Properties of Matter

During an experiment, 2 unknown materials are differentiated by the properties they exhibit during an experiment. Which option correctly classifies the listed properties as physical and chemical?

• 3 is a physical property;

  1, 2, and 4 are chemical properties

• 1, 2, and 3 are physical properties;

  4 is a chemical property

• 1 and 3 are physical properties;

  2 and 4 are chemical properties

• 2 and 3 are physical properties;

  1 and 4 are chemical properties

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

While eating a popsicle during the summer time, Layla Jill notices that the popsicle begins to melt, and the liquid popsicle drops onto her t-shirt. What type of property is Layla Jill observing?

• Layla Jill is observing a chemical property because the solid popsicle is changing to a liquid.

• Layla Jill is observing a chemical property because the solid popsicle is reacting with the plastic holder.

• Layla Jill is observing a physical property because the solid popsicle is changing to a liquid.

• Layla Jill is observing a physical property because the solid popsicle is reacting with the plastic holder.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Bandit separates 2 materials (A and B) on the basis of some properties as shown in the table. Which option correctly classifies the properties used to differentiate the materials?

• 1 and 2 are physical properties;

  3 is a chemical property

• 1 and 3 are physical properties;

  2 is a chemical property

• 1 is a chemical property;

  2 and 3 are physical properties

• 2 is a physical property; 1 and 3 are chemical properties

Which statement best describes a physical property?

• A physical property describes the product of a reaction between 2 substances.

• A physical property describes the substance in terms of energy content.

• A physical property of a substance varies from sample to sample.

• A physical property can be measured without changing the chemical makeup of the material.

Which is an example of a chemical property of matter?

• color

• density

• flammability

• volume

Which term represents a physical property of matter?

• flammability

• color

• reactivity

• combustibility

The picture shows 2 properties of matter that occur to a candle as it burns. Which statement about the properties of the candle is true?

• 1 represents a physical property, and 2 represents a chemical property

• 1 and 2 both represent physical properties

• 1 and 2 both represent chemical properties

• 1 represents a chemical property, and 2 represents a physical property

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A golf ball that is hit into a pond on the golf course sinks under the water. What change could be made to the design of the golf ball to allow it to float?

• Use a material that is less dense than water.

• Use a material that is less soluble in water.

• Use a material that has a lower boiling point than the water.

• Use a material that has a different color than the water.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A stone is placed in a graduated cylinder that contains 10 mL of water, and the water rises to 25 mL. If the mass of the object is 30 g, what is the density of the object?

• 0.5 g/mL

• 1.2 g/mL

• 2 g/mL

• 3 g/mL

Use the table with the densities to answer the question. Which is the correct order of substances from lowest to highest density?

• mercury, mineral oil, fresh water, salt water

• mercury, salt water, fresh water, mineral oil

• mineral oil, fresh water, salt water, mercury

• salt water, fresh water, mineral oil, mercury

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2