Physical Boot Camp 5.5A Part 2 Classify matter based on physical properties including: mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid and gas), relative density (sinking and floating), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy.

61. Which of these will change solid iron to a liquid? A Raising the air pressure B Increasing its temperature C Crushing the solid iron D Adding water to the iron

61. Which of these will change solid iron to a liquid? A Raising the air pressure B Increasing its temperature C Crushing the solid iron D Adding water to the iron

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63. What of the following would be the BEST material to use when making the handle of a tea kettle? A Glass B Aluminum C Wood D Tin

63. What of the following would be the BEST material to use when making the handle of a tea kettle? A Glass B Aluminum C Wood D Tin

64. A student found a metal object under her desk 64. A student found a metal object under her desk. How can she find out if the object is made of iron? A Drop the object in water to see if it floats. B Hit the object with a hammer to see if it breaks. C Place the object next to a magnet to see if it is attracted. D Rub the object on a piece of wool and see if she gets a shock.

64. A student found a metal object under her desk 64. A student found a metal object under her desk. How can she find out if the object is made of iron? A Drop the object in water to see if it floats. B Hit the object with a hammer to see if it breaks. C Place the object next to a magnet to see if it is attracted. D Rub the object on a piece of wool and see if she gets a shock.

65. Some wires are covered in plastic to protect people from electric shocks. Why is plastic a good choice for covering electric wires? A Plastic is a good insulator. B Plastic is a good conductor. C Plastic has a high density. D Plastic can be many colors.

65. Some wires are covered in plastic to protect people from electric shocks. Why is plastic a good choice for covering electric wires? A Plastic is a good insulator. B Plastic is a good conductor. C Plastic has a high density. D Plastic can be many colors.

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67. An object’s hardness, taste, and texture are examples of— A principles B stages C properties D processes

67. An object’s hardness, taste, and texture are examples of— A principles B stages C properties D processes

68. A shiny aluminum screen can be placed on the windshield of a parked car. This screen helps to keep the car cool because it— A reflects the sunlight B absorbs the heat C causes evaporation D conducts electricity

68. A shiny aluminum screen can be placed on the windshield of a parked car. This screen helps to keep the car cool because it— A reflects the sunlight B absorbs the heat C causes evaporation D conducts electricity

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70. Some useful properties of copper are listed below: Bends without cracking Stretches without breaking Resists rusting Conducts heat and electricity Based on these properties, copper is MOST useful for making which products? A Bridges B Computer wires C Furniture D Gardening tools

70. Some useful properties of copper are listed below: Bends without cracking Stretches without breaking Resists rusting Conducts heat and electricity Based on these properties, copper is MOST useful for making which products? A Bridges B Computer wires C Furniture D Gardening tools

71. An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily 71. An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator? A Iron nail B Copper coin C Rubber glove D Metal doorknob

71. An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily 71. An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator? A Iron nail B Copper coin C Rubber glove D Metal doorknob

72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into smaller pieces 72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into smaller pieces. Which physical property of all the pieces will be the same? A The mass of each piece B The volume of each piece C The size of each piece D The melting point of each piece

72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into smaller pieces 72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into smaller pieces. Which physical property of all the pieces will be the same? A The mass of each piece B The volume of each piece C The size of each piece D The melting point of each piece

73. What is different about an ice cube when it melts? A Its freezing point B The magnetism C Its melting point D A physical property  

73. What is different about an ice cube when it melts? A Its freezing point B The magnetism C Its melting point D A physical property  

74. What property describes the ability of a substance to allow electricity to flow? A Density B Solution C Magnetism D Conductivity

74. What property describes the ability of a substance to allow electricity to flow? A Density B Solution C Magnetism D Conductivity

75. Which of the following materials is the BEST conductor of electricity? A Air B Water C Rocks D Metal

75. Which of the following materials is the BEST conductor of electricity? A Air B Water C Rocks D Metal

76. Which of the following physical properties of water can cause a rock to break apart? A The boiling point of water is 100°C. B Water loses or gains energy slowly. C Water expands as it freezes. D Water has a high level of surface tension.

76. Which of the following physical properties of water can cause a rock to break apart? A The boiling point of water is 100°C. B Water loses or gains energy slowly. C Water expands as it freezes. D Water has a high level of surface tension.

77. A glass of ice water is placed on a table 77. A glass of ice water is placed on a table. After 10 minutes, there are drops of water on the outside surface of the glass. Which change in phase caused the drops of water? A Liquid water in the air evaporated into a gas. B Liquid water in the air condensed into a solid. C Water vapor from the air evaporated into a liquid. D Water vapor from the air condensed into a liquid.

77. A glass of ice water is placed on a table 77. A glass of ice water is placed on a table. After 10 minutes, there are drops of water on the outside surface of the glass. Which change in phase caused the drops of water? A Liquid water in the air evaporated into a gas. B Liquid water in the air condensed into a solid. C Water vapor from the air evaporated into a liquid. D Water vapor from the air condensed into a liquid.

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79. Which property of matter below depends on the force of gravity? A length B mass C volume D weight

79. Which property of matter below depends on the force of gravity? A length B mass C volume D weight

80. Which material would be best to use to make electrical wiring? A aluminum B copper C iron D coal

80. Which material would be best to use to make electrical wiring? A aluminum B copper C iron D coal

81. Matter can undergo changes. When water boils, a — A liquid becomes a solid B solid becomes a liquid C liquid becomes a gas D gas becomes a solid

81. Matter can undergo changes. When water boils, a — A liquid becomes a solid B solid becomes a liquid C liquid becomes a gas D gas becomes a solid

82. Which of the following can be attracted to a magnet? A Gold ring B Glass marble C Iron needle D Wool sock

82. Which of the following can be attracted to a magnet? A Gold ring B Glass marble C Iron needle D Wool sock

83. Which of the following is a characteristic property that could be used to identify a substance as water? A Water is always a liquid. B Organisms need water to live. C Things dissolve in water. D Water boils at about 100ºC.

83. Which of the following is a characteristic property that could be used to identify a substance as water? A Water is always a liquid. B Organisms need water to live. C Things dissolve in water. D Water boils at about 100ºC.

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86. A student left a chocolate bar on the windowsill on a sunny day 86. A student left a chocolate bar on the windowsill on a sunny day. Which of the following would cause the chocolate to melt? A Electric energy passes through the chocolate and changes its form. B Different types of matter in the chocolate separate and change form. C The refraction of the light coming through the window changes its form. D Heat from sunlight causes the chocolate to reach its melting point.

86. A student left a chocolate bar on the windowsill on a sunny day 86. A student left a chocolate bar on the windowsill on a sunny day. Which of the following would cause the chocolate to melt? A Electric energy passes through the chocolate and changes its form. B Different types of matter in the chocolate separate and change form. C The refraction of the light coming through the window changes its form. D Heat from sunlight causes the chocolate to reach its melting point.

87. A can of soda was left inside a car during a very cold night 87. A can of soda was left inside a car during a very cold night. Six hours later the soda had frozen. Which of the following best explains why this happened? A Soda needs to be stored in temperatures below freezing. B The temperature in the car increased during the night. C The temperature in the car decreased during the night. D Cans of soda should be emptied before being left in a car.

87. A can of soda was left inside a car during a very cold night 87. A can of soda was left inside a car during a very cold night. Six hours later the soda had frozen. Which of the following best explains why this happened? A Soda needs to be stored in temperatures below freezing. B The temperature in the car increased during the night. C The temperature in the car decreased during the night. D Cans of soda should be emptied before being left in a car.

88. Which of the following statements best describes the properties of a new crayon? A Softer than a penny, cylinder shape, pointed, melts under high heat B Harder than a penny, cylinder shape, flat on both ends C Softer than a penny, flat shape, glows in the dark D Soft and bendable, cylinder shaped, sweet taste, very heavy

88. Which of the following statements best describes the properties of a new crayon? A Softer than a penny, cylinder shape, pointed, melts under high heat B Harder than a penny, cylinder shape, flat on both ends C Softer than a penny, flat shape, glows in the dark D Soft and bendable, cylinder shaped, sweet taste, very heavy

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94. In which example below is matter MOST LIKELY to change state? A Heating a pan of water until all the water is gone B Putting a can of soda in an ice chest to cool it C Heating soup on the stove until it tastes warm D Pouring sugar from a bag into a canister

94. In which example below is matter MOST LIKELY to change state? A Heating a pan of water until all the water is gone B Putting a can of soda in an ice chest to cool it C Heating soup on the stove until it tastes warm D Pouring sugar from a bag into a canister

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96. Which of the following statements BEST explains why magnets usually stick to a refrigerator door? A The refrigerator door is smooth. B The refrigerator door contains iron. C The refrigerator door is a good conductor. D The refrigerator door has electric wires in it.

96. Which of the following statements BEST explains why magnets usually stick to a refrigerator door? A The refrigerator door is smooth. B The refrigerator door contains iron. C The refrigerator door is a good conductor. D The refrigerator door has electric wires in it.

97. Which of the following changes is caused by removing heat? A A solid changes to a gas. B A liquid changes to a gas. C A solid changes to a liquid. D A liquid changes to a solid.

97. Which of the following changes is caused by removing heat? A A solid changes to a gas. B A liquid changes to a gas. C A solid changes to a liquid. D A liquid changes to a solid.

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99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic 99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic. Plastic material is a good— A electromagnet B insulator C circuit D conductor

99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic 99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic. Plastic material is a good— A electromagnet B insulator C circuit D conductor

100. A bar magnet and an electromagnet are both systems used to attract objects containing iron. How does a bar magnet differ from an electromagnet? A An electromagnet doesn’t pick up metal. B A bar magnet can pick up metal objects. C Both types of magnets can be turned on and off. D An electromagnet must have electricity in order to be magnetic.

100. A bar magnet and an electromagnet are both systems used to attract objects containing iron. How does a bar magnet differ from an electromagnet? A An electromagnet doesn’t pick up metal. B A bar magnet can pick up metal objects. C Both types of magnets can be turned on and off. D An electromagnet must have electricity in order to be magnetic.

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107. To change a crayon from a solid to a liquid, you must add— A texture B matter C a liquid D heat

107. To change a crayon from a solid to a liquid, you must add— A texture B matter C a liquid D heat

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M.S. ?’s 111. Why physical property is used to identify matter based on solubility? A ability to evaporate B volume C ability to dissolve D mass

111. Why physical property is used to identify matter based on solubility? A ability to evaporate B volume C ability to dissolve D mass

112. Which of these materials would NOT be a good insulator of electricity? A metal B plastic C glass D wood

112. Which of these materials would NOT be a good insulator of electricity? A metal B plastic C glass D wood

113. What do a penny, iron nail, & metal spoon NOT have in common with each other? A they all conduct electricity B they all sink in water C they are all magnetic D they are all solids

113. What do a penny, iron nail, & metal spoon NOT have in common with each other? A they all conduct electricity B they all sink in water C they are all magnetic D they are all solids

114. Students have two blocks the same size 114. Students have two blocks the same size. They drop each block into a beaker of water. Why does Block 1 float and Block 2 sink? A Block 1 is made of a different material than Block 2 B Block 1 is smaller than block 2 C Block 2 absorbs more water than Block 1 D Block 2 has less mass than Block 1

114. Students have two blocks the same size 114. Students have two blocks the same size. They drop each block into a beaker of water. Why does Block 1 float and Block 2 sink? A Block 1 is made of a different material than Block 2 B Block 1 is smaller than block 2 C Block 2 absorbs more water than Block 1 D Block 2 has less mass than Block 1

115. Which tool can be used to compare the mass of a large rock to the mass of two wooden blocks? A graduated cylinder B thermometer C spring scale D pan balance

115. Which tool can be used to compare the mass of a large rock to the mass of two wooden blocks? A graduated cylinder B thermometer C spring scale D pan balance