Physical Properties Quiz - Science Penguin

Which of the following is the best definition 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 of matter is measured in grams?

• Solubility

• Volume

• Conductivity

• Mass

If an object is placed in a container of water and it sinks to the bottom, what 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 physical properties of matter? (Select all that apply.)

• If an object is a conductor, it allows heat to travel through it.

• Volume is the amount of matter in an object or substance.

• Physical properties can be observable and measurable.

• If an object floats in water, it is less dense than the water.

• The three states of matter are solid, grainy, and liquid.

In which section would the reader find information about solutions?

• What is a physical property?

• Magnetism

• Relative density

• Solubility

What can you infer about an object that moves toward a piece of metal on a table?

• It is a good conductor.

• It is a dense metal.

• It is magnetic.

• It is soluble in water.

Which of the following best describes the text structure of the Relative Density section of the article?

• Process for checking an object’s relative density

• The cause and effect of an object dissolving in water

• Comparing and contrasting objects less dense than water and more dense than water

• Explaining the problem with relative density and a possible solution

What is the main idea of the selection?

• There are many different physical properties of matter – magnetism, relative density, solubility, physical state, volume, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity.

• Whether an object will sink or float in water describes the object’s relative density to water.

• Solids, liquids, and gases are all states of matter that can be observed.

• The two different types of conductivity are electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity.