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PPs of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has mass and volume (takes up space) |
| Mass | The amount of matter in a substance; Is measured with a balance beam in grams or kilograms. |
| Volume | The amount of space an object takes up; Is often measured with a graduated cylinder in milliliters or liters. |
| Magnetism | Whether or not an object is attracted to a magnet |
| Density | Determines whether a substance floats or sinks; The measure of how light or heavy something is for its size. |
| Conductivity of Thermal Energy | Whether an object conducts (allows), or insulates (blocks), thermal (heat energy) |
| Conductivity of Electrical Energy | Whether or not an object allows electricity to pass through. |
| Solubilty | Whether or not a substance dissolves in water. |
| Dissolve | To interact with and spread out evenly in the liquid (what koolaid powder and sugar does in water) |
| Hardness | How soft or hard an object is; Can the object be easily scratched. |
| Reflectivity | Determines if an object shines, and produces a reflection of an object back into your eyes. |
| Conductor | Materials that allow energy to pass through them easily. |
| Insulator | Materials that slow or stop the flow of energy. |