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Physical Properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| texture | the appearance and feel of an object, like smooth or bumpy |
| luster | how shiny a substance is |
| malleability | the ability to be rolled or pounded into a different shapes |
| solubility | the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance |
| hardness | the resistance of a substance to being scratched |
| volume | the amount of space an object takes up |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| melting point | the temperature when a substance melts and turns to liquid |
| freezing point | the temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid |
| physical change | changes the physical properties of the substance |
| physical property | a property that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance |
| electrical conductivity | how well an electric current moves in a substance |
| thermal conductivity | how well a substance heats up |