Matter, Measurement, Physical Properties, and Density

Which of the following is considered a physical property of matter?

• Flammability

• Density

• Reactivity with acid

• Ability to rust

Which of the following is a unit for measuring mass?

• Newtons (N)

• Liter (L)

• Meter (m)

• Kilogram (kg)

Which instrument is commonly used to measure the volume of a liquid in a laboratory?

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

• Thermometer

• Balance

Which of the following best defines matter?

• Anything that can be seen

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Anything that can be measured

• Anything that is a solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the formula for calculating density?

• Density = Mass × Volume

• Density = Mass ÷ Volume

• Density = Volume ÷ Mass

• Density = Mass + Volume

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes mass from weight?

• Mass changes with location, weight does not.

• Weight is measured in grams, mass in newtons.

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, weight is the force of gravity on that object.

• Mass and weight are always the same.

A student measures the length of a pencil as 15 cm. Which unit is most appropriate for this measurement?

• Meter (m)

• Centimeter (cm)

• Milliliter (mL)

• Gram (g)

Which property would you use to identify a substance without changing its identity?

• Chemical property

• Physical property

• Reactivity

• Flammability

If an object has a mass of 50 g and a volume of 25 mL, what is its density?

• 0.5 g/mL

• 2 g/mL

• 25 g/mL

• 75 g/mL

A rock has a mass of 120 g and a volume of 40 cm³. What is its density?

• 3 g/cm³

• 0.33 g/cm³

• 80 g/cm³

• 160 g/cm³