Objective Question
1.. The particles of a solid: A. Are tightly packed and vibrate in place B. Move
freely and fill the container C. Are far apart and move randomly D. Can flow
over each other
2. Which phase change represents sublimation?
A. Solid to liquid
B. Solid to gas
C. Gas to liquid
D. Liquid to gas
3. Which is a property of metals?
A. Brittle
B. Good conductor of heat and electricity
C. Poor conductor of heat
D. Low density
4.. Which of the following is a non-metal?
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Sulfur
D. Aluminum
5. Liquids have:
A. Definite volume and definite shape
B. Definite volume but no definite shape
C. No definite volume but definite shape
D. No definite volume and no definite shape
6. The smallest unit of matter is:
A. Molecule
B. Atom
C. Compound
D. Element
7. Phase changes occur due to:
A. Change in size
B. Change in temperature and pressure
C. Change in shape
D. Change in weight
8. Which state of matter has the highest energy?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Plasma
9. Metals are generally:
A. Non-lustrous and malleable
B. Lustrous and ductile
C. Poor conductors of electricity
D. Brittle
10. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
A. Solar energy
B. Coal
C. Natural gas
D. Diesel
Theory Questions
Answer all questions
1a. Define matter and list the particulate nature of matter.
1b .In a tabular form, differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases
based on their properties.( two differences)
2a In a tabular form state two differences between metals and non-
metals.
2b. Define solar energy.
2b List two advantages of solar energy.
3a. State two disadvantages of solar energy.
3a.
4a.Define kinetic energy.
4b. State three forms of potential energy.