Grade 4 Science Mrs. Kmetz Chapter 11 Properties of Matter

Water freezing is an example of 

• liquid changing to a solid 
• solid changing to a liquid
• gas changing to a solid 
• gas changing to a liquid 

Which form of energy is needed to change water from a liquid to a gas? 

• heat
• mechanical 
• chemical 
• sound 

A student reaches one hand into a bag filled with smooth objects. The student feels the objects but does not look into the bag. Which property of the objects can the student most likely identify?

• shape 
• color 
• ability to reflect light 
• ability to conduct electricity 

A student has a ball of clay that sinks when placed in a pan of water. Which property should he change to make the clay float?

• color 
• texture 
• mass 
• shape 

Which substance is usually found in nature as a liquid, solid, and gas?

• water 
• rock 
• metal 
• glass 

What is one way to change water from a liquid to a solid?

• decrease the temperature
• increase the temperature
• decrease the mass 
• increase the mass 

• color 
• odor
• shape 
• volume 

Which tool should a student use to compare the masses of two small rocks?

• balance 
• hand lens 
• ruler 
• measuring cup 

• color 
• odor 
• shape 
• texture 

Which unit of measurement can be used to describe the length of a desk?

• centimeters 
• grams 
• liters 
• degrees Celsius