Midterm Review: Unit 1 - Matter

1. Why is density a characteristic property of an object, but volume is not?

• Characteristic properties are not measurable.

• Characteristic properties do not depend on sample size.

• Characteristic properties are obtained by combining simple properties.

• Characteristic properties are affected by the force of gravity.

Which of the following is an example of a characteristic property of matter?

• The sample has a mass of 1500 grams.

• The sample has a temperature of 60 °C.

• The sample has a volume of 1.5 liters.

• The sample has a boiling point of 112 °C.

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A piece of chalk becomes shorter as it is used. Which of the following is NOT true of the shorter piece of chalk?

• Its mass has changed.

• Its shape has changed.

• Its volume has changed.

• Its characteristic properties have changed.

An object's characteristic properties include its ________.

• mass and weight

• size and shape

• physical properties and chemical properties

• objective properties and subjective properties

Which of the following is a characteristic property of matter?

• color

• mass

• age

• weight

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Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?

• combustibility

• electrical conductivity

• odor

• weight

Which of the following involves a change in chemical properties?

• boiling water to make steam

• mixing baking soda and vinegar to make a bubbles of carbon dioxide

• melting a bar of solid gold to make liquid gold

• tearing a piece of paper to make smaller pieces of paper

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Which of the following is the most reliable way to determine whether two unknown samples come from the same substance?

• compare their masses

• determine their electrical charge

• identify the location where they were discovered

• compare their reactions when exposed to other, known substances

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

• acidity

• color

• density

• solubility

Which of the following does NOT demonstrate a physical property of matter?

• Water changes to water vapor when it reaches the boiling point.

• Salt and water combine to form a solution of salt water.

• Chocolate melts when it's left in the warm sun.

• Batter changes to become cake when it is baked.

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