Properties of Matter Quiz

A student compares physical properties of a plastic cup, a rock, and an eraser. What do these objects have in common.

• They all conduct electricity

• They are attracted by a magnet

• They are the same physical state

• They are soluble in water

What material is able to conduct thermal and electrical energy?

• A cotton t-shirt

• A plastic water bottle

• A dry log

• A copper penny

Which material is most likely attracted to a magnet?

• Iron

• Plastic

• Glass

• Paper

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Which sample conducts electricity, is not magnetic and has a greater mass of 10g

• Sample 1

• Sample 2

• Sample 3

• Sample 4

Which property of matter is best illustrated?

• Magnetic objects will be pulled toward or away from a magnet.

• Matter is made of particles that are too small to be seen.

• Materials with a relative density less than water will float.

• Matter changes state when it is heated or cooled.

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A student collected data on several objects and recorded the data in the chart. Which object replaces the question mark?

• Rubber eraser

• Aluminum can

• Paper bag

• Ceramic mug

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Which of the numbered locations is the ball with the greatest density?

• Ball 1

• Ball 2

• Ball 3

• Ball 4

What physical properties changed when salt and ice were added to water?

• The color and physical state

• The relative density and magnetism

• The temperature, mass, and volume

• The color, temperature, and mass

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Match the word with the definition: Ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid.

• Physical state

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

• Solubility

True or false: In a solid, particles are close, but move freely.

• True

• False

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