Matter

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, volume, mass
• density, volume, mass
• solid, liquid, gas
• density, gas, volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• matter

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Shape is a ____ that helps identify an object.

• physical property
• chemical property
• mass
• matter

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Iron + oxygen = rust is an example of a ___________.

• physical property/change
• chemical property/change
• mass
• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Iron + oxygen = rust is an example of a ___________.

• physical property/change
• chemical property/change
• mass
• volume

A watermelon has more matter than a grape, so it has more

• mass
• eat
• solid
• greater

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

Sugar is added to water and stirred unit it completely dissolves.  Which of the following correctly describes something that has happened to the sugar?

• The mass of the sugar decreased.
• The sugar disappeared an no longer exists.
• The sugar is evenly distributed in the water.
• The crystal of sugar have entered the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A fifth grade class has collected empty cans for recycling.  They have several large bins with aluminum and steel cans, all mixed together.  The two types of can must be separated.  Which of the following techniques could the students use to separate the two types of cans?

• Put the cans in water, the steel cans with float.
• Crush the cans, the aluminum cans will be a different shape.
• Test the cans for their ability to conduct electricity.
• Use a magnet to find and remove the steel cans.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which statement is true?

• Oil is the most dense substance.
• Corn syrup is less dense than water.
• Oil is less dense than water.
• Oil and corn syrup have the same density but different masses.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Two objects are placed in water.  One sinks and the other floats.  Which conclusion can be drawn from this data?

• one object is magnetic and the other is not
• one object is solid and the other is a liquid
• one object has a greater density than the other
• one object is much larger than the other

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NGSS.5-PS1-3