Properties of Matter

Front

What are the two types of poles on a magnet?

Back

North and South poles.

Front

Which poles on a magnet repel each other?

Back

Same poles (North-North or South-South).

Front

What is the property of matter that describes how hard or soft an object is?

Back

Hardness.

Front

Why is it important to use the same tool when testing the hardness of different objects?

Back

To make the test fair and results accurate.

Front

What do we call materials that are attracted to magnets?

Back

Magnetic materials.

Front

What property are you measuring when you scratch the surface of an object?

Back

Hardness.

Front

What is the property of matter that describes how an object feels to the touch?

Back

Texture.

Front

What is the property of matter that describes how heavy an object is?

Back

Weight.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is the property of matter that describes the color of an object?

Back

Color.