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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Which property did Zoe use to identify these two metals?

• solubility

• color

• density

• magnetism

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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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