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6th - Physical Properties

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Definition
Physical Property
the amount of matter in an object   mass  
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mass is measured with this tool   balance or triple beam balance  
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the units for mass   grams  
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amount of space an object takes up   volume  
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volume is measured with this tool   beaker  
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the units for volume   mL (milliliter)  
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the amount of mass in a certain space   density  
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breaks easily   brittle  
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ability to float in a liquid or a gas   buoyancy  
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ability to bend or be hammered into thin sheets   malleability  
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ability to be made into thin threads   ductility  
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how something feels   texture  
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What two properties do you need in order to find the density of an object?   mass and volume  
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Water has a density of 1.0 and iron has a density of 3.5. What will happen when you put the iron in the water?   sink  
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A cup of salt water has a density of 2.1. An egg has a density of 1.6. Will the egg float or sink in the salt water?   Float  
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What property uses the unit centimeters, millimeters, and meters?   size  
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What is size measured with?   ruler  
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length, width, height   size  
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