Unit 2: Physical Properties Of Matter Question Preview (ID: 53202)


Vocabulary Associated With Physical Properties Of Matter. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which term describes an objects' ability to reflect light?
a) luster
b) malleability
c) ductility
d) brittleness

Ability to resist scratching is known as...
a) luster
b) streak
c) hardness
d) malleability

When a mineral is rubbed, the powder color left behind is its...
a) brittleness
b) streak
c) malleability
d) solubility

Koolaid, which is sugar crystals dissolved in water, best demonstrates...
a) brittleness
b) hardness
c) solubility
d) malleability

Which of the follow is NOT a property of metals?
a) brittleness
b) malleability
c) electrical conductivity
d) ductility

Copper can be shaped into wires due to this property...
a) malleability
b) luster
c) electrical conductivity
d) ductility

Which of these properties apply to diamonds?
a) electrical and thermal conductivity
b) hardness and luster
c) malleability and ductility
d) solubility and brittleness

Which of the following is NOT a property of non-metals?
a) brittleness
b) dullness
c) insulator
d) conductor

Which term best identifies a metalloid?
a) luster
b) semiconductor
c) dull
d) conductor

Which definition best describes density?
a) how heavy a substance is
b) volume per mass
c) mass per volume
d) how much space an object takes up for its size

Which substance best demonstrates brittleness?
a) chalk
b) aluminum foil
c) styrofoam
d) rock

Which substance best demonstrates thermal conductivity?
a) styrofoam cup
b) playdough
c) metal pot
d) oven mitt

Which substance best demonstrates malleability?
a) a rock
b) hard piece of plastic
c) concrete sidewalk
d) sheet of aluminum foil

Which is NOT a property of metals?
a) dullness
b) malleability
c) luster
d) ductility

Which definition best describes what a physical property is?
a) quantitative observations
b) characteristics observed without changing identity of matter (ie density)
c) qualitative observations
d) characteristics that change identity of matter when observed (ie flammability)

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