Properties of Matter
Quiz by Bruce Harris
Grade 5
Science (2020-present)
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- Q1What happens to the particles of air when you blow up a balloon?The air particles change color inside the balloon.The small air particles spread out and evenly fill the inside of the balloon.The air particles disappear inside the balloon.The air particles become larger inside the balloon.30sSCI.5.6D
- Q2Which of the following mixtures can be easily separated because the substances maintain their physical properties?Sugar and waterMilk and coffeeIron filings and sandSalt and water30sSCI.5.6B
- Q3Why can you use a magnet to separate iron filings from sand?Because both iron and sand are metalsBecause iron is magnetic and sand is notBecause sand dissolves in waterBecause iron melts when heated30sSCI.5.6B
- Q4What happens to the total mass of substances when they are combined to form a solution?The total mass increases.The total mass remains the same.The total mass decreases.The total mass disappears.30sSCI.5.6C
- Q5How can you tell if a substance has dissolved in water to form a solution?The substance collects at the bottom of the container.The substance floats on top of the water.The substance spreads evenly throughout the water and cannot be seen.The substance turns into a solid.30sSCI.5.6C
- Q6What best demonstrates that matter is conserved when creating a solution?The temperature of the solution changes.The solution has a different state of matter.The solution changes color.The mass of the solution equals the mass of the substances before mixing.30sSCI.5.6C
- Q7If you mix 50 grams of salt with 200 grams of water to make a solution, what will the total mass of the solution be?300 grams250 grams200 grams150 grams30sSCI.5.6C
- Q8Which physical property determines whether an object will sink or float in water?MagnetismRelative densityVolumeMass30sSCI.5.6A
- Q9What physical property describes the amount of space an object occupies?Relative densityMagnetismMassVolume30sSCI.5.6A
- Q10Which physical property is tested by determining how well an object can transfer heat or electricity?VolumeSolubilityMassConductivity30sSCI.5.6A
- Q11Which physical property determines how much matter is in an object?VolumeRelative densityMassSolubility30sSCI.5.6A
- Q12Which property would you test to see if a material dissolves in water?MagnetismRelative densityVolumeSolubility30sSCI.5.6A
- Q13What physical property would you test to determine if an object can be attracted by a magnet?MassVolumeMagnetismSolubility30sSCI.5.6A
- Q14Which physical property describes how materials either allow or prevent heat from passing through them?Relative densitySolubilityThermal conductivityVolume30sSCI.5.6A
- Q15Which physical property of matter describes its form as either a solid, liquid, or gas?MassPhysical stateVolumeConductivity30sSCI.5.6A