AAAS Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter ~ Misconception SCM053

If two substances share one characteristic property, they are the same substance (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception SCM053
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen
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.)	58%
SC057008	Two solids with the same melting point and color could be the same substance. (This item uses a table that lists properties of the solids.)	31%
SC057007	Two solids with the same melting point and color could be the same substance. (This item uses a table that lists properties of the solids.)	28%
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.)	26%