Science Fall Benchmark Review

List the items in order from least Dense to most dense

• Oil, object, water

• Water, oil, object

• Object, oil, water

• Oil, water, object

Answer explanation

Less Dense than water- Object Floats
More Dense than water - Object Sinks

Put the objects in order from most dense to least dense

• Sponge, bottle cap, coin, water

• Coin, sponge, bottle cap, water

• Sponge, bottle cap, water, coin

• Coin, water, bottle top, sponge

Answer explanation

Less Dense than water- Object Floats
More Dense than water - Object Sinks

Which liquid is most likely vegetable oil? Why?

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

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

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

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

Answer explanation

Less Dense than water- Floats
More Dense than water - Sinks

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Solubility- a property of a material that enables or allows it to be DISSOLVED in or by another substance, such as a LIQUID.

Insoluble- a substance that will not dissolve in a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Solubility- a property of a material that enables or allows it to be DISSOLVED in or by another substance, such as a LIQUID.

Insoluble- a substance that will not dissolve in a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The table lists some properties of four objects.

Based on the properties, which object is most likely a metal?

• Object 1

• Object 2

• Object 3

• Object 4

Answer explanation

Metals- elements that are usually hard, shiny solids and good conductors of heat and electricity.

Based on these properties, what am I?

1. Conduct Thermal Energy

2. Solid

3. Less dense than water

4. Good Electrical Conductor

• Aluminum Foil

• Metal

• Wood

• Rubber

Answer explanation

Conductor- a material that easily transfers heat or electricity.

Insulator- a material that stops or slows the flow of electricity, heat or sound.

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Which of the following would belong in the categories?

• Iron, popsicle stick, salt

• Plastic Spoon,rock, rubber band

• Cardboard, bolt, sand

• Styrofoam, Oil, Kool-Aid

Answer explanation

Conductor- a material that easily transfers heat or electricity.

Less dense- Floats

Soluble- dissolves

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

In an investigation hot water is poured into a clear plastic cup. Another clear plastic cup is placed upside down over the cup of hot water.

• The hot water will become hotter because the air and heat are trapped in the top cup.

• The water level will rise in the bottom cup because of evaporation.

• Water droplets will form on the inside of the top cup as the water vapor cools.

• Water from the bottom cup will become solid as the hot water cools.

Answer explanation

Heat causes change.

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What change would need to happen for this snowball to change from a solid to a liquid?

• Colder Temperature 

• Warmer Temperature

• Temperature does not change

• Physical state must stay the same

Answer explanation

The warmer the temperature, the faster the particles move in matter.

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