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Properties of Matter
5.5A - Properties of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mass; Volume | ____________ is the amount of matter in an object and _____________ is the amount of space an object takes up. |
| Magnetism | Property of attraction to a magnet. |
| Properties | Qualities that distinguish one sample of matter from another. |
| Physical State | Classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas. |
| Solubility | The ability of a solid to be dissolved in a liquid. |
| Conductor | Material that allows electric current or thermal (heat) energy to pass through easily. |
| Insulator | Material that slows down or stops electric current or thermal (heat) energy from passing through. |
| Classify | To group something together based on similar characteristics. |
| Matter | Stuff that everything is made of, anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| Relative Density | Objects that are more dense than water will sink and objects that are less dense than water will float. |