Exploring Properties of Matter

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Which of the following is a physical property that can be measured using a balance? Magnetism, Mass, Solubility, Conductivity

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Mass

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TEKS.SCI.5.6A

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What happens to the physical properties of iron filings and sand when they are mixed together?

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They keep their original physical properties.

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TEKS.SCI.5.6B

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What is conserved when salt is dissolved in water to form a solution?

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The mass of the matter

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TEKS.SCI.5.6C

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What are the tiny building blocks that make up all matter, even if we cannot see them?

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Atoms or particles

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TEKS.SCI.5.6D

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A student places a rock and a piece of wood in a container of water. The rock sinks, and the wood floats. What property is being tested?

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Relative density

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TEKS.SCI.5.6A

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Best method to separate sand from water in a mixture?

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Use a filter

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TEKS.SCI.5.6B

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A student mixes sugar into water until it dissolves completely. Which statement best describes the properties of the solution compared to the original substances?

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The solution has different properties than the sugar and water alone.

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TEKS.SCI.5.6C

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A balloon is filled with air, but the air cannot be seen. Which evidence best supports that the air is made of particles too small to see?

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The balloon gets bigger as more air is added.

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TEKS.SCI.5.6D

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How can a student determine which of four unknown substances is a good conductor of electricity?

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Use a simple circuit to test if electricity flows through each substance.

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TEKS.SCI.5.6A

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How can a student show that salt is still present in a salt-water solution, even though it cannot be seen?

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By heating the solution to evaporate the water and recover the salt.

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TEKS.SCI.5.6C