Properties of Matter

Scientists use their senses to observe the properties of matter.

• true

• false

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

All matter has

• space and is a solid

• mass and takes up space

• size and texture

Solids

• take the shape of their container

• have their own shape and size

• spread out to fill space

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Gas

• spreads out to fill space

• has it's own shape and size

• takes the shape of it's container

Liquids

• take the shape of their container

• have their own shape and size

• spread out to fill space

Which of the following is a property of a basketball?

• bumpy

• smooth

• rectangular

The three states of matter are

• solid, liquid, and gas

• smell, taste, and touch

• eyes, nose, fingers

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of these senses do scientists use to observe texture?

• smell

• hearing

• touch

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of these senses do scientists use to observe color?

• sight

• hearing

• touch

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is an example of matter that has a smooth texture?

• bowling ball

• carpet

• sandpaper