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Physial Properties
4.6A
Term | Definition |
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gas | a state of matter that does not have its own shape |
liquid | a state of matter that takes the shape of the container it is in |
matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
physical property | a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested |
physical state | forms in which matter exist |
solid | a state of matter that has its own shape |
temperature | a measure of how hot or cold something is |
classify | to arrange in groups based on certain criteria |
describe | to tell or write about it |
mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object |
metal | a material that is usually shiny and conducts heat and electricity well |
repel | when two magnetic poles of the same type (like north-north or south-south) push away from each other |
attract | to pull toward |
magnet | an object that can attract certain metals |
magnetism | the abilityy to attract certain metals |
relative density | the ability to sink or float on water |