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Directions: Tyson and Maria have been assigned to write a report on some common characteristics of
materials. Tyson says that he will write about characteristics that represent physical properties of materials.
Maria will write about characteristics that are chemical properties. Next to each of the characteristics listed
below, write the name of the person who will be writing about it.
6. boiling point

7. ability to rust
8. density

9. solubility
10. flammability

11. heat absorption
12. reactions with acids

Mo5-L1: Key Concept Check

Directions: Answer each question or respond to each statement on the lines provided.

1. What is matter?

2. Explain the properties of a solid, a liquid, and a gas.

a. solid:

b. liquid:

c. gas:

3. Explain the difference between mass and weight.

4. What are physical properties of a material?

5. What are chemical properties of a material?

6. What is density?

7. What happens when iron rusts?

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