Properties of Matter

• 392 g

• 932 g

• 203 g

• 293 g

A student places an ice cube and a glass marble in a container of water. Which statement best explains what will happen to the ice cube and the glass marble?

• The ice cube will sink in water, and the glass marble will float in water.

• The ice cube will float in water, and the glass marble will sink in water.

• The ice cube and the glass marble will both float in water.

• The ice cube and the glass marble will both sink in water

Which substance best completes the table above?

• Rainwater

• Clouds

• Steam

• Brick

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Which statement best describes the two temperatures represented in the images?

• The temperature of the ice water is higher than the temperature of the warm water.

• The temperature of the ice water is lower than the temperature of the warm water.

• The temperature of the ice water and warm water is the same.

• The temperature of the ice water and warm water cannot be measured.

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What example of matter would complete the chart?

• Metal toy boat

• Plastic car

• Steel block

• Wooden pencil

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Which statement is best supported by the Investigating Magnetism chart above?

• All metals are magnetic.

• Only certain metals are magnetic.

• Stronger magnets can attract all metals.

• The heavier the object, the more magnetic it is.

Which of the four blocks has the greatest mass?

• Block A

• Block B

• Block C

• Block D

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Observe the balloons above. What are three physical properties that are different between the two balloons?

• Size, temperature and ability to float

• Size, volume and state of matter

• Volume, magnetism and size

• Size, volume and ability to float

The thermometer in the picture above shows the temperature. What is the temperature of the liquid?

• 30 degrees

• 35 degrees

• 42 degrees

• 37 degrees

Madison put a small, empty aluminum boat into a small tub. She noticed that as she added small weights to the boat, the water level in the tub rose. What is the BEST explanation for her results?

• The mass of an object affects its ability to float.

• The aluminum boat is metallic and magnetic.

• The material of the boat affects its ability to float.

• The water was displaced as she put weights in the boat.