Classifying Matter

Which of the following describes a solid?

• Takes the shape of its container

• Pours easily, forming a puddle

• Keeps its shape and size

• Escapes into the air in an open dish

Students are given a hot plate and a beaker of water and are asked to heat the water and measure the temperature. What other tools and safety equipment do they need for this experiment?

• Spring Scale & Gloves

• Compass & Apron

• Thermometer & Goggles

• Hand Lens & Goggles

Students have a container of water and several objects. The water will help students observe which of the following properties?

• How quickly the objects heat up

• Whether the object will sink or float

• Whether the objects are made of iron

• The mass of the objects

What tool is most useful in determining whether an object is made of iron?

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Which tool would be used to measure the heat in a liquid?

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What property of matter does this tool help us measure?

• Temperature

• Mass

• Density

• Magnetism

In the illustration, which is an example of a gas?

• Bubbles

• Straw

• Ice

• The Glass

Which item would be attracted to a magnet?

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What is the temperature of the liquid?

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Which item belongs in the "liquid" column on the table?

• Oil

• Carbon Dioxide

• Wood

• Paper