Unit 1 Study Guide : Particles and Properties of Matter

Which of property of matter determines how an object feels when you touch it?

• texture
• color
• hardness
• reflectivity
• electrical conductivity

Which property of matter would be most important to consider when selecting a material to make a mirror?

• reflectivity
• color
• texture
• hardness
• electrical conductivity

Which property of matter describes how an object is affected when it is scratched or dented?

• hardness
• color
• texture
• reflectivity
• electrical conductivity

Which of the following materials is most likely to conduct electricity?

• wood
• glass
• rubber
• metal

Which of the following properties of matter would be most useful to describe a new fabric that is being developed for winter coats?

• color
• texture
• hardness
• solubility

Which of the following materials is most likely to be affected by magnetic forces?

• plastic
• wood
• glass
• iron

Which of the following mystery objects could have a white color, a smooth texture, and ranks very low on the hardness scale?

• glass
• wood
• chalk
• diamonds

Which of the following mystery objects has a brown color, a rough texture, and is considered durable due to its hardness?

• wood
• plastic
• metal
• rubber

Which of the following mystery objects is beige in color, has a gritty texture, and is often used in sandpaper due to its hardness and thermal conductivity?

• glass
• plastic
• sand
• metal

Which of the following mystery objects is shiny, reflective, and is often used in electrical wires due to its high electrical conductivity?

• rubber
• copper
• plastic
• glass