Properties of Matter

Which of these is matter?

• energy
• air
• peace
• love

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Why is a balloon with air in it heavier than a balloon without air?

• it's larger
• it has matter in it
• it takes up more space
• none of the above

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

Which property did Zoe use to identify these two metals?

• solubility
• color
• density
• magnetism

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of these is LESS dense than air?

• styrofoam
• sodium hexafluoride
• helium
• wood

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The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.

• volume
• density
• mass
• solubility

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Which of the following units provides the best measure for the amount of space that matter occupies?

• mL
• grams
• cm³
• Both mL and cm³

What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.

• 3 mL
• 23 mL
• 20 mL
• 43 mL

What would be the best way to measure the volume of a small rock?

• L x W x H with a ruler
• Put on triple beam balance
• Mass ÷ Volume
• Displacement method using graduated cylinder

Which of the following is not a characteristic property of matter?

• Density
• Mass
• Phase/State
• Solubility

A solid is

• a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume
• a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape
• a substance with a definite shape and volume
• a substance whose particles glide past one another

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