Physical Properties of Matter

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

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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 these.

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

• metal

• glass

• plastic

• wood

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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

• solid.

• liquid.

• gas.

• not here

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which physical property is measured rather than tested?

• floating in water

• solubility

• magnetism

• mass

A penny, a nail, and a metal spool all have the following properties in common EXCEPT ---

• They all conduct electricity.

• They all sink in water.

• They are all magnetic.

• They are all solids.

Which object would be classified as having the greatest density?

• ping-pong ball

• penny

• water

• duck

Which substance is NOT soluble in water?

• powdered drink mix

• sugar

• salt

• sand