Properties of Matter

Hakim wants to measure the mass of his science book. Which of the following would be an appropriate unit for Hakim to use?

• centimeters

• kilograms

• meters

• milliliters

Natalia fills a graduated cylinder with 50 mL of water. She places a small rock inside the cylinder, as shown in the picture below.

• 15 mL

• 50 mL

• 65 mL

• 100 mL

Ichiro is observing a block of ice. Which statement best describes a physical property of the ice?

• The ice block feels cold when touched.

• The ice block will turn into water over time.

• The ice block is composed of solidified water.

• The ice block is a solid with a clear appearance.

Miguel has the pan balance shown below. He wants to measure a physical property of a sample of sand. Which measurement can he take of the sand sample using this instrument?

• density

• length

• mass

• volume

Janis is investigating the properties of an unknown substance. Which of the following would be one way to determine if the substance contains iron?

• It would be able to bend.

• It would have a hard texture.

• It would have a smooth texture.

• It would be attracted by a magnet.

A block of wood, a ball of aluminum foil, a block of stone, and a block of clay all have the same volume. Which of these has the greatest density?

• aluminum

• clay

• stone

• wood

All matter has certain properties. Which of the following can be classified as matter?

• the number 25

• the color orange

• the day Monday

• a puddle of water

Latrell classifies the items shown below according to their physical properties. Latrell places the rose and the peach in one group. What physical property did Latrell most likely use to classify these items?

• mass

• odor

• shape

• volume

Cara places a group of objects on her desk. She wants to describe the objects in terms of a single property. Which physical property is similar for all of these objects?

• shape

• texture

• hardness

• attraction to magnets

Kaylie is describing the physical properties of an orange and a lemon. Which two physical properties can she determine without using any measurement instruments?

• mass and color

• texture and volume

• odor and taste

• shape and density