STAAR Blitz - Day 1: Properties of Matter

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23 questions
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Drag the words below to match the definitions .

_________________ - the ability to move heat or electricity from one place to another

_______________ - the ability to dissolve into another substance
Other Answer Choices:
solubility
conductivity
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When objects are more dense than water, they will _________. When objects are less dense than water, they will __________. A _____________ will float in water, while a __________ will sink.
Other Answer Choices:
penny
foam cup
float
sink
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When looking for material to stop heat or electricity from flowing, a person would use a(n) ______________. If a person wants to keep heat or electricity flowing, he would use a(n) ______________. An example of a conductor would be ___________. You could use _________ as an insulator.
Other Answer Choices:
conductor
wood
insulator
copper
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A ____________ is when two or more substances combine physically. In a _____________ one substance dissolves in another and cannot be seen. A solution is not easily separated and requires ________________ . A mixture of toothpicks and plastic beads could be separated with _____________ .
Other Answer Choices:
mixture
solution
tweezers
evaporation
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All of the following are true of magnets except -

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A strawberry drink mix was added to water and stirred until it dissolved. The drink was pink in color. However, when tasted, it tasted too strong, so more water was added to the mixture. Which of the following most likely occurred when the extra water was added?

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The diagram below shows one container with oil and water and another container with oil and a cork.


Which diagram shows what would most likely happen if oil, water, and a cork were all place in one container?

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Drag each definition to the matching word.

  • a combination of two or more substances where one substance completely dissolves in the other
  • a combination of two or more substances (like cereal and milk)
  • Mixture
  • Solution
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How would you separate a mixture of sand, water, salt, and iron filings.

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How can you tell when something is soluble in another substance?

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Identify the physical state of O, N, and M.


If N is water, then M is __________ and O is __________.

What process is represented by 2? __________ What part of the water cycle could number 2 be? __________

What process is represented by 3? __________

Thermal energy is added to change solids into __________ and also to change __________ into __________.
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What property describes how much space an object takes?

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Which property measures how well a substance conducts heat?

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Which mixture forms a solution when salt is added to water?

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Does sand dissolve in water to create a solution?

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What happens when sugar is mixed in cold water?

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Does oil mix with water to form a solution?

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Which of the following creates a solution?

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Will a plastic bottle float or sink in water?

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Does a rock float or sink when placed in water?

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How does a piece of wood behave in water?

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What happens to an orange in water?

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What will happen to a metal spoon in water?