Exploring Properties of Matter

What is the smallest unit of matter?

• Molecule

• Particle

• Compound

• Mixture

Which of the following materials is known for its high (heavy) weight?

• Cotton candy

• Plastic

• Metal

• Fabric

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the term for the amount of space that matter occupies?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Weight

Emma is sorting through various materials in her art class. Which of the following is a property that can be used to identify paint?

• Color

• Shape

• Size

• Weight

Which of these is a characteristic of a solid?

• It has a definite shape and volume.

• It takes the shape of its container.

• It has no definite shape or volume.

• It expands to fill its container.

Which of the following is a method to identify a material based on its properties?

• Observing its color

• Feeling its texture

• Testing its solubility

• All of the above

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

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

• Viscosity

Which of the following statements is true about gases?

• They have a definite shape and volume.

• They have a definite volume but no definite shape.

• They fit the shape of their container.

• They have a definite shape but no definite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which property of matter describes how an object feels?

• Mass

• Texture

• Smell

• Weight

Which of the following is a property of liquids?

• They have a fixed shape.

• They are compressible.

• They flow and take the shape of their container.

• They have a fixed volume and shape.