Physical Properties of Matter

To determine if a piece of matter will sink or float, a student would...

• Use a hand lense to examine its physical properties.
• Measure its mass by using a spring scale.
• Use a magnet to see if it attracts.
• Place the object in a container of water.

Which scientific tool should a student use to see if a piece of matter is magnetic?

• Hand lens
• Thermometer
• Hot place
• Magnet

Mass

• Anything that has mass and takes up space.
• The property of attraction to a magnet.
• Group together based on similar traits.
• The amount of stuff in something; can be measured in kg.

Float

• Group together based on similar traits.
• Stay on the surface level in a liquid.
• The look, feel, taste, sound, or smell of an object.
• The property of attraction to a magnet.

Which tool would you use to determine the mass of matter?

• Graduated Cylinder
• Triple Beam Balance
• Thermometer
• Stop Watch

Physical Properties

• The look, feel, taste, sound, or smell of an object.
• Stay on the surface level in a liquid.
• Drop below the surface level in a liquid.
• Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Magnetism

• Drop below the surface in a liquid.
• Group together based on similar traits.
• The property of attraction to a magnet.
• The look, feel, taste, sound, or smell of an object.

Matter

• Anything that has mass and takes us space.
• Group together based on similar traits.
• Stay on the surface level in a liquid.
• The amount of stuff in something; can be measured in kg. 

Which of the following belongs in
 Group B?
Group A: beach ball, balloon, soccer ball
Group B: orange juice, water, ?
Group C: stuffed bear, apple, sock

• Dog bone
• Vegetable oil
• Pillow
• Ice cube

Drop below the surface level in a liquid:

• Magnetism
• Float
• Sink
• Classify