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Properties of Matter

Properties of matter

TermDefinition
Mixture A combination of two or more substances where each keeps its own properties and both can easily separated.
Substance A single part of a mixture or solution
Physical Property Measurable characteristics that describe the physical state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity.
Dissolve Spread out uniformly in a liquid
Solution A particular type of mixture where a substance dissolves in another; the molecules spread evenly through the other substance, such as in salt added to water
Physical Change to make different without changing what the material is made of, such as cutting, folding, or melting.
Soluble Any substance that can dissolve in another is said to be soluble
Matter Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Mass The amount of matter in something. It can be measured in grams.
Magnetism Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet. Attracting or repelling force.
Volume The amount of space matter takes up; measured in liters, milliliters or cubic centimeters.
Relative Density How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink or Floating of substances
State of Matter The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas. Also know as physical state
Solid Definite shape and size, atoms close together and little movement
Liquid takes shape of its container, atoms not tightly packed and move together
Gas Expands to take shape of the container, atoms far apart and moving quickly
Insulator A material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow
Conductor A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily.
Conservation of Matter The scientific rule that says that matter is never made or lost.
Conserve to use our natural resources wisely, preserve, save.
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