Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter ~ Misconception SCM081

Density is not a characteristic property of a pure substance.

Items that test for misconception SCM081 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (A pure substance has characteristic…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
SC064008	Two liquids with the same density and color but different boiling points are different substances. (This item uses a table that lists properties of the liquids.)	31%
SC064007	Two liquids with the same density and color but different boiling points are different substances. (This item uses a table that lists properties of the liquids.)	15%