Matter Task Cards

Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely iron?

• A. Object 1

• B. Object 2

• C. Object 3

• D. Object 4

Which of these labels correctly identifies the solubility of each substance in water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of these properties can be used to classify these six objects into more than one group?

• A. Magnetism

• B. Physical State

• C. Solubility in water

• D. Relative density to water

Which of the following changes to the ingredients does not occur when heated over a hot pan?

• A. The temperatures of the chocolate bar increases.

• B. The chocolate bar changes from a solid to a liquid.

• C. The temperatures of the banana increases.

• D. The banana melts from a liquid to a solid.

Which of the following tables identifies the correct physical properties of the four listed substances?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Based on the data from the table, which cup is the best thermal insulator?

• A. Cup 4, because the water reached the lowest temperature

• B. Cup 3, because the temperature of the water had the lowest decrease

• C. Cup 1, because the water cooled the quickest.

• D. Cup 3, because the most thermal energy was produced by the cup

Which liquid is most likely vegetable oil?

• A. Liquid L, because vegetable oil is less dense than water and more dense than a sponge

• B. Liquid M, because vegetable oil is less dense than water and more dense than a coin.

• C. Liquid M, because vegetable oil is more dense than water and less dense than a coin.

• D. Liquid L, because vegetable oil is more dense than water and less dense than a sponge.

Which of the following changes is least likely to take place when blending the ingredients together?

• A. The pieces of banana become smaller in size.

• B. The sugar changes from a solid to a liquid.

• C. The water changes color.

• D. The water's taste changes.

Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely plastic?

• A. Object 1

• B. Object 2

• C. Object 3

• D. Object 4

Based on the table, which material should be used to insulate electrical wires?

• A. Copper, because it is a good conductor of electricity.

• B. Copper, because it is flexible and can be bent easily.

• C. Plastic, because it is a solid.

• D. Plastic, because it is a thermal and electrical insulator.