Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC046005: How much of a substance dissolves in water is a characteristic property of the substance.
Which of the following is a characteristic property of a pure substance?
- How much of the substance dissolves in water
- How much space the substance takes up
- What the temperature of the substance is
- What the width of the substance is
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1145 | 2741 | 42% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 577 | 1641 | 35% |
| 9–12 | 557 | 1079 | 52% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 532 | 1266 | 42% |
| Female | 592 | 1419 | 42% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1007 | 2427 | 41% |
| Other | 100 | 239 | 42% |