Free Printable 5th Science - Unit 01

1.

Student measured 100ml of water and poured it inside a beaker. The teacher then asked the students to place 50 ml of water in the freezer and 50 ml of water in a hotplate for 20 minutes. What did the students most likely observe after 20 minutes

a)

The water in the freezer became a solid while the water on the hotplate evaporated

b)

The water in the freezer stayed a liquid, while the water on the hotplate was boiling

c)

The water in the freezer "disappeared: while the water in the hotplate stayed a liquid

d)

Both the water in the freezer and the hotplate keep the same state of matter

2.

The picture below shows a balanced scale using a box and a mystery object. Students are investigating using this balance what are they trying to measure

a)

Volume

b)

Size of the box

c)

Density

d)

Mass

3.

A child took a container of ice cream out of a freezer and placed it on a counter for an hour. Which statement equation shows what happened to the ice cream?

a)

Liquid- Heat = Solid

b)

Solid + Heat = Liquid

c)

Liquid + Heat = Gas

d)

Solid - Heat = Gas

4.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)

b)

c)

d)

5.

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

glass rod

b)

cotton string

c)

plastic tubing

d)

copper penny

6.

A student reads the label on the salad dressing above. Why would the students shake the salad dressing well before using it?

a)

Vinegar and oil have different densities

b)

Vinegar and oil easily form a solution

c)

Vinegar and oil both contain water

d)

Vinegar and oil are both liquids

7.

5 Jars with 92* C water are set up with thermometers. 4 jars are wrapped equally with different material. One jar is kept unwrapped as a control. After 10 minutes the temperature is checked and noted in the above chart. Which property of the material is most likely being tested?

a)

state of matter

b)

Thermal energy insulation

c)

Thermal energy production

d)

ability to conduct electricity

8.

What is the difference in grams between the total mass of the liquid substances and the total mass of the solid substances in the above chart?

a)

298

b)

130

c)

168

d)

428

9.

A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnatism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

10.

A teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked the students to remove it without touching the maple syrup. At first they used a strong magnet but the bolt would not move. They finally poured the maple syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's properties?

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the syrup

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the syrup

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup

11.

Which physical property is used to identify the ability to dissolve?

a)

Conductivity

b)

Magnetism

c)

Solubility

d)

Density

12.

a)

1 solid, 1 liquid, 2 gases

b)

2 solids, 1 liquid, 1 gas

c)

1 solid, 2 liquids, 1 gas

d)

2 solids, 2 liquids, 0 gases

13.

Which method could be used to classify objects by the property of density?

a)

Mix blue and red food coloring with water

b)

Dissolve sugar and salt in water

c)

Place solid objects in water

d)

None of the above

14.

a)

2,003 grams

b)

320 grams

c)

302 grams

d)

23 grams

15.

A student conducts an investigation to learn how materials conduct energy. The student places a wooden spoon and a metal spoon in identical, separate containers of hot water. Then, the student takes the temperature of the water in each container to make sure both are the same temperature. What is the variable in the student’s investigation? 5.2(A)

a)

Temperature of the water

b)

Type of container

c)

Length of time the student leaves the spoons in the water

d)

Type of spoon

16.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

17.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

18.

A glass marble and a piece of cork of the same shape and size are dropped in water. Which of the following explains correctly why the glass marble sinks while the cork piece floats on water?

a)

The glass marble is denser than water while the cork is less dense than water.

b)

The glass marble is less dense than water while the cork is denser than water.

c)

The glass marble and the cork are both denser than water.

d)

The glass marble and the cork are both less dense than water.

19.

All of the following objects are attracted to magnets EXCEPT _________.

a)

Iron nail

b)

Plastic button

c)

Steel scissors

d)

Iron screw

20.

The same quantity of sugar and sand are added to a glass of water and stirred. After some time the sugar particles cannot be seen while sand particles settle down. Based on the observations, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Sugar is soluble in water while sand is not.

b)

Sand is soluble in water while sugar is not.

c)

Both sugar and sand are soluble in water.

d)

Both sugar and sand are not soluble in water.

21.

Which of these objects is an insulator?

a)

Copper Wire

b)

Oven Mitt

c)

Paper Clip

d)

Soda Can

22.

Which of the following best represents the three states of matter?

a)

Picture A

b)

Picture B

c)

Picture C

d)

Picture D

23.

Identify which item below best completes the table.

a)

Glass Window

b)

Gold Ring

c)

Paper Bag

d)

Styrofoam Cup

24.

A magnet would be attracted to which item?

a)

Plastic bottle sprayer

b)

Refrigerator

c)

Wooden table

d)

Aluminum bat

25.

A student completes an investigation, where sand and water are mixed together. The student needs to separate the sand from the water. Which of the following procedures should the student follow?

a)

Pour the mixture through a funnel to separate the sand from the water.

b)

Pour the mixture through a paper filter to separate the sand, and allow the water to flow through to another container.

c)

Pour the mixture into a glass, and use your hand to separate the sand from the water.

d)

Pour the mixture into a bowl, and dip all the water out with a spoon.

26.

A student mixes together iron filings, sand, salt, gravel, and water. Which ingredients will keep all their physical properties after being mixed?

a)

Iron filings, sand, and gravel

b)

Iron filings, sand, and salt

c)

Sand, gravel, and salt

d)

Sand, salt, and water

27.

Which of these is NOT a mixture?

a)

Hamburger

b)

Kool-Aid

c)

Fruit Salad

d)

Taco

28.

What would be the best way to separate the trail mix?

a)

Put the trail mix in a container and pour water on it.

b)

Drag a magnet over the trail mix to take apart the items.

c)

Place the trail mix in a pan and place it in the Sun.

d)

Use a utensil to physically separate the trail mix.

29.

All of the following science tools can be used to separate a mixture, except _________.

a)

a camera

b)

a stove

c)

a filter paper

d)

tweezers

30.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)

b)

c)

d)

31.

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

glass rod

b)

cotton string

c)

plastic tubing

d)

copper penny

32.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats up the water until it evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which of the property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating?

a)

solubility

b)

Density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

33.

5 Jars with 92* C water are set up with thermometers. 4 jars are wrapped equally with different material. One jar is kept unwrapped as a control. After 10 minutes the temperature is checked and noted in the above chart. Which property of the material is most likely being tested?

a)

state of matter

b)

Thermal energy insulation

c)

Thermal energy production

d)

ability to conduct electricity

34.

A student reads the label on the salad dressing above. Why would the students shake the salad dressing well before using it?

a)

Vinegar and oil have different densities

b)

Vinegar and oil easily form a solution

c)

Vinegar and oil both contain water

d)

Vinegar and oil are both liquids

35.

What is the difference in grams between the total mass of the liquid substances and the total mass of the solid substances in the above chart?

a)

298

b)

130

c)

168

d)

428

36.

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

a)

The metal pan creates thermal energy.

b)

the metal pan insulates thermal energy.

c)

The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

d)

The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

37.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. The objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of the objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can easily picked off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumbled up for removal by the pool filter

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

38.

A cook uses the ingredients listed above. Which table below shows the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water?

a)

b)

c)

d)

39.

A teacher gives a student 4 clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The students record their observations about each substance. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas?

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

40.

Some students investigate the properties of matter of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded on the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups?

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that don't.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted to magnets from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solid from objects that are not.

41.

A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnatism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

42.

A science class tested 3 properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table above. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wire?

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

copper

d)

steel

43.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting the fire?

a)

Plastic is a good insulator

b)

Plastic can melt when heated

c)

Plastic is softer that wire

d)

Plastic conducts electricity

44.

A student has puts 4 objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed above. Which two objects are most likely less dense than water?

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

plastic ball and glass marble

c)

metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

wood block and plastic ball

45.

A student compared the mass of 4 blocks of the same size but different material. He used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. He repeated this process 3 times with different pair of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest?

a)

Blocks in N, M, L, P

b)

Blocks in P, M, L, N

c)

Blocks in N, L, M, P

d)

Blocks in P, L, M, N.

46.

The table lists some properties of 4 different samples of matter. Which two samples could be glass and saltwater?

a)

Sample 1 and 2

b)

Sample 3 and 4

c)

Sample 1 and 3

d)

Sample 2 and 3

47.

Which of these is NOT soluble in water?

a)

oil

b)

salt

c)

honey

d)

sugar

48.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with liquid. The students has 4 materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator?

a)

cardboard

b)

aluminum

c)

rubber

d)

plastic

49.

A teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked the students to remove it without touching the maple syrup. At first they used a strong magnet but the bolt would not move. They finally poured the maple syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's properties?

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the syrup

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the syrup

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup

50.

Which of the following is the correct definition of mass?

a)

A force that acts on all objects at all times

b)

The measure of how much matter is in an object

c)

The weight of an object on a scale

d)

The amount of space an object takes up

51.

Which substance below is soluble when mixed with water?

a)

Sugar

b)

Sand

c)

Oil

d)

Iron filings

52.

Which of the objects listed below is attracted to a magnet?

a)

Silver spoon

b)

Gold earring

c)

Lead fishing sinker

d)

Cast iron pot

53.

What unit of measurement is used for mass in science class?

a)

Meters (m)

b)

Grams (g)

c)

Kelvins (K)

d)

Liters (L)

54.

The picture below is a model of which physical state?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

55.

Which list below contains all solid materials?

a)

Crayon, paper, grape juice and pencil

b)

Stapler, water, chair and paper

c)

Chair, crayon, stapler and paper

d)

Pencil, paper, grape juice and water

56.

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

a)

Paperclip

b)

Penny

c)

Pencil

d)

Marble

57.

A student drops a metal bolt into a container of maple syrup and it sinks to the bottom. Why does the metal bolt sink?

a)

The metal bolt is more dense than maple syrup.

b)

The metal bolt is less dense than water.

c)

The metal bolt is more dense than water.

d)

The metal bolt is less dense than maple syrup.

58.

Which of the materials below is the best conductor of thermal and electric energy?

a)

Rubber

b)

Cardboard

c)

Plastic

d)

Aluminum

59.

If something is soluble in water, then it will –

a)

dissolve, but only if the water is heated to the boiling point

b)

not dissolve at all when placed in water

c)

not mix with the water and sit on top

d)

completely dissolve when mixed with water

60.

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity? (5.5A)

a)

Glass rod

b)

Cotton string

c)

Plastic tubing

d)

Copper penny

61.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating? (5.5A)

a)

Solubility

b)

Relative density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

62.

A teacher sets up an experiment using five jars. The teacher keeps one jar unwrapped, and the other four jars are wrapped with equal thicknesses of four different materials. Which property of the materials wrapping the jars are the students most likely investigating? (5.5A)

a)

State of matter

b)

Thermal energy insulation

c)

Thermal energy production

d)

Ability to conduct electricity

63.

A student reads the label on the bottle of salad dressing shown here. Why would the student shake the salad dressing well before using it? (5.5A)

a)

Vinegar and oil have different densities.

b)

Vinegar and oil easily form a solution.

c)

Vinegar and oil both contain water.

d)

Vinegar and oil are both liquids.

64.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects? (5.5A)

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can washed away when the pool is drained.

65.

A cook uses the ingredients listed to prepare a meal. Which table correctly show the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water? (5.5A)

a)

b)

c)

d)

66.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

67.

Some students investigate the properties of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded in the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups? (5.5A)

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that do not.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted by a magnet from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solids from objects that are not.

68.

A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group? (5.5A)

a)

Magnetism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

69.

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires? (5.5A)

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Steel

70.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic can melt when heated.

c)

Plastic is softer than wire.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

71.

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

72.

A student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. The student used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. The student repeated this process three more times with different pairs of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass? (5.5A)

a)

Blocks N, M, L, P

b)

Blocks P, M, L, N

c)

Blocks N, L, M, P

d)

Blocks P, L, M, N

73.

The table lists some properties of four different samples of matter. Which two samples could be glass and saltwater? (5.5A)

a)

Samples 1 and 2

b)

Samples 3 and 4

c)

Samples 1 and 3

d)

Samples 2 and 3

74.

Which of these is not soluble in water?

a)

Oil

b)

Salt

c)

Honey

d)

Sugar

75.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with hot liquid. The student has four materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator? (5.5A)

a)

Cardboard

b)

Aluminum

c)

Rubber

d)

Plastic

76.

For an investigation a teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked students to remove it without touching the syrup. The students first tried to use a strong magnet to remove the bolt, but it remained on the bottom of the container. They finally poured the syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's physical properties? (5.5A)

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the maple syrup.

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup.

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

77.

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal? (5.5A)

a)

Object 1, because it is a solid that is less dense than water

b)

Object 2, because all metals float in water

c)

Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

d)

Object 1, because it can be used to provide insulation for thermal energy.

78.

Students are investigating properties of objects. They observe four objects and record observations for each object in the table. Based on the students' observations, which of these tables properly identifies the objects? (5.5A)

a)

b)

c)

d)

79.

A student measured out 10 mL of four clear liquids and added one drop of a different-colored dye to each liquid. One of the liquids was water. The student then carefully poured each liquid into a graduated cylinder and let the mixture settle for 30 minutes. The student observed that the liquids had separated into layers, as shown in the diagram. Which of these procedures would help the student identify the layer of water? (5.5A)

a)

Stir the liquids, let them settle, and then identify the bottom layer as water

b)

Drop a piece of ice into the graduated cylinder, let the ice settle, and then identify the layer just above the ice as water

c)

Add water to the graduated cylinder, let the mixture settle, and then identify the layer that increases in volume as water

d)

Carefully pour each layer into separate plastic containers, place the containers in a freezer, and then identify the liquid that takes the longest to freeze as water.

80.

When an ice cube melts, what change in phase occurs?

a)

a liquid becomes a gas

b)

a solid becomes a liquid

c)

a solid becomes a gas

d)

a gas becomes a liquid

81.

This state of matter does not have a definite shape or size

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

milk

82.

The amount of space something takes up

a)

density

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

matter

83.

Liquid matter takes the shape of ___________.

a)

a gas

b)

a pet

c)

it's container

d)

water

84.

What are the three states of matter?

a)

solid, volume, mass

b)

density, volume, mass

c)

solid, liquid, gas

d)

density, gas, volume

85.

What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?

a)

melt

b)

dissapear

c)

solubility

d)

evaporate

86.

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

a)

a conductor

b)

an insulator

87.

Ice can be changed to a liquid by which of the following?

a)

freezing

b)

melting

c)

boiling

d)

stirring

88.

Which of the following will change liquid water into a gas?

a)

boiling

b)

melting

c)

freezing

d)

stirring

89.

Water can be changed to a solid by

a)

heating

b)

boiling

c)

freezing

d)

shaking

90.

This does not allow energy to flow.

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

91.

the change of state from a liquid to a gas

a)

water cycle

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

condensation

92.

the change of state from a gas to a liquid

a)

water cycle

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

condensation

93.

Matter that has its own shape and takes up space.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

94.

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.

95.

The picture below is a model of which physical state?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

96.

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

97.

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.

98.

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

99.

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

100.

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

101.

Which of the following is soluble in water?

a)

Sand

b)

Oil

c)

Pepper

d)

Honey

102.

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

103.

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

Glass

b)

Metal

c)

Rubber

d)

Plastic

104.

a)

Magnetism

b)

Density

c)

Viscosity

d)

Boiling Point

105.

a)

Steam

b)

Pencil

c)

Milk

d)

Ice Cube

106.

a)

Light takes up space.

b)

Light is not matter.

c)

Light has volume.

d)

Light has mass.

107.

a)

Plastic conducts heat well and metal doesn't.

b)

Metal conducts heat well and plastic doesn't.

c)

Shiny objects conduct heat well.

d)

Black objects do not conduct heat.

108.

a)

less expensive than steel

b)

more dense than copper

c)

a good conductor

d)

a good insulator

109.

a)

The metal can holds colder juice than the plastic bottle.

b)

Plastic is a better conductor of thermal energy than metal.

c)

Metal is a better conductor of thermal energy than plastic.

d)

The outside of the metal can is drier than the plastic bottle.

110.

a)

Color

b)

Magnetism

c)

State of Matter

d)

Ability to conduct electricity

111.

a)

a wooden craft stick

b)

a penny

c)

a small pencil

d)

a piece of paper

112.

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Solution

113.

a)

Rod 1

b)

Rod 2

c)

Rod 3

d)

Rod 4

114.

a)

metal washer

b)

cotton ball

c)

wooden spoon

d)

notebook paper

115.

a)

Rock

b)

Clay

c)

Plastic

d)

Steel

116.

a)

metal band

b)

plastic grip

c)

rubber eraser

d)

wooden body

117.

a)

The pan will lose heat.

b)

The thermal energy of the pot will increase.

c)

The copper will change into steel.

d)

The pan will contract and become smaller.

118.

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Magnetic

d)

Sound

119.

a)

Magnetic force will push the magnets apart.

b)

Gravitational force will pull the magnets together.

c)

Gravitational force will push the magnets apart.

d)

Magnetic force will pull the magnets together.

120.

a)

The penny is made of metal.

b)

The nail is made of iron.

c)

The magnet is too weak to pick up the penny.

d)

The magnet will not pick up metal.

121.

a)

Solids have weight and liquids do not.

b)

Solids take up space and liquids do not.

c)

Solids have a definite shape and liquids do not.

d)

Solids have a definite volume and liquids do not.

122.

What of the following would be the BEST material to use when making the handle of a tea kettle?

a)

Glass

b)

Aluminum

c)

Wood

d)

Tin

123.

Cindy poured a packet of lemon powder into a pitcher of cold water. Cindy stirred the contents together. Which property of the powder was she demonstrating?

a)

density

b)

conductivity

c)

solubility

d)

mass

124.

The physical characteristics of five items are shown in the table. Which property would divide the objects into four groups?

a)

magnetism

b)

mass

c)

conductivity

d)

density

125.

Sammy wants to make a wave model. He knows cooking oil is less dense than water. He also knows blued food coloring will dissolve in water but not in the oil. Which diagram shows this information correctly?

a)

b)

c)

d)

126.

Materials are available for a science experiment. Students are to build a circuit that will turn on a light bulb. Which group of available materials can be used to build a working circuit?

a)

pencil, lightbulb, battery

b)

rubber band, battery, copper wire

c)

straw, eraser, lightbulb

d)

copper wire, battery, lightbulb

127.

Students were asked to make observations about several objects using a triple beam balance, a magnet and a container of water. The observations were recorded on the table shown.

Which statement is true if students wish to sort the objects into exactly two groups?

a)

Magnetism can be used because not all the objects were attracted to a magnet.

b)

Mass can be used since all measurements are less than 25 grams.

c)

Density can be used because all the objects sink in water.

d)

Shape, color, and state of matter can be used because all of the objects are solids and have a different appearance.

128.

Which table shows the correct physical properties for all items in the list?

a)

b)

c)

d)

129.

What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?

a)

Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.

b)

No energy is transferred.

c)

Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.

d)

The water warms up due to the humidity

130.

Which object is solid, soluble, and not magnetic?

a)

salt

b)

vinegar
vinegar

c)

iron filings
iron filings

d)

cinnamon

131.

Two objects are placed in water. One sinks and the other floats. Which conclusion can be drawn from this data?

a)

one object is magnetic and the other is not

b)

one object is solid and the other is a liquid

c)

one object has a greater density than the other

d)

one object is much larger than the other

132.

Why do ice cubes float in a glass of water?

a)

the ice cubes are more dense than the water

b)

the water is more dense than the ice cubes

c)

the water is more dense than the glass

d)

the ice is more dense than the glass

133.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)

b)

c)

d)

134.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. The objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of the objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can easily picked off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumbled up for removal by the pool filter

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

135.

A student has puts 4 objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed above. Which two objects are most likely less dense than water?

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

plastic ball and glass marble

c)

metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

wood block and plastic ball

136.

A teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked the students to remove it without touching the maple syrup. At first they used a strong magnet but the bolt would not move. They finally poured the maple syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's properties?

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the syrup

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the syrup

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup

137.

A table of different properties of four samples of matter is shown. Which conclusion can be made about the samples based on the table?

a)

Sample 1 is made of plastic.

b)

Sample 2 is made of metal.

c)

Sample 3 is attracted to magnets.

d)

Sample 4 is less dense than water.

138.

A student compares the physical properties of the four objects shown. Which of these physical properties do all four objects have in common?

a)

They all have the same physical state and conduct electricity.

b)

They all conduct electricity and attract the same metal objects.

c)

They all attract the same metal objects and are not soluble in water.

d)

They all are not soluble in water and have the same physical state.

139.

A group of students is given four small cubes of the same size and instructed to place them in a beaker of water. One cube floats to the surface of the water. Two of the cubes float in the middle of the beaker under the surface of the water. The last cube sinks to the bottom of the beaker. Which conclusion is best supported by what the students observed?

a)

Two of the four cubes are soluble in water.

b)

All four cubes have different masses.

c)

Each cube is made of a different type of solid material.

d)

One of the cubes is more dense than the other three.

140.

Students investigate the physical properties of some substances. They draw a table to show how the substances can be grouped. The students need to complete the table with column headings. Which column headings should the students use for their table?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

141.

A student filled each of four beakers with 100 mL of water at 25 °C. The student added an equal amount of a different substance to each of the beakers of water. Based on the student’s observations in the table, how many of the substances did NOT dissolve in the water?

a)

1 substance

b)

2 substances

c)

3 substances

d)

4 substances

142.

A student wants to classify four different objects based on physical properties. The student uses the questions shown in the table to test each object. Which statement correctly identifies two of the materials based on the classification of properties in the table?

a)

Material 1 is a rubber ball. Material 2 is a piece of cardboard.

b)

Material 2 is an aluminum washer. Material 3 is a copper wire.

c)

Material 3 is a piece of cardboard. Material 4 is an aluminum washer.

d)

Material 1 is a copper wire. Material 4 is a rubber ball.

143.

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal?

a)

Object 1, because it is a solid that is less dense than water

b)

Object 2, because all metals float in water

c)

Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

d)

Object 1, because it can be used to provide insulation for thermal energy

144.

Students are investigating properties of objects. They observe four objects and record observations for each object in the table. Based on the students’ observations, which of these tables properly identifies the objects?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

145.

A student measured out10 mL of four clear liquids and added one drop of a different-colored dye to each liquid. One of the liquids was water. The student then carefully poured each liquid into a graduated cylinder and let the mixture settle for 30 minutes. The student observed that the liquids had separated into layers, as shown in the diagram. Which of these procedures would help the student identify the layer of water?

a)

Stir the liquids, let them settle, and then identify the bottom layer as water

b)

Drop a piece of ice into the graduated cylinder, let the ice settle, and then identify the layer just above the ice as water

c)

Add water to the graduated cylinder, let the mixture settle, and then identify the layer that increases in volume as water

d)

Carefully pour each layer into separate plastic containers, place the containers in a freezer, and then identify the liquid that takes the longest to freeze as water

146.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with hot liquid. The student has four materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator?

a)

Cardboard

b)

Aluminum

c)

Rubber

d)

Plastic

147.

For an investigation a teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked students to remove it without touching the syrup. The students first tried to use a strong magnet to remove the bolt, but it remained on the bottom of the container. They finally poured the syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt’s physical properties?

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the maple syrup.

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup.

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

148.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire?

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic can melt when heated.

c)

Plastic is softer than wire.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

149.

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed below. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water?

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

150.

A student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. The student used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. The student repeated this process three more times with different pairs of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass?

a)

Blocks N, M, L, P

b)

Blocks P, M, L, N

c)

Blocks N, L, M, P

d)

Blocks P, L, M, N

151.

The table lists some properties of four different samples of matter. Which two samples could be glass and saltwater?

a)

Samples 1 and 2

b)

Samples 3 and 4

c)

Samples 1 and 3

d)

Samples 2 and 3

152.

Which of these is not soluble in water?

a)

Oil

b)

Salt

c)

Honey

d)

Sugar

153.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas?

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

154.

Some students investigate the properties of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded in the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups?

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that do not.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted by a magnet from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solids from objects that are not.

155.

A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

156.

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table below. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Steel

157.

A student measures the mass of several substances and records the results in the table below. What is the difference in grams between the total mass of the liquid substances and the total mass of the solid substances used in the investigation?

(a)

158.

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

a)

The metal pan creates thermal energy.

b)

The metal pan insulates thermal energy.

c)

The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

d)

The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

159.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

160.

A cook uses the ingredients listed below to prepare a meal. Which table correctly shows the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

161.

Which of these materials would be good insulators of electricity?

Select Two correct answers.

a)

Gold

b)

Glass

c)

Silver

d)

Wood

e)

Iron

162.

A material that has definite volume but no definite shape is classified as a

a)

Solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

not here

163.

Which physical property is measured rather than tested?

a)

Floating in water

b)

Solubility

c)

Magnetism

d)

Mass

164.

The objects have all of the following properties in common EXCEPT-

a)

they all conduct electricity

b)

they all sink in water

c)

they are all magnetic

d)

they are all solids

165.

Students drop objects into a tank of water. Which objects are less dense than water? Select Two correct answers.

a)

b)

c)

166.

Which substance is NOT soluble in water?

a)

Powdered drink mix

b)

Sugar

c)

Salt

d)

Sand

167.

During a science investigation, a student determined how objects could be classified. Based on the properties, which of the following materials has the same physical properties as Object B?

a)

Iron Nail

b)

Salt

c)

Sand

d)

Penny

168.

What evidence in the picture proves ice has less density than water?

a)

The water has more buoyancy than the ice cubes.

b)

The ice cubes are floating in the water.

c)

The ice cubes are resting at the bottom of the glass.

d)

The ice cubes are melting and becoming a liquid.

169.

After performing a lab investigation about solubility, what is an appropriate choice for conserving resources?

a)

Throw dirty beakers in the trash

b)

Wash and store beakers for future use

c)

Save any unused food products to eat

d)

Leave all lab materials for other group members to put away

170.

The table shows how a student sorted objects by properties.

Which physical property do the objects in Group 1 have in common?

4 lines

171.

Correctly place the liquids in order by density.

a)Honey

b)Water

c)Oil

1

2

3

1)

2)

3)

172.

Correctly label the liquids and solid by density.

a)Glass

b)Metal

c)Corn Syrup

d)Water

e)Alcohol

f)Wood

1

2

3

4

1)

2)

3)

4)

173.

Correctly label the most dense and least dense materials.

a)Least Dense

b)Most Dense

1

2

1)

2)

5th Science - Unit 01 - 5.5a

Total questions: 173

Worksheet time: 4hrs 34mins