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Whats the matter? Q1

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Make three observations, an inference and a prediction about the picture below.

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2.

1. Identify which of the following is a quantitative observation and which is a qualitative observation.

a)

The plant is 15 cm tall (quantitative), the leaves are green (qualitative)

b)

The plant is tall (quantitative), the leaves are 15 (qualitative)

c)

The plant is green (quantitative), the leaves are tall (qualitative)

d)

The plant is 15 cm tall (qualitative), the leaves are green (quantitative)

3.

A student dips squares of nylon, polyester and cotton into water and then times them to see how long they dry. Based on the data table which are the best kind of socks to wear on a fishing trip are:

a)

Wool socks

b)

Nylon socks

c)

No-show socks

d)

Polyester socks

4.

The positively charged part of the atom.

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Atom

5.

What is an example of diatomic molecule?

a)

Chlorine (Cl₂)

b)

Water (H₂O)

c)

Aluminum (Al)

d)

Copper (Cu)

6.

Based on the table below what factor is the independent variable?

a)

Temperature

b)

Speed of sound

c)

C. Neither

7.

Based on the table below what factor is the dependent variable?

a)

Temperature

b)

Speed of sound

c)

C. Neither

8.

Predict what the speed of sound will be at 75 degrees celsius.

a)

376 m/s

b)

600 m/s

c)

750 m/s

d)

200 m/s

9.

Pseudoscience is an attitude of doubt.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Evan and his friends are working on a group project on matter. Michelle says that matter is anything that has mass. Ricky says matter must have mass and also be touchable. Evan thinks matter must have mass and also be visible. Leon disagrees and says that matter has both mass and takes up space. Who is correct?

a)

Michelle

b)

Ricky

c)

Evan

d)

Leon

11.

What is pictured below?

a)

Element

b)

Molecule

c)

Compound

d)

Atom

12.

Stevens' science project consists of six sealed and labeled containers. He challenges his classmates to identify pure substances versus mixtures. Identify each pure substance there will be more than one!

a)

Oxygen

b)

Sugar

c)

Table salt

d)

Copper bar

e)

Chocolate milk

13.

Jonah and Rachel volunteer at the recycling center sorting and organizing recyclable objects. Jonah is sorting aluminum cans and crushing the cans to fit more in the bag. Rachel is sorting metal and steel objects into appropriate bins. Jonah realizes that even though he is crushing the cans, the amount of material in each can is unchanged. Which of the following describes the process that is taking place?

a)

a change in chemical bonds within the object

b)

a change in matter that produces one or more new substances

c)

a change in mass of an object

d)

a change in form or appearance of matter

14.

Jonah and Rachel volunteer at the recycling center sorting and organizing recyclable objects. Jonah is sorting aluminum cans and crushing the cans to fit more in the bag. Rachel is sorting metal and steel objects into appropriate bins. Rachel notices that many objects have rusted. Rusting is a chemical change that some metal and steel objects undergo when they are exposed to oxygen. Which option best describes a chemical change?

a)

a change in chemical bonds within the object

b)

a change in matter that produces one or more new substances

c)

a change in mass of an object

d)

a change in form or appearance of matter

15.

Martina is camping and needs wood for a cooking fire as well as for shelter. She gathers a variety of logs and branches from the surrounding area. She chops and shapes some of the larger pieces of wood into uniform shapes to build her shelter. What kind of change is taking place as the wood is chopped?

a)

A change in matter

b)

A change in physical property

c)

A change in substance

d)

A change in chemical property

16.

When the physical property of an item changes that means the materials identity has also changed.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of the following changes demonstrates a chemical property?

a)

substance breaks in half

b)

substance combusts

c)

hammer bounces off substance

d)

substance floats in water

18.

The abilities to dissolve in water and to conduct electricity are examples of

a)

natural properties

b)

chemical properties

c)

natural laws of matter

d)

physical properties

19.

When looking at the Modern Atomic model, the denser the cloud near the nucleus means... (Choose all that apply)

a)

More Electrons

b)

More energy

c)

Less Electrons

d)

High activity

e)

Low activity

20.

Min is conducting an experiment where he compares the properties of water and lemonade. The first stage of the experiment is focusing only on the physical properties of the water and lemonade. Which comparison point would Min not use in the first stage?

a)

color

b)

conductivity

c)

flammability

d)

boiling point

21.

What is pictured?

a)

Molecule

b)

Element

c)

Methane element

d)

Mixture

22.

Jonah and Rachel volunteer at the recycling center sorting and organizing recyclable objects. Jonah is sorting aluminum cans and crushing the cans to fit more in the bag. Rachel is sorting metal and steel objects into appropriate bins.

Rachel notices that many objects have rusted. Rusting is a chemical change that some metal and steel objects undergo when they are exposed to oxygen. Which option best describes a chemical change?

a)

A change in chemical property

b)

A change in physical property

c)

A change in taste

d)

A change in question

23.

The term Atom comes from the old Grecian term that means:

a)

"to explode"

b)

"to grow"

c)

"can't be divided "

d)

"to jump over a mountain"

24.

Frying an egg​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
chemical change
physical change
25.
She is holding an umbrella
a)
observation
b)
inference
26.
It is raining outside
a)
observation
b)
inference
27.

If you burn paper, the ​ (a)   in the paper change to molecules of ash and smoke. This is a ​ (b)   change.

Choose from the below words
chemical
molecules
physical
liquid
28.

Choose which examples represent physical and chemical changes.

29.

A ​ (a)   is a material made from atoms of two or more combined elements.

Choose from the below words
molecule
element
chemical
mixture