Quiz about Science Vocabulary

Question 1

characteristics or features of a substance

Accepted Answer

physical property

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matter

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solubility

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mass

Question 2

anything that has mass and takes up space

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matter

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solubility

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density

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volume

Question 3

to dissolve or evenly combine with another substance

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solubility

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phase change

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magnetism

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matter

Question 4

sink or float -the measure of how closely packed matter is in an object

Accepted Answer

density

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solid

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liquid

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magnetism

Question 5

the property of being attracted to a magnet - iron and steel have this property

Accepted Answer

magnetism

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mass

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density

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volume

Question 6

Solid, liquid, gas

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state of matter/phase of matter

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magnetism

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density

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volume

Question 7

a change from one state of matter to another when heat is added or taken away

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phase change

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conductor

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insulator

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weight

Question 8

The phase of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume

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solid

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gas

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liquid

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solubility

Question 9

The phase of matter that has a definite volume, but not a definite shape, it takes the shape of its container

Accepted Answer

liquid

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conductor

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solid

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insulator

Question 10

A phase of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume

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gas

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solid

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density

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insulator

Question 11

A material that allows heat or electricity to pass through easily- all metals and water

Accepted Answer

conductor

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weight

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insulator

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physical properties

Question 12

a material that limits or stops heat or electricity from passing through easily- rubber, wood, plastic, etc.

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insulator

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conductor

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mass

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volume

Question 13

the amount of matter in an object- measured with a balance in grams (g)

Accepted Answer

mass

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volume

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phase change

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matter

Question 14

If something sinks, it is....

Accepted Answer

more dense

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volume

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less dense

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solubility

Question 15

If something float, it is...

Accepted Answer

less dense

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more dense

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volume

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conductivity

Question 16

the ability of an object to transfer heat or electricity to another object.

Accepted Answer

conductivity

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solubility

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mass

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volume

Question 17

All matter can be classified by their physical properties. Which substance can be classified as being soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

Salt

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Sand

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Paper

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Iron Filings

Question 18

Which of these is the best insulator of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Plastic Tubing

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Copper Penny

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Aluminum Foil

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Metal Washer

Question 19

Students perform an experiment and record their observations. The results are shown in the chart below.

What are the students most likely observing?

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Solids, liquids and gases

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Sinking and floating of objects

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Objects that are not magnetic

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Objects with the greatest density

Question 20

The picture below is an electrical wire.

What is the most reasonable answer for using copper in an electrical wire?

Accepted Answer

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Copper is a good insulator of electricity.

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Copper is magnetic.

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Copper is shiny.

Question 21

Choose the correct vocabulary word: The amount of matter packed into a given space compared to its ability to sink or float in water

Accepted Answer

Relative density

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Magnetism

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Physical properties

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Dissolving

Question 22

Choose the correct vocabulary word: Matter breaks down into particles that are so small that it seems to disappear.

Accepted Answer

Dissolving

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Relative density

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Magnetism

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Physical properties

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