Material Properties Quiz

Which property can be used to identify a material?

• Its color

• Its shape

• Its location

What tool would you use to measure the hardness of a material?

• A thermometer

• A ruler

• A scratch test

Which of the following materials is magnetic?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Iron

What happens when salt is mixed with water?

• The salt disappears completely

• The salt dissolves but is still present in tiny particles

• The salt turns into a gas

Which property determines if a material can conduct electricity?

• Its color

• Its texture

• Its electrical conductivity

Which scenario results in a chemical change?

• Ice cubes melting in water

• Wood burning in a campfire

• Butter melting in a pan

Mixing food coloring and water is an example of a ______ change.

• Physical

• Chemical

Which is an example of a physical change?

• A candle burning

• Rust on a bicycle

• Ice cream melting

Which are signs of a chemical change? (Select two)

• Formation of a gas

• Change in temperature

• Formation of a mixture

Which describes a chemical change?

• A piece of glass breaking

• Rust forming on a car

• Shaping a piece of clay