Physical Properties of Matter Review

Front

Which is NOT a state of matter? Options: solid, water, gas, liquid

Back

water

Front

What probably happened to the snow Max brought in after 30 minutes on the kitchen table?

Back

It melted and turned into water.

Front

Which is an example of a solution? Options: cereal and milk, fruit salad, pink lemonade, sand and gravel

Back

pink lemonade

Front

How could you separate a solution of salt and water?

Back

Evaporate the water by boiling; the salt will remain.

Front

Which item could be attracted to a magnet? Options: plastic clip, rubber eraser, wooden stick, iron nail

Back

iron nail

Front

How do scientists measure relative density of a material?

Back

by putting it in water and seeing if it sinks or floats

Front

Which material would be the best insulator? Options: aluminum foil, iron, cloth, copper

Back

cloth

Front

Why are copper wires often used for electrical wiring?

Back

Copper is a great conductor.

Front

If heat is added to liquid water until it reaches 100 degrees Celsius, what happens?

Back

It turns to water vapor.

Front

What process is taking place when droplets of water form on the outside of a cold can on a hot day?

Back

condensation