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7th Grade Chemical Nature of Matter

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Which statement about matter is TRUE? a. Atoms are not matter but they are contained in matter. b. Matter exists only when you can see it. c. Living things are not matter. d. Matter is made up of atoms. 2. Imagine that you remove all the atoms from a chair. What remains? a. Nothing c. The same chair b. A pile of dust d. A chair that weighs less 3. Which of the following is the smallest? a. A germ c. b. The width of a hair d. 4. Combined atoms form a(n) ____. a. atom b. element 5. Tea with sugar is an example of a(n) a. mixture b. gas 6. Which of these is a molecule? a. Ca b. Mg c. d. c. d. c. d.

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An atom A cell in your body molecule neutron compound element Na H 2O

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7. Aluminium foil is used for wrapping food because _____. a. it is ductile c. it is malleable b. it is a good conductor of heat d. it is inexpensive 8. Which of these substances is an element? a. Steel c. Plastic b. Chlorine d. Sugar 9. According to this equation, what happened to the carbon and oxygen?

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a. b. c. d.

They combined chemically to form a new compound. They combined chemically to form carbon and oxygen. They combined physically to form a new mixture. They combined physically to form a new element.

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ID: A

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Students conduct an investigation to determibe if unknown liquids were acids or bases. What was the independent variable in this investigation? a. Sample c. Color Change b. Indicator d. Indentifcation

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According to the pH scale, which substance is slightly acidic? a. Battery acid c. Baking soda b. Black coffee d. Drain Cleaner
____ 12. Because copper is a metal, it is ____. a. liquid at room temperature b. a poor conductor of electricity c. nonreactive with other substances d. a good conductor of heat ____ 13. Vertical columns of elements in the perriodic table are called ____. a. families c. series b. rows d. periods ____ 14. Which of the following are all properties of nonmetals? a. typically brittle in the solid form, poor conductors of heat b. poor conductors of heat, poor conductors of electricity c. good conductors of heat and electricity d. metallic luster, good conductors of heat

Name: ________________________ ____ 15. The diagram below shows a glass containing a liquid and ice cubes.

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a. b.

evaporation condensation

c. d.

freezing melting

____ 16. Which statement is true about the periodic table: a. The periodic table allows you to easily compare the properties of one b. c. d.

element to another. Each horizontal row of the periodic table is called group. Each vertical column of the periodic table is called period. All of the above are correct.

____ 17. A substance that is altered in a chemical change. a. product c. solute b. reactant d. solution ____ 18. Hardness, temperature, color, size, and smoothness are all a. states of matter b. physical properties of matter c. chemical properties of matter d. used to describe elements but not compounds ____ 19. What does the Law of Conservation of Matter refer to? a. Matter can not be created or destroyed. b. Matter can be created but can not be destroyed. c. Matter can be destroyed but not created. d. Matter can be destroyed and created ____ 20. What are the reactants in the following equation?H2 + O ? H2O a. Hydrogen c. Water b. Oxygen d. Hydrogen and Oxygen ____ 21. How many atoms of Fe are in the following molecule? Fe2O3 a. 0 c. 2 b. 1 d. 3

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Which of the following elements belons to the familiy indicated? a. Sodium belongs to the alkaline earth family. b. Nitrogen belongs to the halogen family. c. Calcium belongs to the alkali family. d. Helium belongs to the noble gas family.
____ 23. Which of the following statements is true concerning acids and bases? a. acids and bases don't react with each other b. acids mixed with bases neutralize each other c. acids mixed with bases make stronger bases d. acids mixed with bases make stronger acids ____ 24. a. b.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change? burning paper c. mixing salt in water nuclear decay d. dissolving sugar in water

____ 25. Name the chemical compound corresponding to CO2. a. water c. carbon disulfide b. sodium hydoxide d. carbon dioxide

Name: ________________________ ____ 26. What is a good sign that a chemical change has occurred? a. the production of heat, light, and smoke b. the state of the matter has changed c. the physical properties are the same d. the substance seems to have disappeared ____ 27. Density is defined as a. the length of a certain mass b. the shape of a certain mass c. the amount of mass in a given volume d. the amount of volume to a certain shape ____ 28. When iron rusts, it is reacting with __________ in the air. a. carbon dioxide c. oxygen b. water d. nitrogen

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____ 29. When sulfuric acid, H2SO4, is broken down into seperate elements, how many different

atoms result? a. Two b. Three

c. d.

Six Seven

____ 30. Reactants are________. a. Formed after a chemical reaction takes place. b. The original substances used at the start of a chemical reaction. c. Explosive substances that should never be used for chemical reactions. d. New substances produced during chemical reactions.

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7th Grade Chemical Nature of Matter Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.1: Recognize that matter is composed of extremely small particles called atoms. 2. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.1: Recognize that matter is composed of extremely small particles called atoms. 3. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.1: Recognize that matter is composed of extremely small particles called atoms. 4. ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.2: Classify matter as element, compound, or mixture on the basis of its composition. 5. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.2: Classify matter as element, compound, or mixture on the basis of its composition. 6. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.2: Classify matter as element, compound, or mixture on the basis of its composition. 7. ANS: C PTS: 1 LOC: 7Se.3: Compare the physical properties of metals and nonmetals. 8. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.4: Use the periodic table to identify the basic organization of elements and groups of elements (including metals, nonmetals, and families). 9. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.5: Translate chemical symbols and the chemical formulas of common substances to show the component parts of the substances (including NaCl [table salt], H2O [water], C6H12O6 [simple sugar], O2 [oxygen gas], CO2 [carbon dioxide], and N2 [nitrogen gas]). 10. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.6: Distinguish between acids and bases and use Indicators: (including litmus paper, pHpaper, and phenolphthalein) to determine their relative pH.

ID: A 11. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.6: Distinguish between acids and bases and use Indicators: (including litmus paper, pHpaper, and phenolphthalein) to determine their relative pH. 12. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.3: Compare the physical properties of metals and nonmetals. 13. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.4: Use the periodic table to identify the basic organization of elements and groups of elements (including metals, nonmetals, and families). 14. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.3: Compare the physical properties of metals and nonmetals. 15. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.10: Compare physical changes (including changes in size, shape, and state) to chemical changes that are the result of chemical reactions (including changes in color or temperature and formation of a precipitate or gas). 16. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.4: Use the periodic table to identify the basic organization of elements and groups of elements (including metals, nonmetals, and families). 17. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.7: Identify the reactants and products in chemical equations. 18. ANS: B Hardness, temperature, color, size, and smoothness are all states of matter physical properties of matter chemical properties of matter used to describe elements but not compounds PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.9: Compare physical properties of matter (including melting or boiling point, density, and color) to the chemical property of reactivity with a certain substance (including the ability to burn or to rust). 19. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.8: Explain how a balanced chemical equation supports the law of conservation of matter.

ID: A 20. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.7: Identify the reactants and products in chemical equations. 21. ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.8: Explain how a balanced chemical equation supports the law of conservation of matter. 22. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.5: Translate chemical symbols and the chemical formulas of common substances to show the component parts of the substances (including NaCl [table salt], H2O [water], C6H12O6 [simple sugar], O2 [oxygen gas], CO2 [carbon dioxide], and N2 [nitrogen gas]). 23. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.6: Distinguish between acids and bases and use Indicators: (including litmus paper, pHpaper, and phenolphthalein) to determine their relative pH. 24. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.10: Compare physical changes (including changes in size, shape, and state) to chemical changes that are the result of chemical reactions (including changes in color or temperature and formation of a precipitate or gas). 25. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.5: Translate chemical symbols and the chemical formulas of common substances to show the component parts of the substances (including NaCl [table salt], H2O [water], C6H12O6 [simple sugar], O2 [oxygen gas], CO2 [carbon dioxide], and N2 [nitrogen gas]). 26. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.10: Compare physical changes (including changes in size, shape, and state) to chemical changes that are the result of chemical reactions (including changes in color or temperature and formation of a precipitate or gas). 27. ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.9: Compare physical properties of matter (including melting or boiling point, density, and color) to the chemical property of reactivity with a certain substance (including the ability to burn or to rust). 28. ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.9: Compare physical properties of matter (including melting or boiling point, density, and color) to the chemical property of reactivity with a certain substance (including the ability to burn or to rust).

ID: A 29. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.8: Explain how a balanced chemical equation supports the law of conservation of matter. 30. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 7Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science) LOC: 7Se.7: Identify the reactants and products in chemical equations.