Properties of Matter Quiz

Which property determines whether one substance will sink or float in another substance?

• density

• texture

• volume

• temperature

What is the definition of intensive property? Properties that

• vary depending on the amount of matter

• are more intense than other properties

• do not change with amount of matter

• are related to the number of moles

Why are intensive properties used to characterize matter?

• They are more pronounced than extensive properties

• They do not change with the amount of matter

• They vary with the amount of matter

• None of these are correct.

A company collects cans to recycle. Some cans are made of aluminum, and others are made of steel. What property could be used to separate and classify the different types of cans?

• size

• shape

• solubility

• magnetism

CJ wanted to compare the strength of three different magnets. Which procedure would allow CJ to classify the magnets according to their magnetic strength?

• measure the density of each of the magnets

• observe how many paper clips each magnet will attract

• investigate whether each of the magnets sinks or floats in water

• test to see how well thermal energy moves through each magnet

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight. Is photosynthesis a physical or chemical property of green plants?

• physical property

• chemical property

The color of a sample of copper metal is reddish-brown. Is the color of copper a physical or chemical property?

• physical property

• chemical property

When iron is exposed to air, it undergoes oxidation and forms iron oxide (rust). Is the rusting of iron a physical or chemical property?

• physical property

• chemical property

Copper is ductile. You can stretch a piece of it to form a wire. Is this a physical or a chemical property?

• physical property

• chemical property

The density of diamond is 3.51 g/cm³. Is the density of diamond a physical or chemical property?

• physical property

• chemical property