Everyday Uses of Substances Quiz

Physical properties are

• properties that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance
• properties that describe how a substance changes into a completely different substance
• properties that we can only observe with our eyes
• properties that we need special tools to observe

Which property indicates how a substance interacts with other chemicals?

• Boiling point

• Solubility

• Reactivity with oxygen

• Hardness

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How does the non-stick property of cookware relate to its chemical properties?

• It is due to the high melting point of the material

• It is due to the chemical unreactiveness of the coating

• It is due to the color of the material

• It is due to the density of the material

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Decay or rotting of a substance is a ---- property.

• Chemical

• Physical

Red litmus paper turns blue because of a --- property of the solution tested.

• Physical

• Chemical

Which of the following is a chemical property of water?

• Reacts with pure sodium
• Boils at 100 ^oC
• Is liquid at room temperature
• Has a density of 1 gm/mL

Explain why metals are commonly used in industrial applications.

• Metals are lightweight and flexible

• Metals have high electrical and thermal conductivity

• Metals are transparent and brittle

• Metals are non-reactive with acids

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TX.112.44.C.7.C.

What characteristic of fuels allows them to release energy efficiently?

• High energy content

• Low ignition temperature

• High viscosity

• Low density

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What kind of properties can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance?

• physical properties
• chemical properties
• liquid properties
• real properties

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Describe how the physical property of a substance can affect its use in everyday life.

• The color of a substance determines its taste

• The melting point of a substance determines its use in high-temperature applications

• The density of a substance determines its electrical conductivity

• The solubility of a substance determines its magnetic properties

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TX.112.44.C.7.C.