Physical Properties and Changes

Which tool would be used to measure the mass of an object?

• balance
• graduated cylinder
• meter stick
• magnet

Definition of Physical property

• properties are those that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance
• Properties that describe how a substance changes into a completely different substance

Anything that has mass and takes up space is called

• float
• matter
• magnetism
• physical property

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

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When paper is folded to make an origami bookmark, what physical property of the paper changes?

• mass
• weight
• shape
• smell

What happens when chocolate is left in a hot car?

• it melts
• it changes shape
• it changes from a solid to a liquid
• all of the above

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.5-PS1-2

Which of the following examples represents a physical change?

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What is this tool to get volume?

• triple beam balance
• ruler
• thermometer
• graduate cylinder

What is this tool to get mass?

• triple beam balance
• ruler
• thermometer
• graduate cylinder

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• 3, 4, 2, 1, 
• 4, 3, 1, 2

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is the formula for density?

• density = mass x volume
• density = mass / volume
• density = mass + volume
• density = mass - volume

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