Physical Properties of Matter

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What happens to a wooden pencil when placed in water?

Back

It floats.

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If an object has a greater density than water, what will it do in water?

Back

It will sink.

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the mass on this triple beam if it reads 41g?

Back

41g

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What happens to an object with a density less than water?

Back

It will float.

Front

What is the unit of mass in the metric system?

Back

Gram (g) or Kilogram (kg)

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.