Chapter 2 Test: Matter & Energy

1) A physical property is... Mark only one oval.

• the thermal energy of a material
• how much space something takes up
• how much matter something has
• a characteristic of a material

2) Relative density describes... Mark only one oval.

• the thermal energy of a material
• whether matter sinks or floats in water
• the attraction to a magnet
• how much matter an object or substance has

3) Mass is .... Mark only one oval.

• the amount of matter in a material
• the thermal energy of a material
• the attraction of a magnet
• what happens to some objects or substances when they are placed in water

4) Temperature is... Mark only one oval.

• how much material is in a material
• the thermal energy of a material
• the attraction of a magnet
• what happens to some objects or substances when they are placed in water

5) Magnetism is.... Mark only one oval.

• what happens to some objects or substances when they are placed in water
• how much matter is in a material
• the attraction to a magnet
• the thermal energy of a material

6) Physical state refers to ... Mark only one oval.

• the thermal energy of a material
• how much space matter takes up
• if an object or substance is solid, liquid, or gas
• how much matter something has

7) Select all the materials that are LESS DENSE than water (there are 3): Check all that apply.

• ice cube
• metal screw
• plastic bottle cap
• metal coin
• oil

8) Select all the materials that are SOLUBLE in water (there are 2): Check all that apply.

• sugar
• salt
• sand
• flour
• oil

9) Students are exploring common substances using physical properties. Based on their data, which substance could be salt? Mark only one oval.

• Substance A
• Substance B
• Substance C
• Substance D

10) Students are exploring common substances using physical properties. Based on their data, which substance could be iron filings? Mark only one oval.

• Substance A
• Substance B
• Substance C
• Substance D