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Matter Properties Investigation

A science team is checking materials for a small model bridge. Use the evidence and your knowledge of matter properties to decide what can identify a substance and what depends on sample size.

Sort the properties

A property is a characteristic of matter. Extensive properties depend on how much matter is present; intensive properties do not depend on sample size.

1.A lab has a small copper cube and a much larger copper block. Which pair of properties is most likely the same for both samples?

Mass and volume
Density and color
Mass and melting point
Volume and shape

2.A student measures 50 mL of water and then 200 mL of water. Select the two properties that increase when the amount of water increases.

Mass and volume
Density and boiling point
Color and density
Freezing point and color

3.Write intensive or extensive for each property: mass, density, volume, and melting point.

Read the investigation evidence

The science team tests three materials. The measurements are provided so everyone can investigate the same evidence.

Material

Sample mass

Sample volume

Density

Copper

27 g

3 cm³

9 g/cm³

Aluminum

27 g

10 cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Water

100 g

100 mL

1 g/mL

4.Use density = mass ÷ volume. Check the copper sample’s calculation: 27 g ÷ 3 cm³ = g/cm³.

5.Both the copper and aluminum samples have a mass of 27 g. Why do they have different volumes?

6.A mystery metal has a mass of 54 g and a volume of 20 cm³. Calculate its density, then use the evidence table to identify the closest match: copper or aluminum.

Explain and apply

Think about how scientists use evidence to compare substances and how engineers choose materials.

7.True or false? If you cut a piece of pure copper in half, its density is also cut in half. Explain your choice.

8.A bridge designer needs a strong material but must keep the bridge from becoming too heavy. Explain why both intensive and extensive properties matter when choosing and using a material.

9.A student says, “A larger sample of salt must have a higher density than a smaller sample of salt.” Correct the claim using the words mass, volume, and density.

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