5th Grade Science STAAR Study Sheet

What is mass defined as in the context of physical properties of matter?

• The volume of matter

• The weight of matter

• The amount of matter

• The density of matter

How is mass measured?

• With a digital scale

• With a ruler

• With a triple beam balance

• With a thermometer

What does density refer to?

• How heavy an object is

• How much space an object occupies

• How crowded molecules are

• How much force is applied to an object

According to the diagram, what happens to wood in water?

• It dissolves

• It sinks

• It floats

• It evaporates

What is the solubility of a substance that is soluble?

Which of the following is an example of an insoluble substance in water?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Sand

• Baking soda

Which of the following is a property of a conductor?

• Does not allow energy to pass through

• Allows energy to pass through

• Is mostly made of nonmetals

• Cannot transmit electricity or heat

What are conductors mostly made of?

• Plastics

• Metals

• Wood

• Rubber

Which of the following materials is an insulator?

• Copper

• Steel

• Glass

• Gold

What is a common characteristic of insulators?

• They are mostly metals

• They allow energy to transmit easily

• They do not allow energy to pass through

• They are good conductors of electricity

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