Physical Properties of Matter

Which property measures how much space an object takes up?

• weight

• volume

• mass

• hardness

The amount of matter in an object is called:

• mass

• volume

• matter

• chemical reaction

What causes matter to change state?

• the sun

• magnetic fields

• a transfer of energy

• electrical currents

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What happens when a solid changes into a liquid?

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

• The oil sits on the top because it is more dense than water

• The oil sinks to the bottom because it is more dense than water

• The oil sits on the top because it is less dense than water

• The oil sinks to the bottom because it is less dense than water

Which of the following is a PHYSICAL change:

• fireworks

• melting snow

• rusting metal

• baking soda mixed with vinegar

What happens when a liquid changes into a gas?

• freezing

• condensing

• evaporating

• sublimation

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What happens when a gas changes into a solid?

• condensing

• deposition

• melting

• sublimation

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What is an example of sublimation?

• water freezing

• slime forming

• a puddle vanishing

• dry ice giving off fog

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Properties like conductor, color, magnetism, insulator, and density are all easy to measure and called ____________ properties

• Chemical

• Useful

• Superpower

• Physical