Chapter 6 - Review: Properties of Matter

Jane and Joe are measuring different types of matter. The photo shows the tool they are using. Which property of matter are they measuring?

• Density

• Mass

• Temperature

• Hardness

Cordelia wants to measure the volume of a small rock. The rock has jagged edges that make a sharp point. What is the best method for Cordelia to use?

• A. Cordelia should measure the length, width, and height.

• B. Cordelia should place it in a beaker of water to see whether it will sink or float.

• C. Cordelia should place it in a beaker of water, and then measure the difference in water levels.

• D. Cordelia should place it on a digital scale.

What best describes the correct measurement? Fill in the blanks. The _________ of the liquid is _________ 300 milliliters.

• The volume of the liquid is 300 milliliters.

• The mass of the liquid is 300 milliliters.

• The density of the liquid is 300 milliliters.

• The weight of the liquid is 300 milliliters.

Mr. Chase’s science class is investigating matter while blindfolded. He places several objects in a box. Students must identify the objects using their senses of touch, smell, and hearing, but not sight. Which properties would best help the students identify a baseball? Select three answer choices.

• A. color

• B. texture

• C. shape

• D. size

• E. state of matter

Cole is setting up a fish tank with his sister. They want to include decorative items, such as a small ship and marbles. Which property allows these objects to stay at the bottom of the tank?

• Density

• Volume

• Temperature

• Viscosity

Fill in the blanks next to the descriptions with the states of matter - solid, liquid or gas. Definite shape and volume __________ Definite volume, no definite shape __________ No definite volume, no definite shape __________

• solid, liquid, gas

• gas, solid, liquid

• liquid, gas, solid

• gas, liquid, solid

The balance shows that the ________ of the lemon is ____________ the ____________ of the tape dispenser.

• The balance shows that the weight of the lemon is equal to the weight of the tape dispenser.

• The balance shows that the price of the lemon is higher than the cost of the tape dispenser.

• The balance shows that the size of the lemon is less than the size of the tape dispenser.

• The balance shows that the color of the lemon is similar to the color of the tape dispenser.

Ms. King cooks pasta in boiling water for dinner. What happens to the water in the pot, but not to the pasta? Select two answer choices.

• A. movement around the pot

• B. a change from solid to liquid

• C. a change from liquid to gas

• D. movement into the air

• E. an increase in temperature

What does Jack see? Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

• Jack is seeing water as water vapor. Water vapor is indeed an invisible gas.

• Jack sees water in its liquid form, which is clearly visible.

• Jack observes water as ice crystals, sparkling in the light.

• Jack is witnessing water as a mist, with tiny droplets suspended in the air.

Becky has a pot of water heating on the stove. She sticks a thermometer in the hot water and it reads 90 degrees, but it is not boiling. What could she do to make the water boil?

• Put the pot in the freezer.

• Take the pot off the stove.

• Turn down the heat on the stove.

• Turn up the heat on the stove.