Topic 1: Properties of Matter

Alan has two samples of matter as shown in the picture. Which statement is a MEASUREMENT of what is shown in the picture?

• Sample X is a different color than sample Y.

• Sample X and sample Y are liquids.

• Sample Y has a volume of 50 milliliters.

Alan has two samples of matter as shown in the picture. Alan plans to draw models to show the state of matter of each sample. He will do this by drawing how the particles are arranged in each sample. Is it possible to use only the models to identify which sample is X and which is Y?

• Yes, because the samples are different colors.

• No, because the samples are both liquids.

Kate is observing properties of matter. Which THREE properties can she observe using her senses?

• hardness

• color

• mass

• texture

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Sam wants to draw a model to show that the particles of matter are TOO SMALL to be seen. Which would best help him to show this concept?

• Sam should model the temperature of a sugar mixture.

• Sam should model the mass of a sugar cube.

• Sam should model the elements that make up water.

Carbon dioxide is a gas found in the air. Simone uses foam balls and pencils to model carbon dioxide. The different colors of the foam balls are meant to show that the balls represent different ___________.

• elements

• compounds

• molecules

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The model shows that carbon dioxide is ___________.

• an element

• a compound

• an atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Carbon dioxide is a gas found in the air. Simone uses foam balls and pencils to model carbon dioxide. How can Simone’s model be changed to show a different kind of matter?

• Use rubber balls instead of foam balls.

• Connect the foam balls using shorter pencils.

• Connect another black foam ball to the model.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Carbon dioxide is a gas found in the air. Simone uses foam balls and pencils to model carbon dioxide. Simone plans to create a different model to show the state of matter of carbon dioxide gas. Select the model that Simone should create.

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Petra has a container of water. Based on what she knows about particles in matter, she draws a model of the water particles before her investigation and after her investigation. Petra’s model is shown below. What did Petra most likely do in her investigation?

• She heated the water.

• She took the lid off the container of water.

• She poured the water into a larger container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A group of students carries out an investigation. They observe and measure different properties of matter. Their data for four samples of matter are shown in the table. Which sample is most likely sand?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z