6th Grade Semester Exam Review

What is a characteristic of solids?

• Takes the shape of its container

• Volume changes with container

• Tightly packed particles

• Particles are far apart

Which state of matter has particles that are loosely packed and can flow?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What happens to gas particles when the container is opened?

• They stay in place

• They become tightly packed

• They may escape

• They turn into liquid

Which state of matter has enough kinetic energy to completely overcome the force of attraction between particles?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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In which state of matter do particles have a set shape and size?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What is a characteristic of pure substances?

• Made up of multiple types of particles

• Have a uniform composition throughout

• Made up of only one type of particle

• Components are not evenly distributed

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

• Salad

• Lemonade

• Pizza

• Cereal

What is a characteristic of heterogeneous mixtures?

• Components are evenly distributed

• Have a definite composition

• Not uniform in composition

• Made up of only one type of particle

Which of the following is an example of a pure substance?

• Soda

• Water

• Salad

• Pizza

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Dull

• Low melting point

• Malleable

• Poor conductors of heat

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