Matter Matters!

What is matter?

• Things we can see and touch

• Ideas and energy

• Only solids, liquids, and gases

• Everything except air

Which property of matter determines if something sinks or floats?

• Magnetism

• Density

• Solubility

• Weight

What happens when you mix salt and water?

• The salt dissolves in water

• The salt sinks to the bottom

• The salt floats on top

• The salt disappears

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Which gas is less dense than air?

• Sulfur hexafluoride

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What happens when you put sulfur hexafluoride in a balloon?

• The balloon floats

• The balloon sinks

• The balloon explodes

• Nothing happens

What property of matter does a plastic handle on a hot pot demonstrate?

• Magnetism

• Density

• Solubility

• Heat insulation

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What is the main purpose of using propane gas in a grill?

• To make the food taste better

• To create a flame

• To generate electricity

• To compress the gas

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What is the purpose of using stainless steel for utensils?

• To make them lightweight

• To make them rust-free

• To make them magnetic

• To make them colorful

What happens when you put a piece of styrofoam in acetone?

• The styrofoam dissolves

• The styrofoam floats

• The styrofoam sinks

• The styrofoam changes color

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What is slime made of?

• Water and glue

• Borax and water

• Water and borax

• Glue and borax