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Properties of Matter
6th Physical Science
Question | Answer |
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A characteristic of a substance that does not involve a chemical change, such as density, color, or hardness. | physical property |
A property of matter that describes a substance's ability to participate in chemical reactions. | chemical property |
A measure of how hot or cold something is; specifically, a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object. | temperature |
The process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses. | observation |
The amount of mass in a certain amount of space. | density |
How much matter makes up an object. | matter |
How much matter can fit inside of a space. | volume |
The ability of a solid to be easily shaped that can be changed without breaking. | malleability |
The ability of a substance to transmit or conduct an electrical charge. | conductivity |
The ability of a material to transmit or conduct heat. | thermal conductivity |
The ability of one substance to dissolve in another at a given temperature and pressure. | solubility |
The physical property of materials or substance that are attracted or pull towards a magnet. | magnetic attraction |
The ability of a chemical to burn or ignite causing a fire. | flammability |
The ability of a substance to undergo a chemical reaction. | reactivity |