Matter and Its Properties Quiz

Which property would be most useful in distinguishing between salt and sugar?

• Color

• Taste

• Solubility in water

• State of matter

What property of metals makes them good materials for wires and cables?

• Transparency

• Conductivity

• Flexibility

• Solubility

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Which of the following is a physical property?

• Reactivity with vinegar

• Flammability

• Density

• Ability to rust

How can you classify a material as a mineral?

• It is organic.

• It is inorganic and has a crystalline structure.

• It is a liquid at room temperature.

• It is always opaque.

What property of matter describes its ability to flow?

• Elasticity

• Viscosity

• Malleability

• Brittleness

Which of the following is a characteristic property of all metals?

• They are all magnetic.

• They can all float on water.

• They all have high melting points.

• They are all good conductors of heat and electricity.

What measurement would help classify a liquid as acidic or basic?

• Temperature

• pH level

• Viscosity

• Density

Which property can be used to separate sand from water?

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

• Magnetism

What is the term for a material's ability to be drawn into thin wires?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Brittleness

• Elasticity

Which of the following properties would best help identify a sample of quartz?

• Color

• Hardness

• Smell

• Taste