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Unit 1 -Properites of Matter TEST

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many different TYPES of ATOMS are in this image?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

Which model (s) show represent an element?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

3.

Select the correct answer

a)

Element

b)

Compound

4.

Using the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, what product forms when hydrogen reacts with oxygen?

a)

Hydrogen chloride

b)

Water

c)

Zinc chloride

d)

Ozone

5.

The chemical formula NH3 indicates a molecule composed of one _______ atom and three _______ atoms.

a)

hydrogen; nitrogen

b)

oxygen; hydrogen

c)

nitrogen; hydrogen

d)

carbon; oxygen

6.

Identify the charge of a proton as depicted by the plus signs in Maria’s nucleus.

a)

Negative

b)

Neutral

c)

Positive

d)

Variable

7.

How many atoms in all are in a molecule of serotonin?

C10H12N2O

a)
22
b)
24
c)
25
d)
4
8.

Mixtures contain two or more different substances. What key feature differentiates mixtures from compounds?

a)

Mixtures are held together by chemical bonds.

b)

Mixtures are not held together with a chemical bond.

c)

Mixtures must be elements only.

d)

Mixtures cannot be separated.

9.

According to the diagram, Javier ordered four elements from most reactive to least reactive as K → Mg → C → He. Is Javier’s arrangement correct? Choose the best explanation.

a)

Yes, because the reactivity of elements decreases as their atomic numbers decrease.

b)

Yes, because the reactivity of elements decreases from left to right on the periodic table.

c)

No, because the reactivity of elements decreases from right to left on the periodic table.

d)

No, because the reactivity of elements decreases as their atomic masses increase.

10.
Which molecule would have this shape?
a)
BF3
b)
CH4
c)
PCl5
d)
CO2
11.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Burning wood

b)

Rusting iron

c)

Baking a cake

d)

Melting ice

12.

Which of the following best describes a compound?

a)

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded

b)

A solution of gases

c)

A mixture of two elements not chemically bonded

d)

A substance made of only one type of atom

13.

What is the total number of atoms in a molecule of H2O?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

14.

Which of the following is NOT a property of elements?

a)

They have a unique set of properties

b)

They are listed on the periodic table

c)

They can be broken down by chemical means

d)

They are made of only one kind of atom

15.

What is a negatively charged subatomic particle found outside of the nucleus of the atom?

a)

Electron

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

d)

Atom

16.

What is a mixture that is uniform throughout, where the substances are evenly mixed and cannot be visibly distinguished?

a)

Homogeneous Mixture

b)

Heterogeneous Mixture

c)

Solution

d)

Compound

17.

Wendy draws a model to represent a neutral beryllium (Be) atom. Her model has 4 neutrons and 4 protons in the nucleus. It also has 5 electrons in orbits around the nucleus. Wendy's teacher says there is an error in her model. What is the error?

a)

The model has too many protons.

b)

The model has too many electrons.

c)

The shows protons in the wrong location.

d)

The model shows electrons in the wrong location.

18.

What is a positive subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Proton

b)

Electron

c)

Neutron

d)

Atom

19.

What are new substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction (located in the direction of the pointing arrow in a chemical equation)?

a)

Products

b)

Reactants

c)

Catalysts

d)

Inhibitors

20.

What can be recognized only when substances react or do not react chemically with one another, that is, when they undergo a change in composition?

a)

Chemical Properties

b)

Physical Properties

c)

Nuclear Properties

d)

Thermal Properties

21.

Terry is learning about chemical reactions in science class. Terry's teacher draws an equation on the chalkboard and explains that the equation demonstrates the law of conservation of mass. What evidence supports this claim?

a)

The same chemicals appear in both the reactants and the products.

b)

The equation shows that the reaction produced a new substance.

c)

There are equal numbers of each element in the reactants and in the products.

d)

The arrangement of the chemicals in the reactants is the same as their arrangment in the products.

22.

Methane is a pure substance and exists as a gas at room temperature. Each methan molecule is made up of one carbon atom chemically bonded to four hydrogen atoms. How is methane classified?

a)

as an element

b)

as a compound

c)

as a homogeneous mixgture

d)

as a heterogeneous mixture

23.

Dean, Shiloh, and Evelyn are on a field trip to a farm. They come across a patch of soil. How would they classify this soil? Choose all that apply.

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

e)

pure substance

24.

What is the primary difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

a)

A physical change results in a new substance, while a chemical change does not.

b)

A chemical change results in a new substance, while a physical change does not.

c)

Both changes result in new substances.

d)

Neither change results in new substances.

25.

How many atoms are in the molecule  HCs3NaO2

a)

12

b)

7

c)

11

d)

14

26.

Which of the following best explains why a chemical reaction is considered balanced?

a)

The number of molecules is the same on both sides of the equation.

b)

The number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

c)

The total volume of reactants and products is equal.

d)

The total energy of the system remains constant.

27.

Label the atom

28.

The periodic table is organized into vertical groups of

a)

elements with similar properties.

b)

compounds with different properties.

c)

elements with all the same chemical properties.

d)

compounds with all different physical properties.

29.

How many elements are on the periodic table?

a)

56

b)

93

c)

118

d)

154

30.

Which is an example of a chemical change?

a)

Cutting paper

b)

Digesting Food

c)

Crumbling paper

d)

Boiling water

31.
A chemical equation is shown below. glucose + oxygen gas ⟶ carbon dioxide + water What are the products of the reaction?
a)
carbon dioxide + water
b)
glucose + carbon dioxide
c)
water + oxygen gas
d)
oxygen gas + glucose
32.

What is the atomic number for silver (Ag)?

a)
47
b)
42
c)
49
d)
45
33.

What element has the the same properties as lithium (Li)?

a)
Potassium (K)
b)
Magnesium (Mg)
c)
Sodium (Na)
d)
Beryllium (Be)
34.

Which element is in group 13, period 3 on the Periodic Table of Elements?

a)
Boron (B)
b)
Silicon (Si)
c)
Aluminum (Al)
d)
Gallium (Ga)
35.

How many neutrons are in a neutral atom of krypton (Kr)?

a)
36
b)
40
c)
44
d)
48