Properties of Matter

Front

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

Back

It will sink.

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What does the texture of an object describe?

Back

How it feels.

Front

What tool is best for measuring the mass of an object?

Back

A balance.

Front

What instrument do we use to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer.

Front

What is density?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is a physical property?

Back

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

Front

What is an example of a physical change?

Back

Melting ice.

Front

What is the boiling point of water?

Back

100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.

Front

What is the freezing point of water?

Back

0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.