Physical Properties of Matter

Which physical property will change if you visit the moon?

• mass
• volume
• density
• weight

A characteristic of matter that can be observed without changing the identity of the matter is a physical property.

• True

• False

Weight is the amount of matter in an object.

• True

• False

Solubility is the ability of one substance to dissolve in another.

• True

• False

Which substance contains particles that move most quickly?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

Which property are you looking for with this tool?

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Magnetism

• Mass

Which item has a magnetic property?

• Nail

• Plastic cap

• Cardboard

• Wood

Which item does NOT have a magnetic property?

• Nail

• Paper Clip

• Washer

• Popsicle stick

When an item floats on water it has

• more density than water

• less density than water

Aluminum does NOT have buoyancy, therefore

• it will sink in water.

• it will float in water.