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TEST: 4.6A Classify Matter by Physical Properties

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aaron uses the pan balance shown to measure the mass of the apple. What does Aaron learn?

a)

The apple’s mass is 10 g.

b)

The apple’s mass is 50 g.

c)

The apple’s mass is 101 g.

d)

The apple’s mass is 110 g.

2.

Daniel designs a toy boat. He chooses five different materials and sets up an investigation to compare their physical properties. Which physical property will the material for his boat need to have?

a)

be able to float

b)

be magnetic

c)

be highly reflective

d)

be a good conductor of heat

3.

Look at thermometer A. What temperature is shown on the thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C)?

a)

79°C

b)

40°C

c)

20°C

d)

102°C

4.

Look at thermometer B. What temperature is shown on the thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C)?

a)

100°C

b)

60°C

c)

30°C

d)

0°C

5.

Look at thermometer C. What temperature is shown on the thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C)?

a)

-20°C

b)

0°C

c)

10°C

d)

20°C

6.

What temperature is shown on the thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C)?

a)

45°C

b)

40°C

c)

50°C

d)

-40°C

7.

Tara uses a variety of instruments to measure different properties of matter. Which physical property is being used to describe the matter in this picture (a kettle showing 100°C)?

a)

mass

b)

magnetism

c)

temperature

d)

relative density

8.

Tara uses a variety of instruments to measure different properties of matter. Which physical property is being used to describe the matter in this picture?

a)

mass

b)

magnetism

c)

temperature

d)

relative density

9.

Tara uses a variety of instruments to measure different properties of matter. Which physical property is being used to describe the matter in this picture?

a)

mass

b)

magnetism

c)

temperature

d)

relative density

10.

Tara uses a variety of instruments to measure different properties of matter. Which physical property is being used to describe the matter in this picture?

a)

mass

b)

magnetism

c)

temperature

d)

relative density

11.

Which physical property BEST classifies each observation?

a)

water moves freely as a liquid

1.

physical state

b)

six magnets weigh 10 grams 

2.

mass

c)

paper clips move toward a magnet

3.

magnetism

d)

water inside bottle measures 24 degrees Celsius

4.

temperature

e)

glitter floats and marbles fall to the bottom of the bottle

5.

density

12.

Which instrument would you use to measure the mass of a rock most accurately?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Pan balance

c)

Ruler

d)

Magnet

13.

Look at the picture of the beaker filled with different liquids, a floating cork and a sinking screw. Which physical property is being demonstrated?

a)

magnetism

b)

mass

c)

relative density

d)

temperature

14.

Which of the following objects is most likely to be magnetic?

a)

Wooden block

b)

Iron nail

c)

Plastic spoon

d)

Glass marble

15.

A physical property of matter that students are most likely investigating.

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Length

16.

Physical Properties are _____________

a)

Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid.

b)

Energy that can be measured by a thermometer.

c)

Measurable characteristics that describe the physical state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity.

d)

The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas.

17.

(a)   best represents the three states of matter.

Choose from the below words
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
18.

Match the following beaker to the correct state of matter.

a)

1.

solid

b)

2.

liquid

c)

3.

gas

19.

Match the following type of matter with its description.

a)

Solid

1.

Has its own size and shape

b)

Liquid

2.

Has its own size but no shape

c)

Gas

3.

Does not have its own size and shape

20.

What is the mass of the apple?

a)

55 g

b)

110 g

c)

155 g

d)

165 g