Properties of Matter

Which of the following is the best definition of physical property?

• An observable and/or measurable characteristic of matter

• The condition in which matter exists (solid, liquid or gas)

• How certain types of matter behave in a liquid

• A material’s ability to dissolve

The amount of space an object takes up is known as its—

• solubility.

• state.

• property.

• volume.

What makes an object a good conductor?

• It allows energy to pass through it.

• It dissolves in water.

• It stops or slows the flow of energy.

• It takes up space and has mass.

Which of the following properties of matter is measured in grams?

• Solubility

• Volume

• Conductivity

• Mass

What can you infer about an object that moves toward a piece of metal on a table?

• It is a good conductor.

• It is a dense metal.

• It is magnetic.

• It is soluble in water.

A physical property of matter that students are most likely investigating.

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Length

Imagine Aiden is a detective, and he's trying to figure out something really cool about a pure substance without altering its chemical identity. What is this characteristic called that Aiden can observe or measure?

• chemical property

• physical property

• intensive property

• extensive property

Electrical conductivity is an example of a ____________

• chemical property

• chemical reaction

• matter

• physical property

Which one of the following is NOT considered a physical property of an object?

• Size

• Shape

• Malleability

• The element it is made of

A property of matter that can be measured or observed using the 5 senses.

• states of matter

• physical properties of matter