Topic 2: Characteristics of Matter

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🪨 Topic 2: Characteristics of Matter Quiz

1. Which of the following is a correct characteristic of matter?

A. Particles of matter are very small B. Particles of matter are visible C. Particles of matter do not move D. Matter is weightless

2. The process of spreading of ink in water shows which property?

A. Matter has color B. Particles of matter are heavy C. Particles of matter are continuously moving D. Water has low density

3. What does the dissolving of sugar in water demonstrate?

A. Sugar has more mass B. There is space between particles C. Sugar has no shape D. Sugar reacts chemically with water

4. What keeps the particles of matter together?

A. Force of attraction B. Gravity C. Magnetism D. Air pressure

5. Why do solids retain a definite shape?

A. They are heavy B. They have no motion C. Particles are strongly attracted D. Solids do not have energy

6. What is true about the motion of particles of matter?

A. Only gas particles move B. Only liquid particles move C. Only solids do not move D. All particles of matter move continuously

7. The spreading of bromine vapors in air shows:

A. Bromine is colorful B. Particles of matter move freely C. Bromine reacts with air D. Bromine is lighter than air

8. Why do different substances mix together?

A. They are colored B. They are soluble C. Particles have space between them D. They are of same size

9. What is the process of mixing of substances due to movement of particles?

A. Filtration B. Distillation C. Sedimentation D. Diffusion

10. What type of energy is present in moving particles of matter?

A. Chemical energy B. Kinetic energy C. Potential energy D. Heat energy

11. Why do gases diffuse faster than liquids?

A. Particles move faster in gases B. Gases are heavier C. Gases are colorless D. Gases have more heat

12. Which factor determines how tightly particles are packed?

A. Size of particles B. Mass of particles C. Force of attraction D. Volume of matter

13. In which state(s) of matter does diffusion occur?

A. Solid only B. Liquid only C. Gas only D. All states

14. Which factor increases the rate of diffusion?

A. Decrease in temperature B. Increase in temperature C. Freezing the matter D. Adding more solute

15. Repeatedly adding potassium permanganate to water proves:

A. Water changes color B. It is a chemical change C. KMnO₄ is soluble D. Particles of matter are very small

16. Which property is shown by the constant movement of particles?

A. Particles of matter are continuously moving B. Particles are heavy C. Matter has no shape D. Particles of matter are visible

17. What happens when salt is added to water?

A. Water evaporates B. Salt particles fill the spaces between water particles C. Salt does not dissolve D. Water becomes solid

18. Balloons expand because:

A. Air is colored B. Gases are light C. Gases occupy space D. Balloons are elastic

19. When temperature increases, particle motion:

A. Stops B. Becomes random C. Decreases D. Increases

20. Why does perfume spread faster in a warm room?

A. Heat increases particle motion B. Perfume is heavy C. Heat evaporates all perfume D. Warmth increases smell

21. Which state of matter has the weakest force of attraction?

A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Plasma

22. The characteristics of matter apply to which state(s)?

A. Solid only B. All states of matter C. Gases only D. Liquid and gas only

23. Diffusion is fastest in:

A. Liquids B. Solids C. Plasma D. Gases

24. Which experiment shows that matter is made up of tiny particles?

A. KMnO₄ in water B. Freezing water C. Boiling milk D. Heating a rod

25. Inflating a football proves:

A. Gases are colorless B. Gases are transparent C. Gases occupy space D. Gases are heavy

26. Which of the following is NOT a property of matter?

A. Particles have space between them B. Particles attract each other C. Particles move continuously D. Particles are stationary forever

27. What property is shown by sugar dissolving in water?

A. Sugar is white B. There is space between particles C. Sugar reacts with water D. Sugar is liquid

28. Which is a basic characteristic of matter?

A. Has mass and occupies space B. Is invisible C. Is always solid D. Cannot change state

29. Why can we smell hot food from a distance?

A. Hot food is more tasty B. Hot food gives off vapor C. Particles of aroma diffuse in air D. Heat travels in air

30. Which statement is correct about particles of matter?

A. They do not move B. They are all the same size C. They cannot mix D. They attract each other

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