Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Science > Introduction To Matter > Flashcards

Introduction To Matter Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q 
The measurement of the force of gravity on an object is the object’s...
A. Mass
B. Volume
C. Weight
D. Density
A

C. Weight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q 
The measurement of how much matter an object contains is its...
A. Volume
B. Weight
C. Mass
D. Melting point
A

C. Mass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q 
The density of a block of what was a volume of 50 cm³ and a mass of 100 g is... (you do not have to show your work)
A. 2 g/cm3
B. 0.5 g/cm3
C.500 g/cm3
D. 5000 g/cm3
A

A. 2 g/cm3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The volume of an irregular object can be measured by…
A. Multiplying the object’s length, width, and height
B. Dividing the objects density by its mass
C. Submerging the object in water in a graduated cylinder
D. Placing the object on a triple beam balance

A

C. Submerging the object in water in a graduated cylinder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q 
In the laboratory, volumes of liquid are usually measured with a...
A. Electrode
B. Scale
C.triple-beam balance
D. Graduated cylinder
A

D. Graduated cylinder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q 
How would you calculate the density of an object? 
A. divide it’s weight by its volume
B. Divide it’s mass by its volume
C. Multiply its volume times it’s mass
D. Multiply its weight times it’s mass
A

B. Divide it’s mass by its volume

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q 
The SI unit for mass is the…
A. Ounce
B. Pound
C. Gram
D. Liter
A

C. Gram

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q 
Lemonade consist of several substances that are not chemically combined, so lemonade is classified as a…
A. Mixture
B. Compound
C. element
D. Pure substance
A

A. Mixture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q 
If you describe the methane as a gas that is all he catches fire, you are describing a…
A.state of matter
B. Physical property
C. Chemical property
D. Chemical property
A

C. Chemical property

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A solid is a state of matter in which the particles…
A. Move freely past one another
B. Are strongly attracted to one another
C. Fill the container they are in
D. Have a weak attraction for one another

A

B. Are strongly attracted to one another

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q 
The resistance of a liquid to flowing is its...
A. pressure
B. temperature 
C. viscosity 
D. volume
A

C. Viscosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Particles of a liquid…
A. Are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position
B. Have no viscosity
C. Decrease in volume with increasing temperature
D. Are free to move in a container but remain in close contact with one another

A

D. Are free to move in a container but remain in close contact with one another

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q 
Which property of a liquid describes the surface’s ability to act like a ‘skin’ because the particles of a liquid are closer together at the surface compared to the particles below the surface?
A. Viscosity 
B. Surface tension 
C. Condensation
D. Evaporation
A

B. Surface tension

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q 
Which measurement of a gas describes the amount of space that gas occupies?
A. Volume
B. Mass
C. Pressure
D. Temperature
A

A. Volume

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q 
Which state of matter is most easily compressed?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Frozen
A

C. Gas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q 
The state of matter in which particles are arranged in either a crystalline or an amorphous form is a…
A. Solid
B. Gas
C. Liquid
D. Fluid
A

A. Solid

17
Q 
Which branch of physical science studies the properties of matter and changes in matter?
A. Photography 
B. Chemistry 
C. Physics
D. Engineering
A

B. Chemistry

18
Q 
Which property of a metal describes its ability to be shaped by hammering?
A. Conduction
B. Ductility
C. Malleability
D. Magnetism
A

C. Malleability

19
Q 
Because water is known as the universal solvent, it displays the physical property of…
A. Malleability
B. Ductility
C. Conduction
D. Solubility
A

D. Solubility

20
Q 
The ability of water to stick to itself describes the property of…
A. Adhesion
B. Cohesion
C. Surface tension
D. Viscosity
A

B. Cohesion

21
Q

A PURE substance is made of only one kind of matter and has definite properties.
A.True
B.False

A

A. True

22
Q

In CRYSTALLINE solids the particles are not arranged in a regular pattern.
A. True
B. False

A

B. False- amorphous

23
Q

If the density of an object is greater than 1.0 g/mL then it will FLOAT because it’s density is greater than the density of water.
A. True
B. False

A

B. False- sink

24
Q

Liquids, such as tar, have a HIGH viscosity
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

25
Q

BLANK is anything that has mass and takes up space.

A

Matter

26
Q

The unit liter, milliliter, and cubic centimeter are all used to measure the BLANK of an object or substance.

A

Volume

27
Q

Every form of matter has two kinds of properties:BLANK properties and BLANK properties, that are used to describe it.

A

Physical; chemical

28
Q

Hardness, texture, color, and freezing point are examples of BLANK properties of matter.

A

Physical

29
Q

The chemical property of BLANK describes the substances ability to burn.

A

Combustibility

30
Q

Salt, sugar, and snow are examples of BLANK solids, because their particles are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.

A

Crystalline

31
Q

BLANK is a measurement of the average kinetic energy of all the particles of a substance.

A

Temperature

32
Q

If a metal spoon is left in a pot of boiling water, then it will become warm it due do the BLANK of heat.

A

Conduction

Science (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions