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WorksheetsDescribing Matter
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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?
The color of something
The appearance, texture, or behavior of something
The size of something
The weight of something
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?
Mammals
Reptiles
Fish
Insects
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.
Biological
Chemical
Mechanical
Electrical
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical property?
A) Color
B) Taste
C) Magnetism
D) Photosynthesis
Is 'density' considered a physical property?
True
False
Match the following physical properties to their examples:
Smelling a flower
B
Attracting a paperclip with a magnet
D
Solid, liquid, or gas
A
Scratching a crystal
C
What do chemical properties describe?
The color of a substance
How a substance behaves during a chemical reaction
The shape of a substance
The size of a substance
Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?
Solid
Reflective
Reactivity
Silver
Which of the following is NOT a physical property listed in the worksheet?
Malleable
Non-flammable
Silver
Reflective
Aluminum is an electrical conductor.
True
False
Which of the following is a chemical property of aluminum?
Solid
Reacts with oxygen to form aluminum oxide
Reflective
Heat conductor
Aluminum is non-flammable.
True
False
