Properties of Matter

Which of the following materials is most likely to conduct electricity?

• wood

• rubber

• glass

• metal

Which of the following materials is most likely to be affected by magnetic forces?

• plastic

• glass

• wood

• iron

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following mystery objects has a brown color, a rough texture, and is considered durable due to its hardness?

• wood

• metal

• plastic

• rubber

Which of the following mystery objects is beige in color, has a gritty texture, and is often used in sandpaper due to its hardness and thermal conductivity?

• glass

• plastic

• sand

• metal

Which of the following mystery objects is shiny, reflective, and is often used in electrical wires due to its high electrical conductivity?

• rubber

• plastic

• copper

• glass

Which property of matter determines how an object feels when you touch it?

• texture
• color

• solubility

• conductivity

Which property of matter would be most important to consider when selecting a material to make a mirror?

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• magnetism

• texture

• color

• reflectivity

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which property of matter describes how an object is affected when it is scratched or dented?

• hardness
• magnetism

• solubility

When heat travels through an object it has...

• electrical conductivity

• thermal conductivity

• solubility

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When electricity travels through an object it has...

• thermal conductivity

• electrical conductivity

• texture