Classifying Matter Vocabulary

Match the word to the definition

• classify

• anything that has mass and takes up space

• float

• stay on the surface level of a liquid

• matter

• group together based on similar traits

• volume

• the amount of space that something takes up

• magnetism

• force produced by a magnet

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

True or false: mass is measured in grams.

• True

• False

Match the following

• the sun

• the amount of stuff in something; measured in grams

• physical properties

• example of a gas

• mass

• the look, feel, smell or taste of an object

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What tool would you use to find the volume of something?

• magnet

• graduated cylinder

• thermometer

• triple beam balance

What tool would you use to determine if a piece of matter is magnetic?

• magnet

• hand lens

• thermometer

• hot plate

Which tool would you use to determine the mass of matter?

• thermometer

• triple beam balance

• stopwatch

• graduated cylinder

What do you think is the best way to locate a tiny, green, toy car in a grassy field that's 52 grams and made of iron?

• use a magnet

• use a hand lens

• use a balance

• use a graduated cylinder

Which of the following belongs in group B?

• pillow

• dog bone

• ice cube

• vegetable oil

To determine if an object sinks or floats what should you do?

• use a magnet to see if it attracts

• observe it under a microscope

• place the object in water

• measure its mass

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

True or False: an iron nail's physical properties are magnetic, shiny, solid and silver.

• true

• false