Physical Properties: Tools and Units

Which is the best way to determine relative density?

• Use a triple beam balance

• Place objects in water

• Use a graduated cylinder

• Use a ruler

I want to test the solubility of three different substances. If the substances dissolve they are _____________.

• Insoluble

• Dense

• Soluble

• Insulators

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A triple beam balance is used to measure ________.

• Density

• Volume

• Conductivity

• Mass

You can use a circuit to test __________.

• electrical conductivity

• solubility

• thermal conductivity

• magnetism

I want to test an object for magnetism. I will know the object is magnetic if _____________.

• the object doesn't move towards the magnet

• the object attracts to the magnet

• is dissolves in water

• it sinks

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The unit of measurement for mass is _______.

• kilometers

• miles

• pounds

• grams

To measure the volume of an object I need _______.

• a graduated cylinder and water

• a triple beam balance and a magnet

• a beaker

• a ruler

The unit of measurement for volume is ______________.

• pounds

• ounces

• milliliters

• grams

I can determine an object's _________ with my eyes and hands.

• mass

• volume

• density

• physical state

I placed an object in water, and it was floating at the top. The object is _______________.

• less dense than water

• dissolving in water

• more dense than water

• soluble in water