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Dorling Kindersley Science Encyclopedia Work/Review Sheets
PROPERTIES OF MATTER
Read each question and circle the letter of the best answer.
NOTE: Some questions may have more than one "correct" answer - think carefully about what you have read, and choose the most complete one.
1.Which of the following is a "property" of matter?
A) Density B) Elasticity C) Conductivity D) A, B & C.
2.What two ways do we have of measuring the "amount" of something?
A) By its Volume or by its Mass B) By its Shape or by its Smell C) By its Elasticity or by its Brittleness D) A, B & C.
3.Why is plastic a good cover for electrical wires?
A) Because it comes in many colors. B) Because it does not conduct electricity. C) Because it is cheap. D) A, B & C.
4.Why is plastic a good material for the handles of cooking pots?
A) Because it comes in many colors. B) Because it does not conduct heat easily. C) Because it is cheap. D) A, B & C.
5.Why do gases always bubble to the surface of liquids?
A) To tickle your nose. B) Because they have such low density. C) Because they want out. D) A, B & C.
6.What is "solubility"?
A) The ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid. B) The ability to solve an equation. C) A big sale. D) A, B & C.
7.What is "elasticity"?
A) The ability of a material to change shape & stay that way. B) The ability to change clothes quickly. C) The ability of a substance to stretch & shrink back to its original size. D) A, B & C.
8.What is "plasticity"?
A) The ability of a material to change shape & stay that way. B) The ability to be made from plastic. C) The ability of a substance to stretch & shrink back to its original size. D) A, B & C.
9.What are the two different kinds of "conductivity"?
A) Thermal (heat) & Electrical. B) Proper or rude. C) Metal & Plastic. D) A, B & C.
10.What is "density"?
A) The mass of a cubic centimeter of a substance. B) The inability to learn. C) A car that's been hit. D) A, B & C.
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