Big Ideas 8&9 Properties of Matter & Changes in Matter

What are some physical properties that you can use to describe matter?

• Color, shape, and size

• Taste, smell, and sound

• Thoughts and emotions

• Dreams and ideas

What do all states of matter have in common?

• They all have mass and occupy space.

• They all have the same density.

• They all are visible.

• They all are liquids.

The form that matter can take: solid, liquid, or gas. Which of the following is not a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is mass?

• The amount of matter in an object or material, measured in grams.

• The force exerted by an object due to gravity.

• The volume of space an object occupies.

• The energy contained within an object.

How can you compare the mass of two objects?

• By using a balance scale

• By measuring their volume

• By checking their color

• By observing their shape

A balance scale is used to:

• measure weight

• measure temperature

• measure speed

• measure volume

How can you tell when two objects have the same mass?

• By comparing their volumes

• By comparing their weights

• By comparing their colors

• By comparing their temperatures

A balance scale is a scientific tool used to measure the ______ of an object.

• mass

• volume

• temperature

• length

In the diagram, if one side of the balance scale has a 100 g weight, what should the other side have to be balanced?

• 100 g

• 50 g

• 150 g

• 200 g

How can you find the volume of an irregular object using a graduated cylinder?

• By measuring the water displacement after submerging the object

• By calculating the object's dimensions and using a formula

• By weighing the object and using its density

• By observing the object's color change in water