Combine Matter
Observable Physical Properties
Measurable Physical Properties
States of Matter
Changes of States of Matter
100
What is an example of a material that can be stretched?
rubber band
100
Which of these objects is flexible?
Choose 2 items.
examples Straw, chenille stem
100
What tool do you use to measure length?
A ruler.
100
What are the three main states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
100
What do we call it when a solid turns into a liquid?
Melting.
200
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, Answer Part B.
A student has the materials shown here to build a cage for her pet mouse.
rubber bands, craft sticks, string, metal wire, paper, cloth, glue, screws
metal wire and screws
200
Which of these objects floats in water?
Choose 2 items.
straw, wood block
200
How do we measure the weight of an object?
Using a scale, balance
200
What is an example of a solid?
A rock or ice.
200
What happens when a liquid turns into a solid?
freezing
300
Why would you use metal wire and screws to build-
strong and not flexible
300
Which property was used to classify these objects?
Flexibility
300
What unit do we use to measure temperature?
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
300
What happens to water when it freezes?
It turns into ice, a solid.
300
What is the process of liquid turning into gas called?
Evaporation.
400
David wants to make a model of a slingshot like the one shown. He chose a Y-shaped stick and a rubber band.
Describe the physical property that makes the rubber band useful.
The rubber band is -
flexible
400
Which property was used to classify these objects?
ability to float
400
If you want to know how much liquid is in a container, what do you measure?
volume, graduated cylinder, and beaker
400
What state of matter takes the shape of its container?
A liquid.
400
What happens when ice is heated?
It melts into water.
500
A student wants to build a basket on her bike to carry her cat. Which materials should she use? and why?
wooden block, bucket, cans, string
The bucket for holding the cat and the string for tying the bucket to the bike.
500
A student observes and measures many properties of this washer.
Move ONE correct answer to each box.
Properties of Matter
Magnetic? (Y/N) Floats in water? (Y/N) Mass greater than 10 g? (Y/N)
Magnetic? (Y) Floats in water? (Y) Mass greater than 10 g? (Y)
500
What could be the mass of the glue stick?
13g
500
What do we call matter that has no definite shape or volume?
A gas.
500
What happens when water vapor cools down?
It condenses to form liquid water.