Properties of Matter Lessons 1-4 (Mass, Volume, Density)

The drawing shows a cube and a pyramid.  What is the density of the cube?
Hint: D=M/V

• .37 mL
• .37 g/cm3
• .37 g
• 022 g

The container below is partially filled with water. What is the volume of the water?

• 2.9 mL
• 3.7 mL
• 4.2 mL
• 5.1 mL

Which statement best describes an atom?

• Atoms are the smallest particles of matter that are still elements.
• Atoms are composed of one or more elements in a fixed ratio.
• Atoms are broken down by physical means into subatomic particles.
• Atoms are tiny energy packets that produce a beam of light.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The drawing was part of a lab report turned in by a student. What is the volume of the rock sample?

• 60 cm3
• 50 mL
• 10 cm3
• 60 g

A student has a 4 gram sample of copper and a 8 gram sample of copper.  What will be the same about each of the samples?

• density
• mass
• shape
• volume

The teacher compared the properties of two samples of copper. Which property did she most likely compare using a balance?

• density
• mass
• temperature
• volume

The diagram shows a tank of fluid with an ice cube at the bottom.  Which statement best explains why the ice sank in the liquid?

• The ice cube is in water.
• The ice is less dense than the liquid. 
• The ice is more dense than the liquid. 
• The ice cube is colder than the liquid. 

Which difference between water and ice results in ice floating on cold water?

• heat
• shape
• density 
• volume

Students added a small rock to a graduated cylinder with 16 mL of water. The water level rose 6 mL. The student subtracted the two water levels. Which property of the rock were the students measuring?

• area
• density
• mass
• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which does 12.0 grams represent?

• mass
• volume
• speed
• force

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5