Chapter 2: Physical Properties of Matter Review

Chapter 2:
Physical properties of Matter Review

Multiple Choice

The measure of how hot or cold matter is...

• Temperature

• Mass

• Sink or float

• Magnetic

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Multiple Choice

The attraction of matter to a magnet...

• mass

• magnetism

• temperature

• sink or float

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Multiple Choice

A substance that takes up space and 

has mass.

• mass

• space

• matter

• sink

Draw

Circle the state of matter that does not have a fixed shape and takes the shape of its container.

Multiple Choice

The state of matter that does not have a fixed shape and fills up its container.

• gas

• liquid

Draw

Circle the odd one out.

(Be ready to explain your reasoning)

Draw

Circle the odd one out.

(Be ready to explain your reasoning)

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Multiple Select

Which objects could be added to the sink column?

(Click all that apply)

• coins

• blown up ballon

• nails

• marbles

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Multiple Choice

Identify the matter

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Multiple Choice

Identify the matter

• liquid

• solid

• gas

Multiple Choice

Identify the matter

• liquid

• gas

• solid

Multiple Choice

Both glass and plastic wrap could be used as a window for a house. Why is glass the better choice?

• Glass is easy to cut into any shape, while plastic wrap is difficult to cut.

• Glass may shatter into tiny pieces, while plastic wrap does not shatter.

• Glass is stronger and sturdier than plastic wrap.

Multiple Choice

When the beaker is heated by the flame, what is the first change that will occur to the ice cubes?

• Liquid water will boil and become water vapor.

• Liquid water will freeze and become ice.

• Solid water will melt and become liquid water.

• Water vapor will condense and become liquid water.

Multiple Choice

When the Sun shines on a puddle, what happens to the water? Select the words that complete the sentences.

The Sun ___ the water in the puddle. Then the water ___ into water vapor.

• evaporates, freezes

• melts, evaporates

• freezes, evaporates

• heats, evaporates

Multiple Choice

How can the student test to see if any of the paper clips are made from a magnetic material?

• Test the paper clips by bending them.

• Test the paper clips by touching or feeling them.

• Pass a magnet over the paper clips.

Multiple Choice

Look at the tiny droplets of water on the outside of the can. The droplets formed from condensation. Where did the water come from?

• water vapor that was mixed in the air

• from inside the can

• someone splashed water on the can