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Science Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classify | put things into groups |
| volume | the amount of space an object takes up |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| solid | a state of matter in which particles are packed tightly together; does not change its shape |
| liquid | a state of matter in which particles flow past one another; takes the shape of its container |
| gas | a state of matter in which particles can move freely about; takes the shape of its container |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| observation | the act of perceiving the environment through the senses |
| physical properties | the observation of matter that may be made by the five senses |
| states of matter | physical properties that include solid, liquid, and gas |