Physical Properties
Vocabulary
Test Questions
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Mystery
100

The measurable characteristics of a substance that can be what?

What is OBSERVED?

100

The physical state all matter exist in...

What is states of matter? Liquid, solid, gas. 

100

A student observed liquid wax dripping down the side of a burning candle. After putting out the candle’s flame, the student left the room. Several hours later the student observed that there was no longer any liquid on the side of the candle. Which statement explains what most likely happened to the liquid wax?

F- The heat given off by the flame caused the candle wax to evaporate. 

G The liquid wax changed back into a solid as it cooled. 

H The liquid wax condensed and was absorbed by the candle. 

J None of the above

G The liquid wax changed back into a solid as it cooled. 

100

Less dense.

Answer will vary. EX: Water compared to honey is more or less dense?

100

Guess my object:

- metal

-magnetic

- more dense than water

- Conductor

-Dark gray

-Long and skinny

Nail

200

To group together by characteristics is to what?

What is CLASSIFY?

200

Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

What is metals that are magnetic?

200

A student adds 10 grams of four different powdered solids into four different beakers. The student then adds 100 mL of water to each beaker, stirs the mixtures, and allows them to sit for half an hour before recording observations. Which question is the student most likely trying to answer with this investigation? 


A At what water temperature do the substances dissolve? 

B How much water is needed to cause a substance to change state? 

C What causes a substance to sink when put in water? 

D Which substances dissolve in water?

D Which substances dissolve in water?

200

Cotton, Styrofoam, plastic, wood, etc. 

What materials are thermal or electrical insulators?

200

Guess my object:

- non-magnetic

-insulator

-less dense than water

-yellow

-holds air

-water proof

Rubber Duck

300

The type of tool used to measure how much mass an object has that we studied is...

What is TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE?

300

All metal must be..

What is a conductor?

300

Many types of fans are used in homes. In addition to mechanical energy, which of these is produced as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan?

F Heat 

G Mass

 H Light 

J Water vapor

F Heat

300

Nothing changes!

What physical change happens in a mixture?

300

How do I read a triple beam balance?

Start with 100s, then add the 10s, then add the 1s with decimals to create one number.

400
True or False: All solutions are mixtures but not all mixtures are solutions. 

What is TRUE?

400

More dense an object is the more likely it will do what in water?

What is sink?

400

A student classifies the objects listed based on their physical properties.

Penny, Eraser, Cottonball, key, iron nail, plastic ruler, metal paper clip, rubber band

Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group? 

A Magnetism 

B Mass 

C Electrical conductivity 

D Solubility in water


D Solubility in water

400

Heat

What needs to be added to change a solid into a liquid?

400

How do I find the volume of an item when placed in water (water displacement)

Subtract the amount of water with the item to the water without the item.

500

A large rock can be described as...

What is a solid, gray, rough, round, more dense, non-magnetic, insulator. 

500

Substances combined to create something entirely new and different than they were before combined...

What is a solution?

500

Which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires? 

A Wood 

B Plastic 

C Copper 

D Steel

B Plastic

500

Evaporation

What is the name of the transformation of a liquid being heated into a gas?

500

Bonus: What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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