Properties of Matter

Properties of Matter

How can different materials be used?

​Matter

Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

Everything is matter, even objects we cannot see such as air​.

Properties of Matter

Match

Match the following type of matter with its description.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Has its own size and shape

Has its own size but no shape

Does not have its own size and shape

• Has its own size and shape

• Has its own size but no shape

• Does not have its own size and shape

​Properties

Properties are the traits or features of an object such as color, shape, and size.

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a property of a pencil?

• made out of wood

• heavy

• thin

• has a black tip

​Measure Properties

Many properties can be measured using tools. For example, temperature, weight, length, and height of matter can be measured.

Match

Match the following tools with the property they measure.

• ruler

• scale

• thermometer

measures the length or height

measures the weight

measures the temperature

• measures the length or height

• measures the weight

• measures the temperature

​Observe Properties

​Observe properties are found using the five senses.

You can observe the size, color, and shape of an object.

Texture is another property that describes how something feels. ​

Match

Match the following properties with the sense we use to find them.

• sight

• touch

• taste

• hearing

matter that is green

matter that is rough

matter that is sweet

matter that is quiet

• matter that is green

• matter that is rough

• matter that is sweet

• matter that is quiet

​Test Properties

Some properties are found by testing.

We can test to see if an object is magnetic, if they sink or float, and the flexibility of an object.

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Matter that has flexibility is able to bend. ​

Multiple Choice

Which material has the most flexibility?

• wood

• metal

• string

• plastic

Match

Match the following property with its type.

• measure property

• observe property

• test property

weight of a fish

the color of a ball

magnetism of a toy car

• weight of a fish

• the color of a ball

• magnetism of a toy car

Multiple Choice

Which of these objects will be able to float?

• a ball filled with air

• a ball filled with sand

• a heavy metal filled with water

• all of them

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is matter?

• the air we breathe

• orange juice

• bowling ball

• all of them