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ChapterTestA

The Nature of Matter

Multiple Choice
Write the letterof the correctanswer on the line at the left.
1. Which of the following is a physical property of an element?
a. color
b. ability to rust
c. flammability
d. ability to tarnish
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a compound?
a. has different properties from the elements that formed it
b. pure substance made of two or more elements
c. different samples have different properties
d. can be represented by a chemical formula
3. Anything that has mass and takes up space is an example of
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a. energy.
c. matter.

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b. chemical change.
d. temperature.

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4. Everychemical or physical change in matter includes a change in

a. volume.
b. temperature.
c. energy.
d. mass.
5.) A(n)

is an example of a homogenous

mixture that is very evenly mixed.

a. compound
b. element
c. pure substance
d. solution
6. A chemicalbond is
a. a group of atoms that ,arejoined together.
b. the basic particle of matter.
c. the force that holds two atoms together.
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d. a substance formed from the chemical combination of two or

more atoms.
7. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
a. melting butter
b. mixing milk and chocolate syrup
c. breaking glass
d. burning fuel
8. Which of the following is NOT true of atoms?
. a. They are composed of molecules.
b. They can combine with other atoms.

c. Theymakeup elements..
d. They are extremely small.

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9. A(n)
of a pure "Su~~t'!l1cecan be
observed without changing the substance.

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a.
b.
c.
d.

chemicalproperty
atom
element
physicalproperty

10.

is stored in the bonds that hold atoms

together.
a. Chemical energy'
b. Physical energy'
c. Thermal energy
d. Electromagneticenergy

Completion
Fill in the blankto completeeachst~tement.
11. A(:n)
is a group of atoms that are joined
. together
by.
chemical,
bonds.
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12. A pure substance made of two OJ;,
more elements that are chemically
.
combined is a(n)
13. A measure of the average en~rgy of random motion of particles of
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matterfs

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A pure substance'that cannot be broken down ifito any other substances

by chemica! meanS is called a(n) , :'
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15.
~ is 'the abrutYto do work or cadse cllange.

14.

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True or ~alse

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If the statement is true, write true. If it isfalse, change the underlined word of words
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to makethestatementtrue.

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16. DUring a cheiriical change, the form pf a s~bstance

is altered,
but not its identity.
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17. 'A change in riuitter in which energy is taken in
is an endothermic change.
18. .Electrical energy is the energy of eiectrically
charged particles moving from one place to
another.
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19. Breaking down water into the elements hydrogen and oxygen is an example of a chemical
.change.
20. Ice is an example of the liquid state of matter.
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Date

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Class

Chapter Test B

The Nature of Matter

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Multiple Choice
Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left.

1. Which is a physical property?

a. color
b: ability to burn
c. ability to rust
2. An atom
a. is the largest piece of matter.
b. is made up of compounds.
c. is a particle of an element.
3. A chemical bond is
a. a physical property.
b. the smallest piece of matter.
c. the force that holds atoms together.
4. Groups of atoms held together by chemical bonds form

a. mixtures.

b. molecules.
c. solutions.

d. energy. .
5. A compound
a. is the same as a mixture:
b. has the same properties as the elements it is made of.
c. has different properties from the elements it is made of.

6. The parts of a mixture

.

a. cannot be separated.
b. can be separated.
c. have new properties after they are mixed.
7. Which of the following is an example of a change of state?
a. crushing limestone rock into gravel
b. melting ice in a glass of lemonade
c. stretching copper into a wire

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Test B

8. Which is an example of a chemical change?

a. burning wood
b. freezing water
c. bending a paper clip
9. The amount of matter m an objectis its
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a. mass.
b. weight.
c. volume.
10. Every chemical or physical change m matter mcludes a
change in
a. weight.
b. mass.
c. energy.

Completion
Read eachword in the box. In each sentence below,fill in one of the words.
Not all of the words will be used.

chemical

solution

matter

electromagnetic

energy

physical

11. Anything that has mass and takes up space is called

12. A mixture m which the separate parts of the mixture are very evenly
mixed together is called a(an)
13. A(An)
change produces new
substances with properties that differ from the origmal substances.
14. The ability to do work is called
15. Light is an example of

energy.

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Chapter Test B

True or False
If a statement is true, write true. If it isfalse, write false.
16. Elements are the shnplest substances.
.

17. In a physical change, matter changes into a new

kind of matter.

18. Electrical energy is stored in the bonds that hold atoms

togethet~ .
19. Thermal energy flows from warmer objects to
.
cooler objeCts.
20. Electrical energy is the energy of moving charged

particles;
Using Science

Skills.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 21 and 22".

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21. Interpreting Diagrams Look at each diagram. Which

qiagram is a compound?
a. diagram A
b. diagram B

c. . diagram C
22. Interpreting Diagrams Which diagram is a mixture?
.

a. diagram A
b. diagram B
c. diagram C

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Using Science Skills

Usethefigurebelowtoanswerquestions23,24,and25.

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23.Inferring What change of state is taking place?

a. liquid to gas
b. gas to liquid
c. solid to liquid
24. Classifying The light given off by the stove flame is an
example of
a. electrical energy.
b. chemical energy.
c. el~ctromagnetic energy.
25. Applying Concepts What kind of chemical change is
shown?
a. tarnishing
b. oxidation
c. combustion

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