Matter Quiz

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A quiz on matter as well as measuring and laboratory techniques.
Kate Larsen
Quiz by Kate Larsen, updated more than 1 year ago
Kate Larsen
Created by Kate Larsen almost 5 years ago
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Question 1

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Which of these statements BEST explains why chemistry is flexible?
Answer
  • It is biased
  • It adds new evidence
  • It cannot be reproduced
  • It cannot be verified

Question 2

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Which of the following questions can be answered by science?
Answer
  • What is the purpose of our existence on earth?
  • Should students be allowed to bring toys to school?
  • Should the driving age be reduced?
  • What is the composition of air?

Question 3

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Which of the following is the unit of length in the metric system?
Answer
  • Meter
  • Foot
  • Inch
  • Mile

Question 4

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A car travels at a speed of 80 km/h. Which of the following is correct to convert the speed of the car to hm/s? (1 km = 10 hm, 1 hr = 3600 s)
Answer
  • Divide 80 by 3,600
  • Multiply 80 by 3,600
  • Divide 80 by 10 and multiply the results obtained by 3,600
  • Multiply 80 by 10 and divide the result obtained by 3,600

Question 5

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Which of the following types of energy does an object have because of its position?
Answer
  • Potential
  • Kinetic
  • Radiant
  • Sound

Question 6

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Which of the following shows examples of things that convert light energy into electrical energy?
Answer
  • Fan and wind turbine
  • Light bulb and blender
  • Solar panels and solar cells
  • Airplane and human body

Question 7

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The atoms and molecules in a gas are in constant motion. Temperature is a measure of this motion. How are these related?
Answer
  • As temperature decreases, the molecules and atoms move farther apart.
  • As temperature increases, the molecules and atoms move faster
  • As temperature decreases, the molecules and atoms move faster
  • As temperature increases, the molecules and atoms move farther apart

Question 8

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The table compares the characteristics of a substance in three different states of matter. Which of these BEST describes the state of the substance represented by state Y?
Answer
  • It is a solid because there is negligible attraction between particles
  • It is a liquid because there is negligible attraction between particles
  • It is a liquid because the particles of the substance have higher speeds
  • It is a gas because the particles of the substance have the highest speeds

Question 9

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The following properties are either physical or chemical. Which one is different from the rest based on those two categories?
Answer
  • Flammability
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Magnetism
  • Boiling Point

Question 10

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Which of the following could result from a substance that undergoes a physical change?
Answer
  • It undergoes phase change
  • It changes irreversibly
  • Its elemental composition is altered
  • Its atoms rearrange to form a new molecule

Question 11

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What type of change occurs when an iron bar rusts?
Answer
  • Chemical change
  • It is reversible
  • It cannot be reversed
  • Physical change
  • Rust is the formation of a new substance
  • Rust is part of the metal and not a new substance

Question 12

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What type of change occurs when a substance freezes?
Answer
  • Chemical change
  • Physical change
  • Phase changes
  • Composition changes
  • Can revert back to its original form
  • Cannot revert back to its original form

Question 13

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Which of the following is a property of a pure substance?
Answer
  • Its components can be separated by applying physical methods
  • It consists of different types of compounds
  • It is made up of a single element or type of compound
  • It may have substances in different states of matter

Question 14

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The gas carbon dioxide is a pure substance. Which of the following is true about carbon dioxide?
Answer
  • Carbon and oxygen are chemically bonded in it.
  • The portion of carbon and oxygen is different in different samples of gas.
  • Carbon and oxygen retain their original identity in it.
  • It can be separated into carbon and oxygen using physical methods.

Question 15

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A student compares the boiling point of substances having different intermolecular forces. Which independent variable did the student most likely use?
Answer
  • Boiling points of various substances
  • Type of source used to heat up the substances
  • Type of container used for the substances
  • The intermolecular forces of various substances

Question 16

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Which of the following is an example of using creativity while trying to explore scientific questions?
Answer
  • Using accurate and precise measurements
  • Thinking of various research projects
  • Using trial-and-error methods
  • Selecting appropriate lab equipment

Question 17

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A balance scale is used to weigh a 2.233 g sample of copper sulfate. Which of these measurements made is the most accurate?
Answer
  • 2.2 g
  • 2.1 g
  • 2.5 g
  • 2.4 g

Question 18

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Which statement explains which thermometer is more appropriate to measure the temperature of a liquid at 43.6 degrees Celsius?
Answer
  • Thermometer A, because it measures temperature more accurately than Thermometer B
  • Thermometer B, because it measures temperature more precisely than Thermometer A
  • Thermometer A, because it measures temperature more precisely than Thermometer B
  • Thermometer B, because it measures temperature more accurately than Thermometer A
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