Matter Worksheet
Pages 21-26
1
Define matter. Give 2 examples of something that is matter and 2 examples
of something that is not matter
2
What are:
a. Properties?
b. Qualitative Properties? (page 10)
c. Quantitative Properties? (page 10)
3
Give 3 qualitative and 3 quantitative properties of an oreo cookie.
4
Classify each of the following mixtures as either a mechanical mixture,
suspension or a solution or pure substances as either a compound or an
element.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Mud puddle
Paint
Apple juice
Pure water
Strawberry jam
Copper wire
Yogurt
Italian salad dressing
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
5
What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
Give 2 original examples of each.
6
Suggest 5 clues you might use to decide whether a change is physical or
chemical.
7
Identify which of the following changes are physical or chemical and explain
why you made your choice.
a. Cutting grass
b. Fireworks exploding
c. Boiling water
d. Frying an egg
8
In figure 2.7 on page 27 you can see both a physical and a chemical taking
place when the candle is burning. Identify each.