Physical Properties of Matter

Which temperature scale sets the freezing point of water at 0° and the boiling point at 100°?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Newton

What process causes water droplets to form on the outside of a cold glass when it is hot outside?

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Melting

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What is an example of a solid?

• Oxygen

• Water

• Rock

• Steam

What force pulls objects towards the earth?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Applied force

• Friction

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Which of the following is NOT a physical state of matter?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Feelings

• Gas

What is the best example of a solution?

• A bowl of cereal with milk

• Sand and water

• Salt dissolved in water

• A fruit salad

What happens when a substance melts?

• It changes from a liquid to a gas

• It changes from a gas to a liquid

• It changes from a solid to a liquid

• It remains unchanged

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A thermometer is used to measure:

• Mass

• Volume

• Temperature

• Density

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What property describes how much mass is packed into a given volume?

• Temperature

• Density

• Volume

• Solubility

What is an example of a mixture?

• Lemonade

• Oil and vinegar salad dressing

• Saltwater

• ice cream