L1 Properties of Matter

Question 1

is anything that
occupies space and
has mass

Answer 1

Matter

Question 2

is the amount of
matter in an object

Answer 2

Mass

Question 3

the measure of force that acts on an
object.

Answer 3

Weight

Question 4

How is Weight expressed

Answer 4

mass multiplied by the gravitational force that acts on it

Question 5

the amount of space occupied by
matter .

Answer 5

Volume

Question 6

How is volume expressed

Answer 6

in liters (L) for liquids, or
cubic length (l3) for solids.

Question 7

It is the ratio between mass and volume and it tells hiw compact an object is

Answer 7

Density

Question 8

How is density expressed

Answer 8

kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) or
grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3
).

Question 9

is the ratio of a substance’s density to a
standard substance.
It is a dimensionless quantity.

Answer 9

Specific Gravity

Question 10

Another term for specific gravity

Answer 10

Relative Density

Question 11

qualities that are readily observable or
measurable without changing the matter’s composition.

Answer 11

Physical Properties

Question 12

the temperature at
which liquid evaporates

Answer 12

boiling point

Question 13

the
temperature at
which a liquid
turns into a solid
matter.

Answer 13

Freezing point

Question 14

the temperature at
which a solid matter
changes to liquid.

Answer 14

Melting point

Question 15

the ability of a solute to dissolve in a
given solvent.

Answer 15

solubility

Question 16

are qualities that are observed
specifically in metals

Answer 16

Metallic Properties

Question 17

the ability of a material to allow heat or
electric charges to pass
through easily.
Materials can be thermal or electrical
conductors.

Answer 17

Conductivity

Question 18

ability of a material to be
flattened into thin sheets.

Answer 18

Malleability

Question 19

ability of a material to be
easily drawn into wires.

Answer 19

Ductility