Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

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

• Color

• Texture

• Smell

• Taste

What is required for a material to be attracted to a magnet?

• It must be a gas.

• It must be a metal.

• It must contain iron or nickel.

• It must be a liquid.

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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At what temperature does water boil?

• 0 degrees Celsius

• 150 degrees Celsius

• 50 degrees Celsius

• 100 degrees Celsius

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How is mass different from weight?

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the pull of gravity on an object.

• Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is measured in pounds.

• Mass is a physical property, while weight is not.

• Mass changes with location, while weight does not.

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In a microgravity environment, how was mass determined in the experiment?

• By measuring the volume of the object.

• By using a scale.

• By using a balance.

• By counting oscillations of a hacksaw blade.

What determines if an object will sink or float?

• Its weight

• Its volume

• Its density

• Its color

Which of the following is an example of solubility in water?

• Oil and water

• Sugar and tea

• Wood and water

• Sand and water

What is the term for materials that allow thermal or electrical energy to flow through them easily?

• Resistors

• Capacitors

• Conductors

• Insulators

How did scientists organize the periodic table of elements?

• By their atomic number

• By their physical properties

• By their mass

• By their chemical properties