Quiz about Matter Vocabulary

Question 1

characteristics or features of a substance

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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mass

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volume

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phase change

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matter

Question 14

If something sinks, it is....

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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...

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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.

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Dissolving

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Relative density

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Magnetism

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Physical properties

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