Properties of Matter

Investigating Matter
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The pictures show two different metals.

Metal A Metal B

1. Identify whether the properties below are physical properties or

chemical properties by placing a check mark in the correct column.

Property Physical Property Chemical Property

silvery color

high reactivity

oxidizes easily in air

boiling point

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2. Which is the best way to measure the volume of each metal?
Type the number on the line.
a. Metal A:_______ b. Metal B:_______

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3. Calculate the density of each metal. Show your calculations in the

spaces given.
a. Metal A has a mass of 163.9 g and a volume of 15.63 cm3.

Density of Metal A:

b. Metal B has a mass of 186.5 g and a volume of 23.7 cm3.

Density of Metal B:

4. Use the table below to identify each metal. Type the name on the line.

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a. Metal A: Metal Density

___________________ silver 10.49 g/cm3

iron 7.87 g/cm3

b. Metal B:
aluminum 2.70 g/cm3
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magnesium 1.74 g/cm3

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