Analyzing Substances: Grade 6 Science
This worksheet helps sixth-grade students understand the properties of matter, states of matter, and how to analyze different substances through observation and simple tests.
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Analyzing Substances: Grade 6 Science
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1. Which of the following is a physical property of an object?
Its ability to burn
Its melting point
Its reactivity with acid
Its tendency to rust
2. What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in fixed positions?
Liquid
Gas
Solid
Plasma
3. The amount of space an object takes up is called its .
4. A substance that dissolves in another substance is said to be .
5. All matter can exist in only one state: solid, liquid, or gas.
True
False
6. A chemical change always results in the formation of a new substance.
True
False
7. Describe two differences between a physical change and a chemical change.
8. Observe the diagram below showing the particle view of different states of matter. Based on your knowledge, label each box with the correct state of matter (Solid, Liquid, or Gas).

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