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Standard 4.0 Chemistry

Topic A. Structure of Matter

Indicator 1. Provide evidence to support the fact that matter has observable and measurable properties

Objective d. Cite evidence that supports the statement, "All matter takes up space and contains a certain amount of material."

Selected Response Item

Aluminum and copper are composed of different types of matter.

Which statement best describes matter?

  1. Matter has mass.
  2. Matter has mass and volume.
  3. Matter must change into different forms.
  4. Matter must be contained in a certain volume.
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Correct Answer:
B

Selected Response Item

Science students observed the physical properties of different materials. They recorded their observations in the data table below.

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The students then combined baking soda with some of the materials. Their observations are in the data table below.

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Students measured the mass of a 100-milliliter beaker filled with sand and the mass of a 100-milliliter beaker filled with glass marbles.The beaker of sand had more mass than the beaker of glass marbles.

Why did the beaker of sand have more mass than the beaker of glass marbles?

  1. The sand is harder than the glass marbles.
  2. The sand has more matter than the glass marbles.
  3. The glass marbles are smooth, and the sand is rough.
  4. The glass marbles are round, and the sand has different shapes.
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Correct Answer:
B