Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

Which of the following is a physical property that can be used to compare and contrast matter?

• Color

• Mass

• Taste

• Smell

What happens to an object with a density greater than water when placed in water?

• It floats

• It sinks

• It dissolves

• It evaporates

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electric energy?

• Rubber

• Copper

• Wood

• Plastic

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following is an example of a material that can insulate thermal energy?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wool

• Water

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What is the term for the ability of a substance to dissolve in water?

• Solubility

• Density

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

Which of the following is NOT a measurable physical property of matter?

• Volume

• Mass

• Color

• Taste

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Which of the following objects is most likely to be magnetic?

• A wooden spoon

• A plastic cup

• An iron nail

• A glass bottle

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What is the physical state of water at room temperature?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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Which of the following is a property that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance?

• Reactivity

• Solubility

• Flammability

• Toxicity