Physical Properties of Matter STAAR Bootcamp

Which physical property is used to identify the ability to dissolve?

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

• Solubility

• Density

Which list contains only magnetic materials?

• Copper, Iron, Steel, Nickel

• Nickel, Iron, Cobalt, Steel

• Brass, Iron, Copper, Steel

• Gold, Copper, Cobalt, Steel

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Which method could be used to classify objects by the property of density?

• Mix blue and red food coloring with water

• Dissolve sugar and salt in water

• Place solid objects in water

• None of the above

Which of these materials would NOT be a good insulator of electricity?

• Metal

• Glass

• Plastic

• Wood

A material that has a definite volume but no definite shape is classified as a -

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• not here

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The objects listed below have all of the following properties in common EXCEPT -

Penny, metal spoon, iron nail

• they all conduct electricity

• they all sink in water

• they are all magnetic

• they are all solids

Which substance is NOT soluble in water?

• Powdered drink mix

• Sugar

• Salt

• Sand

Students have two blocks that are the same size. They drop each block into a beaker of water. Why does block 1 float and block 2 sink?

• Block 1 is made of a different material than block 2

• Block 1 is smaller than block 2

• Block 1 absorbs more water than block 2

• Block 2 has less mass than block 1

A table of different properties of four samples of matter is shown.

Which conclusion can be made about the samples based on the table?

• Sample 1 is made of plastic

• Sample 2 is made of metal

• Sample 3 is attracted to magnets

• Sample 4 is less dense than water

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