Matter
Science
Properties of Matter (Easy)
Properties of Matter (Medium)
Properties of Matter
Medium x 2
100

What is the definition of matter?

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

100

Using our five sense are called making an 

Observation 

100

What property of matter do cobalt, nickel, iron, and steel have in common that other metals do not?

Magnetism 

100

I am clear, I am more dense than water, I am not soluble, I do not conduct electricity, I am a conductor of heat.  What am I?

Glass

100

What is a property of matter? 

Physical or Chemical Characteristics of matter are used to describe or identify a substance. 

200

Name one object that is matter and one object that is not characterized as matter. 

Table and light

200

What is the name of this tool? What is it used for? 

A microscope. 

Makes smaller things bigger. 

200

I am less dense than water, I am not soluble, I am a liquid.  What am I?

oil

200

Explain the difference between mass and weight.

Mass is the amount of matter an object has and weight is mass plus the force of gravity 

200

Name 1 properties of a cup of milk. 


White, Liquid, Cup or 200-300mL of milk, 

300

True or False:  Air is not matter because we can not see it.

False: Air is matter because it is made up of atoms that have a mass and take up space.

300

what tool is this? What does it measure? 

A thermometer. 

How hot or cold a substance it is. 

300

I am less dense than water, I am a solid, I do not conduct electricity, I do not conduct heat, I was once alive.  What am I.  

wood

300

A am not living, I am almost always less dense than water, I am solid, I am an insulator of heat and electricity, I am flexible, I can be easily recycled.  What am I?

Plastic

300

Name 2 properties of sand.

Tan, Doesn't dissolve in water, rough grainy texture, solid

400

True or False A dog is matter 

True a dog has mass and takes up space 

400

What tool is this? What does it measure? 

Graduated Cylinder

Measure Volume  

400
When an electric current flows through a wire it creates?

Heat

400

I am reflective of light. I am a solid, but if you add enough heat I will be a liquid. I am a good conductor. 

A coin 

400

Name 3 properties of a binder clip. 

Conducts electricity, black, and silver, magnetic, solid 

500

Is an ice cube a solid, liquid, or gas. 

Solid 

500

What formula do we use to calculate volume? 

Volume= Length x Width x Height 

500

Why is plastic or rubber used to insulate wire verses glass or plastic?

They are flexible

500

I am one of the slowest living things. You will find me in a tree. I am not a conductor or magnetic. I like to be where it's warm. 

Sloth 

500

Name 4 property of sugar

White, Dissolves in Water, Grainy, Rough texture, is a solid