Properties of Matter Worksheet

Which of the following best describes matter?

• The energy we use

• The substance that occupies space and has mass

• The light we see

• The sound we hear

Which of the following can be directly measured as a physical property of matter?

• Volume

• Density

• Color

• Mass

Which instrument is used to measure the weight of various items?

• Measuring tape

• Barometer

• Weighing scale

• Timer

Which material would be best for building a roof?

• Aluminum foil

• Plastic

• Metal sheet

• Cotton fabric

What does the texture of an object tell you?

• How heavy it is

• What color it is

• How it feels to your fingers

• How much space it takes up

Which of the following is true about hard materials?

• They bend easily

• They scratch, bend, or break easily

• They do not scratch, bend, or break easily

• They are always light in weight

What do we use to measure the temperature of an object?

• Pan balance

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Measuring cup

What happens to the mass of an object when it gets larger?

• The mass stays the same

• The mass gets smaller

• The mass gets heavier

• The mass gets lighter