Properties of Matter Review

Which of the following is a measure of how easily a substance can be scratched?

• Hardness

• Viscosity

• Density

• Malleability

What property describes a substance's ability to dissolve in another substance?

• Electrical conductivity

• Melting point

• Solubility

• Boiling point

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Which property refers to the ability of a metal to be drawn into wires?

• Texture

• Ductility

• Luster

• Clarity

What does the melting point of a substance indicate?

• The temperature at which it freezes

• The temperature at which it becomes a liquid

• The temperature at which it dissolves

• The temperature at which it boils

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Which of the following is a chemical property?

• Combustibility

• Texture

• Density

• Color

What is the term used to describe the amount of matter in a given space?

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Weight

Which of the following is not a physical property?

• Color

• Boiling point

• Combustibility

• Odor

What is the term for the resistance of a liquid to flow?

• Viscosity

• Density

• Surface tension

• Volatility

What does the term 'malleability' refer to?

• The ability of a substance to dissolve in water

• The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires

• The ability of a substance to return to its original shape after deformation

• The ability of a metal to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas?

• Freezing point

• Melting point

• Boiling point

• Condensation point

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