Science Pilot 5.5A Physical Properties of Matter

Cindy poured a packet of lemon powder into a pitcher of cold water. Cindy stirred the contents together. Which property of the powder was she demonstrating?

• density

• conductivity

• solubility

• mass

The physical characteristics of five items are shown in the table. Which property would divide the objects into four groups?

• magnetism

• mass

• conductivity

• density

Sammy wants to make a wave model. He knows cooking oil is less dense than water. He also knows blued food coloring will dissolve in water but not in the oil. Which diagram shows this information correctly?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Materials are available for a science experiment. Students are to build a circuit that will turn on a light bulb. Which group of available materials can be used to build a working circuit?

• pencil, lightbulb, battery

• rubber band, battery, copper wire

• straw, eraser, lightbulb

• copper wire, battery, lightbulb

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Students were asked to make observations about several objects using a triple beam balance, a magnet and a container of water. The observations were recorded on the table shown.

Which statement is true if students wish to sort the objects into exactly two groups?

• Magnetism can be used because not all the objects were attracted to a magnet.

• Mass can be used since all measurements are less than 25 grams.

• Density can be used because all the objects sink in water.

• Shape, color, and state of matter can be used because all of the objects are solids and have a different appearance.

Which table shows the correct physical properties for all items in the list?

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What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?

• Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.
• No energy is transferred.
• Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.
• The water warms up due to the humidity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which object is solid, soluble, and not magnetic?

• salt
• vinegar
  vinegar
• iron filings
  iron filings
• cinnamon

Two objects are placed in water.  One sinks and the other floats.  Which conclusion can be drawn from this data?

• one object is magnetic and the other is not
• one object is solid and the other is a liquid
• one object has a greater density than the other
• one object is much larger than the other

Why do ice cubes float in a  glass of water?

• the ice cubes are more dense than the water
• the water is more dense than the ice cubes
• the water is more dense than the glass
• the ice is more dense than the glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2