Physical Properties

Which answer makes the sentence true?     Matter is anything that ____________.

• reflects light

• is burned to make heat

• takes up space and has mass

• lets electricity move through it

What sense do we use to sort matter by color?

• smell

• sight

• hearing

• taste

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-2

NGSS.4-PS4-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

When we sort things by small, medium, or large, what property of matter are we using to sort?

• color

• texture

• size

• shape

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

When we sort things by soft, hard, or rough, what property of matter are we using to sort?

• color

• texture

• size

• shape

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

How we describe and classify matter is called

• properties

• matter

• mass

• volume

What is the texture of an object?

• What the surface looks and feels like

• how much mass it has

• The ability of an object to bend back and forth

• The color of an object

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which substances are more dense than water, but less dense than honey?

• Honey

• Corn syrup and dish soap

• vegetable oil

• dish soap, corn syrup, and vegetable oil

A group of students was given these 4 blocks with different masses and volumes. Which block has the greatest volume? How do you know?

• Block D; because it has a mass of 52 g.

• Block B; because it is the biggest and takes more space.

• Block D; because it has a greater mass.

• Block B; because it has the greatest mass.

During an investigation, students used a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of a ring. If they began the experiment with 50mL of water, what is the volume of the ring?

• 68mL

• 70mL

• 50mL

• 18mL

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What observations can be made based on the chart?

• Objects more dense than water will float.

• Objects less dense than water will float.

• Objects made out of wood will sink.

• All solid objects will float.