AnswersMadison 2017 Phy Sci A-35 SSUnit Test

Introduction to Matter Answers

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The chart lists four different kinds of atoms.

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A
They cannot be solids.
B
They are the largest units of matter.
C
They are the only types of atoms that exist.
D
They cannot be divided and still keep the properties of the element.
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Which statement is accurate about mass or weight?

A
Mass can be measured in newtons.
B
Weight can be measured in pounds.
C
A bowling ball has the same mass as a golf ball.
D
Objects have the same weight regardless of where they are.
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Imagine that Kevin can instantly transport himself between Planet X and Planet Y. Which statement could be said about Kevin in this situation?

A
Kevin’s weight may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
B
Kevin’s volume may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
C
Kevin’s mass may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
D
Kevin’s matter may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
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Sheena wants to measure the volume of a ball that is 24 cm across. How should she set up her equation?

A
v = one-third pi 24 squared (12).
Option A
B
v = one-third p 12 squared (24).
Option B
C
v = four-thirds pi 24 cubed.
Option C
D
v = four-thirds pi 12 cubed.
Option D
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Krishne wants to measure the mass and volume of a key. Which tools should she use?

A
a balance and a beaker of water
B
a balance and a meter stick
C
a beaker of water and a ruler
D
a ruler and a meter stick
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Hunter wants to measure the weight of a dumbbell. He should

A
use a beaker with water and record the weight in N.
B
use a scale and record the weight in cm³.
C
use a beaker with water and record the weight in cm³.
D
use a scale and record the weight in N.
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Cubes have sides of equal lengths. What is the fastest way to measure the volume of a cube-shaped table?

A
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers
B
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself three times
C
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself and then by
Option C
D
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers by
Option D
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A can of tomatoes has a radius of 6 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is the approximate volume of the can?

A
36 cm3
B
60 cm3
C
113 cm3
D
1,130 cm3
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An object of the same mass has three different weights at different times. Which statement is possible?

A
The object gains matter and then loses it.
B
The object started on Earth, was transported to space, and was deposited on the moon.
C
The object started at the bottom of a hill, then moved to the top of the hill, and then moved back down to the bottom of the hill.
D
The object changes shape, which changes its weight.
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Cheryl has a mug that she says is made up of matter. Heather says that the hot chocolate inside the cup is made up of matter, too. Keaton says that the steam coming from the cup is also made up of matter. Mikayla says that none of it is matter because matter is too small to see. Which best describes who is correct?

A
Cheryl
B
Cheryl, Heather, and Keaton
C
Cheryl and Heather
D
Mikayla

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