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DIFFERENT PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the ability of the liquid to pass through a narrow spaces without the assistance of an external force?

a)

gravity

b)

buoyancy

c)

capillarity

d)

flammability

2.

Which of the following materials has the ability to absorb water?

a)

tumbler

b)

bed sheet

c)

rubber gloves

d)

plastic raincoat

3.

Which of the following materials does not absorb water?

a)

mop

b)

towel

c)

bed sheet

d)

plastic bag

4.

Which of the following materials is best for cleaning in the kitchen?

a)

glass materials

b)

rubber materials

c)

plastic materials

d)

absorbent materials

5.

What do you call the ability of the material to absorb or hold liquid to a certain extent?

a)

density

b)

porosity

c)

gravity

d)

buoyancy

6.

Which of the following materials has the ability to sink in water?

a)

oil

b)

wood

c)

plastic toy

d)

mongo bean

7.

Which of the following materials has the ability to float on water?

a)

cork

b)

soap

c)

rock

d)

anchor

8.

What will happen if the object is more dense than the water?

a)

It will sink.

b)

It will float.

c)

It will decay.

d)

It will dissolve.

9.

Which of the following describes the compactness of particles or molecules present in an object?

a)

gravity

b)

density

c)

volume

d)

porosity

10.

Which of the following is the correct classification of banana peel, spoiled sandwich and rotten vegetables?

a)

Materials that float.

b)

Materials that sink.

c)

Materials that decay

d)

Materials that are harmful

11.

What should be the density of an object in order to float?

a)

equal the density of the water.

b)

more than the density of the water

c)

less than the density of the water

d)

less than the volume of the water.

12.

What property is common to the following materials?

rubber, glass, plastic

a)

they are buoyant

b)

they are poisonous

c)

they are absorbent

d)

they are non-biodegradable

13.

What do you call the upward push of the water on the object?

a)

gravity

b)

density

c)

buoyancy

d)

absorbency

14.

Which of the following materials can easily decay?

a)

used tire

b)

old battery

c)

tin can

d)

piece of bread

15.

What should be done to prevent food from decaying?

a)

Expose the food to sunlight.

b)

cover the food with plastic

c)

Keep the food in a cold storage

d)

leave the food uncover on the table