Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

What is the property of an object that describes how it feels when you touch it?

• Color

• Texture

• Reflectivity

• Solubility

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which property of a substance determines if it can conduct electricity?

• Thermal conductivity

• Electrical conductivity

• Hardness

• Solubility

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If a material is smooth and shiny, which two properties are being described?

• Color and hardness

• Texture and reflectivity

• Solubility and chemical reaction

• Thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

• Ice melting into water

• Iron rusting

• Salt dissolving in water

• A mirror reflecting light

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A student observes that a metal spoon heats up quickly when placed in hot soup. Which property of the spoon is being demonstrated?

• Reflectivity

• Thermal conductivity

• Hardness

• Solubility

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you test if a substance is soluble in water?

• Measure its hardness

• Place it in water and observe if it dissolves

• Scratch it with a metal object

• Check if it conducts electricity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

A student wants to find out if a material is magnetic. What experiment could they perform?

• Place the material in water to see if it dissolves

• Scratch the material to test its hardness

• Bring a magnet close to the material and observe if it is attracted

• Shine a light on the material to test its reflectivity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which property would you investigate to determine if a material can be used to make a mirror?

• Solubility

• Reflectivity

• Hardness

• Thermal conductivity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main difference between thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity?

• Thermal conductivity involves heat, while electrical conductivity involves electricity

• Thermal conductivity involves light, while electrical conductivity involves sound

• Thermal conductivity involves color, while electrical conductivity involves texture

• Thermal conductivity involves magnets, while electrical conductivity involves chemicals

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which property would you test to determine if a material can be used as an insulator?

• Hardness

• Solubility

• Electrical conductivity

• Reflectivity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking