Properties of Materials Quiz

What is the study of the properties of materials and the changes that materials undergo called?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

What is matter?

• The physical material of the universe

• A characteristic that allows us to recognize a type of matter

• A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances

• The smallest building blocks of matter

What is a property in the context of chemistry?

• The physical material of the universe

• A characteristic that allows us to recognize a type of matter

• A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances

• The smallest building blocks of matter

What is an element?

• The physical material of the universe

• A characteristic that allows us to recognize a type of matter

• A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances

• The smallest building blocks of matter

What are atoms?

• The physical material of the universe

• A characteristic that allows us to recognize a type of matter

• A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances

• The smallest building blocks of matter

What can atoms combine to form?

• Elements

• Molecules

• Properties

• Matter

Why is studying chemistry important?

• It helps us understand the world around us and how it works.

• It is not part of the school’s curriculum.

• It does not prepare you for college and your future career.

• It is only useful for scientists.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to study chemistry?

• Helps us understand the world around us.

• Part of the school’s curriculum.

• Prepares you for college and your future career.

• It is not useful in any career.

Which of the following is NOT a classification of matter?

• States of Matter

• Pure Substances

• Elements

• Solutions

What is the result of the electrolysis of water?

• Water and oxygen gas

• Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas

• Hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide

• Water and hydrogen gas