Vocabulary
Properties of Matter Usage
Properties of Matter
Molecules
100

A measure of how fast the particles of matter moving is called?

Temperature

100

Connecting a lightbulb to a battery using different materials is testing which property of matter? 

a. conductivity

b. color

c. texture

a. Conductivity


100

This state of matter has particles that are moving very slowly and are close together. What state is it?

solid

liquid

gas

solid

100

What is a molecule?

The smallest part of a compound that has properties of a compound. 

200

The amount of space an object takes up is?

Volume

200

Why when using a spatula for cooking should you touch only the rubber handle?

Rubber does not conduct heat very well and it will remain cool. 

200

This state of matter has particles that are moving very quickly and spread out. What state is it?

solid

liquid

gas

gas


200

What is a compound?

matter made of two or more elements

(for ex: water (h2o) carbon dioxide (CO2) and salt (NaCl)

300

Matter made up of two or more elements (ex: water, carbon dioxide and salt) is called a?

Compound

300

What could you do to make particles move faster?

heat up the object

300

What are 3 physical properties you can use to identify types of matter?

-color

-texture

-hardness

-solubility

-magnetism

300

Water is an example of a compound made up of how many elements? 

two elements

H2O

Hydrogen and Oxygen

400

The smallest particle of a compound that has properties of a compound is called a?

Molecule

400

What could you do to slow down particles of water?

Freeze the water. 

400

This object is hard, rough, typically red or brown, rectangular

(hint: you can build with it)

Brick

400

What happens to gas molecules when they are cooled down? 

They will start to slow down and turn back into a liquid. 

500

The amount of matter an object has is called?

Mass

500

A tool is used to pick up a paperclip and a nail, What property might it be testing?

Magnetism

500

This object is malleable (bends), shiny, magnetic, and thin. 

(hint: it holds things together)

Paper Clip

500

What happens to the molecules of water when you heat up an ice cube?

The particles will begin to heat up and moves faster. It will turn into a liquid and then a gas.