Physical Properties

The simple chart above was constructed to compare some properties of water in different states. Which property should be put into the second column?

• tastes stale

• feels smooth

• has a strong odor

• takes the shape of its container

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is a physical property shared by iron, nickel, and steel?

• size

• magnetism

• ease of bending

• inability of rust

Which physical property of matter does a thermometer measure?

• mass

• density

• temperature

• volume

A teacher used graduated cylinders to collect and analyze information about the volume of rocks. She put 40 mL of liquid into the graduated cylinder on the left. She then placed a rock and 40 mL of liquid into the graduated cylinder on the right. The volume of the liquid and rock in that cylinder reads 75 mL. Analyze the results in the picture below. What is the volume of the rock?

• 35mL

• 40mL

• 75mL

• 115mL

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Daniel designs a toy boat. He chooses five different materials and sets up an investigation to compare their physical properties. What physical property will the material for his boat need to have?

• be highly reflective

• be able to float

• be denser than water

• be a good conductor of heat

Mass

• The amount of space matter takes up; measured in liters (L), cubic centimeters (cm3 ), or milliliters (mL)

• Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet

• To group together based on similar traits

• The amount of matter in something; measured in grams

Volume is the -

• The amount of space matter takes up; measured in liters (L), cubic centimeters (cm3 ), or milliliters (mL)

• Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet

• To group together based on similar traits

• The amount of matter in something; measured in grams

Physical Properties

• To stay on the surface of a liquid without expending energy

• Characteristics that can be observed or measured; for example, color, melting point, and conductivity

• To group together based on similar traits

• The amount of matter in something; measured in grams

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What happens to particles in a gas?

• They have no space to move.

• They have a lot of space to move.

• They have little space to move.

• None of the above.

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?

• liquid
• gas
• solid

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NGSS.5-PS1-3