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Physical Properties

Physical Properties

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Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

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NGSS
MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

SCOTT RAINEY

Used 4+ times

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Which of the following best describes why state of matter is considered a physical property?

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It can be observed without changing the substance

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It determines the color of the substance

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It affects the taste of the substance

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It is only present in solids

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Which of the following are common states of matter found on Earth?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

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The state of matter depends on how close the particles are and how quickly they move. Fill in the blank: When energy is added to a solid, it becomes a ___

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liquid
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gas

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Which of the following properties are size-dependent?

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Mass

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Volume

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Color

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Shape

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the pull of gravity on an object

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Weight is the pull of gravity on an object

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Weight is how much material an object is made out of.

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It depends on what planet you are on.

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Which of the following are size-independent physical properties?

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Mass

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Density

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Melting Point

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Volume

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Multiple Choice

The temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid is called the ___ point.

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melting
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Freezing

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vaporization

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condensation

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Which formula is used to calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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Density = Volume / Mass

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Density = Mass x Volume

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Density = Mass + Volume

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in another

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The ability of a substance to conduct electricity

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The ability of a substance to float on water

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The ability of a substance to change color

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Which methods can be used to separate mixtures based on physical properties?

Here is a hint. You did THEM yesterday

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Filtration

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Magnetism

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Evaporation

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

Which method can be used to separate oil and water in a mixture, and why does this method work?

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By using a magnet, because oil is magnetic

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By using density differences, because oil and water have different densities

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By evaporation, because oil evaporates faster than water

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By filtration, because oil particles are larger than water particles

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Which type of metal could be separated from a mixture with a magnet?

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Gold

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Silver

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Iron

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Aluminum

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

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Color

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Texture

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Melting/Boiling Point

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Chemical Reactivity

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