Properties of matter

Mrs. Sickles was investigating a sample of matter that is attracted to a magnet and is a good conductor of electricity. Based on this evidence, the matter is made of -

• Iron

• wood

• glass.

• paper

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

2 A student added sugar to a glass of water and stirred. After ten minutes the sugar was no longer visible.

The sugar seemed to disappear because sugar –

• evaporates in water.

• is magnetic in water.

• dissolves in water.

• sinks in water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Two objects are placed in water. One sinks and the other floats. Which of the following is the most reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from this data?

• One object is magnetic and the other is not.

• One object is a solid and the other is a liquid.

• One object has a greater density than the other.

• One object is much larger than the other

Students collected data on several objects and recorded the data in a T-chart. Which object would replace the question mark to complete the chart?

• Glass marble

• Aluminum can

• Rubber eraser

• Wool sock

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Water and oil are poured into the same container. An object is added. The materials are allowed to sit and their final positions are shown in the illustration. What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from this test?

• The object has the lowest density.

• Water is less dense than oil.

• The object is less dense than water.

• Oil has the highest density.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Students filled a graduated cylinder with water and oil. Next they placed two samples, Substance X and Substance Y, in the same graduated cylinder. The illustration shows the final positions of all these materials. What conclusion can be drawn from this observation?

• Water is less dense than oil.

• Substance Y is less dense than water.

• Oil is more dense than water.

• Substance X is more dense than oil.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Mrs. Johnson collects data on the properties of four different substances and records them in a table. What makes Material 4 different from the other materials? Only Material 4 –

• looks like colored crystals

• does not dissolve in water

• is not magnetic

• has a mass less than 25 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This table lists magnetic and nonmagnetic objects. Which object should be placed where the question mark is, to complete this chart?

• Iron washer

• Plastic bottle

• Wool mitten

• Rubber band

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

A student created a table listing the properties of a sample of matter. Based on the table below, the student collected data on a sample of which of the following types of matter?

• Vinegar

• Salt

• Iron filings

• Sand

Students placed three spheres in a tank of water. Which of the following can be concluded based on the results?

• Sphere 1 is more dense than Sphere 3.

• Sphere 2 is less dense than Sphere 3.

• Sphere 3 is less dense than Sphere 2.

• Sphere 2 is less dense than Sphere 1.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2