States of Matter
what property of matter means how much matter makes up an object
mass
What material would stick to a magnet? paper clip, paper, or book. and why?
paper clip because it has magentism
when a material can bend and change shape without breaking
malleability
if you want an object to float on water, what property would be best?
less dense than water
Describe how the particles of a solid move
vibrate in place, or remain still and stick together.
Is volume measured in mL or L
mL
what is hardness?
the ability for something to scratch
what has more malleability, a pencil or aluminum foil?
aluminum foil because it can change shape without breaking.
what physical property is needed for liquid soap to flow smoothly?
viscosity
state of matter with no definite shape or volume
gas
how do we measure mass?
with a balance scale
what has more hardness, a diamond or a a penny? Use the Mohs scale to help you
Diamonds are the hardest material; it can scratch a penny, and a penny can't scratch it.
describe how the particles of a gas move
all over the place move quickly
how do we measure volume?
graduated cylinder
how do we test hardness?
by scratching it.
Describe how the particles of a liquid move
move around each other, slide past each other
what has more volume, a block of wood or a block of metal and why?
A block of metal because it takes up more space
will a magnet attract aluminum foil?
no