Properties of Matter Review

The illustrations shows the spacing of particles in different types of matter. Which illustration is an example of the spacing of particles in solids?

• illustration A
• illustration B
• illustration C
• illustration D

Has a definite shape and volume. Particles are very close to one another (dense).They vibrate, but do not move about. 

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• mass

Has a definite volume, but their shape changes according to the shape of their containers. The particles are close to one another, but they are able to move apart from each other and flow from place to place.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• mass

A mixture that has the same composition throughout because all the parts are mixed evenly.

• reaction
• solution
• mixture
• atam

Which item is more dense than water (sinks)?

• Styrofoam Cup
• Wooden Block
• Silverware
• Beach Ball

Choose the item that is less dense than water (floats).

• Beach Ball
• Brick
• Magnet
• Metal Key

Steel and silver are examples of matter that_______?

• can float
• are edible
• have magnetic properties
• have no gravity

 Which is true?

• Oil is more dense than water
• the crayon is more dense than the pasta
• the paperclip is less dense than oil
• the popsicle stick is the least dense item

What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.

• 3 mL
• 23 mL
• 20 mL
• 43 mL

Which list includes only objects that are conductors?

• Paper clip, rubber, glass, copper penny
• Rubber, glass, wood, plastic
• Rubber, glass, copper penny, wood
• Paper clip, iron nail, copper penny, aluminum foil