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of elements and compounds

29.

What type of matter is this?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of elements and compounds

30.

What type of matter is this?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture of elements

d)

mixture of compounds

e)

mixture of elements and compounds

31.

Choose the physical properties of matter. There may be more than one correct answer.

a)

Luster

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Magnetic Ability

d)

Flammability

32.

Choose the chemical properties of matter. There may be more than one correct answer.

a)

Color

b)

Reaction with Oxygen (rust)

c)

Acidity or Basicity (pH)

d)

Flammability

33.

Particles with more energy move __________ than particles with less energy.

a)
  1. slower and farther apart

b)
  1. faster and farther apart

c)
  1. slower and closer together

d)
  1. faster and closer together

34.

Which best describes the particles of a solid?

a)

Super high energy ionized gas

particles colliding violently.

b)

Close-together particles slip-sliding

around one another. Has a definite

volume but no definite shape

c)

High energy particles moving at high

speeds in random directions. Has no

definite volume or definite shape.

d)

Packed together particles vibrating

in place. Has definite volume and

definite shape.

35.

Which best describes the particles of a liquid?

a)

Super high energy ionized gas

particles colliding violently.

b)

Close-together particles slip-sliding

around one another. Has a definite

volume but no definite shape

c)

High energy particles moving at high

speeds in random directions. Has no

definite volume or definite shape.

d)

Packed together particles vibrating

in place. Has definite volume and

definite shape.

36.

Which best describes the particles of a gas?

a)

Super high energy ionized gas

particles colliding violently.

b)

Close-together particles slip-sliding

around one another. Has a definite

volume but no definite shape

c)

High energy particles moving at high

speeds in random directions. Has no

definite volume or definite shape.

d)

Packed together particles vibrating

in place. Has definite volume and

definite shape.

37.

Which best describes the particles of a plasma?

a)

Super high energy ionized gas

particles colliding violently.

b)

Close-together particles slip-sliding

around one another. Has a definite

volume but no definite shape

c)

High energy particles moving at high

speeds in random directions. Has no

definite volume or definite shape.

d)

Packed together particles vibrating

in place. Has definite volume and

definite shape.

38.

Is this a physical or chemical change? You watch solid carbon

dioxide change into its

gaseous form.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

c)

Both a physical and chemical change

d)

Neither a physical or chemical change.

39.

Is this a physical or chemical change? You dissolve an Alka-

Seltzer tablet into water

and it bubbles and fizzes.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

c)

Both a physical and chemical change

d)

Neither a physical or chemical change.

40.

Is this a physical or chemical change? Your bicycle has rusted

in the rain.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

c)

Both a physical and chemical change

d)

Neither a physical or chemical change.

41.

Flammability means the ability to _______ and is a _________ property.

a)

melt; chemical

b)

rust; physical

c)

change; physical

d)

burn; chemical

42.
A change in temperature is an indication of which type of change?
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
43.
A compost pile in the backyard for the garden
a)
Heterogeneous
b)
Homogeneous
44.

Identify the particles.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

45.

Identify the state of matter.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

None of these