Introduction To Physical Science

Chapter 5: Properties and Changes of Matter

Standardized Test Practice

1
What is the mass of a 5.25-cm3 sample of lead?

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A)0.465 g
B)59.3 g
C)2.15 g
D)16.6 g
2
What is the volume of a 23.5 g piece of copper?

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A)2.10 cm3
B)2.62 cm3
C)2.99 cm3
D)3.81 cm3
3
During an experiment, you measure the mass of an unknown substance as 22.4 g and its volume as 3.14 cm3. Use the table above to determine the most likely identity of the unknown substance.

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A)iron
B)zinc
C)magnesium
D)silver
4
Which of the following terms describes a substance with a pH of 9?
A)acidic
B)bitter
C)neutral
D)basic
5
Which of the following describes why a bicycle left outside might have rusted.
A)Metal parts on the bicycle drew rust from the air.
B)The rust formed when iron undergoes physical weathering.
C)A temperature change drew rust out of metal parts on the bicycle.
D)Iron was exposed to salt and water and change to a new substance.
6
The roofs of some buildings are made with copper. Over time, a green coating forms on the copper. Which of the following best describes this?
A)irreversible physical change
B)reversible chemical change
C)reversible physical change
D)irreversible chemical change
7
Which of the following is a physical change?
A)water freezing
B)a cake baking
C)a match burning
D)fireworks exploding
8
The density of an 18-g sample of tin is 7.28 g/cm3. What is the density of a 54-g sample?
A)2.42 g/cm3
B)2.47 g/cm3
C)21.8 g/cm3
D)7.28 g/cm3
9
Which is a property of acids?
A)sour
B)bitter
C)pH above 7
D)slippery
10
Which of the following is a size-dependent property?
A)color
B)density
C)state of matter
D)volume
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