Properties of Matter

Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing a substance's

• size

• appearance

• composition

• mass

A property that describes the ability of matter to react or combine with other matter and form a new substance is an example of

• a chemical property

• a physical property

• solubility

• thermal conductivity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is another term for a characteristic or quality?

• matter

• solid

• property

• texture

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

• magnetism

• thermal conductivity

• solubilty

• all of the above

The physical state of matter is an example of a _________ property.

• physical

• chemical

• conductive

• soluble

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

______ properties are hard to observe.

• Physical

• Chemical

• Color

• Solubility

______ refers to how hard or soft a substance is.

• Color

• Hardness

• Texture

• Electrical conductivity

Which of the following is NOT an example of how a texture feels?

• smooth

• rough

• slimy

• cold

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

Substances that are smooth will reflect _______ light rays and in equal angles compared to substances that are rough.

• less

• more

• the same amount of

• no

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If a material does not allow any electrical energy to pass through it, the material is

• higher electrical conductor

• lower electrical conductor

• not an electrical conductor

• more electrically conductive