Grade 4 Science And Technology โ€“ properties of matter Quiz

1. materials that do not stay on top of the water are said to be?

sinking
floating
semi-floating
half- sinking
Explanation:

2. the following are examples of materials that do sink. which is the odd one out?

stone
nail
feather
magnet
Explanation:

3. material that do not sink in water are said to be?

floating
sinking
drowning
swimming
Explanation:

4. one of the following is a floating material. which one is it?

stone
glass bottle
coin
leaf
Explanation:

5. which among the following is a factor that affects sinking and floating?

shape
length
size
weight
Explanation:

6. Moses had two bottles, a plastic one and a glass one. he threw the two in a dam. the glass bottle sunk while the plastic one did not. explain

the glass bottle was bigger than the plastic bottle
the glass bottle was heavier that the plastic one
this was not the case
the material affects the floating and sinking of abjects, thus plastics float on water while glasses do not
Explanation:

7. why does a pin sink in water while a ship floats on water?

the ship has a broader base while a pin lacks one
the ship is much bigger than a pin
the pin is heavier than the ship
the pin is sharper than the ship
Explanation:

8. where is the floating property used in our daily life?

floaters are used as life savers to prevent us from drowning
fetching water
cooking
beautifying pools
Explanation:

9. three of the following are used as life savers. which one is not?

floater boats
huge stone
lifesaver rings
life jackets
Explanation:

10. Anything that has mass and takes up space.

volume
temperature
matter
solid
Explanation:

11. Worms break down dead plants in the soil to release nutrients. Which property of nutrients shows that they are matter?

Nutrients are warm
Nutrients can do work.
Nutrients contain energy.
Nutrients have mass.
Explanation:

12. All matter has both physical and chemical properties. A physical property is one that does not change the chemical nature of matter. Which of these choices is a physical property?

solubility
ability to rust
flammability
reaction with water
Explanation:

13. Kavish mixes a black liquid and a clear liquid. He knows the two liquids do not mix well. Kavish allows the mixture to settle for 30 minutes. Which of these statements is true?

The clear liquid is less dense than the black liquid
The clear liquid is less soluble than the black liquid.
The clear liquid is less reactive than the black liquid.
The clear liquid is less conductive than the black liquid.
Explanation:

14. Esther is studying the physical and chemical properties of a solid object. She subjects the object to a number of tests and observations. Which of these statements describes a chemical property of the object?

The object reacts with acid to form water.
The object's density is 2.11 g cm3.
The object has a powdery texture.
The object is white in color.
Explanation:

15. All matter has physical and chemical properties. These properties can be used to identify the type of matter. Which of these choices describes a chemical property?

reactivity with water
flexibility
boiling point
electrical conductivity
Explanation:

16. Matter can undergo physical and chemical changes. A physical change is a change of matter from one form to another without a change in the identity of the substance. Which process is an example of a physical change?

milk souring
wood burning
ice melting
metal rusting
Explanation:

17. It is important to understand the differences between chemical and physical changes. Chemical changes result in new substances, but physical changes do not. Which process is an example of a physical change?

Water breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen gases over time
Carbon combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide gas.
Limestone breaks down into lime and carbon dioxide when heated.
Water turns to steam when boiled over a Bunsen burner.
Explanation:

18. Marco tears a piece of notebook paper into smaller pieces. Tearing paper into pieces is an example of what kind of change?

a change in energy
a change in mass
a physical change
a chemical change
Explanation:

19. Chemical changes result in new substances, but physical changes do not. Which process is an example of a chemical change?

making a cup of tea
chopping a tree
cooking a steak
drying clothes in the dryer
Explanation:

20. Nora notices water droplets on the grass in the morning. It did not rain during the night. Which statement is true about this change of state?

Mass was added to the water particles, resulting in deposition.
Energy was added to the water particles, resulting in evaporation.
Mass was removed from the water particles, resulting in sublimation.
Energy was removed from the water particles, resulting in condensation.
Explanation:

21. Mass, relative density, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, conductivity, etc.

Inferences
Physical state
Physical Properties
Insulators
Explanation:

22. What is the basic building block of all matter?

Atoms
Plants
Bacteria
Cells
Explanation:

Atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

23. Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Plasma
Gas
Solid
Liquid
Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape and volume because their particles are closely packed together.

24. What happens to the particles in a liquid compared to a solid?

They stop moving
They move slower
They move faster
They disappear
Explanation:

The particles in a liquid move faster than in a solid, which is why liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.

25. What describes a gas?

Particles in fixed positions
Takes the shape of its container
Definite shape and volume
Closely packed particles
Explanation:

Gases do not have a definite shape or volume and will expand to fill the space available to them.

26. What is an example of a physical change in matter?

Melting ice
Baking a cake
Rotting fruit
Burning wood
Explanation:

Melting ice is a physical change because the substance changes from a solid to a liquid without altering its chemical composition.

27. What state of matter has the most energy?

Plasma
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Explanation:

Plasma has the most energy because it consists of ionized particles that move at high speeds and carry electric charge.

28. Which of the following is an example of a liquid?

Air
Water
Wood
Ice
Explanation:

Liquid is a state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape, and water is a common example of a liquid that can flow and take the shape of its container.

29. What state of matter has the least energy?

Gas
Solid
Liquid
Plasma
Explanation:

Solids have the least energy as their particles are held closely together in a fixed arrangement.

30. Which of the following is an example of a gas?

Wood
Water
Ice
Air
Explanation:

Oxygen is a gas essential for respiration, while steel, iron, and gold are examples of solid metals.

31. What happens to particles in matter when it changes state?

They change color
They rearrange
They stop moving
They disappear
Explanation:

When matter changes state (e.g., from solid to liquid), the particles rearrange themselves rather than disappear or stop moving.

32. Which state of matter has a definite shape but no definite volume?

Plasma
Gas
Liquid
Solid
Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape due to the arrangement of their particles but no definite volume because they can be compressed.

33. What state of matter has the most disorganized particles?

Plasma
Liquid
Gas
Solid
Explanation:

Gases have the most disorganized particles because they are far apart and move freely in all directions.

34. Which of the following is an example of a solid?

Air
Ice
Milk
Water
Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape and volume, and ice, which is frozen water, maintains its shape and volume.

35. What state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

Liquid
Solid
Gas
Plasma
Explanation:

Plasma has the highest kinetic energy because its particles move at high speeds due to their high temperature.

36. Which of the following is an example of a plasma?

Neon lights
Oxygen gas
Steel
Milk
Explanation:

Plasma is a state of matter with highly energetic ions and electrons that can conduct electricity, such as in neon lights.

37. What state of matter has the most tightly packed particles?

Gas
Plasma
Liquid
Solid
Explanation:

Solids have the most tightly packed particles compared to liquids, gases, and plasmas, leading to their fixed shape and volume.

38. Which of the following is an example of a gas?

Water
Wood
Iron
Oxygen
Explanation:

Oxygen is a gas essential for respiration, while steel, iron, and gold are examples of solid metals.

39. What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas called?

Evaporation
Melting
Condensation
Freezing
Explanation:

Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas, usually due to an increase in temperature.

40. What happens to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases?

Stays the same
Decreases
Increases
Disappears
Explanation:

When the temperature of a gas increases, its particles gain more kinetic energy, leading to increased movement and greater volume.

41. What is the ability of a substance to be hammered into thin sheets called?

Ductility
Malleability
Density
Solubility
Explanation:

Malleability is the property of a substance that allows it to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.

42. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change in matter?

Burning paper
Boiling water
Mixing salt and water
Melting wax
Explanation:

Rusting iron is a chemical change as the iron particles react with oxygen and moisture in the air to produce iron oxide (rust), altering its chemical composition.

43. What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Density
Volume
Mass
Weight
Explanation:

Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object and is typically measured in units like kilograms or grams.

44. What is the process of a gas changing into a liquid called?

Condensation
Freezing
Solidification
Evaporation
Explanation:

Condensation is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid, usually due to a decrease in temperature or increase in pressure.

45. Which of the following is an example of a physical property of matter?

Rusting
Reactivity
Density
Flammability
Explanation:

Density is a physical property of matter that describes the mass of a substance per unit volume and can be measured without changing the substance's composition.

46. What is the ability of a substance to be drawn into a wire called?

Malleability
Solubility
Conductivity
Ductility
Explanation:

Ductility is the property of a substance that allows it to be drawn into thin wires without breaking, making it useful for electrical wiring.

47. Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

Rusting iron
Burning wood
Tarnishing silver
Boiling water
Explanation:

Boiling water is a physical change as it transitions from a liquid to a gas without changing its chemical composition.

48. What is the measure of the gravitational force acting on an object called?

Weight
Density
Volume
Mass
Explanation:

Weight is the measure of the gravitational force acting on an object's mass and is dependent on the acceleration due to gravity.

49. What state of matter has an indefinite shape and volume?

Liquid
Plasma
Solid
Gas
Explanation:

Gases have an indefinite shape and volume as their particles are free to move and compressible, adapting to the container they are in.

50. Which of the following is an example of a gas?

Gold
Oxygen
Steel
Iron
Explanation:

Oxygen is a gas essential for respiration, while steel, iron, and gold are examples of solid metals.

51. What is the property of matter to resist a change in motion called?

Momentum
Inertia
Gravity
Acceleration
Explanation:

Inertia is the property of matter that causes an object to resist changes in its state of motion, either staying at rest or moving with constant velocity.

52. What is the process of a solid changing into a liquid called?

Evaporation
Freezing
Condensation
Melting
Explanation:

Melting is the process by which a solid changes into a liquid, typically due to an increase in temperature beyond its melting point.

53. What is the property of matter to conduct electricity called?

Density
Solubility
Conductivity
Malleability
Explanation:

Conductivity is the property of matter that allows it to conduct electricity or heat, such as in metals or other conductive materials.

54. Which of the following is an example of a chemical property of matter?

Flammability
Boiling point
Solubility
Density
Explanation:

Flammability is a chemical property that describes a substance's ability to burn or support combustion, indicating its reactivity with oxygen.

55. What is the process of a liquid changing into a solid called?

Melting
Condensation
Freezing
Boiling
Explanation:

Freezing is the process by which a liquid changes into a solid, usually due to a decrease in temperature below its freezing point.

56. Which of the following is an example of a liquid?

Steam
Ice
Air
Water
Explanation:

Liquid is a state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape, and water is a common example of a liquid that can flow and take the shape of its container.

57. What is the density of an object with a mass of 50g and a volume of 10cm3?

50 g/cm3
5 g/cm3
0.2 g/cm3
500 g/cm3
Explanation:

Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume; in this case, 50g รท 10cm3 = 5 g/cm3.

58. What is the measure of the amount of space an object occupies called?

Weight
Mass
Volume
Density
Explanation:

Volume is the measure of the amount of space occupied by an object in three dimensions and is commonly measured in units like cubic centimeters (cm3).

59. What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas called without boiling?

Evaporation
Melting
Condensation
Freezing
Explanation:

Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas at the surface without reaching its boiling point, such as water drying on a towel.

60. What state of matter has an indefinite shape but a definite volume?

Plasma
Gas
Liquid
Solid
Explanation:

Liquids have an indefinite shape but a definite volume, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container while maintaining a set volume.

61. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change in matter?

Rusting iron
Boiling water
Mixing salt and water
Melting ice
Explanation:

Rusting iron is a chemical change as the iron particles react with oxygen and moisture in the air to produce iron oxide (rust), altering its chemical composition.