A characteristic of matter that allows it to change to something new is a ________________.

• Physical property

• Physical change

• Chemical property

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The state of matter of a material depends on its

• Density

• Temperature

• Volume

• Weight

Which process can be used to find the volume of an irregular-shaped solid?

• Buoyancy

• Solubility

• Malleability

• Displacement

Approximately how many elements are metals?

• Half of the periodic table

• One-third of the periodic table

• Three-fourths of the periodic table

• All of the periodic table

Which of the following is NOT on an element key?

• Atomic number

• State of matter

• Symbol

• Density

The elements in the second column of from the left edge of the periodic table are the

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Transition metals

• Lanthanide and actinide series

Main-block transition metals, such as iron, make good building materials for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• High density

• Insulation

• Strength

• Resistance to corrosion

Which of the following is NOT a property of all metals?

• Conduct electricity

• Shiny

• Does not conduct heat

• Malleable when solid

All metals

• Melt at high temperatures

• Conduct heat and electricity

• Contain iron

• React with air and water

Which statement about noble gases is correct?

• They form compounds with very bright colors

• They exist as single atoms rather than as molecules

• They are highly reactive with both metals and nonmetals

• They rarely form compounds in nature