Properties of Matter Review

Front

Which materials are likely to be metal based on observations of color, solubility in water, and conductivity? Options: material b and c, material a and c, material a and d, material b and d.

Back

material b and c

Front

Which of these objects will MOST likely float in water?

• table tennis ball
• glass marble
• hard rubber ball
• steel ball

Back

table tennis ball

Front

Why is a plastic container poorly suited for boiling water on the stove?

Back

Plastic melts when it gets exposed to high heat.

Front

Why is bending a wire an example of a physical change?

Back

Because the bent wire can be straightened back.

Front

Which test should be used to determine the best material for constructing a bookshelf? Options:

strength

,

flexibility

,

conductors of heat

Back

strength

Front

Which object is MOST likely to roll off the ramp if it is pushed gently? Options: bent paper clip, flat eraser, round ball, wooden cube

Back

round ball

Front

Which object will conduct electricity, conduct heat, and be attracted to a magnet? Options: wood, iron, aluminum, cotton

Back

iron

Front

Characteristic of fabric for firefighter suits to increase safety?

Back

The fabric should not react to heat or flames.

Front

Why did the marble sink and the wood float when placed in water?

Back

The marble was more dense than the piece of wood.

Front

What is the simplest way to find out if something will dissolve, sink, or float in water?

Back

put the object in water