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| Which subject | Chemistry |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| What topic | properties of matter |
| Question types | Close-ended |
| Number of questions | 30 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
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Test your knowledge on the properties of matter with this quiz suitable for Year 10 students. Choose the correct answer for each question.
What is matter?
A. Anything that can be seen
B. Anything that occupies space and has mass
C. Anything that can be touched
D. Anything that can change shape
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?
A. Density
B. Color
C. Flammability
D. Melting point
Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Plasma
What happens to molecular motion as temperature increases?
A. It decreases
B. It increases
C. It remains constant
D. It stops
Which characteristic describes solids?
A. They have a definite shape and volume
B. They have a definite volume but no definite shape
C. They can be compressed easily
D. They take the shape of their container
What property of matter is determined by the amount of mass per unit volume?
A. Volume
B. Density
C. Mass
D. Weight
Which phase change occurs when a solid becomes a liquid?
A. Sublimation
B. Evaporation
C. Melting
D. Condensation
Which of the following is a characteristic of gases?
A. High density
B. Definite volume only
C. Low density and high compressibility
D. Fixed shape
What happens during the process of condensation?
A. A gas changes to a solid
B. A liquid changes to a solid
C. A gas changes to a liquid
D. A solid changes to a gas
The boiling point of a substance is defined as the temperature at which...
A. It melts
B. It freezes
C. Its vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure
D. It evaporates completely
Which property is used to identify pure substances?
A. Color
B. Melting and boiling points
C. Density
D. State of matter
What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
A. Ionic bonds share electrons, covalent bonds transfer electrons
B. Ionic bonds transfer electrons, covalent bonds share electrons
C. Ionic bonds are weak, covalent bonds are strong
D. Ionic bonds occur in gases, covalent in liquids
What does it mean if a substance is described as volatile?
A. It does not evaporate easily
B. It evaporates easily at room temperature
C. It is a solid
D. It is a metal
Which of the following represents a chemical property of a substance?
A. Color
B. Solubility
C. Reactivity with oxygen
D. Boiling point
Which state of matter is characterized by particles that are far apart and move freely?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Plasma
Which of the following substances can be classified as a homogeneous mixture?
A. Sand and salt
B. Oil and water
C. Air
D. Salad
What occurs during freezing?
A. Energy is absorbed
B. Energy is released
C. Temperature rises
D. Volume increases
Which of the following would be considered a physical change?
A. Rusting of iron
B. Burning wood
C. Dissolving sugar in water
D. Digestion of food
What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?
A. Mass
B. Weight
C. Volume
D. Density
All of the following are properties of liquids EXCEPT:
A. They have a definite volume
B. They are incompressible
C. They take the shape of their container
D. They have a definite shape
Which of the following is a characteristic of a metal?
A. Brittle and dull
B. Good conductor of heat and electricity
C. Low density
D. Gaseous at room temperature
What occurs during sublimation?
A. A solid turns directly into a gas
B. A gas turns into a liquid
C. A liquid turns into a gas
D. A solid turns into a liquid
Which type of mixture has a uniform composition throughout?
A. Heterogeneous
B. Homogeneous
C. Colloid
D. Suspension
Which term refers to the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change?
A. Reactivity
B. Solubility
C. Density
D. State
At what temperature does water boil at sea level?
A. 0°C
B. 100°C
C. 50°C
D. 200°C
What is the process of a gas turning into a solid called?
A. Melting
B. Vaporization
C. Deposition
D. Condensation
Which of the following statements is true regarding crystals?
A. They form only in solids
B. They have a well-defined geometric shape
C. They are always liquids
D. They cannot be classified as solids
Which phase change absorbs energy?
A. Freezing
B. Condensation
C. Melting
D. Deposition
Which of the following is considered a chemical change?
A. Cutting paper
B. Ice melting
C. Burning gasoline
D. Crushing a can
The properties of a substance can change depending on...
A. Its mass only
B. Its temperature and pressure
C. Its color
D. Its shape