Physical Properties Quiz

What is the physical property that describes the ability of a substance to reflect or absorb light?

• Hardness

• Solubility

• Color

• Conductivity

Which property measures how resistant a substance is to being scratched?

• Luster

• Hardness

• Malleability

• Magnetism

What term describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid?

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Hardness

• Magnetism

Which physical property refers to a substance’s ability to allow electricity or heat through it?

• Color

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Luster

What describes the states of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• all of the above

When two metals such as iron and cobalt are placed on a table they are pulled together by an invisible force called_______ .

• Conductivity

• Magic Force

• Gravitational Force

• Magnetic Force

What is the term for the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

• Melting Point

• Boiling Point

• Hardness

• Luster

Which property describes the appearance of a substance when it shines or reflects light?

• Solubility

• Luster

• Hardness

• Conductivity

What is the term for a substance’s ability to be deformed without breaking?

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

• Luster

Which physical property is measured in grams or kilograms?

• Volume

• Density

• Mass

• Hardness