Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Ability to burn

• Color

• Ability to rust

• Reactivity with acid

What is the smallest unit of an element that still has the properties of that element?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Compound

Which of the following best describes a molecule?

• A single proton

• Two or more atoms bonded together

• A type of mineral

• A solid metal

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Which property would you use to classify a material as a metal?

• It is soft and dull

• It is shiny and conducts electricity

• It dissolves in water

• It is a gas at room temperature

Which of the following is a property you can use to classify a liquid?

• Shape

• Volume

• Hardness

• Magnetism

What tool would you use to measure the volume of a liquid most accurately?

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

• Thermometer

• Magnet

Which property is best for classifying minerals?

• Color

• Smell

• Taste

• Sound

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

• Density

• Solubility

• Flammability

• Hardness

A student observes that a metal spoon feels colder than a wooden spoon at the same room temperature. Which property is being observed?

• Electrical conductivity

• Thermal conductivity

• Magnetism

• Solubility

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You have three unknown powders. One dissolves in water, one does not, and one forms a cloudy mixture. How can you classify these powders based on their properties?

• By their color

• By their solubility

• By their shape

• By their smell