Physical States of Matter/Temp.
Mass
Relative Density
Magnetism
Mixtures and Solutions
100

This state of matter keeps its own shape and volume.

Solid

100

What unit do we measure mass in?

Grams or Kilograms

100

A wooden block floats in a tub of water, but a metal spoon sinks. Which object is more dense?

The metal spoon
100

What material is commonly attracted to a magnet: iron or plastic?

Iron

100

two or more substances that are combined and no new matter is formed

Mixture

200

Milk takes the shape of its container but keeps the same volume. What state of matter is it?

Liquid

200

What tool helps us measure mass?

Pan Balance

200

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. 

200

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

200

two or more substances that are dissolved into each other

Solution

300

This state of matter spreads out to fill the shape and size of its container.

Gas
300

True or False: Two objects that are the same size always have the same mass.

False

300

True or False: An object that sinks in water is more dense than water.

True

300

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

300

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)

400

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

400

Order these objects in order from least mass to greatest mass.

- Paper Clip

- Car

- Book

- Small dog

Paper Clip, Book, Small Dog, Car

400

When an object has a high density, how are its particles arranged?

The particles are packed together closely.

400

What are the two ends of a magnet called?

North and South Poles

400

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. 

500

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

500

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.

500

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.

500

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought together?

They repel

500

Why is the trail mix a mixture and not a solution

A solution must be the same throughout all its parts