Properties of Matter Review

Kyle and Jan are comparing two samples of matter. They make a chart showing the properties of each sample.

Which property provides the best evidence that both samples are solids rather than liquids?

• Color

• Mass

• Shape

• Volume

Which property is the same for the two cubes shown?

• Color

• Texture

• Luster

• Volume

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

The balance shows two flasks of liquid. Which liquid has the greater mass?

• Liquid A has a greater mass, because the right side of the balance is higher.

• Liquid A has a greater mass, because the left side of the balance is lower.

• Liquid B has a greater mass, because the right side of the balance is higher.

• Liquid B has a greater mass, because the left side of the balance is lower.

A student has to classify an unknown material as a solid, liquid, or gas. How can the student tell if the material is a liquid?

• It has a definite shape.

• It has color.

• It takes the shape of its container.

• It does not have definite volume.

Which property identifies a material as a gas?

• It is very hot.

• It has a definite volume.

• It has a definite shape.

• It has no definite shape or volume.

Nina made an investigation to find the physical properties of a stone. She measured 200 milliliters of water. Then she put a stone in the water. The pictures show the cylinder before and after the stone was added. What physical property is being investigated?

• Volume

• Mass

• Temperature

• Odor

A group of students were studying a photograph of Jupiter's atmosphere. Which word best describes the state of matter they saw in the photograph?

• gas

• heat

• liquid

• solid

Using the data from the chart, which statement correctly describes one of the materials?

• Anna observed a gas.

• Mike observed a solid.

• Rob observed a liquid.

• Lauren observed a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How do the physical properties of a gas compare to those of a liquid?

• Gases and liquids both have a definite shape.

• Liquids have a definite shape, while gases can change their shapes.

• Gases take the shape of their containers, while liquids expand to fill their containers.

• Liquids take the shape of their containers, while gases expand to fill their containers.

Which response is correct?

• Salt is a liquid because it pours just like water does.

• Salt is a liquid because it takes the shape of its container.

• Salt is a solid because it takes the shape of the container.

• Salt is a solid because each salt crystal has a definite shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4