Physical Properties of Matter Final

Front

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE? Options:

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

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The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

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The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

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The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

Back

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

Front

Why does a glass marble sink while a cork piece floats when both are dropped in water?

Back

The glass marble is denser than water while the cork is less dense than water.

Front

Objects attracted to magnets: Iron nail, Steel scissors, Iron screw, Plastic button. Which is NOT attracted?

Back

Plastic button

Front

The same quantity of sugar and sand are added to a glass of water and stirred. After some time the sugar particles cannot be seen while sand particles settle down. Based on the observations, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Back

Sugar is soluble in water while sand is not.

Front

A student was working with 50 mL of water in an experiment. Which of the following statements can be concluded from the picture?

• The volume of a liquid changes when the shape of its container changes.
• The mass of a liquid changes when the shape of its container changes.
• The volume of a liquid stays the same when poured from one container to another container.
• The temperature of the liquid changes as the shape of the container changes.

Back

The volume of a liquid stays the same when poured from one container to another container.

Front

Which of these objects is an insulator?

• Copper Wire
• Oven Mitt
• Paper Clip
• Soda Can

Back

Oven Mitt

Front

Which of the following best represents the three states of matter? Options: Picture A, Picture B, Picture C, Picture D

Back

Picture C

Front

Identify which item below best completes the table: Glass Window, Gold Ring, Paper Bag, Styrofoam Cup.

Back

Gold Ring

Front

Which spoon can you safely use to stir hot soup without burning your fingers? Options: Steel Spoon, Silver Spoon, Wooden Spoon, Copper Spoon

Back

Wooden Spoon

Front

A magnet would be attracted to which item? Options: Plastic bottle sprayer, Refrigerator, Wooden table, Aluminum bat

Back

Refrigerator