Science Test | Matter

1. Which of the following best defines matter?
   1. [ ] Anything that can be seen
   2. [ ] Anything that has mass and takes up space
   3. [ ] Anything that changes state
   4. [ ] Anything that is solid
2. Which WHMIS symbol would indicate a substance that can easily catch fire?
   • [ ] Corrosive
   • [ ] Biohazard
   • [ ] Flammable
   • [ ] Toxic
3. Which state of matter has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
   • [ ] Solid
   • [ ] Liquid
   • [ ] Gas
   • [ ] Plasma
4. Which property is quantitative?
   • [ ] Colour
   • [ ] Odour
   • [ ] Mass
   • [ ] Texture
5. Which group of elements is found in Group 18 on the periodic table?
   • [ ] Halogens
   • [ ] Alkali metals
   • [ ] Alkaline earth metals
   • [ ] Noble gases

1. Define a physical property and give one example.
2. Define a chemical property and give one example.
3. State the five postulates of the Particle Theory of Matter.
4. What is the difference between an element and a compound?
5. What does atomic number tell you about an atom?

1. Explain how temperature affects the density of most substances using the Particle Theory of Matter.
2. Water is less dense as a solid than as a liquid. Explain why this is unusual compared to most substances.
3. A student claims that breaking a piece of chalk in half is a chemical change. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning. Because all metals are conductive. This is how the periodic table works. We were not taught why.

1. Identify whether each change is physical or chemical. Justify your answer. a) Ice melting in a glass : b) Rust forming on iron : c) Cutting a piece of paper : d) Baking a cake Chemical:

1. A metal block has a mass of 54 g and a volume of 6 cm³. a) Identify the givens : b) Calculate the density c) Include correct units and significant figures .
2. A liquid has a density of 2.5 g/mL and a volume of 40 mL. a) Calculate the mass b) Show your formula and work

1. A cleaning product has an HHPS symbol showing a skull and crossbones. a) What type of hazard does this symbol represent? b) Name two safety precautions you should take when using this product.
2. A student mixes sand and salt together. a) Is this a mechanical mixture or a solution? b) Explain how you know.
3. An element is shiny, malleable, and a good conductor. a) Is this element a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid? b) Where would you expect to find it on the periodic table?

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