Properties of Matter

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Toxicity

• Flammability

• Melting point

• Oxidation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the measure of a solid's resistance to scratching?

• Tensile strength

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Brittleness

Which property describes a fluid's resistance to flow?

• Viscosity

• Solubility

• Density

• Conductivity

Does Density change depending on the size of an object?

• Yes

• No

Label the steps to finding volume by water displacement

• Put enough water in graduated cylinder

• Step 2

• Record final volume, with object in it

• Step 3

• Add object

• Step 5

• Record initial volume

• Step 1

• Subtract V1-V2 to find volume of object

• Step 4

What is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

• Boiling point

• Melting point

• Combustibility

• Reactivity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which property measures the compactness or consistency of a material?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Luster

Which property describes a material's ability to conduct heat or electricity?

• Tensile strength

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Conductivity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the measure of how much stress a material can withstand before breaking?

• Tensile strength

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Brittleness

Which property describes a substance's ability to be pounded into thin sheets?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Viscosity

• Solubility