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physical science 3
final exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mass | the amount of matter that is in an object. |
| liquid | the state of matter that has a definite volume and takes up the shape of its container. |
| ice | the solid state of water. |
| matter | takes up space and has weight |
| water vapor | the gas state of water |
| atoms | tiny particles that make up matter |
| volume | the amount of space taken up by an object |
| cracks in rocks and water bottle expanding | example of water expansion |
| gas | the state of matter that has no definite volume or shape |
| solid | state of matter that has a definite size and shape with particles that are close together |
| fog or steam | example of water vapor |
| a balance or triple beam balance | the tool used to measure |
| grams milligrams kilograms | the unit of measure of mass |
| 100 degrees celsius | the temperature at which water boils in celsius |
| 212 degrees fahrenheit | the temperature at which water boils in fahrenheit |
| water will expand | what water does when it freezes |
| texture | property used to describe how something feels |
| luster | property used to describe how an object shines in the light |
| magnetism | property of an object that makes it attract to iron |
| solids will melt |