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MATTER AND ITS PROPERTIES

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT NO.1

I. Classify each of the following properties for selected metals as a physical property or a
chemical property.

1. Iron metal rusts in an atmosphere of moist air. Chemical Property

2. Mercury metal is a liquid at room temperature. Physical Property
3. Nickel metal dissolves in acid to produce a light green solution. Chemical Property
4. Potassium metal has a metal point of 63oC. Physical Property
5. Titanium metal can be drawn into thin wires. Physical Property
6. Silver metal shows no sign of reaction when placed in HCl. Chemical Property
7. Copper metal possesses a reddish-brown color. Physical Property

II. Complete each of the following statements about changes in matter by placing the word
physical or chemical in the blank.

8. The fashioning of a piece of wood into a round table leg involves a physical change.
9. The vigorous reaction of potassium metal with water to produce hydrogen gas is a chemical
change.
10. Straightening a bent piece of iron with a hammer is an example of a physical change.
11. The heating of a blue powdered material to produce a white glassy substance and a gas is a
chemical change.
12. The crushing of ice cubes to make ice chips is a physical change.
13. The destruction of a newspaper through burning involves a chemical change.
14. The ignition and burning of a match involve a chemical change.
15. The grating of a piece of cheese is a physical change.

III. Classify each of the following as a heterogeneous mixture, a homogeneous mixture, or a pure
substance.

16. Water and dissolved salt. Homogeneous Mixture

17. Water and sand. Heterogeneous Mixture
18. Water and oil. Heterogeneous Mixture
19. One substance present, one phase present. Pure substance
20. Two substances present, one phase present. Homogeneous Mixture

IV. From the information given in the following equations, classify each of the pure substances A
through G as elements or compounds, or indicate classification is not possible because of
insufficient information.

A+B C

21. A
22. B
23. C Compound

D E+F+G

24. D Compound
25. E
26. F
27. G

For items 21, 22, 25, 26, and 27, classification is not possible.
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V. Identify what separation technique/s can be performed to do the following:

28. Separate sand from water. Filtration

29. Determine the components of a pen’s ink. Simple Chromatography
30. Turn water into gas. Evaporation/Simple Distillation
31. Separate rocks from water by pouring the water out. Decantation