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Classifying Matter
Classifying Matter Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space |
| Relative Density | Sink or float |
| Magnetism | The property of attraction to a magnet |
| Solubility | Ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid |
| Physical State | Solid, liquid, or gas |
| Insulator | material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow |
| Thermal Energy | Energy that can be measured by a thermometer (heat) |
| Volume | How much space something takes up |
| Conductor | Material that allows heat or electrical energy to easily flow through it |