New Jersey NJSLA Science Grade 5 Practice Questions - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments - Science Grade 5 Exam

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A student puts a drop of food coloring into a cup of water. The coloring slowly spreads through the water until the water is evenly colored. Which statement best explains why the coloring spreads?

The water is made of tiny particles that are always moving and mix with the coloring particles. The food coloring is heavier than the water and sinks to the bottom of the cup. The cup causes the water to push the coloring in all directions at the same time. The food coloring changes into water when it is added to the cup.

Correct Answer:

The water is made of tiny particles that are always moving and mix with the coloring particles.

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