Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Properties of Matter, Measurement of Mass, Physical Properties of Matter and, Mass of an Object
Important Questions on Properties of Matter
The standard unit of mass is

Find the mass of another object with cubes.

Use a scale. Put a sharpener on one end and cubes on another end.
Draw a picture to show what happened.

Use a scale. Put a sharpener on one end.
Balance the sharpener with the cubes.

Use a scale. Put a sharpener on one end.
How many cubes do you think will balance the sharpener?

Use a scale. Put a six cubes on one end. Find something that will balance the cubes.
Draw a picture to show what happened.

Use a scale. Put a pencil on one end. Find something that will balance the pencil.
Draw a picture to show what happened.

Use a scale. Put a pencil case on one end. Choose an object to put on the other end.
Draw a picture to show what happened.

If you see a shopkeeper not weighing the things properly, what will you do?

What is the standard unit of mass? What are the other commonly used units of mass?


Weight is measured using a _____. (mug/ balance)

A thing that is easy to lift is said to be _____. (heavy/ light)

Which of these is used to measure weight?

The smaller the container, the lesser will be its capacity to hold liquids.

Which of the following things can be measured in kilograms and litre both?

Complete the table.
Properties | ||||
Objects | Weight | Shape | Space to exist | State |
Coconut oil |
ü |
ü |
Liquid | |
Table |
ü |
ü |
Solid | |
Air |
ü |
Gas | ||
Water vapour | ||||
Milk | ||||
Ice | ||||

If you measure weight of your water bottle before and after filling it up with water. What difference did you notice?

Write the symbol for the following unit:
Kilogram

Write the symbol for the following unit:
Gram
