Physical Properties of Matter Reading Quiz

Which of the following is the best difinition of physical property?

• An observable and/or measurable characteristic of matter

• The condition in which matter exists (solid, liquid or gas)

• How certain types of matter behave in a liquid

• A material's ability to dissolve

Which of the following is the best difinition of physical property?

• An observable and/or measurable characteristic of matter

• The condition in which matter exists (solid, liquid or gas)

• How certain types of matter behave in a liquid

• A material's ability to dissolve

The amount of space an object takes up is known as its ____________

• solubility

• state

• property

• volume

What makes an object a good conductor?

• It allows energy to pass through it.

• It dissolves in water

• It stops or slows the flow of energy

• It takes up space and has mass

Which of the following properties is measured in grams?

• solubility

• volume

• conductivity

• mass

If an object is placed in a container of water and it sinks to the bottom, wht is its density relative to the water's?

• It is more dense than water

• It is less dense than water

• It has the same density as water

• There is not enough information

Which of the following is true about the pysical properties of matter? (Check all the correct answers)

• they are observable and measurable

• volume is the amount of matter in an object

• heat travels through conductors

• If an object is less dense that water, it will float in the water

If you know the size, shape, weight and color of an object you can figure out it's name.

• True

• False