Quiz on Density and Properties of Solids

Which of the following the amount of matter packed into a space?

• Fluidity

• Density

• Transparency

• Color

What is the formula for density?

• Density = Volume / Mass

• Density = Mass / Volume

• Density = Mass x Volume

• Density = Mass + Volume

What are the units for density?

• Grams per second (g/s)

• Kilograms per pound (kg/pound)

• Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)

• Pounds per square inch (psi)

Which property describes the resistance of a material to breaking under tension?

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Malleability

• Tensile strength

What does malleability refer to?

• The ability to stretch

• The ability to be hammered into thin sheets

• The ability to float on water

• The ability to shatter on contact

Which property measures a material's resistance to deformation (scratching)?

• Density

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Brittleness

Which property of solids is related to breaking easily?

• Malleability

• Brittleness

• Elasticity

• Density

If a material has a density less than 1.0 g/cm, what will happen if it is put in water

• sink

• float

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the density of a steel paper clip compared to a steel screw?

• It is less

• It is more

• It is the same

• It varies

Why does honey sink in water?

• It has a density less than water

• It has a density greater than water

• It is heavier than water

• It is lighter than water