Measuring Matter PT 1
Definitions
Matter/Properties
Elements
MISC
100

Gravity is a factor on which measurement: Weight or mass?

Weight

100
What is the measurement of how much matter an object contains?

Mass

100

What are the two types of properties used to describe matter?

Chemical and physical

100
True or false: A mixture is chemically combined

False

100

What number is Lightning McQueen?

95

200

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a cube?

Length x width x height

200

What is the amount of space that matter occupies?

Volume

200

A change in state is what kind of change?

Physical

200

An element can or cannot be broken down into any other substances?

Cannot

200

What video game character was originally named "Jumpman"?

Mario

300

What tool can be used to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object?

Graduated cylinder

300

A simple way to define density is how ________ something is for _________.

heavy, its size

300

You have to change the substance to observe which kind of property?

Chemical

300

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called what, and the horizontal rows are called what?

Group, period

300

What is the best selling cookie brand in the U.S.?

Oreo

400

What is the formula for calculating density?

Mass divided by volume

400

What is the definition of a physical change?

A change that alters the form or appearance of a material, but does not make the material into another substance.

400

What is the definition of matter?

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

400

What are the digits called that are used to organize the elements in the periodic table from 1 to 118?

Atomic number

400

What famous toy was originally created as a wallpaper-cleaning product before becoming a kids’ toy?

Play-doh

500
What is the density of a rock that has a mass of 40 grams and a volume of 15 mL? (Round to the nearest tenth and include the unit)

2.7 g/mL

500

What is the definition of a compound?

A substance made of two or more elements

500

What is the definition of energy? 

The ability to do work or cause change.

500

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Mixtures keep their individual properties and mixtures aren't necessarily in set ratios.

500

What country has the unicorn as its national animal?

Scotland

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