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
B
C
D
Raising the air pressure
Increasing its temperature
Crushing the solid iron
Adding water to the iron
61. Which of these will change solid iron to a
liquid?
A
B
C
D
Raising the air pressure
Increasing its temperature
Crushing the solid iron
Adding water to the iron
62.
62.
63. What of the following would be the BEST
material to use when making the handle of a
tea kettle?
A
B
C
D
Glass
Aluminum
Wood
Tin
63. What of the following would be the BEST
material to use when making the handle of a
tea kettle?
A
B
C
D
Glass
Aluminum
Wood
Tin
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.
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
B
C
D
Plastic is a good insulator.
Plastic is a good conductor.
Plastic has a high density.
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
B
C
D
Plastic is a good insulator.
Plastic is a good conductor.
Plastic has a high density.
Plastic can be many colors.
66.
66.
67. An object’s hardness, taste, and texture
are examples of—
A
B
C
D
principles
stages
properties
processes
67. An object’s hardness, taste, and texture
are examples of—
A
B
C
D
principles
stages
properties
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
B
C
D
reflects the sunlight
absorbs the heat
causes evaporation
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
B
C
D
reflects the sunlight
absorbs the heat
causes evaporation
conducts electricity
69.
69.
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
B
C
D
Bridges
Computer wires
Furniture
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
B
C
D
Bridges
Computer wires
Furniture
Gardening tools
71. An insulator does not allow electricity to
pass through it easily. Which of the following
would make a good insulator?
A
B
C
D
Iron nail
Copper coin
Rubber glove
Metal doorknob
71. An insulator does not allow electricity to
pass through it easily. Which of the following
would make a good insulator?
A
B
C
D
Iron nail
Copper coin
Rubber glove
Metal doorknob
72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into
smaller pieces. Which physical property of all
the pieces will be the same?
A
B
C
D
The mass of each piece
The volume of each piece
The size of each piece
The melting point of each piece
72. A sample piece of metal is chopped into
smaller pieces. Which physical property of all
the pieces will be the same?
A
B
C
D
The mass of each piece
The volume of each piece
The size of each piece
The melting point of each piece
73. What is different about an ice cube when
it melts?
A
B
C
D
Its freezing point
The magnetism
Its melting point
A physical property
73. What is different about an ice cube when
it melts?
A
B
C
D
Its freezing point
The magnetism
Its melting point
A physical property
74. What property describes the ability of a
substance to allow electricity to flow?
A
B
C
D
Density
Solution
Magnetism
Conductivity
74. What property describes the ability of a
substance to allow electricity to flow?
A
B
C
D
Density
Solution
Magnetism
Conductivity
75. Which of the following materials is the BEST
conductor of electricity?
A
B
C
D
Air
Water
Rocks
Metal
75. Which of the following materials is the BEST
conductor of electricity?
A
B
C
D
Air
Water
Rocks
Metal
76. Which of the following physical properties
of water can cause a rock to break apart?
A
B
C
D
The boiling point of water is 100°C.
Water loses or gains energy slowly.
Water expands as it freezes.
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
B
C
D
The boiling point of water is 100°C.
Water loses or gains energy slowly.
Water expands as it freezes.
Water has a high level of surface tension.
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
B
C
D
Liquid water in the air evaporated into a gas.
Liquid water in the air condensed into a solid.
Water vapor from the air evaporated into a liquid.
Water vapor from the air condensed into a liquid.
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
B
C
D
Liquid water in the air evaporated into a gas.
Liquid water in the air condensed into a solid.
Water vapor from the air evaporated into a liquid.
Water vapor from the air condensed into a liquid.
78.
78.
79. Which property of matter below depends
on the force of gravity?
A
B
C
D
length
mass
volume
weight
79. Which property of matter below depends
on the force of gravity?
A
B
C
D
length
mass
volume
weight
80. Which material would be best to use to
make electrical wiring?
A
B
C
D
aluminum
copper
iron
coal
80. Which material would be best to use to
make electrical wiring?
A
B
C
D
aluminum
copper
iron
coal
81. Matter can undergo changes. When water
boils, a —
A
B
C
D
liquid becomes a solid
solid becomes a liquid
liquid becomes a gas
gas becomes a solid
81. Matter can undergo changes. When water
boils, a —
A
B
C
D
liquid becomes a solid
solid becomes a liquid
liquid becomes a gas
gas becomes a solid
82. Which of the following can be attracted to
a magnet?
A
B
C
D
Gold ring
Glass marble
Iron needle
Wool sock
82. Which of the following can be attracted to
a magnet?
A
B
C
D
Gold ring
Glass marble
Iron needle
Wool sock
83. Which of the following is a characteristic
property that could be used to identify a
substance as water?
A
B
C
D
Water is always a liquid.
Organisms need water to live.
Things dissolve in water.
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
B
C
D
Water is always a liquid.
Organisms need water to live.
Things dissolve in water.
Water boils at about 100ºC.
84.
84.
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85.
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. 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. 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. 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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93.
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
95.
95.
96. Which of the following statements BEST
explains why magnets usually stick to a
refrigerator door?
A
B
C
D
The refrigerator door is smooth.
The refrigerator door contains iron.
The refrigerator door is a good conductor.
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
B
C
D
The refrigerator door is smooth.
The refrigerator door contains iron.
The refrigerator door is a good conductor.
The refrigerator door has electric wires in it.
97. Which of the following changes is caused
by removing heat?
A
B
C
D
A solid changes to a gas.
A liquid changes to a gas.
A solid changes to a liquid.
A liquid changes to a solid.
97. Which of the following changes is caused
by removing heat?
A
B
C
D
A solid changes to a gas.
A liquid changes to a gas.
A solid changes to a liquid.
A liquid changes to a solid.
98.
98.
99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic.
Plastic material is a good—
A
B
C
D
electromagnet
insulator
circuit
conductor
99. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic.
Plastic material is a good—
A
B
C
D
electromagnet
insulator
circuit
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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106.
106.
107. To change a crayon from a solid to a
liquid, you must add—
A
B
C
D
texture
matter
a liquid
heat
107. To change a crayon from a solid to a
liquid, you must add—
A
B
C
D
texture
matter
a liquid
heat
108.
108.
109.
109.
110.
110.
M.S. ?’s
111. Why physical property is used to
identify matter based on solubility?
A
B
C
D
ability to evaporate
volume
ability to dissolve
mass
111. Why physical property is used to
identify matter based on solubility?
A
B
C
D
ability to evaporate
volume
ability to dissolve
mass
112. Which of these materials would NOT
be a good insulator of electricity?
A
B
C
D
metal
plastic
glass
wood
112. Which of these materials would NOT
be a good insulator of electricity?
A
B
C
D
metal
plastic
glass
wood
113. What do a penny, iron nail, & metal
spoon NOT have in common with each
other?
A
B
C
D
they all conduct electricity
they all sink in water
they are all magnetic
they are all solids
113. What do a penny, iron nail, & metal
spoon NOT have in common with each
other?
A
B
C
D
they all conduct electricity
they all sink in water
they are all magnetic
they are all solids
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.
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
B
C
D
graduated cylinder
thermometer
spring scale
pan balance
115. Which tool can be used to compare the
mass of a large rock to the mass of two wooden
blocks?
A
B
C
D
graduated cylinder
thermometer
spring scale
pan balance