Physical Properties of Matter

What is the measure of the hotness or coldness of an object called?

• temperature

• climate

• thermal energy

• heat index

Which physical property of matter is measured using a balance?

• density

• volume

• mass

• weight

What property of matter allows it to be attracted to a magnet?

• gravity

• temperature

• friction

• magnetism

What is the ability of an object to sink or float in a liquid called?

• buoyancy

• inertia

• viscosity

• density

Which physical property of matter is measured using a thermometer?

• Mass

• Volume

• Temperature

• Density

What is the unit used to measure temperature?

• Liters

• degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

• Meters

• Kelvin

Which physical property of matter is measured using a magnet?

• magnetism

• temperature

• density

• volume

What is the unit used to measure mass?

• liter

• meter

• kilogram

• gram

What is the ability of an object to attract or repel other magnets called?

• magnetic field

• magnetic energy

• magnetic power

• magnetic force

What is the unit used to measure weight?

• meter

• liter

• pound

• kilogram