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The amount of matter in something
mass
Matter with a volume and shape that stay the same
solid
The mass of matter compared to its volume
density
A mixture in which different kind of matter mix evenly
solution
Matter with no definite shape or volume
gas
Anything that takes up space
matter
The amount of space matter takes up
volume
Matter with a volume that stays the same but a shape that changes
liquid
A substance that has 2 or more different kinds of matter
mixture
Anything you can observe about an object by using one or more of your senses
physical properties
Give an example of matter that you cannot see.
air
If Kevin is measuring the mass of an apple, what tool can he use?
balance
Which group of words names physical properties of matter?
a. mirror, wool, cotton
b. salt, candy, sugar
c. sour, green, hot
d. tall, building, glass
c. sour, green, hot
Name the three states of matter.
solid, liquid, gas
Mica makes a salad of oranges, apples, and bananas. What is the bowl of fruit salad an example of?
a. condensation
b. mixture
c. evaporation
d. solution
b. mixture
Which is a chemical change?
a. burning wood
b. cutting cloth
c. folding paper
d. mixing salt and water
a. burning wood
Which of these is a solution?
a. cereal and milk
b. ice cream and nuts
c. orange and apple slices
d. sugar and water
d. sugar and water
Add the mass of the peanuts and the mass of the pretzels to get the total mass of the trail mix.
Charlie is testing whether things will sink or float. He puts a plastic-foam board in the water. Will it sink or float? EXPLAIN
The plastic foam board will float because it is not very dense.
Ms. Salo had a large bowl of ice cubes. She put the bowl out in the sun for a couple hours. What happened to the ice cubes?
The heat from the sun melted the ice cubes and turned them into liquid water.
I have two identical jars. One jar is filled with jelly beans and one is filled with pennies. Which of the following is true about both jars?
a. They have the same mass
b. They have the same volume
c. They have the same density
d. They have the same matter
b. They have the same volume
Sarah notices that a metal fence rails feels cold and hard. What is Sarah observing?
physical properties
A ball of molding clay sinks to the bottom of a pan of water. What change could make the clay float?
a. Remove some of the water
b. Increase the clay's density
c. Change its shape
d. Add more water to the pan
c. Change its shape
If you put sand in a container, it takes the shape of the container. Why is it still considered a solid?
Each individual grain has its own shape and volume.
Which states of matter have a volume that doesn't change?
a. solid and liquid
b. liquid and gas
c. solid and gas
d. solid, liquid, and gas
a. solid and liquid