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5.5A Classifying Matter

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Electrical wires are usually covered in plastic to help prevent electrical fires. Why does the plastic cover prevent electrical fires?

a)

Plastic conducts electricity.

b)

Plastic produces electricity.

c)

Plastic insulates electricity.

d)

Plastic destroys electricity.

2.

The picture below is a model of which physical state?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

3.

The properties of a mystery object are listed below:


The mystery object is most likely –

a)

oil

b)

lemon juice

c)

maple syrup

d)

sugar cube

4.

The left side of the scale has a total mass of 275 grams. The right side has a total mass of 250 grams. What is the easiest way to balance the scale?

a)

Move the 25 g weight from the left side to the right side.

b)

Remove the 25 g weight from the left side.

c)

Remove the 50 g weight from the left side.

d)

There is no way to balance the scale.

5.

A teacher has 8 identical wooden cubes at the front of the classroom. One cube has a mass of 6 grams. What is the total mass of all 8 cubes?

a)

6 grams

b)

40 grams

c)

48 grams

d)

64 grams

6.

In science class, the teacher uses tongs to safely remove a beaker from a hot water bath. This is because –

a)

the glass beaker conducts electrical energy

b)

the glass beaker insulates electrical energy

c)

the glass beaker conducts thermal energy

d)

the glass beaker insulates thermal energy

7.

Which of the following is the correct definition of magnetism?

a)

An invisible force that causes two items to become sticky

b)

An invisible force that pulls certain substances towards a magnet

c)

An invisible force that exists between all metals

d)

An invisible force that causes the north pole of one magnet to pull towards the north pole of another magnet

8.

Which of the following is soluble in water?

a)

Sand

b)

Oil

c)

Pepper

d)

Honey

9.

Which of the objects shown below will sink when placed in a bucket of water?

a)

Cork

b)

Paper Boat

c)

Keys

d)

Plastic Cup