MCPSS 15.5.3

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12 questions
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What best describes the term 'properties' in the context of matter?

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Which property of matter can be described as transparent, opaque, or translucent?

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Why is the property of boiling point important in identifying matter?

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How can you use density to identify matter?

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Match the property to the observation that would identify it

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Density
Sinks in water quickly
Hardness
Scratches glass easily
Malleability
Can be molded into different shapes
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Match the material with the property that can identify it

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Iron
Attracts magnets
Wood
Floats in water
Glass
Breaks easily
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Identify the observation that corresponds to the given material property

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Conductor
Does not conduct electricity
Transparency
Heats up when electricity passes
Insulator
Allows light to pass through it
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Match the method of observation to the material it can identify

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Magnet test
Identifies metallic objects
Water displacement
Determines volume of irregular objects
Scratch test
Determines hardness of minerals
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Observing the color of a material can help in its identification.

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The texture of a material has no role in its identification.

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Examining the density of a material does not help in its identification.

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The smell of a material can sometimes aid in identifying what it is.