Properties and Classification of Matter Quiz

Which of the following best defines "matter"?

• Anything that has mass and volume

• Anything that can be seen and touched

• Anything that is a solid

• Anything that is a liquid

Evelyn is sorting items in her room. She wants to know which things around her are considered "matter." Which of the following best defines "matter"?

• Anything that has mass and volume

• Anything that can be seen and touched

• Anything that is a solid

• Anything that is a liquid

What does "mass" measure?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The temperature of an object

• The color of an object

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What is the definition of "volume"?

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The amount of matter in an object

• The temperature of an object

• The energy of an object

David is testing different materials to see which one can be used to make electrical wires. Which property is he looking for in the materials?

• Electrical conductivity

• Thermal conductivity

• Ductility

• Luster

Which property is the ability of a material to conduct electricity?

• Electrical conductivity

• Thermal conductivity

• Ductility

• Luster

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Which property describes the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire?

• Ductility

• Hardness

• Luster

• Solubility

Samuel is working in a metal workshop and needs to choose a material that can be stretched into a wire for an electrical project. Which property should Samuel look for in the material?

• Ductility

• Hardness

• Luster

• Solubility

What is an "element"?

• A pure substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance

• A mixture of two or more substances

• A substance that can be separated by physical means

• A compound of two or more elements

What is a "compound"?

• Two or more elements chemically bonded together; hard to separate

• Two or more elements physically mixed together; easy to separate

• A pure substance that cannot be broken down

• A substance that can be separated by filtration