Use Data to Identify Materials - 5th Grade Science
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Which classification best fits a material that is dull, brittle, and does not conduct electricity well?
Which classification best fits a material that is dull, brittle, and does not conduct electricity well?
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Nonmetal. These properties are opposite to those of metals.
Nonmetal. These properties are opposite to those of metals.
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Identify the unknown: it is not magnetic, it is insoluble in water, and it is a poor conductor.
Identify the unknown: it is not magnetic, it is insoluble in water, and it is a poor conductor.
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Nonmetal. These properties match typical nonmetallic materials.
Nonmetal. These properties match typical nonmetallic materials.
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Identify the unknown: it is hard, shiny, and scratches glass but does not conduct electricity.
Identify the unknown: it is hard, shiny, and scratches glass but does not conduct electricity.
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Mineral (nonmetallic, such as quartz). Hard minerals can scratch softer materials like glass.
Mineral (nonmetallic, such as quartz). Hard minerals can scratch softer materials like glass.
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Which property describes whether a material can be hammered into thin sheets?
Which property describes whether a material can be hammered into thin sheets?
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Malleability. Metals like gold can be flattened without breaking.
Malleability. Metals like gold can be flattened without breaking.
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Which option best classifies a material that is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity well?
Which option best classifies a material that is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity well?
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Metal. These are characteristic properties of metals.
Metal. These are characteristic properties of metals.
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Which option best classifies a material that is dull, brittle, and a poor electrical conductor?
Which option best classifies a material that is dull, brittle, and a poor electrical conductor?
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Nonmetal. These properties are typical of nonmetals.
Nonmetal. These properties are typical of nonmetals.
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Identify the material type most likely if a sample is magnetic and conducts electricity well.
Identify the material type most likely if a sample is magnetic and conducts electricity well.
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Metal (likely iron or steel). Iron and steel are magnetic metals.
Metal (likely iron or steel). Iron and steel are magnetic metals.
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Which property describes whether a material lets electricity flow through it easily?
Which property describes whether a material lets electricity flow through it easily?
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Electrical conductivity. Conductors have free electrons that carry current.
Electrical conductivity. Conductors have free electrons that carry current.
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Which property describes how much matter is in a given volume of a substance?
Which property describes how much matter is in a given volume of a substance?
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Density. Measured in $ ext{g/cm}^3$ or $ ext{g/mL}$.
Density. Measured in $ ext{g/cm}^3$ or $ ext{g/mL}$.
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Which property describes whether a material dissolves in water?
Which property describes whether a material dissolves in water?
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Solubility. Soluble substances dissolve to form solutions.
Solubility. Soluble substances dissolve to form solutions.
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Which term classifies a material that does not allow electric current to pass easily?
Which term classifies a material that does not allow electric current to pass easily?
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Insulator. Rubber and plastic are common insulators.
Insulator. Rubber and plastic are common insulators.
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Which term classifies a material that allows electric current to pass easily?
Which term classifies a material that allows electric current to pass easily?
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Conductor. Metals are typically good conductors.
Conductor. Metals are typically good conductors.
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Which classification fits a material that is fibrous, absorbent, and tears rather than bends permanently?
Which classification fits a material that is fibrous, absorbent, and tears rather than bends permanently?
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Paper or cloth (fiber-based material). Natural fibers absorb water and tear easily.
Paper or cloth (fiber-based material). Natural fibers absorb water and tear easily.
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Identify the material type most likely if a sample is transparent, brittle, and an insulator.
Identify the material type most likely if a sample is transparent, brittle, and an insulator.
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Glass (a nonmetal material). Glass is brittle and doesn't conduct electricity.
Glass (a nonmetal material). Glass is brittle and doesn't conduct electricity.
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Identify the result if an unknown has density $0.8,\text{g/mL}$ and is placed in water $1.0,\text{g/mL}$.
Identify the result if an unknown has density $0.8,\text{g/mL}$ and is placed in water $1.0,\text{g/mL}$.
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It floats. Objects less dense than water float.
It floats. Objects less dense than water float.
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Which classification fits a material that is flexible, waterproof, and an electrical insulator?
Which classification fits a material that is flexible, waterproof, and an electrical insulator?
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Plastic. Plastics are synthetic polymers with these properties.
Plastic. Plastics are synthetic polymers with these properties.
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Identify the result if an unknown has density $2.5,\text{g/mL}$ and is placed in water $1.0,\text{g/mL}$.
Identify the result if an unknown has density $2.5,\text{g/mL}$ and is placed in water $1.0,\text{g/mL}$.
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It sinks. Objects denser than water sink.
It sinks. Objects denser than water sink.
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Which test best helps distinguish aluminum from plastic when both are the same shape and size?
Which test best helps distinguish aluminum from plastic when both are the same shape and size?
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Measure mass and calculate density. Aluminum is much denser than plastic.
Measure mass and calculate density. Aluminum is much denser than plastic.
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What is the density formula using mass $m$ and volume $V$?
What is the density formula using mass $m$ and volume $V$?
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$D=\frac{m}{V}$. Divide mass by volume to find density.
$D=\frac{m}{V}$. Divide mass by volume to find density.
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What property describes a material’s ability to let electric current pass through it?
What property describes a material’s ability to let electric current pass through it?
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Electrical conductivity. Conductors have free electrons that carry electric charge.
Electrical conductivity. Conductors have free electrons that carry electric charge.
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