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Properties of Matter
5.5A - Properties of Matter
Term | Definition |
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Mass; Volume | ____________ is the amount of matter in an object and _____________ is the amount of space an object takes up. |
Magnetism | Property of attraction to a magnet. |
Properties | Qualities that distinguish one sample of matter from another. |
Physical State | Classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas. |
Solubility | The ability of a solid to be dissolved in a liquid. |
Conductor | Material that allows electric current or thermal (heat) energy to pass through easily. |
Insulator | Material that slows down or stops electric current or thermal (heat) energy from passing through. |
Classify | To group something together based on similar characteristics. |
Matter | Stuff that everything is made of, anything that has mass and takes up space. |
Relative Density | Objects that are more dense than water will sink and objects that are less dense than water will float. |