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Max tested some objects with the circuit tester. Then, he recorded his results in the table below.

Based on his results, which of the following conclusions is the most likely to be true?

• A, B and C are flexible objects.
• B is a non-conductor of electricity.
• A is made of iron and B is made of copper.
• Conductors of electricity are also heat conductors.

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Conductor or insulator?  Plastic toy car

• Conductor
• Insulator

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5.5A - All of the following materials are conductors except-

• Iron Nail
• Metal spoon
• cotton ball
• copper wire

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The plastic around the wire is

• conductor
• insulator
• decoration

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What part of matter can be observed with the senses like size, shape, color, and how it feels?

• physical property
• liquid
• solid
• gas

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Which of these is a better insulator?

• 
• 

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Use the Moh’s Scale provided to answer the question below.

A student found a mineral that can scratch talc and gypsum, but not apatite. Which mineral did the student most likely find?

• diamond

• fluorite

• quartz

• topaz

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All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

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Which one is not a way to identify minerals?

• color

• fracture

• metallic

• cleavage

• hardness

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Based on what you have learned, how can minerals be identified?

HINT: Select all that apply!

• By their physical properties.

• By their color, luster, and hardness.

• By their form, streak, and cleavage.

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