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Properties of Matter

Matter

TermDefinition
matter anything that has mass and takes up space
physical properties characteristics that can be observed, measured, or tested
observable properties properties of matter that can be observed (size, color, shape, texture, states of matter) (can tell with the 5 senses)
measurable properties properties of matter that can be measured
mass the amount of matter in an object and can be measured using a balance
volume the amount of space an object takes up and can be measured with beakers and graduated cylinders
length the distance from point A to point B and can be measured with rulers, meter sticks, or measuring tape
testable properties properties of matter that can be tested
solubility the ability to dissolve in water
relative density the ability to float or sink compared to another substance
magnetism matter that is composed of iron, nickel, or cobalt (metals) is magnetic
electrical conductivity/conductor the ability for electricity to flow through
electrical insulators block the flow of electricity
thermal conductivity/conductor the ability for thermal energy (heat) to flow through ex. metal pan
thermal insulators blocks the flow of thermal energy (heat) ex. oven mitt
state of matter solid, liquid, or gas
physical change when matter changes it's property but not it's chemical nature
chemical change when matter becomes something completely new
Created by: angelica.yorkman
 

 



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