Chapter # 7 Properties of Matter

Properties of Matter

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape and volume?
   1.   Solid
   2.   Liquid
   3.   Gas
   4.   Plasma
2. What is the process of a solid changing directly into a gas called?
   1.   Evaporation
   2.   Condensation
   3.   Sublimation
   4.   Melting
3. The density of a substance is defined as:
   1.   Mass per unit volume
   2.   Volume per unit mass
   3.   Force per unit area
   4.   Energy per unit volume
4. Which property of a liquid allows it to flow and take the shape of its container?
   1.   Viscosity
   2.   Surface tension
   3.   Density
   4.   Fluidity
5. What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
   1.   0°C
   2.   50°C
   3.   100°C
   4.   200°C
6. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
   1.   Rusting of iron
   2.   Burning of wood
   3.   Melting of ice
   4.   Cooking of food
7. What is the term for the force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it?
   1.   Gravitational force
   2.   Buoyant force
   3.   Frictional force
   4.   Magnetic force
8. The SI unit of pressure is:
   1.   Pascal
   2.   Newton
   3.   Joule
   4.   Watt
9. Which property of gases allows them to be compressed easily?
   1.   High density
   2.   Low density
   3.   High viscosity
   4.   Low compressibility
10. What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas at the surface of the liquid called?
    1.   Boiling
    2.   Condensation
    3.   Sublimation
    4.   Evaporation