Matter
Physical Properties
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
Vocabulary
STAAR
100
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
What is matter
100
The Amount of matter in an object
What is mass
100
Substance that exhibits some properties of metals and Nonmetals
What is metaloid
100
Ability to dissolve in water
What is solubility
100
At what temperature did the water outside the school building most likely begin to change to ice? F 100°C G 32°C H 25°C J 0°C
What is J 0°C
200
Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
What is a solid
200
Properties that can be observed without changing the composition or identity of the matter
What is physical properties
200
Hydrogen
What is non metal
200
A force of attraction that causes a magnetic material to move
What is magnetism
200
Several students investigate the characteristics of soil. The students observe samples of common soils. In one sample they observe that water drains through the soil easily. When they rub the soil between their fingers, it feels rough and scratchy, and its particles feel hard. The soil the students observed is most likely — F clay G silt H loam J sand
What is J sand
300
Which state of matter may escape when it's container is opened?
What is a gas
300
True or false: luster is how the surface of a mineral appears when it reflects light
What is true
300
Substances that have the physical properties of luster, conductivity and malleability
What is metal
300
Ability to conduct electrical current
What is conductivity
300
When a powdered drink mix was added to water, the liquid turned orange. A student decided the taste was too strong, so he poured out half of the liquid and added more water. Which of the following most likely occurred when more water was added? A The physical state changed. B The orange color became lighter. C The liquid had a sweeter taste. D None of the above
What is B The orange color became lighter.
400
Which state of matter has the ability to flow?
What is a liquid
400
True or False: Liquids with a high density rise to the top of a liquid mixture
What is False
400
Substances that have the physical properties of being dull, insulators and brittle
What is non metals
400
Ability of a mineral to resist scratching
What is hardness
400
A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary? A The metal pan creates thermal energy. B The metal pan insulates thermal energy. C The metal pan conducts thermal energy. D The metal pan reduces thermal energy.
What is C The metal pan conducts thermal energy.
500
What three properties are used to classify the three states of matter?
What is shape, volume and mass
500
Which physical property can be found by using the following equation: mass/volume (mass divided by volume)
What is density
500
Boron
What is metaloid
500
Ability to be formed or shaped under pressure
What is malleability
500
Which alternative energy source is generated beneath Earth’s crust and can be used to heat buildings? F Hydroelectric energy G Geothermal energy H Wind energy J Solar energy
What is G Geothermal energy
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