Question 1

Which of the following best describes the arrangement and movement of particles in a solid?

Accepted Answer

Particles are held close together in a rigid pattern and can only vibrate slowly in fixed positions.

Question 2

A sample of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Which state of matter is this?

Accepted Answer

Liquid

Question 3

Which of the following is a physical property of copper?

Accepted Answer

It is a good conductor of electricity.

Question 4

Which of the following changes is a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Burning a piece of wood.

Question 5

A balloon filled with helium gas is released and rises into the air. Which property of gases does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Gases fill the volume and take the shape of their container.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Chopping a log into kindling.

Question 7

Which property is a chemical property?

Accepted Answer

Ability to burn

Question 8

A silver knife tarnishes when left exposed to air. What type of change is this?

Accepted Answer

Chemical change

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape?

Accepted Answer

Particles are close together but move slowly in random directions.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

Accepted Answer

Ability to rust

Question 11

A student heats a sample of ice until it becomes steam. Which sequence of changes has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Physical change followed by another physical change

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a chemical property?

Accepted Answer

Paper burning to form ash and gases

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the difference between a physical and a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

A chemical change results in the formation of new substances, while a physical change does not.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a change of state?

Accepted Answer

Boiling water in a pot

Question 15

A magnet removes iron particles from a mixture. What type of property does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Physical property

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the particles in a gas?

Accepted Answer

Particles are far apart, move at high speeds, and have little attraction to each other.

Question 17

Which of the following is a chemical change that occurs in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

Toasting a marshmallow over a fire

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why a solid has a definite shape?

Accepted Answer

Particles are arranged in a rigid pattern and held together by strong attractive forces.

Question 19

Which of the following is a physical change that can be reversed by a physical process?

Accepted Answer

Dissolving salt in water and then evaporating the water to recover the salt

Question 20

A student observes that a candle melts when left in the sun. What type of property and change does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Physical property and physical change

States and Properties of Matter: Chapter 3 Study Notes

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