Identify Properties of Materials

How are you able to determine the physical properties of a substance?

• By using the senses to smell, taste, hear, feel, or see it

• By comparing it to the substances that surround it

• By determining its placement on the periodic table of elements

• By observing how it reacts with other substances

• By observing its shape and reflectivity

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Compare the following containers: Container 1 is clear, bends easily, and quickly melts when near a flame. Container 2 is not clear, difficult to dent, and does not melt near a flame. Which container is most likely metal? Support your answer with evidence based on the given properties.

• Container 1 is most likely metal.
• Both containers are equally likely to be metal.
• Neither container is metal.
• Container 2 is most likely metal.

The maximum amount of a substance that can be dissolved by another substance is called the _____.

• conductivity

• solubility

• solvent

• colloid

What are some distinct features of glass that can be utilized to distinguish it from other substances?

• Flexibility and bendability
• Absorption of light
• Low density compared to water
• Distinct features of glass include transparency, smoothness, brittle.

Anita places three cubes on a table. One cube is lead, the second is ice, and the third is balsa wood. The sides of each cube are exactly 3.5 centimeters long. Which do all three cubes have in common?

• the same mass

• the same weight

• the same volume

• the same temperature

In a science class, William observed that a -------------is a property is a characteristic that can be observed and measured.

• chemical

• physical

The ability of matter to dissolve in a liquid is called ____.

• solubility

• reflectivity

• conductivity

• magnetism

Which property measures the amount of space an object takes up?

• reflectivity

• mass

• solubility

• volume

William is conducting an experiment in his science class to understand the property of conductivity. He wants to know what materials can conduct electricity well. Can you describe the property of conductivity and give an example of a material that would be a good conductor?

• Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
• Glass is an excellent conductor of electricity.
• Rubber conducts electricity well.
• Wood is a good conductor of electricity.

Which of the following materials is most likely to be a good insulator of heat?

• Aluminum

• Wood

• Copper

• Iron

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