Matter Quiz 2

1. Is heat matter ? Use the definition of matter to explain your reasoning.  
    

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2. Use the example of water in a beaker to explain the shape and volume characteristics of a liquid.
    

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3. Circle which of these is not a physical property:

   texture

   color

   viscosity

   flammability

   luster

   magnetic attraction

4. Explain why your choice above is not a physical property.
    

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5. Tell whether the following are chemical or physical changes:
   1. the burning alcohol lamp _______________
   2. alcohol evaporating from the alcohol lamp wick _______________
   
   
6. Tell whether the following are compounds, elements, heterogeneous or homogenous mixtures.
   1. salt _____________________________
   2. water _____________________________
   3. salt dissolved in water _____________________________
   4. sand in water _____________________________
   5. copper _____________________________
   6. your head _____________________________
   
   
    
7. Compare and contrast a solution and an alloy.  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
8. Describe one technique for separating mixtures. 
    

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9. Compare and contrast a scientific law and a scientific theory.  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
10. Record the mass, volume and density for one of the blocks of wood in the room.
    Show your calculations and include the correct units.
    1. mass _____________________
    2. volume _____________________
    3. density ______________________