Properties of Matter

Mass can be defined as

• the amount of space that matter takes up.

• a measure of the amount of matter something contains.

• anything that has mass and takes up space.

• a synonym for density.

Which of these things would be considered matter?

• air

• love

• peace

• heat

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True or false: Density is the amount of matter in a given space.

• True

• False

You can identify the physical properties of a material by using

• odor.

• color.

• shape.

• texture

• All of the above.

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Which is an example of a chemical change?

• chopping a piece of wood into two pieces.

• slicing a banana into chunks.

• an ice cube melting.

• burning wood.

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True or false: Almost everyone in the United States uses the metric system for everyday measurements.

• True

• False

The metric system is a system of measurement based on

• the number 10 and multiples of 10.

• the English system of measurement.

• the number 12.

• the Egyptian unit called a cubit.

In the metric system, what would you use to measure the length of your science textbook?

• a liter.

• a gram.

• a centimeter.

• a meter.

How many quarts are in a gallon?

• 8

• 10

• 2

• 4

How many centimeters are in a meter?

• 100

• 10

• 1,000

• 1, they are equivalent.