Chapter 1 Test: The Properties of Matter (Modified)

Choose the term that most accurately and completely matches each definition. Anything that has mass and takes up space. Mark only one oval.

• volume

• matter

• meniscus

Choose the term that most accurately and completely matches each definition. The tendency of an object to resist changes in motion. Mark only one oval.

• volume

• density

• inertia

A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

• volume

• density

• mass

A measurement of how much space matter takes up.

• volume

• mass

• density

A characteristic of a substance that does not involve a chemical change.

• density

• matter

• physical property

A change of matter from one form to another without changing what it is. Mark only one oval.

• physical change

• density

• physical property

The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance. Mark only one oval.

• Mass

• Density

• Physical change

A property of matter that describes a substance's ability to participate in chemical reactions. Mark only one oval.

• Chemical Property

• Density

• Phase Change

Jonah found an interesting rock on the ground that was gold colored and round. He wanted to find the density of the rock to try and figure out what it is. What is the first step he should take?

• Place the rock on a balance scale to find the mass.

• Weight the rock on the scale he uses at home to find his weight.

Next, Jonah decides to figure out how much space the rock takes up. How can he do that?

• Place the rock in a measured amount of water and find the difference in water level before and after.

• Place the rock on a spring scale and write down the measurement.