Question

1. read this sentence: \in the case of, say, a basketball, as scientists, we might think about properties like its appearance (round, knobby texture, orange color), buoyancy (does it float? yes.), or conductivity (no, it can’t carry an electrical current).\ what does the word \properties\ mean above? a problems or difficulties b increases or expansions c qualities or characteristics d changes or transformations 7. choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. matter can be thought of in two categorical ways, ______, physical and chemical. a instead b namely c earlier d later on

Explanation:

Question 6

To determine the meaning of "properties", we analyze the examples given: appearance (round, knobby texture, orange color), buoyancy (Does it float? Yes.), and conductivity (no, it can’t carry an electrical current). These are all qualities or characteristics of the basketball. Option A is incorrect as they are not problems. Option B is incorrect as they are not increases. Option D is incorrect as they are not changes. Option C matches the examples as they are qualities/characteristics.

We need a word that introduces the two categorical ways (physical and chemical) of thinking about matter. "Namely" is used to specify or explain what is meant, which fits here. "Instead" implies a replacement, "earlier" refers to time, and "later on" also refers to time, none of which fit the context of introducing the two categories.

Answer:

C. qualities or characteristics

Question 7