Properties of Matter

This penny can be hammered into a thin sheet. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Ductility (physical property)

• Malleability (physical property)

• Malleability (chemical property)

• Flammability (chemical property)

This silverware no longer has luster (shine). Which property of matter does this depict?

• Corrosion (chemical property)

• Thermal conductivity (physical property)

• Tarnish (chemical property)

• Tarnish (physical property)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If you strike a match it will burn. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Malleability (physical property)

• Corrosion (chemical property)

• Flammability (chemical property)

• Flammability (physical property)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This metal has been drawn into a thin wire. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Ductility (physical property)

• Ductility (chemical property)

• Malleability (physical property)

• Malleability (chemical property)

This orange juice is a liquid. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Color (chemical property)

• Color (physical property)

• Phase/state (chemical property)

• Phase/state (physical property)

The metal pan will heat up when on a hot stove. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Thermal conductivity (physical property)

• Thermal conductivity (chemical property)

• Flammability (physical property)

• Flammability (chemical property)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The sand will heat up more quickly than the water because it requires less energy. Which property of matter does this depict?

• Thermal conductivity (physical property)

• Thermal conductivity (chemical property)

• Specific heat (physical property)

• Specific heat (chemical property)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Sugar will dissolve in water. This describes which property of matter?

• Solubility (physical property)

• Solubility (chemical property)

• Reactivity (physical property)

• Reactivity (chemical property)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which property of matter causes the honey to settle on the bottom?

• Mass (physical property)

• Mass (chemical property)

• Density (chemical property)

• Density (physical property)

What is the difference between a chemical property and a physical property?

• A chemical property does not require a test and may change the identity of the substance whereas a physical property always changes the identity of the substance.

• A chemical property requires a test and may change the identity of the substance whereas a physical property can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance.