Properties of Objects

Which statement accurately relates a planets distance from the Sun to its other properties?

• The closer a planet is to the Sun the greater its gravity

• The closer a planet is to the Sun the greater its mass is.

• The further away a planet is from the Sun the longer its year is.

• The further away a planet is from the Sun the shorter its year is.

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The pictures shows four objects a paper clip, a pair of scissors, a needle, and a horseshoe. Assume that

each object is made of the same metal. Which of these physical properties is not similar in all four of these objects?

• mass

• thermal conductivity

• magnetism

• electrical conductivity

All matter has both physical and chemical properties. A physical property is one that does not change the chemical nature of matter. Which of these choices is a physical property?

• solubility

• flammability

• ability to rust

• reaction with water

Kavish mixes a black liquid and a clear liquid. He knows the two liquids do not mix well. Kavish allows the mixture to settle for 30 minutes. Which of these statements is true?

• The clear liquid is less dense than the black liquid

• The clear liquid is less soluble than the black liquid.

• The clear liquid is less reactive than the black liquid.

• The clear liquid is less conductive than the black liquid.

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Cassandra is performing some tests on a rock she found outside her school. The picture below shows the rock sample being scratched with a metal file. Which property of matter is Cassandra most likely testing?

• rock color, a physical property

• rock color, a chemical property

• rock hardness, a physical property

• rock hardness, a chemical property

Which of the following is a physical property of an object?

• Density

• Reactivity with acid

• Combustibility

• Tendency to corrode

What property of an object determines whether it will float or sink in water?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Color

Which of the following is a chemical property of an object?

• Melting point

• Boiling point

• Flammability

• Density

When a metal object is heated, it expands. What type of property is this?

• Chemical property

• Physical property

• Magnetic property

• Electrical property

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Which property of an object is measured in kilograms?

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Temperature