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Uranium is a type of atom. In special circumstances that usually involve high amounts of energy, uranium can be broken. When this occurs, different pieces of the original atom remain, including a substance called plutonium.Which statement most likely describes plutonium?

A
It will still be uranium, just smaller pieces of uranium.
B
It must no longer be a form of matter.
C
It must be a different kind of atom.
D
It will be different than, but have the same properties as, uranium.
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Which tools would Sara use to find an irregularly shaped object’s mass and volume?

A
a meter stick, a ruler, and water
B
a meter stick, a balance, and water
C
a balance, water, and a ruler
D
a balance, water, and a beaker
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If a person has the values for an object’s density and volume, what value can be calculated?

A
the object’s size
B
the object’s mass
C
the shape the object forms in a container
D
the amount of space the object takes up
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Chanel has some cotton candy that came in a cloudy shape. She wants to make it more dense. Which describes the candy before and after Chanel manipulated it?

A
The candy before was a cube, and the candy after was a ball.
B
The candy before was compacted, and the candy after was fluffy.
C
The candy before was fluffy, and the candy after was compacted.
D
The candy before was a ball, and the candy after was a cube.
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Which object would sink in honey, which has a density of 1.4 g/cm³?

A
Object 1 (0.9 g/cm³)
B
Object 2 (1.2g /cm³)
C
Object 3 (0.2 g/cm³)
D
Object 4 (2.3 g/cm³)
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Which example illustrates a chemical change?

A
shredding paper
B
smashing a soda can
C
burning wood
D
chopping wood
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During which changes of state do atoms that cannot move past one another become free to move?

A
vaporization and sublimation
B
boiling and deposition
C
sublimation and melting
D
condensation and melting
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When hydrogen peroxide bubbles, it is undergoing a chemical change. Which statement best describes what is happening?

A
The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and forming new types of molecules.
B
The atoms in hydrogen peroxide are breaking apart and recombining into the original molecules.
C
The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact as new types of molecules form and move out of the liquid.
D
The molecules of hydrogen peroxide remain intact but move more quickly to allow evaporation.
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What happens to the total mass of a substance undergoing a physical change?

A
It stays the same.
B
It doubles.
C
It triples.
D
It is reduced.
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The atoms in a sample are close together but can slide past one another. As the atoms lose energy, they move slower. The atoms become locked in place because of attractive forces between them.

A
gas to solid
B
gas to liquid
C
liquid to solid
D
solid to liquid
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What is conserved in physical changes?

A
shape
B
energy
C
mass
D
density
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Marco wants to investigate the chemical properties of sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda. He plans to carry out the tests below.Test 1: Mix a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate into a cup of warm water to see if it dissolves.Test 2: Mix a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate into a cup of vinegar to see if it fizzes.Test 3: Heat a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in the oven to see if its melting point is less than 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

A
Only Test 3 will indicate a chemical property of sodium bicarbonate. Tests 1 and 2 will show a physical property of the substance.
B
Only tests 1 and 2 will indicate chemical properties of sodium bicarbonate. Test 3 will show a physical property of the substance.
C
Only Test 2 will indicate a chemical property of sodium bicarbonate. Tests 1 and 3 will show a physical property of the substance.
D
Only tests 1 and 3 will indicate chemical properties of sodium bicarbonate. Test 2 will show a physical property of the substance.
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Which statement gives two characteristics of all liquids?

A
They spread out to fill space and have atoms that vibrate in place.
B
They have atoms that vibrate in place and have a definite shape.
C
They will change shape to fit a container and have definite volume.
D
They have definite volume and have atoms that move freely in all directions.
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Why is matter so diverse in its properties and characteristics?

A
Different combinations of various atoms result in a wide range of matter.
B
When atoms are split, new matter will be created.
C
Matter consists of various atoms that are chemically identical.
D
The size of atoms in matter depends on their temperature.
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Ella makes this table to organize her notes on whether atoms gain or lose energy during the changes of state.

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A
freezing, boiling, and melting
B
melting, vaporization, and sublimation
C
sublimation, deposition, and condensation
D
freezing, deposition, and condensation

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