Understanding Matter and Its Properties

What is matter made of?

• Large objects

• Tiny Particles

• Solid objects

• Gas

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What happens when air is added to a basketball?

• It deflates

• It expands

• It sinks

Which of the following is an example of dissolving?

• Melting an ice cube

• Adding salt to water

• Breaking a stick

How can we detect matter (particles) that is too small to see?

• By touching it

• By observing its effects

• By tasting it

• You can't

What is an example of a gas made of particles?

• Water

• Air

• Sand

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Which property describes how shiny an object is?

• Hardness

• Reflectivity

• Density

• Temperature

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What do we call the ability of a substance to dissolve in water?

• Density

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Toxicity

How would you describe a material that does not conduct electricity?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Reflector

When identifying materials, which measurement is NOT standard?

• Grams

• Inches

• Liters

What is hardness?

• How colorful it is

• How it scratches

• How heavy it is