2.1 Materials Matter Practice Quiz

What is a chemical property?

• A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing the substance itself.

• The mass of a substance divided by its volume.

• A characteristic of a substance that is observed when it undergoes a chemical change.

• The pushing aside of a fluid by an object.

How is density defined?

• The measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current.

• The mass of a substance divided by its volume.

• The ability of a substance to be bent or shaped.

• How a substance feels to the touch.

What is the volume of a solid with a length of 4, width of 3, and height of 2?

• 9

• 24

• 12

• 18

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

• Color

• Reactivity

• Flammability

• Corrosion

Which property would you assess to determine if a material is rough or smooth?

• Luster

• Conductivity

• Texture

• Insulation

What property would you assess to determine if a material can conduct heat?

• Electrical conductivity

• Texture

• Thermal conductivity

• Insulation

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What is the standard unit of measurement for mass?

• Kilogram

• Pound

• Gram

• Ounce

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malleable materials?

• Can be hammered into thin sheets

• Can be rolled into thin sheets

• Easily broken when bent

• Can be shaped without breaking

What does the term "rigid" imply about a material?

• It can be easily shaped

• It is flexible

• It is hard and inflexible

• It can conduct heat

What is the significance of a material being described as "brittle"?

• It can be easily shaped

• It breaks easily under stress

• It is highly conductive

• It is resistant to corrosion