Mass, Magnetism, and States of Matter Check

Angelo wanted to measure his coins in grams. He used the triple beam balance to determine the mass. Read the triple beam balance and record your answer below.

Magnetism is the ability to attract magnets. Which of the following has magnetism?

• Cork

• Wrench

• Science Journal

• Marble

For an investigation a teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked students to remove it without touching the syrup. The students first tried to use a strong magnet to remove the bolt, but it remained on the bottom of the container. They finally poured the syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's physical properties?

• The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the maple syrup.

• The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup.

• The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

• The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and has a fixed volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which statement BEST describes what happens as water changes from one state to another?

• As water is heated, it melts and changes from a gas to a solid.

• As water is cooled, it explodes!

• As water is heated, it evaporates and changes from a liquid to a solid.

• As water is cooled, it freezes and changes from a liquid to a solid.