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Properties of Materials Worksheet

Explore the properties of different materials with this Grade 5 science worksheet. Learn about states of matter, conductivity, magnetism, and other key characteristics.

Grade 5 Science PhysicsProperties of Materials
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Properties of Materials

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. Matter exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and  .

2. A   has a definite shape and a definite volume.

3. A   takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.

4. A   has no definite shape and no definite volume.

5. Which property describes a material's ability to conduct electricity?

a

Malleability

b

Ductility

c

Conductivity

d

Hardness

6. All metals are magnetic.

T

True

F

False

7. Give an example of a material that is a good insulator, and explain why it is used for that purpose.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

density
flexibility
solubility
magnetism

8. The ability of a material to dissolve in a liquid is called  .

9. The property that describes how much mass is in a given volume is  .

10. Observe the image below showing particles in different states of matter. Label each state.

States of Matter Particle View

A:  

B:  

C: