Observable Properties of Matter

Something that does not easily crumble if you hit it with a hammer, like a diamond, is probably very ___.

• hard

• shiny

• magnetic

• soluble

When you look at the _____ of a piece of fruit, it may tell if the fruit is ripe or not.

• shape

• shininess

• color

• solubility

When you hang a picture on your refrigerator, the clip that holds it up is probably ______.

• hard

• shiny

• magnetic

• soluble

Whether something dissolves in water or not depends on its _____.

• hardness

• conductivity

• color

• solubility

Metals such as copper have a high level of _______ and transfer electricity easily, while rubber does not.

• hardness

• conductivity

• color

• solubility

Metals are often very _______ while nonmetals are usually dull.

• hard

• shiny

• magnetic

• soluble

Why shouldn’t we rely on color only to identify an object?

• Many substances do not have a color.

• Many substances can change color.

• Many substances share the same color.

• Many substances come in more than one color.

Which of the following is an observable property of our classroom window? Select all that apply.

• Color: transparent

• Color: purple

• Hard to break

• Solubility: easily soluble

Which of the following is an observable property of our classroom door? Select all that apply.

• Color: brown

• Color: purple

• Solubility: easily soluble

• Hardness: hard to break

Based on our lab, which properties were easy to observe without destroying or altering the objects? Select all that apply.

• Color

• Shininess

• Hardness

• Magnetism

• Electrical conductivity