Physical Properties and States of Matter Quiz

What are the three physical states of matter?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Hard, Soft, Medium

• Hot, Cold, Warm

• Big, Small, Medium

What is a physical property?

• A quality of matter that can be observed and measured

• A type of energy

• A form of light

• A type of sound

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

• Smell

• Size

• Color

• Taste

In the ice cream experiment, what is used to make the mixture solidify?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Vanilla

• Water

What is the classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas called?

• Physical property

• State of matter

• Describe

• Classify

Which term refers to characteristics that can be observed or measured, such as color and melting point?

• State of matter

• Physical property

• Describe

• Classify

What does it mean to explain or tell about something using words?

• State of matter

• Physical property

• Describe

• Classify

What is the process of grouping similar things together called?

• State of matter

• Physical property

• Describe

• Classify

What is mass a measure of?

• The weight of an object

• The amount of matter in an object

• The temperature of an object

• The color of an object

How can we classify objects using mass?

• By their color

• By their temperature

• As heavy or light

• As solid or liquid