Atomic theory/Classifying Matter quiz

What is the term for a scientific test or procedure carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question?

• Investigation

• Inference

• Experiment

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which term describes the amount of matter a substance or object has?

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

• Weight

What is the term for a group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group?

• Test group

• Variable group

• Control group

• Experimental group

What do you call the form matter can take, such as solid, liquid, or gas?

• State of matter

• Phase of matter

• Type of matter

• Condition of matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which term refers to the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Precision

• Accuracy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation?

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The amount of matter in something, measured in grams

• Solid

• Physical State

• Physical properties

• Mass

Matter with no set volume or shape

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Physical Properties

Matter with a set volume and shape

• Physical Properties

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

Matter with a set volume but no set shape

• gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Physical State

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4