Vocabulary
__________ is how much space an object takes up.
Volume
Has a definite shape and volume
Solid
What is a mixture?
Combinations of 2 or more substance that keep their identities.
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What do a boat and surf board both have to do?
Be able to float.
____________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
Has a definite volume. Takes the shape of its container
Liquid
Sandy water, salad, trail mix, coins, etc.
How do you use a pan balance?
add up all the masses on.
What physical property to iron, nickel, and steel share?
Magnetism
_________ is the amount of matter present in a certain volume of a substance.
Density
No definite volume. Expands to fill container
Gas
What is a solution?
A mixture in which all parts are evenly mixed.
What is the mass of the object on the scale?
36 grams
An artist is creating a piece of art using fabric. It will be placed inside a box. Individuals will place their hands in the box, touch the art without being able to see it, and describe a physical property of the art. The descriptions will be recorded in a notebook. How is data being collected?
F. using measurements
G. using descriptive words
H. using images of the touched art
J. using drawings of what was felt
Using Descriptive Words
Characteristic of matter that you can observe of measure directly is a _____________________.
Physical Property
If liquid water is cooled quickly, what will happen to it?
Ice will form quickly.
Give 3 examples of solutions.
Saltwater, sugar/water, lemonade, tea, coffee, etc.
What tool measure volume?
Graduated Cylinder
Javier makes three balls out of clay. He puts all the clay balls on a balance and measures the total mass as 56 g. He then molds the clay into one big ball and measures its mass, which is 56 g. Analyze Javier's data to construct a reasonable explanation for his findings.
F. He measures incorrectly and should measure again.
G. The whole is equal to the sum of its parts.
H. The clay gains mass when it is one large ball.
J. Dividing the clay resulted in some of it being lost.
G. The whole is equal to the sum of its parts.
Spring Scale measures ______________.
Weight
What is a change of state?
What scientist works with mixtures and solutions?
Chemist
What tools measures weight?
Spring Scale
Biodegradable materials break down quickly in the environment. People make informed choices in the recycling of materials based on the physical properties of matter. Which of the following materials has the physical properties that allow it to quickly biodegrade?
F. rubber ball
G. banana peel
H. plastic bottle
J. aluminum can
G. banana peel