Properties of Matter

Which of the following can be classified as matter?

• an idea

• the letter A

• a lake

• the month August

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

True or false? Taste is not a physical property of matter.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following tools can be used to measure the volume of a rock?

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A floating block is ___________ dense than water.

• more

• less

True or false? Physical properties are things that can be observed about matter.

• true

• false

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which physical property can be used to best determine if the grains are salt or sugar?

• texture

• odor

• color

• taste

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

___________ can be measured using a pan balance.

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Length

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

What can be claimed about the tomato?

• It has less mass than the orange.

• It has more mass than the orange.

• It has the same mass as the orange.

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

To determine if a piece of matter will sink or float, a student would...

• Use a hand lense to examine its physical properties.
• Measure its mass by using a spring scale.
• Use a magnet to see if it attracts.
• Place the object in a container of water.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which scientific tool should a student use to see if a piece of matter is magnetic?

• Hand lens
• Thermometer
• Hot place
• Magnet

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NGSS.5-PS1-3