Properties of Matter

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely made of iron?

• Object 1, because it is a solid

• Object 1, because iron is magnetic

• Object 2, because metals always float in water

• Object 2, because iron is solid and non-magnetic

Objects that float in water are less dense than water. Objects that sink in water are more dense than water.

A student put four objects in a beaker of water. The objects are listed below.

Which two objects are most likely more dense than water?

• copper key and plastic ball

• wooden cork and plastic ball

• glass lens and wooden cork

• glass lens and copper key

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A lab team investigated the physical properties of three different objects. Their observations are shown in the table below. Based on the students’ observations, which of the statements properly identifies the objects?

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A student is classifying objects shown based on their physical properties. Which physical property can be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

• Magnetism

• Electrical conductivity

• Solubility in water

• Physical state

The table lists some physical properties of four objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a glass marble?

• Object 1

• Object 2

• Object 3

• Object 4

Which of the following tables identifies the correct physical properties of the four listed substances?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student investigated the relative densities of four different liquids. She compared two of the liquids in a beaker. She repeated the process three more times with different liquids and recorded her observations. Which shows the relative density of the four liquids from least dense to most dense?

• Z, W, Y, X

• Y, X, W, Z

• W, X, Y, Z

• Z, W, X, Y

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A bottle of Italian Salad Dressing contains the following ingredients.

Which of the following statements is not true?

• When combined, all of the ingredients form a solution.

• Soybean oil and vinegar have different densities.

• Salt and sugar are soluble in water.

• The dressing contains both liquids and solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

For an investigation a student dropped a bottle cap into a glass containing syrup, water, and oil.

Which of these best describes the physical properties of the bottle cap?

• The bottle cap is more dense than syrup and less dense than oil.

• The bottle cap is less dense than water and syrup and more dense than oil.

• The bottle cap is more dense than oil and water and less dense than syrup.

• The bottle cap is less dense than oil and more dense than water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A teacher poured 3 liquids into a glass. Then the teacher added 3 objects to the glass. The diagram shows where each substance stopped. Which liquid is most likely corn syrup?

• Liquid Z because corn syrup is more dense than water

• Liquid Y because corn syrup is more dense than water

• Liquid Y because corn syrup is less dense than water and more dense than a sponge

• Liquid Z because corn syrup is less dense than water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2