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Physical Properties
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Term | Definition |
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Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
Solubility | Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid. |
Substance | Matter that is made up of the same particles throughout. |
Volume | How much space something takes up. |
Magnetism | The property of attraction on to a magnet. |
Conductor | Material that allows heat or electrical to easily flow through it. |
Insulator | Material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow. |
Mass | The amount of matter in something : measured in grams. |
Physical Properties | Measurable characteristics that describe the physical state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity. |
Gravity | The force that pulls objects to the center of the Earth. |
Relative Density | How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink/ Float |