This state of matter keeps its own shape and volume.
Solid
What unit do we measure mass in?
Grams or Kilograms
A wooden block floats in a tub of water, but a metal spoon sinks. Which object is more dense?
What material is commonly attracted to a magnet: iron or plastic?
Iron
two or more substances that are combined and no new matter is formed
Mixture
Milk takes the shape of its container but keeps the same volume. What state of matter is it?
Liquid
What tool helps us measure mass?
Pan Balance
Give me an example of an object that will sink? How do you know?
Answers will vary. The object is more dense than water, therefore it will sink.
A student tests a paper clip, a wooden pencil, and a plastic spoon with a magnet. Which object will most likely be attracted to the magnet?
Paper clip
two or more substances that are dissolved into each other
Solution
This state of matter spreads out to fill the shape and size of its container.
True or False: Two objects that are the same size always have the same mass.
False
True or False: An object that sinks in water is more dense than water.
True
A student has a mixture of sand and iron filings. What tool should the student use to separate the iron from the sand?
A magnet
A student pours 6oz of water into a jar, then add 2oz of beads. The student shakes the jar for 1 minute. According to the law of conservation of matter what happens to the waters volume?
The volume of the water stays the same as the original amount. The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change or be rearranged. (Ex melting or freezing)
Look at the diver in the ocean! How many states of matter are shown, and what is an example of each?
Solid: Coral, diving gear, ect.
Liquid: Water
Gas: Air bubbles
Order these objects in order from least mass to greatest mass.
- Paper Clip
- Car
- Book
- Small dog
Paper Clip, Book, Small Dog, Car
When an object has a high density, how are its particles arranged?
The particles are packed together closely.
What are the two ends of a magnet called?
North and South Poles
A student mixes salt and water. After stirring, the salt disappears from sight. Is this a mixture or a solution, and why?
Solution, because the salt is evenly distributed throughout the water.
A student sorts six objects into two groups.
Group 1: A feather, a cotton ball, and a paper clip
Group 2: A textbook, a bowling ball, and a brick
What property of matter did they use to classify the six object
Mass
A student sorts six objects into two groups.
Group 1: A feather, a cotton ball, and a paper clip
Group 2: A textbook, a bowling ball, and a brick
In which group would the student classify a Hippopotamus? How do you know?
Group 2, because its heavy and has a lot of mass.
A pool inflatable floats on the surface of water. What does this tell you about the pool inflatables density compared to water?
The pool inflatable is less dense than water.
What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought together?
They repel
Why is the trail mix a mixture and not a solution
A solution must be the same throughout all its parts