Properties of Matter

Front

What is a benefit of Bobby's investigation on magnets?

Back

Someone else can replicate the experiment to check his results.

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Front

Why would scientists want to repeat experiments on a new type of plastic?

Back

To make sure the data they collect are accurate.

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Front

Which type of graph would best show the length of time different brands of batteries lasted in a flashlight? Options:

bar graph

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circle graph

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line graph

,

picture graph

Back

bar graph

Front

What data should be recorded to determine if there are more frogs in the pond when the water temperature is higher?

Back

date, time, water temperature, number of frogs

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Front

What property of matter are Thomas and Michael recording when they use a beaker to measure samples of sand?

Back

volume

Front

Robert and Sammy are comparing substances using properties like texture, hardness, flexibility, and magnetic attraction. Which types of substances are they comparing?

Back

only solids

Front

A substance can be identified based on its physical properties. Which of the following is a physical property of a liquid?

• It has no mass.
• It has a rough texture.
• It has indefinite volume.
• Its shape can change.

Back

Its shape can change.

Front

What is true about what makes up all matter?

Back

All matter is made of small particles.

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Front

Which of these is NOT an example of matter?

• Orange juice
• Soft pillow
• Cloud in the sky
• Beam of light

Back

Beam of light

Front

Carlos is comparing magnets by counting the number of steel paper clips each will pick up. He concludes that some magnets are stronger than others. Which observation supports his conclusion?

Back

Some magnets picked up more paper clips than other magnets.

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