Properties of Matter Unit 1 Review

A student was examining a material that is attracted to a magnet and conducts electricity well. Based on these properties, the material is most likely—

• copper

• plastic

• rubber

• steel

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Which sample is a good conductor of electricity, is NOT attracted to a magnet, and has a mass between 10 and 20 grams?

• Sample A

• Sample B

• Sample C

• Sample D

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Students observed the positions of different substances in a graduated cylinder filled with water and oil. They noted the final positions of Substance X and Substance Y. What can be inferred from this observation?

• A. Substance X is less dense than water

• B. Substance Y is less dense than oil

• C. Oil is less dense than Substance X

• D. Water is more dense than Substance Y

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A student mixed salt into a glass of water and stirred. After a few minutes, the salt was no longer visible. The salt was no longer visible because salt —

• evaporates in water

• is magnetic

• is soluble in water

• sinks in water

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Hot water was placed in containers made of four different materials. Based on the data, which material was the best conductor of heat?

• Material A

• Material B

• Material C

• Material D

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How can you determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object?

• By measuring its dimensions and using the volume formula

• By weighing it and using the density formula

• By submerging it in water and measuring the displaced volume

• By observing its size and making an estimate

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Which list puts the items in order from least dense to most dense?

• ping pong ball, vegetable oil, water, corn syrup, bolt

• bolt, corn syrup, water, vegetable oil, ping pong ball

• Maple syrup, dish soap, bolt, water, beads, lamp oil

• bottle cap, ping pong ball, water, maple syrup, bolt

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Students were given cards that had properties of solids, liquids, and gases. They were asked to complete the table below by placing the cards in the correct column. Place the following cards into the correct column on the table.

• Solid

• Takes the shape of the container and spreads throughout the container.

• Liquid

• Takes on the shape of its container.

• Gas

• Keeps shape when put into a container.

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Match the following characteristics to the state of matter.

• Liquid

• Maintains volume in any container

• Solid

• Volume can change when the container is opened.

• Liquid and Solid

• Maintains its shape and volume when placed in a container.

• Gas

• Can be poured into a different container.

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Which of the following materials are not magnetic? Select TWO correct answer choices.

• Eraser

• Steel paperclip

• Copper penny

• Cobalt Ring

• Iron Nail

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