Properties of Matter

Which of the following is a property that can be used to describe a substance?

• Color

• Age

• Speed

• Temperature

What is the physical state of water at room temperature?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which term describes how much mass is contained in a given volume?

• Solubility

• Density

• Texture

• Smell

Which of the following is a difference between plant cells and animal cells?

• Plant cells have cell walls; animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have chloroplasts; plant cells do not.

• Both have cell walls.

• Both have chloroplasts.

• Solubility

• Density

• Color

• Smell

Which of the following is a difference between living and non-living things?

• Living things can grow and reproduce.

• Non-living things can move on their own.

• Living things do not need energy.

• Non-living things have cells.

If you have a rock and want to find its density, which steps would you follow?

• Measure its color and texture.

• Measure its mass and volume, then divide mass by volume.

• Smell and taste it.

• Measure its temperature.

How can you describe the texture of a substance?

• By feeling its surface

• By measuring its mass

• By observing its color

• By tasting it

A student wants to compare the solubility of two substances. What should they do?

• Measure how much of each substance dissolves in water

• Measure the color of each substance

• Measure the density of each substance

• Measure the size of each substance

Why is density considered a useful property for identifying substances?

• Because it is the same for all substances

• Because it is unique (not the same) for different substances

• Because it changes with color

• Because it depends on taste