Matter Basics & Properties

Color, smell, and density are examples of what type of property?  

• chemical
• physical

Identify the list that includes only chemical properties.  

• flammability, solubility, freezing point 
• rusting, acidity, reactivity
• reactivity, melting point, density
• rusting, flammability, color

Phase changes, solubility, and density are all __________ properties of matter. 

• chemical
• physical 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Atoms are the smallest part of an ___________ that has the same chemical properties of that __________.

• element, atom
• atom, element
• substance, atom
• element, element

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Berthe filled a bowl with a mixture of whole pears, red apples, and bananas. Which of

the following properties would be the fastest and easiest to use to separate the fruit mixture back into its original parts?

• Weight

• Texture

• Volume

• Shape

Kyle and Agnes are comparing the physical properties of two samples of matter. Which of these comparisons CANNOT be used in their project?

• Feels rough or smooth

• Tastes salty or sweet

• Is waterproof or not waterproof

• Has a large mass or a smaller mass

Luke and Amitra are comparing some substances. They are using the properties of texture, hardness, flexibility, and magnetic attraction. Which types of substances are they most likely comparing?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Solids, liquids, and gases

Shape is a ____ that helps identify an object.

• physical property
• chemical property
• mass
• matter

Iron + oxygen = rust is an example of a ___________.

• physical property/change
• chemical property/change
• mass
• volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Cutting an orange is a physical change.

• True
• False