Properties of Matter Review

Which item is attracted to a magnet?

• nail

• paper

• plastic

• pencil

Which of the following correctly describes the items?

• cotton mitt - conductor

  metal pan - insulator

• cotton mitt - insulator

  metal pan - conductor

• cotton mitt and metal pan are BOTH insulators

• cotton mitt and metal pan are BOTH conductors

What best describes what a popsicle has in common with a Hershey Kiss?

• both are magnetic

• both are strong

• both are flexible

• both will melt when exposed to heat

Which would be the most important property of matter when selecting material to build a bridge?

• density

• magnetic

• strength

• flexibility

Which of the following would be protect your hand when grabbing a hot skillet?

• rubber

• glass

• paper

• silver

Which BEST explains why copper wire is commonly the type used in electrical cords for a lamp?

• it conducts heat

• it protects you from getting shocked

• it conducts electricity AND is flexible

• it conducts electricity AND is difficult to bend

Which would be difficult to bend without breaking?

• wool sock

• small twig

• cardboard box

• rubber band

If something bends easily, we say that it is ____________.

• magnetic

• a conductor

• dense

• flexible

What best describes an item that is magnetic?

• it attracts metal

• it repels metal

• it is a solid

• it is flexible

A substance is mixed with water. How can you tell if it is soluble?

• if it sinks to the bottom

• if it floats

• if it dissolves

• if the water boils