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1 Matter and Measurement Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Matter and Measurement, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

When ice melts into liquid water, the change is physical because the substance remains water.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

Air is a pure substance because it is a single gas.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

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A sample keeps the same volume when poured into different containers, but its shape changes to match each container. Which state best describes the sample?

A
It has a definite shape and a definite volume.
B
It takes the shape of its container while keeping a definite volume.
C
It fills its container and has no definite volume.
D
Its particles are far apart and move freely.

Fill in the blank

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Density is the mass per unit .

Fill in the blank

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The SI prefix milli- denotes a factor of .

Written response

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Convert $2.5\ \text{L}$ to milliliters. Enter the value in mL.

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Select all the properties that do not depend on the amount of a sample.

A
Density
B
Mass
C
Temperature
D
Volume

Choose one

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Which property is chemical rather than physical?

A
Electrical conductivity, because it can be measured without changing chemical identity
B
Flammability, because it describes the ability to form different substances
C
Color, because it can be observed without changing chemical identity
D
Melting point, because it can be measured without changing chemical identity

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Select all the processes that are chemical changes.

A
Wood burns.
B
Ice melts.
C
Iron rusts.
D
Liquid water vaporizes.

Choose one

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A balance supports measurements to the nearest $0.1\ \text{g}$ and indicates a sample mass of $12.4\ \text{g}$ . Which value records the measurement with appropriate precision?

A
$12.4\ \text{g}$
B
$12.40\ \text{g}$
C
$12.400\ \text{g}$
D
$12\ \text{g}$

Written response

1 point

What volume in cubic centimeters is equal to $1\ \text{mL}$ ? Enter the number of $\text{cm}^3$ .

Open ended

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A uniform sample is cut exactly in half. Explain what happens to its density and why.

True or false

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If an object is moved to a location with different gravitational conditions, its mass can stay the same even though its weight changes.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A state of matter consists of ionized gas and occurs in stars. What is this state called?

A
Liquid
B
Solid
C
Plasma
D
Mixture

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A sample expands to fill whichever sealed container it is placed in. Which state of matter best describes the sample?

A
Solid
B
Gas
C
Liquid

Choose one

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Ice melts into liquid water. How should this change be classified?

A
A chemical change, because a new substance forms
B
A chemical change, because heat is involved
C
A physical change, because the substance remains water

Written response

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Water vapor changes into liquid water. What is the name of this phase change?

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A uniform material is divided into two smaller samples. Which listed property is extensive and therefore depends on the amount of material?

A
Color
B
Density
C
Mass
D
Temperature

Choose one

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A lab worker considers whether a sample can catch fire and burn. Which type of property is being considered?

A
A physical property, because it can be observed
B
A chemical property, because burning can form different substances
C
An extensive property, because it depends on sample size

Written response

1 point

Convert $2.4\ \text{km}$ to meters. Enter the numerical value in meters.