What are some properties of matter we can use to describe matter? (Name at least 5)
Shape, color, odor, taste, texture, hardness, attraction to magnets
100
Which properties of matter are important to a pencil?
Hardness and shape
100
How do you use a two-pan balance to measure mass?
You place an object on one pan and add mass pieces on the other until they balance.
100
Describe the steps you take to measure the mass of a liquid.
First, measure the mass of the container that will hold the liquid, then add the liquid and measure the mass. Finally, subtract the mass of the container from the combined mass and you are left with the mass of the liquid.
200
The amount of space something takes up is its...
Volume
200
Why is your sense of smell important?
It can help you determine whether things are bad or good for you.
200
What in the classroom has a smooth texture?
Tables, chalkboard, etc.
200
What is the difference between a two-pan balance and a digital scale?
A two-pan balance uses mass pieces on one pan to balance the object being measured, while a digital balance gives a digital reading of an object's mass.
200
What is the best way to measure the volume of a lemon?
Put the orange into a beaker or water and seeing how much the water rises.
300
We can identify an object using its _____________. You can observe them with your senses.
Properties.
300
How can taste help you?
It can help you identify ingredients that are in food.
300
Why are some substances easier to identify that others?
They may be more common, stronger, or have a memory attached to them.
300
Which tool would you use to measure the mass of a gallon of water?
balance
300
How can the volume of rectangular solid objects be measured?
Length X Width X Height
400
Anthing that has mass and takes up space is __________
Matter
400
What is the difference between a smooth texture and a bumpy texture?
Smooth textures are slick and have no divots or pocks. Bumpy textures may have holes or ridges in the surface.
400
How does the texture of a foil ball compare to the texture of ping pong ball?
The foil ball is rough and the ping pong ball is smooth.
400
Ms Bowman found the mass of a box of 24 crayons. Then she finds the mass of 8 crayons first, then the mass of 5 crayons, and then 11 crayons. Then she compared the mass of all the crayons again. What as the result?
All the crayons had the same mass.
400
You have found a rock and want to measure its volume. What might you do to measure its volume?
Fill a beaker part way with water. Record the starting volume. Place the rock in the beaker, record the new volume. Subtract the starting volume from the new volume.
500
When you _______________, you put things in groups according to characteristics.
Classify
500
What can you tell about objects that are not picked up by a magnet?
They do not have any metal in them.
500
Pamela's mom wants her to buy three pears at Publix. Before she left he said "Make sure they are green, and squeeze them to make sure they are firm and not mushy". What properties of matter will Pamels need to use to choose the pears?
Color and harness.
500
Ms. Rosenberger dropped a glass flower vase and it broke into several pieces. She carefully swept all the pieces into a pile. How does the mass of the pile compare to the mass of the flower vase?
The mass of the pile of glass is the same as the mass of the original flower vase because the total mass does not change when something is separated into pieces.