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Describing Matter

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

In science, we often categorize things into groups based on their characteristics. For example, animals can be divided into mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. We also sort matter into groups based on its properties. What does a property refer to?

a)

The color of something

b)

The appearance, texture, or behavior of something

c)

The size of something

d)

The weight of something

2.

In science, we often categorize things into groups based on their characteristics. For example, animals can be divided into mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. Which of the following is NOT a group mentioned for animals?

a)

Mammals

b)

Reptiles

c)

Fish

d)

Insects

3.

In science, we often categorize things into groups based on their characteristics. For example, animals can be divided into mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. We also sort matter into groups based on its properties. Scientists describe matter in two main ways: through its physical properties and its ______ properties.

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Electrical

4.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical property?

a)

A) Color

b)

B) Taste

c)

C) Magnetism

d)

D) Photosynthesis

5.

Is 'density' considered a physical property?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Match the following physical properties to their examples:

a)

Smelling a flower

1.

B

b)

Attracting a paperclip with a magnet

2.

D

c)

Solid, liquid, or gas

3.

A

d)

Scratching a crystal

4.

C

7.

What do chemical properties describe?

a)

The color of a substance

b)

How a substance behaves during a chemical reaction

c)

The shape of a substance

d)

The size of a substance

8.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

a)

Solid

b)

Reflective

c)

Reactivity

d)

Silver

9.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property listed in the worksheet?

a)

Malleable

b)

Non-flammable

c)

Silver

d)

Reflective

10.

Aluminum is an electrical conductor.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following is a chemical property of aluminum?

a)

Solid

b)

Reacts with oxygen to form aluminum oxide

c)

Reflective

d)

Heat conductor

12.

Aluminum is non-flammable.

a)

True

b)

False