Physical Properties of Matter Questions

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

When measuring the volume of an irregularly shaped object, which method can be used?

Back

Dropping the object in water and determining how much the water level rises.

Front

Which substance is most likely to dissolve in water?

Back

Salt

Front

What happens during condensation?

Back

Gas cools and changes to liquid.

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

Because ice is less dense than water.

Front

What is density?

Back

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

Front

What is the boiling point of water?

Back

100 degrees Celsius at sea level.

Front

What is the freezing point of water?

Back

0 degrees Celsius at sea level.

Front

What is a physical change?

Back

A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

Front

What is an example of a physical change?

Back

Melting ice.