U2 Part 1 Test - Physical Properties of Matter

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Which of these definitions/descriptions are NOT a correct description of matter?

• Matter is anything we can see and measure
• Matter is anything that has mass and volume
• Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space
• Matter is mostly found in one of 3 different phases

Which phrase does NOT fit into the definition of "Physical Property"?

• A physical characteristic or quality
• Somethings that is observable
• Somethings that is measurable
• Somethings that can convert between units

Which of these statements are NOT true about states of matter

• A solid is matter that has a definite shape and size
• A liquid is matter that has a definite size but no definite shape
• A gas is matter that has a no definite shape and but a definite size
• All of the above

Which of these statements are true about states of matter

• All of the above
• Evaporation is the change from liquid to a gas
• Condensation is the change from a gas to a liquid
• Solidification or freezing is the change from a liquid to a solid
• Sublimation is the change from a solid to a gas

Which of these is NOT matter?

• A cloud
• Your hair
• Sunshine
• The sun

Which of the following statements about density is TRUE?

• Density depends on mass and volume
• Density is SI measurement per volume liquid
• Density is measured in millimeters
• Density is a chemical property

An amount of vinegar would be expressed in ______________ for scientific experiments.

• Centimeters or meters
• Grams or milligrams
• Litres or milliliters

One way to compare the densities of oil and water is to pour the liquids into a glass container and observe how they:

• Change colour
• Start evaporation
• Separate into layers
• Create an odour

When a canoe overturns, a pocket of air forms inside the canoe because air:

• Has volume
• Is matter
• Takes up space even though it is not visible
• All of the above