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4CV PhysicalProperty
Physical Properties of Matter Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
| solid | A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. |
| liquid | A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume. It flows easily and takes on the shape of its' container |
| gas | A state of matter that does NOT have a definite volume or shape. |
| molecule | A group of atoms joined together |
| physical property | a quality of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance |
| observable physical property | a property that can be noticed through your senses (sight, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) |
| measurable physical property | a property that can be measured using a tool |
| volume | The amount of space an object takes up |