5th Grade Properties of Matter

What is the term for a change in matter that results in the formation of a new substance?

• Physical change

• Chemical change

• Phase change

• State change

Which material is a good conductor of electricity: glass rod, cotton string, plastic tubing, or copper penny?

• Glass rod

• Cotton string

• Plastic tubing

• Copper penny

What type of objects would float in water?

• Objects that are less dense than water.

• Objects that are heavier than water.

• Objects that are made of metal.

• Objects that are filled with air.

What is the property of matter that describes the color of an object?

• Texture

• Shape

• Color

• Size

What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct heat?

• Thermal conductivity

• Electrical resistance

• Thermal expansion

• Specific heat capacity

What is the property of matter that describes how it feels to the touch?

• Texture

• Color

• Density

• Mass

What is the term for the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Brittleness

• Conductivity

What is the property of matter that describes how heavy an object is for its size?

• Mass

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

What is the ability of light to bounce off a surface called?

• Reflectivity

• Absorbance

• Translucence

• Refraction