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Understanding Matter and Its Changes

Total questions: 190

Worksheet time: 5hrs 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the three states of matter?

a)

gas, liquid, crystal

b)

solid, liquid, plasma

c)

solid, liquid, gas

d)

plasma, vapor, foam

2.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

a)

Solid

b)

Gas

c)

Plasma

d)

Liquid

3.

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

a)

Freezing

b)

Condensation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Melting

4.

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

a)

The particles in a gas expand but do not change their speed when heated.

b)

The particles in a gas slow down and collide less frequently when heated.

c)

The particles in a gas move faster and collide more frequently when heated.

d)

The particles in a gas become denser and settle at the bottom when heated.

5.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Melting ice into water

b)

Dissolving sugar in water

c)

Boiling water to steam

d)

Breaking a glass bottle

6.

What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Sublimation

7.

What is the density of an object that has a mass of 20 grams and a volume of 5 cm³?

a)

10 g/cm³

b)

2 g/cm³

c)

5 g/cm³

d)

4 g/cm³

8.

Which state of matter has the most energy?

a)

Liquid

b)

Plasma

c)

Gas

d)

Solid

9.

What is sublimation?

a)

Sublimation is the transition of a substance from solid to gas without becoming liquid.

b)

The process of a gas turning into a solid directly.

c)

The evaporation of a liquid into a gas.

d)

The melting of a solid into a liquid.

10.

What is the main characteristic of liquids?

a)

Definite shape and no ability to flow.

b)

Definite volume and ability to flow.

c)

Definite volume and fixed shape.

d)

Indefinite volume and fixed shape.

11.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Rusting of iron

b)

Boiling water

c)

Dissolving sugar in water

d)

Melting of ice

12.

What happens during condensation?

a)

Liquid water evaporates into water vapor.

b)

Water vapor is absorbed by soil.

c)

Water vapor freezes into ice crystals.

d)

Condensation is the process where water vapor turns into liquid water.

13.

What is the formula for calculating density?

a)

Density = Volume / Mass

b)

Density = Mass + Volume

c)

Density = Mass / Volume

d)

Density = Mass x Volume

14.

What is the property of gases that allows them to fill a container?

a)

Gases are incompressible and maintain a fixed volume.

b)

Gases have strong intermolecular forces that keep them in place.

c)

Gases only occupy the space at the bottom of a container.

d)

Gases expand to fill their container due to high kinetic energy and minimal intermolecular forces.

15.

What occurs during evaporation?

a)

Liquid water freezes into ice.

b)

Molecules transition from gas to liquid phase.

c)

Molecules transition from liquid to gas phase.

d)

Heat is absorbed from the surroundings.

16.

What is the term for a change that does not alter the chemical composition of a substance?

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical change

c)

Nuclear change

d)

Biological change

17.

What is the density of water?

a)

0.5 g/cm³

b)

1.5 g/cm³

c)

2 g/cm³

d)

1 g/cm³

18.

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

a)

The volume of a gas remains the same when it is compressed.

b)

The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.

c)

The volume of a gas increases when it is compressed.

d)

The volume of a gas fluctuates randomly when it is compressed.

19.

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed together?

a)

Liquid

b)

Gas

c)

Plasma

d)

Solid

20.

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

a)

Condensing

b)

Melting

c)

Evaporating

d)

Freezing

21.

Scientists find two substances. One is a toxic chemical. The other is a safe chemical. Both chemicals are liquids at room temperature. As a test, the scientists transfer the same amount of energy OUT OF the two containers and find that only the toxic chemical changes phase. How is the toxic chemical different from the safe chemical?

a)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the safe chemical. Its molecules now move in place.

b)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the safe chemical. Its molecules now move around each other.

c)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the safe chemical. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the safe chemical. Its molecules now move in place.

22.

Cesar and Ming were investigating a see-through container of water. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. At first, Cesar and Ming said the water molecules were moving in place. Later , the water molecules were moving around each other. What change did they observe to the water?

a)

At first, the water was a gas. Later, it was a liquid.

b)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a solid.

c)

At first, the water was a solid. Later, it was a liquid.

d)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a gas.

23.

A company uses a substance that is a solid under normal conditions. This substance will be used in extreme conditions, which could make the substance’s molecules move faster and cause a phase change. How would this phase change occur, and how would the molecules of the substance be affected under these extreme conditions?

Energy would be transferred . . .

a)

OUT of the substance, and its molecules would move away from each other.

b)

OUT of the substance, and its molecules would move around each other.

c)

INTO the substance, and its molecules would move around each other.

d)

INTOthe substance, and its molecules would move in place.

24.

The image above shows information about two different substances in sealed containers. At room temperature, both substances are liquids. A scientist transfers the same amount of energy into both substances. One substance changes phase, but the other does not. Which chemical changed phase, and why did it change?

a)

Substance A changed phase because its molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

Substance A changed phase because the weak attraction between its molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

c)

Substance B changed phase because the molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

Substance B changed phase because the strong attraction between molecules made their movement slower. Its molecules now move in place.

25.

Refrigerators are able to transfer energy out of a substance. At first, the substance is a gas. The refrigerator changes the phase of the substance by transferring energy out of it. How does this change affect the substance’s molecules?

After the phase change, the molecules move . . .

a)

slower, and they move away from each other.

b)

slower, and they move around each other.

c)

faster, and they move around each other.

d)

faster, and they move in place.

26.

Maggie left a sealed jar of water outside her home. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. When she put it outside, the water was a solid. Twelve hours later, the water had changed phase and was a liquid. What happened to the water molecules?

a)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving in place. After, the molecules were moving around each other.

b)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving around each other. After, the molecules were moving away from each other.

c)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving around each other. After, the molecules were moving in place.

d)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving away from each other. After, the molecules were moving around each other.

27.

Divers found two substances on the bottom of the ocean. At room temperature, both substances are liquid. Scientists then transferred the same amount of energy out of both substances. When a scientist checked again, Substance 1 had changed phase, but Substance 2 had not. How are Substances 1 and 2 different?

a)

weaker attraction between its molecules than Substance 2. Its molecules now move in place.

b)

weaker attraction between its molecules than Substance 2. Its molecules now move around each other.

c)

stronger attraction between its molecules than Substance 2. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

stronger attraction between its molecules than Substance 2. Its molecules now move in place.

28.

Tom measured the temperature of a pond near his house. Before he left for school, the water in the pond was 15°C. When he came home from school, the temperature of the pond was higher than it was in the morning. What happened to the water molecules while he was at school?

a)

The molecules got closer together.

b)

The molecules started moving faster.

c)

The water lost cold molecules.

d)

The molecules became larger.

29.

A scientist had a container of two substances.  The image shows these substances.  At room temperature, both substances are liquids.  The same amount of energy was transferred INTO both substances.  After a few hours, one of the substances had changed phase, while the other did not.  Which substance would most likely change phases, and explain why?

a)

The substance #1 changed because the molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

The substance #1 changed because the strong attraction between molecules made their movement slower. Its molecules now move around each other.

c)

The substance #2 changed because the weak attraction between molecules let them move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

The substance #2changed because the molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move in place.

30.

A scientist has two substances that she is testing in her lab: a pink substance and a green substance. At room temperature, both substances are liquids. The scientist transferred the same amount of energy into both substances. She finds only the pink substance changed phase. How is the pink substance different from the green substance?

The pink substance has a . .

a)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the green substance. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the green substance. Its molecules now move in place.

c)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the green substance. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the green substance. Its molecules move around each other.

31.

An Earth scientist brought an unknown substance from underground back to her lab. The substance was in the gas phase and was put into a sealed tank as shown above. She slowed down the molecules inside the tank and the substance changed phase. How did she do this, and how did it affect the molecules?

She transferred energy . . .

a)

into the substance, and the molecules moved around each other.

b)

into the substance, and the molecules moved away from each other.

c)

out of the substance, and the molecules moved around each other.

d)

out of the substance, and the molecules moved in place

32.

Detectives find two substances at a crime scene. One is a poison, and the other is a cleaning chemical. At room temperature, both substances are liquids. To test the substances, the detectives  transfer the same amount of energy into both substances, but only the cleaning chemical changes phase. How is the cleaning chemical different from the poison?

The cleaning chemical has a . .

a)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the poison. Its molecules now move in place.

b)

weaker attraction between its molecules than the poison. Its molecules now move away from each other.

c)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the poison. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

stronger attraction between its molecules than the poison. Its molecules now move around each other.

33.

Cesar and Ming were investigating a see-through container of water. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. At first, Cesar and Ming said the water molecules were moving in place. Later , the water molecules were moving around each other. What change did they observe to the water?

a)

At first, the water was a gas. Later, it was a liquid.

b)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a solid.

c)

At first, the water was a solid. Later, it was a liquid.

d)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a gas.

34.

A student left a jar of water outside his home. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. When he put the jar outside, the water was liquid. Twelve hours later, the water had changed phase and was a gas. What happened to the water molecules?

a)

When the student left the jar outside, the molecules were moving around each other. Later, the molecules were moving in place.

b)

When the student left the jar outside, the molecules were moving away from each other. Later, the molecules were moving around each other.

c)

When the student left the jar outside, the molecules were moving in place. Later, the molecules were moving around each other

d)

When the student left the jar outside, the molecules were moving around each other. Later, the molecules were moving away from each other.

35.

How is the kinetic energy of molecules changing when the molecules move faster?

The kinetic energy . . .

a)

is not changing.

b)

depends on the molecules.

c)

is decreasing.

d)

is increasing.

36.

17. Sammy's superball is made of synthetic rubber. When are the synthetic rubber in her superball moving?

The synthetic rubber molecules are . . .

a)

only moving when the superball is bouncing.

b)

only moving when the superball is in the toy box.

c)

always moving.

d)

never moving.

37.

Does the attraction in a substance change when it changes phases?

a)

Yes, attraction changes with phase change.

b)

No, a substances attraction will stay the same even if the phase changes.

38.

The way molecules in a substance move around relative to each other

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Molecule

c)

Phase

d)

Freedom of Movement

39.

The energy that an object has because it is moving

a)

Molecule

b)

Refute

c)

Density

d)

Kinetic Energy

40.

A pull between two molecules that is always the same for a substance

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Molecular Attraction

c)

Molecule

d)

Mixture

41.

A noticeably different form or state of the same substance

a)

Mixture

b)

Phase

c)

Mass

d)

Density

42.

To provide evidence that goes against a claim

a)

Mixture

b)

Refute

c)

Claim

d)

Sclae

43.

A cook had a jar containing a sweet food and a jar containing a sour food. The image above shows the sweet and sour foods. At room temperature, both foods are liquids. The same amount of energy was transferred out of both substances. Later, one of the foods had changed phase while the other had not. Which food changed phase, and how did it change?

a)

The sweet food changed because the molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

The sweet food changed because the strong attraction between molecules made their movement slower. Its molecules now move in place.

c)

The sour food changed because the weak attraction between molecules let them move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

The sour food changed because the molecules were able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move in place.

44.

A student left a sealed jar of water outside her home. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. When she put it outside, the water was a liquid. Twelve hours later, the water had changed phase and was a soldi. What happened to the water molecules?

a)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving in place. After, the molecules were moving around each other.

b)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving around each other. After, the molecules were moving away from each other.

c)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving around each other. After, the molecules were moving in place.

d)

Before the student left, the molecules were moving away from each other. After, the molecules were moving around each other.

45.

Lily is doing a science experiment with a substance in a sealed jar. At first, the substance’s molecules are moving in place. What will happen to Lily’s substance if she transfers energy into the substance and causes a phase change?

After the phase change, the substance’s molecules will move . . .

a)

faster, and the substance will be a liquid.

b)

faster, and the substance will be a gas.

c)

slower, and the substance will be a solid.

d)

slower, and the substance will be a liquid.

46.

What happens to molecules when their kinetic energy decreases?

a)

They move slower.

b)

They move faster.

c)

They get heavier.

d)

It depends on the type of molecules.

47.

Jose's go cart is made of steel. When are the steel molecules in his bicycle moving?

The aluminum molecules are . . .

a)

only moving when Jamil is riding his bicycle.

b)

only moving when Jamil is not riding his bicycle.

c)

always moving.

d)

never moving.

48.
When molecules flow around each other, they are in this phase
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
49.
Sam had a solid and added energy to it. What did the molecules look like?
a)
The molecules moved in place.
b)
The molecules moved away from each other.
c)
The molecules didn't move.
d)
The molecules moved around each other.
50.
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
51.
If molecules in a substance move in place and energy is transferred into the substance
a)
then molecules move slower, and it will be a solid
b)
then molecules will move faster, and it will be a liquid
c)
then molecules will move faster, and it will be a solid
d)
then molecules will move slower, and it will be a liquid
52.
Before: molecules move around each other, After: molecules move in place
a)
Before, the substance was a solid and later a liquid.
b)
Before,the substance was a gas, and later a liquid.
c)
Before, the substance was a liquid and later a solid.
d)
Before,the substance was a liquid, and later a gas.
53.

A property of a material that tells you how much of the material will dissolve in a liquid

a)

temperature

b)

solubility

c)

condensation

d)

thermal energy

54.

A substance changing from a liquid to a gas

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

melting point

d)

boiling point

55.

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object; tells you how hot (or cold) something is

a)

boiling point

b)

gas

c)

liquid

d)

temperature

56.

One of the 3 forms (solid , liquid , and gas) in which matter exists is referred to ____________.

a)

evaporation

b)

density

c)

states of matter

d)

temperature

57.

A substance changing from a gas to a liquid

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

melting point

d)

bonding

58.

The temperature where a material changes from a solid to a liquid

a)

heat wave

b)

boiling point

c)

evaporation

d)

melting point

59.

The energy of moving molecules. All substances have this because they are made of molecules that are moving

a)

substance

b)

bonding

c)

thermal energy

d)

solar

60.

Two or more atoms bonded together

a)

solvent

b)

mixture

c)

element

d)

molecule

61.

A pure substance made of only one kind of atom

a)

element

b)

molecule

c)

compound

d)

mixture

62.

The temperature where a material changes from a liquid to a gas

a)

boiling point

b)

melting point

c)

room temperature

d)

thermal

63.

A property of a material that tells you how easily the material catches on fire

a)

solubility

b)

heat

c)

flammability

d)

potential

64.

A property of a material that tells you how closely packed together the particles of the material are

a)

bonded

b)

density

c)

substance

d)

atom

65.

Smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is called _________.

a)

tiny

b)

molecule

c)

particle

d)

atom

66.

Gas --> Liquid

a)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving around each other

b)

Particles are moving in place -> particles are moving around each other

c)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving in place

d)

Particles are moving in place -> particles particles are moving in place

67.

Solid --> liquid

a)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving around each other

b)

Particles are moving in place -> particles are moving around each other

c)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving in place

d)

Particles are moving in place -> particles particles are moving in place

68.

Gas--> solid

a)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving around each other

b)

Particles are moving in place -> particles are moving around each other

c)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving in place

d)

Particles are moving in place -> particles particles are moving in place

69.

You are looking at a substance that started as an ice cube but melted in to water. What happened to the molecules?

a)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving around each other

b)

Particles are moving in place -> particles are moving around each other

c)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving in place

d)

Particles are moving in place -> particles particles are moving in place

70.

You are looking at a substance that started as water and evaporated into water vapor. What happened to the molecules?

a)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving around each other

b)

Particles are moving in place -> particles are moving around each other

c)

Particles are moving away from each other -> particles are moving in place

d)

Particles are moving around each other -> particles are moving away from each other

71.

Scientists are able to change oxygen in the gas state to oxygen as a liquid. How do they do that?

a)

They add energy and increase the temperature

b)

They reduce energy and decrease the temperature

72.

Refrigerators are able to transfer energy out of a substance. At first, the substance is a liquid. The refrigerator changes the phase of the substance by transferring energy out of it. How does this change affect the substance’s molecules?

After the phase change, the molecules move . . .

a)

slower, and they move away from each other.

b)

slower, and they move in place.

c)

faster, and they move around each other.

d)

faster, and they move in place.

73.

the way molecules in a substance move around relative to each other

a)

phase

b)

phase change

c)

freedom of movement

d)

temperature

74.

a pull between two molecules that is always the same for a substance

a)

freedom of movement

b)

molecular attraction

c)

temperature

d)

molecule

75.

a noticeably different form or state of the same substance

a)

molecule

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

phase

76.

a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance

a)

phase

b)

molecule

c)

temperature

d)

scale

77.

When I am looking at the lake on Titan in 2007 and then again in 2009 when it disappeared, I am observing the _______ scale.

a)

Macro

b)

Molecular

c)

Energy

78.

When I am looking at the molecules of a phase change in the simulation I am observing on the _________ scale.

a)

Macro

b)

Molecular

c)

Energy

79.

Cesar and Ming were investigating a see-through container of water. Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas. At first, Cesar and Ming said the water molecules were moving in place. Later, the water molecules were moving around each other. What change did they observe to the water?

a)

At first, the water was a gas. Later, it was a liquid.

b)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a solid.

c)

At first, the water was a solid. Later, it was a liquid.

d)

At first, the water was a liquid. Later, it was a gas.

80.

Two different cars, the Model S and Model T, use different substances in their engines. The image above shows the two substances. At room temperature, both substances are liquids. A car mechanic transferred the same amount of energy out of the two containers, but only one substance changed phase. Which car’s substance changed phase, and how did it change?

a)

The Model T’s substance changed phase because the attraction of the molecules was able to overcome their slower movement. Its molecules now move in place.

b)

 The Model T’s substance changed phase because the strong attraction between the molecules made their movement slower. Its molecules now move in place.

c)

The Model S’s substance changed phase because the weak attraction between the molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move around each other.

d)

The Model S’s substance changed phase because the attraction was able to overcome the slower molecules. Its molecules now move away from each other.

81.

Substance A and B are both liquid. Which will become a gas more easily if energy is added?

a)

Substance A because its molecules will be able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

Substance B because its molecules will be able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

c)

Substance A because the weak attraction between its molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

Substance B because the weak attraction between its molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

82.

At room temperature, both substances are liquids. A scientist transfers the same amount of energy into both substances. One substance changes phase, but the other does not. Which chemical changed phase, and why did it change?

a)

Substance A because its molecules will be able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

b)

Substance B because its molecules will be able to move fast enough to overcome the attraction between them. Its molecules now move away from each other.

c)

Substance A because the weak attraction between its molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

d)

Substance B because the weak attraction between its molecules allowed them to move faster. Its molecules now move away from each other.

83.
When a pot of water on the stove is heated up to form steam this phase change is called
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Deposition
d)
Sublimation
84.
When melted wax dripping from a candle becomes hard again this is called
a)
Melting
b)
Condensation
c)
Evaporation
d)
Freezing
85.
When steam from water rises up and hits the side of the cup and makes tiny droplets of water this is called
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
melting
d)
deposition
86.
When the temperature of matter increases the particles...
a)
speed up and move closer
b)
speed up and move farther apart
c)
slow down and move closer together
d)
slow down and move farther apart
87.
When solid dry ice becomes a gas this is called
a)
sublimation
b)
deposition
c)
condensation
d)
evaporation
88.
If you increase the temperature of a solid it will change into a liquid, this phase change is called 
a)
melting
b)
sublimation
c)
boiling
d)
condensation
89.
When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...
a)
speed up and move farther apart
b)
speed up and move closer together
c)
slow down and move farther apart
d)
slow down and move closer together
90.
A phase change when a gas becomes a solid is called 
a)
Sublimation
b)
Deposition
c)
Fusion
d)
condensation
91.
The drops of water that appear on the outside of a glass of cold juice on a warm day are an example of?
a)
sublimation
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation
d)
melting
92.
Which phase changes require energy to be added in order for it to occur?
a)
evaporation, condensation, sublimation
b)
sublimation, melting, evaporation
c)
deposition, melting, evaporation
d)
melting, condensation, sublimation
93.
Which phase changes require energy to be removed in order for it to occur?
a)
deposition, condensation, freezing
b)
sublimation, freezing, condensation
c)
deposition, freezing, evaporation
d)
melting, condensation, sublimation
94.
Which phase change would require the atoms and molecules of a substance to move faster?
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Freezing
d)
Deposition
95.

Which of the following is not a method for heat transfer

a)

Radiation

b)

Insulation

c)

Conduction

d)

Convection

96.

How does heat energy reach the Earth from the Sun

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

d)

Insulation

97.

What is the definition of CONDUCTION?

a)

When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.

b)

a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.

c)

When thermal energy transfers by collisions between particles.

d)

When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.

98.

What is the definition of CONVECTION

a)

When heat transfers through waves.

b)

When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

c)

The transfer of thermal energy in a fluid (liquid/gas) by movement of warm / cool fluids.

d)

Heat traveling from the sun

99.
The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
insulation
100.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
101.
a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

102.
A hot rock is dropped into a pail of cool water. Heat energy transferred from the rock to the water by
a)
Boiling
b)
Evaporation
c)
Conduction
d)
Radiation
103.

When you pull your Totino's Pizza rolls out of the oven and the pan is so hot it burns your hand because you forgot your protective mit. The energy move to your hand from the pan to your hand through ...

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

104.

What type of thermal energy transfer is number 1 pointing to?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Insulation

105.

The heat you feel when you put your hands ABOVE a fire.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

106.

My spoon is hot after leaving it on the pot that was on the stove.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

107.

This is responsible for making macaroni rise and fall in a pot on the stove.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

108.

The heat my snake feels from the heat lamp above him.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

109.

Why the dog lays down next to the wood stove.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

110.

Why the kettle on the stove gets hot.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

111.

Metals are great at allowing heat to flow through, we call these.

a)

conductors

b)

insulators

112.

Rubber is not good at allowing heat to flow through, we call these.

a)

conductors

b)

insulators

113.

How does heat move?

a)

In many directions

b)

from warm places to cooler places

c)

from cold places to warm places

d)

Both B and C

114.

All of the following are good conductors of heat EXCEPT

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Plastic

d)

Aluminum

115.

A change in which a substance undergoes changes in its physical properties is called _____.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

c)

irreversible change

d)

biological change

116.

Browning of an apple after it is cut is an example of ____.

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

reversible change

d)

biological change

117.

When Magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen, the product obtained is ___.

a)

Magnesium chloride

b)

Magnesium sulphate

c)

Magnesium carbide

d)

Magnesium oxide

118.

When Magnesium ribbon is ignited using a candle flame, it burns with a __________.

a)

sparkling red light

b)

dull yellow light

c)

bright green light

d)

brilliant white light

119.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Rusting of iron

b)

Melting of wax

c)

Burning of coal

d)

Curdling of milk

120.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Twinkling of stars

b)

Cutting of fruits

c)

Cooking of vegetables

d)

Boling of water

121.

A chemical change may involve ____________.

a)

change in color only

b)

change in temperature only

c)

evolution of gas only

d)

all of the above

122.

Which of the following is/are true when milk changes to curd?

(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi solid

(ii) It changes color

(iii) It changes taste

(iv) The change cannot be reversed.

Choose the correct option from the ones given below:

a)

(i) and (ii) are correct

b)

(ii) and (iii) are correct

c)

(i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

d)

All are correct

123.

Which of the following is incorrect for a chemical reaction?

a)

Heat may be given out but never absorbed

b)

Sound may be produced

c)

A color change may take place

d)

A gas may be evolved

124.

Which of the following is false?

a)

When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes take place.

b)

Stretching of a rubber band is not a physical change

c)

Melting of ice is a physical change

d)

Dissolving common salt in water is not a chemical change

125.

The gas that we use in the kitchen is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In a cylinder, it exists as a liquid. When it is released from the cylinder it becomes a gas (Change A), and then it burns (Change B). Which of the following is true?

a)

Process A is a Physical Change

b)

Process B is a Chemical change

c)

Both processes A and B are chemical changes

d)

Both (a) and (b) are True

126.

Anaerobic bacteria digest the animal waste and produce biogas (Change A). The gas is burnt as fuel (Change B). The following statements pertain to these changes. Choose the correct one.

a)

Process A –Physical Change

b)

Process B- Chemical change

c)

Both process A and B are chemical changes

d)

Both process A and B are physical change

127.

A physical change is named as such because __________.

a)

it involves changes in physical properties of a substance

b)

it is accompanied by a transfer of energy

c)

it is a reversible process

d)

it involves the formation of new products

128.

A change in which the original substance can be regained by a change in conditions is called _____________.

a)

a reversible change

b)

a physical change

c)

a chemical change

d)

both (a) and (b)

129.

Expansion on heating and contraction on cooling of metals are examples of ___________.

a)

chemical changes

b)

physical changes

c)

irreversible changes

d)

permanent changes

130.

Melting and boiling point are ______________ properties of a substance.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

c)

structural

d)

external

131.

“Adding salt to water changes the taste of water.” Which of the following statements is true regarding this change?

a)

It is a chemical change because a new substance is formed.

b)

It is a physical change because the original substance can be recovered

c)

It is a chemical change because the salt cannot be recovered.

d)

It is a physical change because there is a slight change in colour.

132.

Pooja took a candle in a vessel and heated the vessel. Even though the candle did not burn, it changed its shape and state. What kind of change is this?

a)

Irreversible change

b)

Physical change

c)

Chemical change

d)

Permanent change

133.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Burning of kerosene

b)

Lighting an electric bulb

c)

Heating sugar in a pan

d)

Heating sulphur with iron filings to a red-hot state

134.

On the basis of the following diagrams/pictures, answer the question given thereafter. Which of the following changes represent a chemical change?

a)

Only (i)

b)

Only (ii)

c)

(i) and (ii)

d)

Neither

135.

Which of the following is a example of physical change ?

a)

burning of wood

b)

photosynthesis

c)

melting of ice-cream

d)

ripening of fruit

136.

What does the picture represent ?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

137.

Observe the picture and choose the correct option.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Reversible physical change

138.

Choose the picture that shows chemical change.

a)
b)
c)
d)
139.

In physical change , the substance formed has different properties than the original substance.

a)

True

b)

False

140.

A chemical change may involve

a)

Evolution of gas

b)

Change in temperature

c)

Change in colour

d)

All of the above

141.

When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes occurs.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

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

a)

a bike rusting

b)

toast burning

c)

butter melting

d)

food spoiling

143.

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

a)

a penny tarnishing

b)

a mirror being scratched

c)

hair being cut

d)

water being boiled

144.

Which of the following examples provides evidence of a PHYSICAL change?

a)

Wood is burned and releases ash and smoke

b)

Iron rusts over time

c)

When mixed, baking soda and vinegar form gas bubbles

d)

Boiling water bubbles when heated

145.

A white tablet is dropped into water. The water becomes cloudy and bubbles are produced. What type of change has occurred?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

No change

146.

Which observations prove a chemical change occurred

a)

Dissolving and expected color change

b)

Mixing and dissolving

c)

State of matter change and boiling water bubbles

d)

Unexpected color change and temperature change

147.

What is physical change?

a)

How two chemicals react with one another when combined

b)

A property that we can measure or observe with our 5 senses or other tools

c)

When two chemicals react with one another to form a new substance

d)

When a change occurs but it does not result in the formation of a new substance

148.
Is glass breaking a chemical or phyiscal change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
149.

Which of these is a clue that a chemical change is happening?

a)

Fizzing or bubbling

b)

Color changes

c)

Creation/loss of heat

d)

All of these are clues that a chemical change is happening.

150.

Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction (or change) has occurred?

a)

change in shape

b)

melting

c)

formation of a gas

d)

dissolving

151.

Frying an egg to make an omelette is a _______________ change

a)

Reversible change

b)

Irreversible change

152.

Students mixed two liquids in a beaker and listed their observations. Based on these observations, which statement contains the best evidence that a chemical reaction occurred?

a)

There is a change in shape.

b)

There is a change in volume.

c)

The two liquids mix into a solution.

d)

The two liquids form a new substance.

153.

Which statement best describes evidence that a chemical reaction occurs as a cake bakes?

a)

The water in the cake batter evaporates.

b)

The cake rises as gas bubbles form in the baking cake.

c)

The cake takes the shape of the container in which it is baked.

d)

The water in the cake batter is used to keep the cake moist as it bakes.

154.

Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4 g, and a volume of 2 cm3. What is its density?

a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
155.

Jack has a rock. The rock has a mass of 14 g and a volume of 2 cm3. What is the density of the rock?

a)

7 cm3

b)
7 g/cm3
c)
28 g/cm3
d)
1/7 g/cm3
156.

An object has mass of 500 gram and volume of 1000 cm3. The density of the object is ...

a)

2000 kg/m3

b)

5000 kg/m3

c)

500 kg/m3

d)

50 kg/m3

157.
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?
a)
15 g/mL
b)
5 g/mL
c)
10 g/mL
d)
20 g/mL
158.

Look at the picture!

The volume of the rock is measured with the method as shown at picture. If the object has a mass of 160 gram, so the density of the object is ....

a)

2 gram/cm3

b)

4 gram/cm3

c)

8 gram/cm3

d)

12 gram/cm3

159.
An object's volume was determined through water displacement.  The starting height of the water was 58 mL and the ending height was 65 mL.  What is the density of the object if it has a mass of 47.5 g?
a)
0.39 g/cm3
b)
6.79 g/cm3
c)
67.86 g/cm3
d)
0.15 g/cm3
160.

Observe the picture for mass and volume measurement. Based on the picture, the object has density of ...

a)

79 g/cm3

b)

0,79 g/cm3

c)

7,9 g/cm3

d)

790 g/cm3

161.

Based on the picture, we can calculate the density of the rock.

The density of the rock is ...

a)

6000 kg/m3

b)

4000 kg/m3

c)

2400 kg/m3

d)

670 kg/m3

162.

What is the volume of 143 gram of an object if it has a density of 11 g/cm3?

a)

13 g

b)

13 cm3

c)

0.075 g

d)
1695 cm3
163.

What is the volume of 55 grams of an object if it has a density of 11 g/cm3?

a)

605 cm3

b)

5 cm3

c)

66 cm3

d)

0.2 cm3

164.

An object has mass of 360 gram. If the density of object is 1,8 gram/cm3, so the volume of the object is ...

a)

20 cm3

b)

200 cm3

c)

400 cm3

d)

648 cm3

165.

What is the mass of a 100 mL liquid if it has a density of 3 g/mL?

a)

300 g

b)

33.3 g

c)

.03 g

d)

103 mL

166.

What is the mass of a 25 cm3 liquid if it has a density of 5 g/mL?

a)

125 g

b)

5 g

c)

30 g

d)

.2 mL

167.

An aluminum cube has a side of 20 cm. If the density of aluminum is 2700 kg/m3, so the mass of the cube is ....

a)

21.6 kg

b)

540 kg

c)

13,5 kg

d)

135 kg

168.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
169.
Jack has a rock. The rock has a mass of 14g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the rock?
a)
7 mL
b)
7 g/cm3
c)
28 g/cm3
d)
1/7 g/cm3
170.
A crayon has a mass of 10g and volume of 5 mL. What is the density?
a)
30 g/mL
b)
15 g/mL
c)
1 g/mL
d)
2 g/mL
171.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4 g, and a volume of 2 cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
172.
An object with which of the following densities will float on water?
a)
0.7 g/cm3
b)
1.2 g/cm3
c)
3.5 g/cm3
d)
11.4 g/cm3
173.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1, 
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
174.

Which box has a higher density?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

They are the same

175.
Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?
a)
3 g/cm3
b)
1/3 g/cm3
c)
27 g/cm3
d)
39 g/cm3
176.
A piece of copper has a mass of 89g and a volume of 10 cm3.  What would be the density of the copper?
a)
0.89 g/cm3
b)
89 g/cm3
c)
8.9 g/cm3
d)
890 g/cm3
177.

Calculate the density in the following question: A flower pot has a mass of 95 g and a volume of 92 mL.

a)

1.03 g/mL

b)

0.97 g/mL

c)

1.01 g/mL

d)

0.99 g/mL

178.

An object has a volume of 6 cm3 and a mass of 42 g. What's it's density?

a)

7 g/cm3

b)

48 g/cm3

c)

42 g/cm3

d)

6 g/cm3

179.
In the picture, the mass of the block is 200 g, the dimensions of the block are 6 cm by 4 cm by 5 cm.  What is its density?
a)
1.67g/cm3
b)
13.33 g/cm3
c)
0.60 g/cm3
d)
 24000 g/cm3
180.
An irregularly shaped piece of gold was lowered into a graduated cylinder holding a volume of water equal to 17 ml. The height of the water rose to 20 ml. If the mass of the gold was 27 g, what was its density?
a)
9 g/mL
b)
10.5 g/mL
c)
6.5 g/mL
d)
8 g/mL
181.
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?
a)
15 g/mL
b)
5 g/mL
c)
10 g/mL
d)
20 g/mL
182.

The volume of the water is 40 mL. An object was placed inside the graduated cylinder and it now reads 65 mL. The mass of the object is 125 g. What is the DENSITY of the object?

a)
40 mL
b)
65 mL
c)

25 mL

d)

5 mL

183.
An object's volume was determined through water displacement.  The starting height of the water was 58 mL and the ending height was 65 mL.  What is the density of the object if it has a mass of 47.5 g?
a)
0.39 g/cm3
b)
6.79 g/cm3
c)
67.86 g/cm3
d)
0.15 g/cm3
184.
What is the volume of 150 grams of lead if it has a density of 11.3 g/cm3?
a)
13.3 g
b)
13.3 cm3
c)
.075 g
d)
1695 cm3
185.

The density of a material is 2 g/cm3. The volume is 24 cm3 . What is the mass?

a)
12 grams
b)
48 grams
c)
12 g/cm3
d)
48 g/cm3
186.
What is the mass of a substance with a volume of 72.5 cm3 and a density of 0.94 g/cm3?
a)
68.15 g
b)
77.13 g
c)
62 g
d)
100 g
187.

There are 4 objects listed with their densities. Which of the following will float on water? (SELECT 2)

a)

Object A:

0.7 g/cm3

b)

Object B:

1.2 g/cm3

c)

Object C:

0.25 g/cm3

d)

Object D:

11.4 g/cm3

188.

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

a)

Freezing

b)

Evaporating

c)

Melting

d)

Condensing

189.

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

a)

The particles in a solid expand and fill the container.

b)

The particles in a solid move faster and may eventually become a liquid.

c)

The particles in a solid remain stationary and do not change.

d)

The particles in a solid move slower and become denser.

190.

Which state of matter has particles that are loosely packed and can flow?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma