46 Questions
Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?
Metal
Which of the following materials is transparent?
Glass
Which property describes the ability of an object to shine when light strikes it?
Luster
Which property describes the condition of being rigid and unbreakable?
Hardness
Which of the following materials is considered dull?
Paper
Which of the following materials is waterproof?
Plastic
Which of the following materials is synthetic?
Plastic
Which material is made up of metal?
The steel wool
Which material shown in the images is made up of glass?
The garden hose
Which material is shown hard or brittle?
The garden hose
Which material shown in the images is smooth or rough?
The brushes
Which material shown in the images is waterproof?
The dishwashing sponge
Which material is shown absorbent?
The dishwashing sponge
What are some observable characteristics used to describe the properties of materials?
Color, shape, and size
Which of the following materials is highly absorbent and lightweight?
Pillow
What property of cleaning materials allows them to easily remove stains and dirt?
Absorbency
What is the main purpose of cleaning gloves?
To protect hands from chemicals
What property of pipe cleaners allows them to clean small, narrow tubes?
Flexibility
Why are metal pans suitable for cooking?
They have high conductivity
What is the main purpose of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)?
To serve as a fuel for cooking
What property of glass allows light to pass through it?
Transparency
Which property refers to the ability of a material to be bent without breaking?
Flexibility
Which property describes the level of clearness of an object that allows light to pass through it?
Transparency
Which property refers to the condition of being pointy and sharp of an object?
Sharpness
Which property refers to the ability of a material to allow heat to travel through it?
Thermal conductivity
Which property refers to the ability of an object to remain rigid and resist scratches?
Hardness
What property makes a hammer useful?
Hardness
What property makes a garden hose useful?
Flexibility
What property makes scissors useful?
Sharpness
What property makes a mirror useful?
Luster
True or false: Flexibility is the ability of a material to be bent without breaking?
True
True or false: Transparency describes the level of clearness of an object which allows light to pass through it?
True
True or false: Sharpness refers to the condition of being pointy and sharp of an object?
True
True or false: Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to allow heat to travel through it?
True
True or false: Hardness is the ability of an object to remain rigid and resist scratches?
True
True or false: Luster is the ability of an object to shine when light strikes it?
True
True or false: Absorbability refers to the ability of a material to absorb or take in certain materials, usually liquids, in a gradual manner?
True
True or false: Materials at home can be grouped as either natural or synthetic?
True
True or false: A material is considered useful when it serves its main purpose and people benefit from it?
True
True or false: Some materials are good at removing dirt because they contain chemicals with good cleaning properties?
True
What property of a material refers to its ability to allow heat to pass through it?
Thermal conductivity
Flexibility is the ability of a material to ______ without breaking.
bend
Transparency describes the level of clearness of an object which allows ______ to pass through it.
light
Sharpness is the condition of being ______ and sharp of an object.
pointy
Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to allow heat to ______ through it.
travel
Hardness is the condition of being rigid and ______ scratches.
resist
Study Notes
Materials and Their Properties
- Metals are good conductors of heat.
- Glass is transparent, allowing light to pass through it.
- Luster refers to the ability of an object to shine when light strikes it.
- Rigidity refers to the condition of being rigid and unbreakable.
- Dull materials lack luster and do not shine when light strikes them.
Properties of Materials
- Waterproof materials prevent water from passing through them.
- Synthetic materials are man-made, whereas natural materials occur naturally.
- Metals are made up of metal, and some materials are made up of glass.
- Hard or brittle materials can break or shatter easily.
- Smooth materials have a smooth surface, while rough materials have a rough surface.
Properties of Materials (continued)
- Absorbent materials can take in certain materials, usually liquids, in a gradual manner.
- Observable characteristics used to describe the properties of materials include texture, flexibility, transparency, and more.
- Highly absorbent and lightweight materials are useful for cleaning.
- Cleaning materials with good cleaning properties can easily remove stains and dirt.
- Cleaning gloves are used to clean surfaces, and pipe cleaners are used to clean small, narrow tubes.
Properties of Materials (continued)
- Metal pans are suitable for cooking because they can conduct heat well.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used for cooking.
- Glass allows light to pass through it due to its transparent property.
- Flexibility refers to the ability of a material to be bent without breaking.
- Transparency describes the level of clearness of an object that allows light to pass through it.
- Sharpness refers to the condition of being pointy and sharp of an object.
- Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to allow heat to travel through it.
- Hardness refers to the ability of an object to remain rigid and resist scratches.
True or False Statements
- True: Flexibility is the ability of a material to be bent without breaking.
- True: Transparency describes the level of clearness of an object which allows light to pass through it.
- True: Sharpness refers to the condition of being pointy and sharp of an object.
- True: Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to allow heat to travel through it.
- True: Hardness is the ability of an object to remain rigid and resist scratches.
- True: Luster is the ability of an object to shine when light strikes it.
- True: Absorbability refers to the ability of a material to absorb or take in certain materials, usually liquids, in a gradual manner.
- True: Materials at home can be grouped as either natural or synthetic.
- True: A material is considered useful when it serves its main purpose and people benefit from it.
- True: Some materials are good at removing dirt because they contain chemicals with good cleaning properties.
Test your knowledge on the properties of matter in Grade 5 Science. This quiz covers topics such as utility tools, absorbent cotton, lightweight materials, and smooth cloth linen. Challenge yourself and see how much you know!
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