Chapters 1-4 Matter, Atoms, & Periodic Table (41 Ques.)

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Chapters 1-4 Matter, Atoms, & Periodic Table (41 Ques.) - Quiz

The following test is aligned with VA SOLs PS. 1, PS. 2, PS. 3 and PS. 4 for 8th grade Physical Science. The student will plan and conduct investigations. The student will investigate and understand the basic nature of matter. The student will investigate and understand the modern and historical models of atomic structure. The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. References: Illustrations/clipart, Grade 8: Science (VDOE Released Items 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004), used for educational purposes.

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1.

Which of the following is a compound?
- A.
  
  Fe
- B.
  
  0
- C.
  
  N2
- D.
  
  CO
2.

What causes the weight of an object?
- A.
  
  Volume
- B.
  
  Density
- C.
  
  Acceleration
- D.
  
  Pull of gravity
3.

Which type of elements on the periodic table have some properties or characteristics of metals and some of nonmetals?
- A.
  
  Rare earth metals
- B.
  
  Metalloids
- C.
  
  Metals
- D.
  
  Nonmetals
4.

What is the smallest particle of an element or the "building blocks of all matter"?
- A.
  
  Molecule
- B.
  
  Atom
- C.
  
  Compound
- D.
  
  Cell
5.

What is the curved line of liquid that a person looks at eye level to measure volume (liquid) in a graduated cylinder?
- A.
  
  Low point
- B.
  
  Side view
- C.
  
  Meniscus
- D.
  
  Curve
6.

What is an example of a chemical change?
- A.
  
  Ripping paper
- B.
  
  Water freezing
- C.
  
  Paper burning
- D.
  
  Ice melting
7.

What are facts, figures, and other evidence recorded and learned through observation?
- A.
  
  Scientific theory
- B.
  
  Inferring
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Data
8.

What are two or more elements that are chemically bonded?
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Molecule
- C.
  
  Atom
- D.
  
  Proton
9.

What is the current (most recent) model we use today of the atom?
- A.
  
  Dalton's Model
- B.
  
  Electron Cloud Model
- C.
  
  Thomson's Model
- D.
  
  Rutherford's Model
10.

Which one illustrates a gas in the Particle Theory of Matter? A B C
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
11.

Which of the following is not a compound?
- A.
  
  H2O
- B.
  
  CO2
- C.
  
  NaCl
- D.
  
  H2
12.

What should students do first to practice safety in a science labortory?
- A.
  
  Taste of food items to identify them.
- B.
  
  Leave hair, shirt sleeves hanging down.
- C.
  
  Listen and follow your teachers instructions.
- D.
  
  Clean up all instruments after the experiment.
13.

What appropriate tool would be used to measure "liters" in an experiment?
- A.
  
  Triple beam balance scale
- B.
  
  Metric stick
- C.
  
  Beaker
- D.
  
  Graduated cylinder
14.

*REMEMBER THIS NUMBER IS USUALLY WRITTEN ON TOP OF THE SYMBOL.
- A.
  
  Atomic mass (tells how heavy it is)
- B.
  
  Symbol
- C.
  
  SI unit
- D.
  
  Atomic number (number of protons)
15.

What causes "weight" of an object?
- A.
  
  People
- B.
  
  Gravity
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Atoms
16.

Which are the 18 vertical columns in the periodic table that have similar properties?
- A.
  
  Groups or families
- B.
  
  Periods
- C.
  
  Rows
- D.
  
  Columns
17.

Which subatomic particle of an atom has a negative charge and is located outside the nucleus?
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Proton
- C.
  
  Electron
- D.
  
  Neutron
18.
- A.
  
  Nitrogen
- B.
  
  Silicon
- C.
  
  Phosphorus
- D.
  
  Aluminum
19.
- A.
  
  Sulfer
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Metalloids
- D.
  
  Hydrogen
20.

Which state of matter is contained in the Particle Theory of Matter (which is the name of the three states -liquids, solids, gases) and has a definite shape and definite volume?
- A.
  
  Liquid
- B.
  
  Solid
- C.
  
  Plasma
- D.
  
  Gas
21.

Which state of matter in the Particle Theory of Matter have the particles packed tightly together and the particles move by vibrating?
- A.
  
  Gas
- B.
  
  Liquid
- C.
  
  Solid
- D.
  
  Plasma
22.

Which is the third element in group 2? (You must know the location of periods and groups on the periodical table). (Use this question-Ignore question below) . IGNORE THIS QUESTION
- A.
  
  Potassium (K)
- B.
  
  Calcium (Ca)
- C.
  
  Magnisium (Mg)
- D.
  
  Helium (He)
23.

Identify the subatomical particle in an atom that has a neutral charge? : :
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Proton
- C.
  
  Neutron
- D.
  
  Electron
24.

Identiify how many atoms make up the compound, Ag₂CO₃.
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  3
25.

In the following formula for rust, how many atoms are in proportion to the atoms: Fe₂O₃
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  8