Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Mass

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

What is the physical state of water at room temperature?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following materials is magnetic?

• Plastic

• Iron

• Glass

• Wood

Which property describes whether an object will sink or float in water?

• Relative density

• Color

• Shape

• Texture

Which of the following is a good conductor of electric energy?

• Rubber

• Copper

• Glass

• Plastic

Which of these substances will dissolve in water?

• Sand

• Sugar

• Plastic beads

• Pebbles

If you have a metal spoon and a wooden spoon, which one will feel colder when placed in hot soup? Why?

• Metal spoon, because it conducts thermal energy better.

• Wooden spoon, because it is heavier.

• Metal spoon, because it floats.

• Wooden spoon, because it is magnetic.

A student places a rock and a piece of cork in water. The rock sinks, and the cork floats. What does this tell you about their relative densities?

• The rock has a lower relative density than water.

• The cork has a higher relative density than water.

• The rock has a higher relative density than water.

• Both have the same relative density as water.

You have three clear liquids: water, oil, and syrup. If you pour them into a container, which will settle at the bottom and why?

• Oil, because it is the densest.

• Water, because it is the lightest.

• Syrup, because it has the greatest density.

• Oil, because it is magnetic.

Which of the following objects is most likely to be an insulator of electric energy?

• Aluminum foil

• Copper wire

• Rubber band

• Steel nail