Science Tools
Which tool measures how hot or how cold something is?
Thermometer
If I put objects in water and observe what happens, what physical property am I testing?
The ability to float or sink
Which state of matter takes the shape of any container you put it in?
Liquid
If I cut a piece of paper in half, an I making a physical change or a chemical change?
Physical
Which tool is used to measure the mass of an object?
Pan balance
Shape, color, size, texture, hardness, temperature and mass are all examples of what?
Physical Properties
What would happen to the water in a cup that is left out in the sun?
It will evaporate
If I mix together items and they keep their identities, what did I make?
Mixture
What tool can I use to measure the volume of a liquid?
Graduated Cylinder or Beaker
What is matter?
Everything that takes up space and has mass
When water turns to ice, what state is it in?
Solid
If I burn my toast, what kind of change has happened?
Hint: Physical or chemical
Chemical change
If I need to pick up tiny objects, what tool can help me do that?
Forceps
What word describes the amount of matter an object has?
Hint: we find this by using a pan balance
Mass
When you add heat to a liquid, what state does it become?
Gas
If I mix together sugar, water, and fruit punch flavoring, I will not be able to reach in and separate the items. This is an example of a what?
Hint: Mixture or solution
Solution
This tool tells me the direction wind is blowing.
Wind vane
What word describes the amount of space an object takes up?
Hint: we find this using a graduated cylinder or a ruler
Volume
Which state of matter holds its shape and has a definite size?
Solid
What word describes when a gas turns in to a liquid?
Condensation