Physical Properties of Matter - Grade 14 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

• Chemical reactivity

• Magnetism

• Mass

• Relative density

Abigail and Maya are conducting an experiment to see which objects will sink or float in water. What physical property of matter determines whether an object will sink or float in water?

• Solubility

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Relative density

Which physical state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the term for the ability of a substance to dissolve in water?

• Conductivity

• Density

• Magnetism

• Solubility

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electric energy?

• Wood

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Copper

Which physical property is measured in grams or kilograms?

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Density

• Solubility

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Iron nail

• Glass

• Aluminum foil

• Copper wire

What physical property is being tested when determining if a material can attract iron?

• Magnetism

• Density

• Mass

• Solubility

Which physical state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

• Gas

• Plasma

• Solid

• Liquid

What term describes the measure of how much matter is in a given volume?

• Magnetism

• Mass

• Solubility

• Density